Panasonic Hdc Sd40 Owners Maual Manual

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A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up 
and shading off the background.
≥The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 q).
≥ If you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8 k, the zoom is 
automatically adjusted to 16.8 k.
≥ Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 16.8 k.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds 
before the...

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This 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.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not 
be clear.
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the...

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≥Change the mode to  .
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when a close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j
If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not...

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Set the maximum zoom ratio.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG] and [HX].
*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a  Mac.
≥Recordable time using the battery (l 22)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 114 about...

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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.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orang e frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness 
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
If the unit continues to be...

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You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l59)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l59)
≥This function’s default setting is [OFF].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto...

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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l59)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SETr]/[SET] is selected)
Press  2/1 to adjust.≥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.
3 Press the ENTER button to determine 
the microphone input level and then 
press the MENU button.
≥  (Microphone input level meter)...

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This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
≥When the   button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the  Ø10 or  Ø2 display 
flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
To stop the timer midway throughPress the MENU button.
≥ Setting the self-timer to [2 SECONDS] is a good way to prevent image shake when the 
 button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
≥ [SELF TIMER] is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode
j If...

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¬Change the mode to  .
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
≥  Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon.
≥ The page changes with each press of  4.
White balance
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.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
1Select [WB] using the cursor button.
2Press 2/ 1 to...

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≥To return to auto setting, select   or press the iA/MANUAL button.
∫ To set the white balance manually
1Press  2/1 to select  , and fill the screen 
with a white subject.
2Press  3 to set.
≥ When the   display stops flashing and then lights 
constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the white 
balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White 
balance modes.
≥If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the auto white balance will not be 
performed...