Panasonic Hdc Sd40 Owners Maual Manual

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≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. ( l17)
1Change the mode to   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/
stop button to start 
recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; 
changes to  ¥.
3Press the recording start/
stop button again to pause 
recording.
∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording
Basic
Recording motion pictures
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0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00sR 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20mA Recording mode
B Approximate remaining recordable 
time
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to 0h00m00s.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)
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≥There are 2 recording formats that can be  used with this unit: AVCHD that records 
high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for 
playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change 
the recording mode. ( l54)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than 
approximately 20 minutes will be automati cally divided. (Recording will continue.)
(Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card or built-in memory)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be 
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on SD 
card or built-in memory.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page 114 for details about approximate recordable time.
Recording formats[HA]/[HG]/[HX][iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
 Different dates (l66) Approx. 200 Approx. 900
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format
≥Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported 
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does 
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports 
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on 
this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format
≥ You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.
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Still picture recorded with size of  (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. ( l17)
1Change the mode to   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2Press the   button.
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording
: Quality of still pictures ( l57)
: Size of still pictures
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes  in red when [0] appears.)
: Still picture operation indicator ( l100)
≥During motion picture recording or when set to PRE-REC, you cannot record still pictures.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the 
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card ( l80) and print using a PC or a printer.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
≥ Please refer to page 115 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Basic
Recording still pictures
2.1M
2.1MR3000 R3000
R3000
2.1M
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what 
you want to record.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame 
when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the 
screen will be surrounded  by an orange frame. (l55)
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when they are 
of a certain size or at certain angles or when digital zoom is used.
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
ModeSceneEffect
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.
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 images.
Intelligent auto/Manual buttonPress this button to switch Intelligent 
Auto Mode/Manual Mode.
≥Please refer to page 59 for details 
about Manual Mode.
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∫Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate 
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l59, 62)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic white balance 
adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, 
adjust the white balance manually. ( l59)
Auto focusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the 
Manual Focus Mode. ( l62)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is  surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
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1Change the mode to  .
2Select the play mode select 
icon A using  3/4/ 2 and 
press the ENTER button.
3
Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the 
ENTER button.
/
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, 
then press the ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button.
4Select the scene or the still 
picture to be played back using 
3/ 4/2/1, then press the ENTER 
button.
B  is displayed when [AVCHD] is 
selected or   is displayed when 
[iFrame] is selected in step 3.
≥ When you select  / and press the ENTER button, the next (previous) page is 
displayed.
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
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5Select the operation icon using 
3/4/2/1.
A Operation icon
≥ Press the ENTER button to display (/not-display) 
the operation icon.
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the 
zoom lever is operated to   side or   side.
20 scenes  () 9 scenes ()  1 scene
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is 
changed.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the 
speaker volume during motion picture 
playback.
To w a r d s  “ r”:
Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene.
≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may 
turn black when the scenes are switching.
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails. 1/
;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) 
start/pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00s
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Motion picture compatibility≥This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
≥ Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920 k1080/60i.
≥ Video signal for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit is 960 k540/30p.
≥ Motion pictures recorded using other equipment cannot be played back on this unit.
≥ Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.
Still picture compatibility≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File 
system) established by JEITA (Japan Elec tronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by  this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted 
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other 
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on 
this unit.
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1Press the MENU button.
2Select the top menu A using 
3/ 4 and press  1 or press the 
ENTER button.
3Select the submenu B using 
3/ 4 and press  1 or press the 
ENTER button.
4Select the desired item using 
3/ 4/2/1, and press the 
ENTER button to set.
To get back to the previous screenPress  2 of the cursor button.
To exit the menu screenPress the MENU button.
∫ About the information display
Descriptions of the selected submenus and 
items displayed in steps 3 and 4, and 
messages to confirm settings are displayed.
∫About the operation icons
/:
Select and then press the ENTER button 
to switch the menu and thumbnail 
display page.
:
Select and then press the ENTER button 
to return to the previous screen in cases 
such as menu setting, etc.
Basic
Using the menu screen
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≥The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all 
information displayed).
Please refer to page 28.
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home 
region and the travel destination.
1 Select [SET WORLD TIME] and press the ENTER button.≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. ( l28)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Press the ENTER 
button and proceed to step 3.
2(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] using 2/1and press the ENTER button.
3(Only when setting your home region)Select your home region using 
2/1and press the ENTER button.≥ Press  3 to set daylight saving time. 
 appears and the summer time 
setting is turned on; the time 
difference from GMT is set forward by 
one hour. Press  3 again to return to 
the normal time setting.
4(Only when setting the region of your 
travel destination)
Select [DESTINATION] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel 
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has 
already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
Basic
Using the Setup Menu
: [SETUP] #  desired setting
[DISPLAY][OFF]/[ON]
[CLOCK SET]
[SET WORLD TIME]
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A The current time
B The time difference from GMT 
(Greenwich Mean Time)
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