Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

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2Move the cursor button left or 
right 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.)
3Press the center of 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.
To return to automatic setting
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # 
[MIC LEVEL] # [AUTO], and press the cursor 
button.
≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of 
the microphone input level on the center of the 
screen are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is 
distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value 
or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
≥The front left and front right gain values only 
work when input is from an external 
microphone.
≥The microphone input level meter shows the 
largest volume for the microphones.
≥When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be 
different depending on the zoom rate. Set 
[ZOOM MIC] to [OFF] or set the microphone 
input level after adjusting the zoom rate. (l53)A
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Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is 
likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny 
parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra 
pattern).
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [ZEBRA]# [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
AZebra pattern
≥You can record an image with little white 
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter 
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l66).
To cancel the zebra display
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [OFF] and press 
the cursor button.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for 
adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the 
external monitor.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [COLOR BAR]# 
[ON] and press the cursor button.
To cancel the color bar
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
≥This function is canceled when the power is 
turned off.
≥The icon will not be displayed even if you press 
the cursor button.
Zebra display
This is for displaying the parts that 
are too bright.
A
Color bar
This is for displaying a color bar to 
check the color tone.
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Manual recording functions
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] 
# [SCENE MODE] 
# desired item and press the 
cursor button.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there 
are quick motions
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
[ ] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[ ] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
[ ] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski 
slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF].
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
recorded image may become whitish and the 
periphery of the recorded image extremely 
dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish.
Scene mode
This is for recording in various 
situations.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1(When MF assist function is used)
Press the MENU button, then 
select [ADVANCED] 
# 
[MF ASSIST]
 # [ON] and press 
the cursor button.
≥The default setting is [ON].
2Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
3Move the switch down and set it 
to FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [MF] and the 
icon shown in the illustration appear.
4Move the cursor button left or 
right to bring the subject into 
focus.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The 
normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥The center of the screen is not enlarged 
when [MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down 
again to the FOCUS position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
≥The subject may not be in focus when zoomed 
in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in 
on the subject, and then focus on it.
The center of the screen is enlarged during 
manual focus adjustment. This allows you to 
focus on the subject more easily.
≥MF assist does not work if the zoom 
magnification is more than 12k.
≥The part of the screen that is enlarged is not 
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the part 
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is 
[ON].
Manual focus adjustment
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUSAbout the MF assist function
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The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can 
adjust the white balance manually.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
3Move the cursor button left or 
right to select the white balance 
mode.
[ ]: Auto white balance adjustment
[ ]: Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps)
≥Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
[ ]: Outdoor mode
≥Outdoors under a clear sky
[ ]: Manual adjustment mode
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, 
some fluorescent lights≥Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres
≥Sunrise, sunset etc.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
1Select [ ], fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
≥When the [ ] display changes from 
flashing to on, setting is complete.
≥When the [ ] display continues flashing, 
the white balance cannot be set because 
the place is dark etc. In this case, use the 
automatic white balance.
White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
AWB
To set the white balance manually
AWB
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ªAbout the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor A detects the type of 
light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
ªAbout the black balance 
adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black. (The black balance 
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
2White balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
3Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
≥When the [ ] display flashes, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.
≥When setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too 
dark.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button left or 
right to select [ ] (aperture) or 
[ ] (shutter speed).
3Move the cursor button left or 
right to make the adjustment.
AShutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
BIris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 
18dB)
≥Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
≥Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
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Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
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≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than 
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the 
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
gain value will increase automatically 
depending on how much the sensitivity lowers 
and the noise on the screen may increase.
≥When recording still pictures, we recommend 
setting the shutter speed to 1/500 or less for 
even more beautiful pictures.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may 
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the screen may change color or flicker. If so 
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or 
[1/100].
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there 
are iris values that are not displayed.
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Playback
Motion picture playback
Play back motion pictures.
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover closes.
2Press the cursor button up and 
then left to select the   (motion 
picture playback) tab.
AMotion picture playback tab
The motion pictures are displayed as 
thumbnails (reduced-size images).
3Select the scene to be played 
back.
BPrevious page
CNext page
DScene number
The selected scene will be encircled by a 
yellow frame.
≥If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, 
the next (or previous) page can be 
displayed by moving the cursor button left 
and right or moving the cursor button down, 
selecting  /  by moving the 
cursor button left and right and then 
pressing the center of the cursor button. 
≥The scene number display switches to the 
page number when the motion picture 
playback tab or  /  is 
selected.
4Press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
≥The operation icon is automatically 
displayed on the screen.
5Move the cursor button to 
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6 (Move and hold): Review playback*
5 (Move and hold): Cue playback*
∫: Stops the playback 
and shows the 
thumbnails.
* Press the 6 or 5 button on the remote 
control.
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BC
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Playback
ªAbout motion picture 
compatibility
≥This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥The video signal that can be played back on 
this unit is 1440k1080/60i.
≥This unit may degrade or not playback motion 
pictures recorded or created on other products, 
and other products may degrade or not 
playback motion pictures recorded on this unit, 
even if the products support the AVCHD.
≥No sound will be heard except during normal 
playback.
≥If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the 
screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥When the amount of time recorded on the 
scene is short, playback may not be possible.
≥Scenes which cannot be displayed as 
thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as 
) cannot be played back. An error 
message appears and the screen shows the 
thumbnails.
≥The power will not turn off even if the LCD 
monitor is closed.
≥The date/time displayed may be different from 
the recording date/time and it may take time to 
display the thumbnail display when playing 
back motion pictures not recorded on this unit.
≥The remaining time for playback indication will 
be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
Press the : or 9 button on the 
remote control during playback. 
1Move the cursor button up during 
playback to pause the playback.
2Move and hold the cursor button 
right. (Slow-motion pictures will 
be played back in reverse when 
you move and hold the cursor 
button left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when you 
move the cursor button up.
≥When slow-motion pictures are played 
back in reverse, they will be shown 
continuously at intervals of 0.5 seconds.
ªOperating with the remote 
control
Press the E or D button.
Skip playback (to the start of a 
scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote 
control only.)
Slow-motion playback
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
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The motion picture is advanced one frame at a 
time.
1Move the cursor button up during 
playback to pause the playback.
2Move the cursor button right. 
(The frames will be advanced one 
at a time in the reverse direction 
when you move the cursor 
button left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when you 
move the cursor button up.
≥When the frames are advanced one at a 
time in the reverse direction, they will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
ªOperating with the remote 
control
1) Press the ; button.
2) Press the E
 or D button.Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
Move the volume lever to change 
the volume level.
To w a r d s  “r”:increases the volume
Towards “s”:decreases the volume
≥The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right, 
the higher the volume level becomes.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
setting display will disappear.
Frame-by-frame playback
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
To adjust the volume
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