Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

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Picture Quality/Approximate 
Number of Recordable 
Pictures on an SD Card
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
# [PICT. QUALITY] # 
desired item and press the cursor 
button.
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are 
recorded.
:Priority is given to the number of still 
pictures recorded. Still pictures are 
recorded in normal picture quality.
ªPicture quality and number of 
recordable pictures
≥The number of recordable pictures depends 
on whether [ ] and [ ] are used 
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
Picture quality
Approximate Number of 
Recordable Pictures on an SD 
Card
Picture size (1920t1080)
Picture quality
8MB46
16 MB10 17
32 MB20 32
64 MB47 74
128 MB94 150
256 MB200 320
512 MB410 640
1GB820 1290
2GB1670 2630
4GB3290 5160
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Various recording functions
You can zoom in up to 12k optically.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Move the zoom lever.
T side:Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the 
original position, move it quietly.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l59)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can 
zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx. 
1.8 seconds.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be switched.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] 
# [D.ZOOM] # desired item 
and press the cursor button.
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[30k]:Up to 30k
[700k]:Up to 700k
≥If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
Zoom in/out function
WTVOL
Digital zoom function
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The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation and the sound sensitivity direction 
(directivity) of the microphone changes as you 
zoom. Far away sounds are recorded more 
clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and the 
surrounding sound is recorded with presence if 
you zoom out (wide angle).
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
≥The zoom microphone function does not work 
with an external microphone.
≥When zooming in, surrounding sounds are 
suppressed and the sound near the front of the 
unit is recorded. When recording music recitals 
or other events where you wish to record 
quality sound and keep a realistic sensation 
even when zooming in, we recommend that 
you turn the zoom microphone function off. You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the cursor button.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l110)
About using the zoom 
microphone functionRecording yourself
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Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ ] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.Fade in:The image and audio gradually 
appear.
Fade out:The image and audio gradually 
disappear.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button left to 
select [ ].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button.
Start recording. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Backlight compensation 
function
This is for preventing a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
Fade in/fade out function
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4Press the recording start/stop 
button.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
≥After recording, the fade setting is canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [ ] again.
The color which appears in fading pictures can 
be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
 and press the 
cursor button.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, 
it takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording. It also takes several 
seconds to pause recording.
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations (Minimum required illumination: 
approx. 2 lx) to stand out against the 
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] again.
≥The focus indication does not appear even if 
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥When using auto focus, it will take some time to 
focus in dark areas. If there is difficulty focusing 
with auto focus, manually adjust the focus. 
≥The flash cannot be used. 
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 8k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
To select the color for fade in/out
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark 
locations.
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This is more effective if you record a subject 
more closely from the torso up.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button left to 
select [ ].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
≥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.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. 60 cm (24q).
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button right to 
select [ ].
≥If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 12k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l64)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function 
is canceled.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
12k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer 
for a more attractive appearance.
Tele macro function
This is for close-ups bringing only 
what you want to record into focus.
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You can record still pictures on an SD card using 
the timer.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [
Ø].
Each time the cursor button is pressed up, 
the indication changes by one setting in the 
following order:
[Ø
10] # [Ø2] # setting canceled
Ø
10: Records after 10 seconds
Ø
2: Records after 2 seconds
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
A still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or 
[Ø
2] display and the recording lamp flashes 
for the time which has been set.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the PHOTO SHOT button 
halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, 
the subject is focused when the button is 
pressed halfway.
≥When you press the PHOTO SHOT button 
fully in auto focus mode, the subject is 
focused just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
≥The self-timer is canceled if the power is turned 
off or the mode dial is operated.
≥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.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.
≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø
2] is a good way to 
prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT 
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
Use the built-in flash in order to record still 
pictures in dark places.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button left to 
select [ß].
≥Each time the cursor button is pressed left, 
the indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [FLASH ON] > 
[FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]
≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway, the flash indicator will appear in 
the bottom left corner of the screen. 
[FLASH ON]:ß
[FLASH AUTO]:ßA
[FLASH OFF]:
Self-timer recording
Built-in flash
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≥When [FLASH 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 
PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)
≥This function’s default setting is 
[FLASH AUTO].
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be 
recorded.
When the flash is not used
Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].
≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by 
other means.
≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is 
necessary even when it has been set to 
[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient 
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is 
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red 
when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway.) 
≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not 
displayed when the PHOTO SHOT 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 the shutter speed of 1/750 
or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in dark 
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in 
front of a white background.
≥Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a 
flash is prohibited.
≥If the flash will be activated a large number of 
times, it may take longer to charge it.Reduces the phenomena where human eyes 
become red from flashes.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button right to 
select [ ].
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in 
dark places.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
> [FLASH LEVEL] # 
desired item and press the cursor 
button.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.
[ßd0]: In normal recording
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.
Red eye reduction function
To adjust the brightness of the 
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Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand 
movement when recording.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] 
# [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press 
the cursor button.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing the 
PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA 
optical image stabilizer) 
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
– When the unit is shaken greatly
– When you record a moving subject while 
tracking itYou 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.
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Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
rotate the mode dial to   and then 
select the   (motion picture 
playback) tab. (
l68)
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] 
# 
[GUIDE LINES]
 # desired item and 
press the cursor button.
A[HORIZONTAL]
B[GRID1]
C[GRID2]
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes 
(jitter) during recording.
Guide line function
This is for viewing the slope and the 
balance of the image while recording 
or playing back.
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To cancel the guide line function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or 
[PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [WIND CUT] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # 
[WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (The surround effect may be reduced 
if this function is activated in strong winds. 
However, the surround effect is automatically 
restored when then the wind weakens.)
≥The wind noise reduction function does not 
work with an external microphone.When recording, the input level from the built-in 
microphones and the external microphone 
terminal can be adjusted.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [VIDEO] 
# [MIC LEVEL] # 
[SET
rAGC] or [SET] and press 
the cursor button.
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.
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise 
coming into the microphone when 
recording.
Microphone level
This is for adjusting the microphone 
input level.
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