Panasonic Hdc Sd5 Operating Instructions

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Before recording
First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first 
time on this unit. (l75) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the 
data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding 
with the formatting.
We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to import data recorded on this unit. (l102)
1Hold the unit with both hands.
2Put...

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ªAbout auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO, color balance (white balance) and 
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
jAutomatic white balance (l127)
jAuto focus (l128)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., 
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 
1/250 in recording mode.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted 
automatically depending on light sources or...

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Recording motion pictures
Record motion pictures on an SD card.
≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion 
picture recording. (l25)
≥This unit records high definition images that 
are compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a 
wide-screen TV.
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover opens automatically.
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
≥While recording is in progress, the recording 
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is...

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ªWhen recording stops suddenly 
during motion picture recording
When using an SD card other than one that can 
be used for motion picture recording (l25), the 
recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the 
following message appears.
When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a 
Panasonic SD card or another SD card which 
can be used to record motion pictures. (l25)
Even if you use an SD card that can be used 
for motion picture recording (l25), this kind 
of message may appear....

Recording
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] 
# [REC MODE] # desired item and press the 
cursor button.
ªApproximate recordable time for an SD card made by Panasonic
*1  (1920k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.
*2  (1440k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
*3  (1440k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer...

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Recording still pictures (JPEG 
images)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥This number of recording pixels for still pictures 
is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a 
wide-screen TV. They are recorded at 
1920k1080.
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover opens automatically.
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
halfway in order to adjust the 
focus. (For auto focus only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are 
fixed and the unit focuses...

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≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is 
set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
≥The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote 
control cannot be pressed halfway.
≥If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], 
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image depending on the picture 
content.
≥While this unit accesses the SD card (  is 
displayed/the card access lamp is lit), do not 
perform the following operations. The SD card 
or the recorded data may be damaged.
jTurn the unit...

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You can record still pictures even while recording 
motion pictures.
While recording motion pictures, 
press the PHOTO SHOT button fully 
(press to the bottom) to take the 
picture.
≥The PHOTO SHOT button cannot be pressed 
halfway in the simultaneous recording.
≥The screen indications that appear when the 
PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway will 
be displayed. (l47) However, the remaining 
number of still pictures will not be displayed.
≥The picture quality is different from normal...

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Recording Functions
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Move the zoom lever.
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l56)
≥When...

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≥The stereo effect will be reduced with 
tele-shots.
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.)
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the cursor button.
≥Only some indications will appear on the...