Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for SDR-S26P/PC
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:43 a.m.
Warranty Information
Panasonic warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.
Quick Guide
Inserting the battery
1. Press the battery cover release button, slide and open the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery until it clicks, paying attention to its direction.
3. Close and slide the battery cover.
Charging the battery
1. Open the LCD monitor and terminal cover.
2. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and AC outlet.
3. Connect the AC adaptor to the unit's DC input terminal.
How to turn on the power
Press the lock release button, set the mode dial to [1;35;48;1m[34m[1m[4m[7m [0m[32m[1m[4m[7m [0m[31m[1m[4m[7m [0m[36m[1m[4m[7m [0m[33m[1m[4m[7m [0m, or [35m[1m[4m[7m [0m. Align with status indicator B.
To turn off power, set the mode dial to OFF.
Inserting an SD card
1. Open the LCD monitor.
2. Open the SD card slot cover and insert the SD card.
3. Securely close the SD card slot cover.
Recording motion pictures
Rotate the mode dial to select [1;35;48;1m[34m[1m[4m[7m [0m.
Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
Recording still pictures
Rotate the mode dial to select [1;35;48;1m[34m[1m[4m[7m [0m.
Press the recording start/stop button.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| If the status indicator does the following: | Action |
|---|---|
| Does not flash: | Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact consumer support. (→ 111, 112) |
| Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 second intervals: | The battery cannot be charged. Try removing and reinserting the battery. Check if the battery or ambient temperature is too high/low. If charging still does not commence, contact consumer support. (→ 111, 112) |
| Flashes slowly at approx. 3 second intervals: | Charging requires time due to excessive battery discharge or high/low battery/ambient temperature. |