Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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Recording 
(Basic)
6
Intelligent auto mode
It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.
¬Set the mode dial to  , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. (l39)
It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.
≥Due to conditions, a different mode may be 
identified for the same subject.
≥Modes are selected automatically by the unit, 
so it may not choose desired mode depending 
on the recording conditions.
≥Brightness may change suddenly or flicker 
when set to on.
≥Optical image stabilizer function (l50) and 
Intelligent contrast control (l54) are set to on 
in all modes.
≥If this is turned to on, the following functions 
are disabled.
j24p digital cinema
jHD hi-speed burst shooting
jGuide line
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the 
Intelligent auto mode.
ModeScene/Effect
Portrait When the object is a 
person
Faces are detected 
and focused 
automatically, and the 
brightness is adjusted 
so it is recorded 
clearly.
Scenery Recording outdoors
The whole landscape 
will be recorded 
vividly without whiting 
out the background 
sky, which may be 
very bright.
Spotlight Under a spotlight 
Very bright object is 
recorded clearly.
ModeScene/Effect
Low light Dark room or 
twilight
It can record very 
clearly even in a dark 
room or twilight.
Normal Other situations
Contrast is adjusted 
automatically for clear 
image.
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Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button, and 
icons will be displayed on the 
screen.
≥The indication changes each time the cursor 
button is moved down.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the cursor button is pressed.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an icon with the cursor 
button.
≥Select the icon again to cancel the function. 
(Refer to page 53 to cancel help mode, and 
page 54 to cancel self-timer.)
Operation icons
Fade Backlight 
compensationHelp mode*1Self-timer*1
Intelligent 
contrast control*2Automatic face 
detection*2Soft skin mode*1MagicPix*1
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*1 It is not displayed while recording.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON].
*3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [HEADPHONE].
≥If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to  , Help mode, MagicPix, Backlight compensation, 
self timer and tele macro functions are canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.Tele macro
*1Headphone 
volume adjustment
*3
FunctionEffect
 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)
≥For fade out, the recording stops and the fade setting is 
canceled after the image and audio have disappeared 
completely.
∫To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK]
 Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
 Help modeSelect the icon of the function that you want to know with 
the cursor button and then an explanation of the selected 
icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. (Except headphone 
volume adjustment)
≥To exit the help mode, press the MENU button or select 
[END].
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 Self-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the [ ] 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.
 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.
FunctionEffect
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 Automatic face 
detectionBrightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically 
so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face 
when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is 
shining from behind the objects.
In the Automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear 
with frames.
≥Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer 
to the center of the screen take preference over others.
≥Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not 
detected.
∫Prioritized face framing
The face that is larger and nearer to the center of the screen 
within the detected faces will be framed with an orange frame 
(prioritized face framing). Focus and adjustment of brightness 
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥Set the focus manually when set to manual focus. Prioritized 
face framing will not be displayed.
≥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.
∫To display the face detection framing
Select the menu. (l29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
≥Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing. 
≥This function’s default setting is [ALL].
 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)
 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. 
40 cm (16q).
≥If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set 
to 12k.
FunctionEffect
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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
≥It will be canceled automatically once the 
recording time for one scene exceeds 12 
hours. 
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.
Self-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.
Intelligent contrast control:
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.Automatic face detection
≥In the following case, faces may not be 
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces tilt
jFaces are extremely bright or dark
jShadows on faces are a few
jFaces are not completely exposed (for 
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jThe subject moves quickly.
jWhen the hand shakes
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is tilted
≥In the following cases, the function may not 
operate properly even if faces are detected. If 
this occurs, turn off this function.
jNonhuman subjects are recognized as 
faces.
jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be 
adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely 
dark, or the areas around the faces or the 
background is extremely bright.
≥Since the brightness of the entire image is 
adjusted to record faces more vividly, 
brightness may change suddenly or images 
may flicker under some recording conditions.
≥When the face detection frame disappears due 
to zooming, the brightness may change 
suddenly or the images may flicker.
FunctionEffect
 Headphone 
volume adjustmentAdjusts the volume of the headphone while recording.
:Increases the volume
:Decreases the volume
≥Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
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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.
Tele macro:
≥The tele macro function is canceled when the 
zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l70)
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Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
≥Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used.
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]
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l51)
Select the menu. (l29)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When   (motion picture playback) tab is selected while the 
mode dial is set to  . (l74))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
24p 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]. (l51)
≥Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l44)
Select the menu. (l29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is 
[ON], it is 1/24 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].
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FunctionEffect/Setting method
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)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
≥This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
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HD hi-speed burst 
shooting72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l51)
1Select the menu. (l29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [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 thumbnail 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
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be 
stored.
Confirmation message is displayed when [REC] is selected and the 
cursor button is pressed after selecting the start point and the finish 
point.
Select [YES] and press the cursor button.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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