Panasonic Hdc Hs9 Operating Instructions

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Soft skin modeThis makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from 
the torso up.
MagicPixThis function allows you to record color images in very low 
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 
1lx)
Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
Low lightThis makes the scene brighter in dark conditions such as 
evening twilight.
ØSelf-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the [Ø] icon is selected, the indication changes by 
one setting in the following order:
[Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting canceled
Ø10: Records after 10 seconds
Ø2: Records after 2 seconds
≥When the   button is pressed, a still picture is recorded 
after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] display and the recording lamp flashes 
for the time which has been set.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥In auto focus mode, if the   button is pressed halfway once 
and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the
 button is pressed halfway.
≥If the   button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses 
on the subject just before recording.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus, 
the recording may take longer than set to start.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
Tele macroThis is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record 
into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive.
≥The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 
50 cm (20q).
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set 
to 10k.
FunctionEffect
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
PHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Intelligent contrast control:
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Help mode:
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Soft skin mode:
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
≥If you record a person in the distance, the face 
may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face 
(close-up) to record.
MagicPix:
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
≥MagicPix function makes dark scenes that are 
usually invisible can be recorded in bright 
colors. For this reason, bright dots that are 
usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit 
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty 
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the 
focus.
Low light:
≥The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When 
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or 
more.)
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.ØSelf-timer:
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when 
you press the recording start/stop button to 
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop 
button while the self-timer is counting down, 
motion picture recording is not possible.
≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø2] is a good way to 
prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
Te l e  m a c r o :
≥The tele macro function is canceled when the 
zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l62)
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Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
≥Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. (Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] and [MIC LEVEL] to 
[AUTO].)
Menus
Guide line, 24p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, 
Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, 
Shutter sound, Zebra, Color bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema color
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Guide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing 
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also 
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
A[HORIZONTAL]
B[GRID1]
C[GRID2]
Select the menu. (l29)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When   (motion picture playback) tab is selected while the 
mode dial is set to  . (l66))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
24p digital cinemaImages recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second are the 
same frame rate as movie films.
≥Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l40)
Select the menu. (l29)
[VIDEO] # [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥The shutter speed is 1/24 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is 
[OFF], it is 1/48 or more.)
≥In 24p digital cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of 
24 frames per second so that the images may not appear as 
smooth as the images recorded at a rate of 60 frames per second 
when [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF]. 
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEO
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FunctionEffect/Setting method
Wind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in 
microphones depending on the wind strength.
Select the menu. (l29)
[VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Microphone setup
[SURROUND]:
Sound is recorded with 
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
Directivity of the microphone 
is synchronized with the 
zoom operation. Sounds 
near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you 
zoom in (close-up) and 
surrounding sounds are 
recorded more realistically if 
you zoom out (wide angle).
[FOCUS MIC]:
Directivity of the center is 
enhanced for recording audio 
near the front of the unit 
more clearly.Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in 
microphones can be adjusted.Select the menu. (l29)
[VIDEO] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
≥This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
VIDEO
VIDEO
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Microphone level
AGC: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETrAGC]:
The desired recording level 
can be set. AGC will also be 
activated to reduce the 
amount of sound distortion.
[SET]:
AGC is not activated and so 
natural recording can be 
performed.When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones 
can be adjusted.1Select the menu. (l29)
[VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETrAGC] or [SET]
≥Set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO] to set the microphone input level 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button to adjust the 
microphone input level.
ACenter
BFront left
CBack left
DFront right
EBack right
FMicrophone input level
≥A gain value for each of the 5 built-in microphones is displayed. 
(The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)
≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of the microphone 
input level are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select 
a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
3Press the cursor button to set and then press 
the MENU button to finish the setting.
GMicrophone input level meter
≥Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
VIDEO
MENU
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HD hi-speed burst 
shooting72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second.
1Select the menu. (l29)
[PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]
2Press the   button.
≥Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ ] flashes in 
red during recording.)
3Select the setting to save with the cursor 
button and press the cursor button.
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures in the selected range are stored.
[DEL ALL]: No picture is stored.
≥Select the thumbnails on the right bottom of the screen with the 
cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next 
page.
4(Only when the [SELECT] is selected)
Select the range of pictures that will be stored.
AStart point
BFinish point
≥Select the start point and the finish point and enter them using the 
MENU button. When the confirmation message appears, select 
[YES] and press the cursor button. (Two or more pictures must be 
selected.)
