Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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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)
[RECORD SETUP] # [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)
[RECORD SETUP] # [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)
[RECORD SETUP] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
Shutter soundYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Select the menu. (l29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l51)
Select the menu. (l29)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [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.)
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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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.
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, when recording a 
music recital, we recommend setting 
[MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
HD hi-speed burst shooting:
≥If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot 
be recorded. The following functions are also 
disabled.
jPressing the   button halfway
jDigital zoom
jMagicPix
jBuilt-in Flash
jAuto slow shutter
jDigital cinema color
jScene mode
jAdjusting shutter speed and iris/gain
≥If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to 
, this function is canceled.
≥The maximum number of times you can record 
on an SD card is 30.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l70)
≥Noise increases in dark locations. Color 
balance and brightness on the screen may 
change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥Image quality is different from ordinary still 
picture recording. To record more vivid still pictures, turn off this function before recording. 
(l46)
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.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using 
x.v.Color™ technology.
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
™.
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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.
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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Recording 
(Advanced)
3
Recording manually by 
setting the menu
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
[ ] appears on the screen.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds 
and apertures.
Select the menu. (l29)
≥Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] or the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to AUTO to cancel the 
function.
Scene mode
MNL
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [SET] # 
desired setting
IconMode/Recording conditions
5Sports
Used to record fast action.
Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
Low light
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
Spotlight
Improved quality when subject is 
brightly illuminated.
Snow
Improved image quality when 
shooting on 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
IconMode/Recording conditions
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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.
≥Color or brightness of the screen might change 
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium 
light, etc.
≥You may see a band of light around an object 
that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [ ] 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
≥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.Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
Beach mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
Sunset mode
≥The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When 
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or 
more.)
≥Image may get blurry when close object is 
recorded.
Fireworks mode
≥The shutter speed is 1/30. (When 
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24.)
≥Image may get blurry when close object is 
recorded.
≥Image may get washed out when recorded in 
bright surrounding.
Scenery mode
≥Image may get blurry when close object is 
recorded.
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind 
strength.
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
Select the menu. (l29)
≥When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to 
AUTO, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON].
≥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.
Wind noise reduction
[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can 
be adjusted.
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
1Select the menu. (l29)
≥Set to [AUTO] to return to normal setting.
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is 
adjusted automatically.
[SETr]:
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.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
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 microphone input level so that the 
last 2 bars of the gain value are not red. 
(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a 
lower setting for microphone input level.
3Press the cursor button to set 
and then press the MENU button 
to finish the setting.
GMicrophone input level meter
≥When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to 
AUTO, [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO].
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the 
volume will be different depending on the zoom 
rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] 
(l59) or set the microphone input level after 
adjusting the zoom rate.
≥Audio becomes stereo (2 ch) when input is 
from an external microphone, and the front left 
and front right gain values only work.
≥The microphone input level meter shows the 
largest volume for the microphones.
≥You cannot record with the audio completely 
muted.
Microphone level
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # 
[SETr] or [SET]
MENU
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Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
1Select the menu. (l29)
2Select the item with the cursor 
button and press the cursor 
button.
[SHARPNESS]:
Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:
Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:
Brightness of the image
3Adjust the settings with the 
cursor button.
≥After adjustments are made if no operations 
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will 
disappear.
≥Press the MENU button to complete the 
settings. [ ] appears on the screen.
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are 
displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
Select the menu. (l29)
AZebra pattern≥You can record an image with little white 
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter 
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l72).
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.
Picture adjustment
[ADVANCED] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # 
[YES]
Zebra
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
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Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the 
object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l72)
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
Select the menu. (l29)
[OFF]:
Not display
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l72)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].ALuminance display frame
BLuminance level
≥Luminance level is displayed between [0%] 
and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when 
it is over 99%.
≥When the luminance display is set to 
[ALWAYS] or [ON ADJUST], luminance is 
displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if 
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is 
displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in 
the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l72)
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
Select the menu. (l29)
[OFF]:
Not display
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l72)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].∫Example of the display
ANormal
BDark
CBright
≥When the histogram display is set to [ALWAYS] 
or [ON ADJUST], histogram is displayed while 
adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to 
[OFF].
Luminance
[ADVANCED] # [LUMINANCE] # desired 
setting
50%
Histogram
[ADVANCED] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired 
setting
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Recording 
(Advanced)
4
Recording manually using 
the multi manual ring
Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi 
manual ring. 
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l64)
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
CAM FUNC
AMulti manual ring
Operate by rotating the ring
BSwitching between manual zoom and manual focus
Manual zoom [ ] and manual focus [MF] is switched every time the AUTO/MANUAL switch is 
moved to the FOCUS/ZOOM position.
[]:
Manual zoom (l70)
[MF]:
Manual focus (l70)
CCamera function button
It is used for white balance, shutter speed, and iris settings.
∫To select the items of the camera function
1 Press the camera function button.
2 Select the items by rotating the multi manual ring.
≥It cannot be selected by the cursor button.
3 Enter the selection by pressing the camera function 
button again.
≥Setup the selected item using the multi manual ring.
jWHITE BALANCE (l71)
jSHUTTER SPEED/IRIS (l72)
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Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
≥Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display 
[]. (l69)
Zoom by rotating the ring.A side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
B side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
speed to rotate the ring.
≥Auto focus is on when [ ] is displayed.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
≥Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display 
[MF]. (l69)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu. (l29)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
2Adjust the focus by rotating the 
ring.
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 return to auto focus, move the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to FOCUS/ZOOM position 
and display [ ], or set to AUTO.
≥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.≥Face detection framing is not displayed when 
the display is enlarged even if 
[FACE FRAMING] is set to [ALL].
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the part 
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is 
[ON].
≥Luminance display is not displayed when the 
display is enlarged even if [LUMINANCE] is set 
to [ALWAYS].
≥Histogram is not displayed when the display is 
enlarged even if [HISTOGRAM] is set to 
[ALWAYS].
Zoom operation
A
B
Manual focus adjustment
[ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
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