Panasonic Hdc Sd10 Operating Instructions

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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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AF tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to  .
1Touch .
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
2Touch the object and lock the 
target.
A Target frame
≥ When you touch the head of the object, the 
target frame on the head gets locked and 
tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again 
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is selected, 
the setting becomes   (normal) and 
touched object is tracked. Selection 
becomes   (portrait) when target frame 
is locked on a face.
3Start recording.
≥When you touch [RETURN], the tracking 
function will be canceled.
∫ About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame blinks 
in red and then disappears. In such cases, 
touch the object again and lock the target.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway, the 
focus is set to the object that is locked. The 
target frame turns green when it focuses, and 
the target cannot be changed.
≥This function cannot be used in Manual mode.
≥ When you touch an area which does not permit 
target locking, the available target lock range is 
displayed in a red frame.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock 
the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j
When color of the object is similar to the backgroundj When using zoom
j When the camera is shaking
j When more than one object overlaps
j When the scene is dark
j When the subject moves quickly
≥
A message will be displayed when an object 
becomes unable to be tracked half-way through. 
In such cases, touch the object one more time.
≥AF tracking will be canceled in the following cases.j When the mode is changed
j When the power is turned off
j When the Scene mode is set
j
When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on/off≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation 
is performed for a few seconds, the operation 
icon disappears. Touch the screen to display 
the icon again. When the AF tracking is used, 
the icon does not disappear.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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Recording with the video 
light
The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
¬Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default setting is  / .
≥ Auto video light will turn on/off in conjunction with Low Light mode in Intelligent auto mode.
≥ Using the video light reduces battery time.
≥ The subject should be within 1.2 m (4 feet) of the unit.
≥ Do not look directly into the light.
≥ Using the MagicPix function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode, the video light is turned off.
≥ Set the video light to off where using a light is prohibited.
Video light button
Each time the button is pressed, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order.
 #  /  # Setting canceled
: Always on. /:
Turns on/off automatically according to 
brightness of the surroundings.
≥ Lights up when the lens cover is 
closed.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Change the mode to  .
1Touch   to display the 
operation icons on the screen.
≥Touch  1 to change the page and touch 
 to display/not-display the operation 
icon.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the 
function.
* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode to  , MagicPix, Backlight compensation and tele 
macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the Fade function is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. ( l30)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is performed for a few seconds, the operation icon 
disappears. Touch the screen to display the icon again.
F
F
FF
F
Operation icons
Backlight 
compensation Intelligent 
contrast control*Fade Soft skin mode*
Tele macro MagicPix*
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FunctionEffect
 Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
 Intelligent contrast 
controlThis brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see 
and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same 
time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
 Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥
The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR]  # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK]
 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.
 Tele macroA more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on 
the object only in closeup and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 
50 cm (20q).
≥ If the magnification is 16k  or less, then it is automatically set 
to 16 k.
 MagicPixThis function allows you to record color images in very low 
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 
1lx)
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Intelligent contrast control:
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Fade:
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
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.
Tele macro:
≥ The tele macro function is canceled when the 
zoom magnification becomes lower than 16 k.
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.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit 
slower. This is normal.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
¬Change the mode to  .
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Scene modeWhen you record images in different situations, this mode 
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE]  # desired setting
5 Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback  Portrait:
To make people stand out against the background  Spotlight:
Improved quality when subjec t is brightly illuminated.
  Snow:
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.  Beach:
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant  Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
 Fireworks:
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  Scenery:
For spatial scenery  Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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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.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to  . (l 70)
[VIDEO SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line.
Digital cinemaUse this function to record an image with vivid color, like an 
image on a movie film.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. ( l44)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [DIGITAL CINEMA]  # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is 
[ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
≥ The images may not appear smooth.
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Relay recordingIt is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD 
card when there is no space available in the built-in memory.
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [RELAY REC]  # [ON]
≥  is displayed on the screen.   will disappear when space 
in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card 
starts.
≥ It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the 
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into the SD card. ( l88)
≥ Once the relay recorded scene and the scene that was recorded 
on the SD card after that are combined into the SD card using the 
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE], it will be possible to perform the 
relay recording again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without 
performing the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], a message is 
displayed. You will be able to perform relay recording by touching 
[YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE 
COMBINE] after that.
Auto Ground-
Directional Standby 
(AGS)If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal 
horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is 
automatically put into recording pause.
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [AGS]  # [ON]
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the 
surrounding brightness.
Automatic face 
framing
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face 
framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings 
are displayed. In the Intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames.
Select the menu. (
l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL].
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to 
the center of the screen take preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and 
adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized 
face framing.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button 
is pressed halfway when recording still pictures. Prioritized face 
framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using 
x.v.Color™ technology.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that 
supports the x.v.Color
™.
Wind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in 
microphones depending on the wind strength.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [WIND CUT]  # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
Zoom microphoneDirectivity 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).
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l39)
Select the menu. ( l29)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MIC]  # [ON]
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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