FunctionEffect/Setting method
PHOTO
MENU
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Built-in flashWhen the   button is pressed, the flash is activated and the 
picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record 
still pictures in dark places.
Select the menu. (l29)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
≥When the   button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will 
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]:ß
[AUTO]:ßA
[OFF]:
≥When [AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically 
detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the 
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the 
 button is pressed halfway.)
∫To adjust the brightness of the flash
Select the menu. (l29)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
Red eye reductionReduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from 
flashes.
Select the menu. (l29)
[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
FunctionEffect/Setting method
PHOTO
PHOTO
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FunctionEffect/Setting method
Shutter soundYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Select the menu. (l29)
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Zebra
AZebra patternParts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to 
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with 
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
Select the menu. (l29)
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
≥You can record an image with little white saturation if you 
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l64).
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually 
recorded.
Color barThis unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for adjusting the 
picture quality of the TV or the external monitor.
Select the menu. (l29)
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [ON]
PHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
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24p digital cinema:
≥[Digital Cinema Color] is turned [ON] and is not 
changeable.
≥Motion pictures recorded while this setting is 
turned to [ON] may not be played back 
properly with a player that does not support 
24p.
Wind noise reduction:
≥
The sound quality may be changed if this function 
is activated in strong winds. However, the sound 
quality is automatically restored to the original 
quality when then the wind weakens.
Microphone setup:
≥If [MIC SETUP] is set to [FOCUS MIC] or 
[ZOOM MIC] when zooming in (close-up), 
sounds from the surrounding area are 
suppressed and sound near the front of the 
unit is recorded. If you wish to record higher 
quality sound and maintain realism even when 
zooming in, for instance recording a music 
recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to 
[SURROUND].
Microphone level:
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the 
volume will be different depending on the zoom 
rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or set 
the microphone input level after adjusting the 
zoom rate. (l55)≥The microphone input level meter shows the 
largest volume for the microphones.
HD hi-speed burst shooting:
≥If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot 
be recorded. The following functions are also 
disabled.
jChanging the settings in [VIDEO] on the 
Menu.
jPRE-REC
jPressing the   button halfway
jDigital zoom
jFade
jMagicPix
jLow light
jBuilt-in Flash
jAuto slow shutter
jDigital cinema color
jScene mode
jAdjusting shutter speed and iris/gain
≥The maximum number of times you can record 
on an SD card or the HDD is 30.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l62)
≥Noise increases in dark locations. Color 
balance and brightness on the screen may 
change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥Still picture quality can be changed. (l45)
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
Select the menu. (l29)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending 
on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed 
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000.)
≥If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will 
be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter 
speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.)
Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors.
Select the menu. (l29)
[ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]
≥For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that 
supports the x.v.Color
™.
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEO
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≥Image quality is different from ordinary still 
picture recording. To record more vivid still 
pictures, turn off this function before recording. 
(l43)
≥If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to 
, this function is canceled.
Built-in flash:
≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by 
other means.
≥Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional) 
attached.
≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is 
necessary even when it has been set to [OFF] 
by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it 
determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] 
indication lights up in red when the   button 
is pressed halfway.)
≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not 
displayed when the   button is pressed 
halfway, the flash is not activated.
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m 
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. 
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they 
are recorded by using the flash at distances 
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
≥Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 
or slower.
≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in 
front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash 
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥If the flash is activated a large number of times, 
it may take longer to charge it.
Red eye reduction:
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Color bar:
≥This function is canceled when the power is 
turned off.
≥The icon will not be displayed.
≥When the color bar is on, the menu settings of 
[GUIDE LINES], [24pDIGITAL CINEMA], 
[MIC LEVEL], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH], 
[RED EYE], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST] and 
[Digital Cinema Color] cannot be selected.Auto slow shutter:
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused in on.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema color:
≥To play back images recorded in the digital 
cinema color with vivid colors of wider color 
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color
™ is 
required. When these images are played back 
with devices other than ones compatible with 
x.v.Color
™, it is recommended to record the 
images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥When motion pictures recorded while this 
function is turned [ON] are played back with a 
TV not compatible with x.v.Color
™, colors may 
not be reproduced properly.
≥x.v.Color
™ is a name for devices that are 
compatible with the xvYCC format, an 
international standard for expanded color in 
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for 
signal transmission.
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