Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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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. ( l35)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is performed for about 3 s econds, the operation icon 
disappears. Touch the screen to display the icon again.
F
F
FF
F
Operation icons
Backlight 
compensation Intelligent 
contrast control*FadeSoft 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. ( l34)
[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
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Scene modeWhen you record images in different situations, this mode 
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
Select the menu. (l34)
[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.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to  . (l 78)
[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.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. ( l52)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[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.)
≥ In Digital cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of 24 
frames per second so the images may not appear smooth.
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Relay recording
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD 
card when there is no space available in the built-in memory.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l34)
[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. ( l96)
≥ 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.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [AGS]  # [ON]
Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the 
surrounding brightness.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Automatic face 
framing
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face 
framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings 
are displayed.In the Portrait mode of the Intelligent auto mode, detected 
faces appear with frames.≥
Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l34)
[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.
≥ Prioritized face framing will not be displayed in manual focus 
mode.
≥ 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.
Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using 
x.v.Color™ technology.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that 
supports the x.v.Color
™.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Wind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in 
microphones depending on the wind strength.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [WIND CUT]  # [ON]
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). Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in 
microphones can be adjusted.≥
Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP]  # desired setting
≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Microphone level
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:
The desired recording level 
can be set.
AGC: Auto Gain Control When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones 
can be adjusted.≥
Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
1Select the menu. ( l34)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL]  # [SETr]/[SET]
≥ Set to [AUTO] to adjust the recording level automatically.
2Touch  /  to adjust the microphone input 
level.
A Center
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level
≥ Touch   to activate/disactivate AGC. 
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the 
amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When AGC is 
disactivated, natural recording can be performed.
≥ A gain value for each of the 5 directions 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.
3Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone 
input level and then touch [EXIT].
G Microphone input level meter
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Hi-speed burst 
shooting
[24 frames/sec]
72 still pictures are recorded 
continuously at the rate of 24 
per second.
The picture size is   
(1920k1080).
[60 frames/sec]
180 still pictures are 
recorded continuously at the 
rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   
(1280k 720). Recording is done continuously at the rate of 24 or 60 still 
pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.≥
Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
1Select the menu. ( l34)
[PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
2Press the   button.
≥  flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the 
focus and record. It will automatically  focus if you press fully once, 
so it is convenient when recording objects moving back and forth.
3Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4(Only when [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL] :All pictures are stored.
[SELECT] :Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.
A Start point*
BFinish point
≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  / .
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be  stored.
A confirmation message is displayed when [ENTER] is touched 
after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥ Set [HI-SPEED BURST] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
2.1M
0.9M
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