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 your hand through the grip belt.
3Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release. If 
heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged.
4Do not cover the microphones C or the sensors D with your hands.
5Keep your arms near your body.
6Separate your legs for better balance.
≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person or object.
Basic camera positioning
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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 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
jScene mode setting (l59)
jWhite balance setting (l61)
jShutter speed setting (l63)
jIris/gain value setting (l63)
jManual focus setting (l60)This function prevents unnecessary recording 
when you forget to pause recording and walk 
with the unit tilted upside down while recording 
continues.
≥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.
Turning the AGS function on/off
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] # [AGS] # [ON] or [OFF] 
and press the cursor button.
≥This function’s default setting is [OFF].
≥The AGS function may activate and cause the 
unit to pause the recording if you are recording 
a subject right above or right below you. In 
these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue 
the recording.
≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause 
the recording. The AGS function is only a 
backup function for when you forget to pause 
the recording.
≥The time it takes the unit to be put into 
recording pause after being tilted upside down 
varies depending on the operating conditions.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
Auto Ground-Directional Standby 
(AGS)
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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 closed.
To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to 
pause recording.
≥[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not 
move this unit until [;] is green.≥The images recorded between pressing the 
recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording 
become one scene.
≥When about 5 minutes have passed without 
any operation in recording pause, the unit 
automatically turns off to prevent the battery 
from running down. When you want to use the 
unit, turn it on again.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l109, 
[POWER SAVE])
ªScreen indications in the 
recording mode
ARecording mode
BRemaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.)
CRecording time elapsed
≥Maximum number of recordable scenes: 999
Maximum number of recordable scenes with 
different dates: 99 (In some cases, scenes 
shot on the same day will be recorded with 
different dates. (l66))
When either of them reaches to the maximum 
limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
≥SD cards with more than the maximum scenes 
or different dates cannot be used with this unit.
≥Sound is recorded from the internal 
microphones on the top of this unit. Take care 
not to cover the microphone with your hand.
≥Each time the unit is put into recording pause, 
the counter display will be reset to 
“0h00m00s”.
≥When recording motion pictures, do not 
remove the battery or disconnect the AC 
adaptor. Also, do not open the SD card/battery 
cover and remove the SD card while the card 
access lamp lights up. If you do either of the 
above, the scene recovery message is 
displayed and the recovery operation will begin 
when the SD card is next inserted or the power 
is turned back on. (l113, About recovery)
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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.
The data on the card has been written many 
times and the data writing speed has reduced. 
We recommend formatting the SD card being 
used. (l75) When an SD card is formatted, all 
the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy 
valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. 
(l102) (When acquiring data recorded on this 
unit, we recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for 
SX/SD to acquire it. (l102))
This allows recording of the pictures and sound 
to start approximately 3 seconds before the 
recording start/stop button is pressed so you can 
capture moments you would otherwise have 
missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   and 
insert an SD card in this unit.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Press the PRE-REC button.
The   indication appears.
≥Aim this unit at the subject and position it 
securely.
≥Recording of the pictures and sound starts 
approximately 3 seconds before the recording 
start/stop button is pressed.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
≥There is no beep sound.
≥After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is 
canceled.
To end PRE-REC
PRE-REC is also ended if you press the 
PRE-REC button in PRE-REC.
≥PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you operate the mode dial.
jIf you turn the unit off.
jIf you open the SD card/battery cover.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIn quick start standby mode.
≥When the remaining time left for recording 
motion pictures is less than 1 minute, 
PRE-REC cannot be set.
≥If you start recording less than 3 seconds after 
pressing the PRE-REC button, the PRE-REC 
function is not activated and the pictures are 
recorded normally.
≥When the recording start/stop button is 
pressed, image shake and operation sound 
may be recorded.
PRE-REC function
This prevents you missing a shot.
REC STOPPED.
NOW WRITING.
INCOMPATIBLE CARD.
PLEASE CHECK CARD.
PRE-REC
PRE-REC
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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 time.
≥The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to 
record.
≥This unit records in CBR (Constant Bit Rate) in HG mode. CBR recording does not vary the bit rate 
(amount of data in a fixed time).
≥This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate) in HN/HE mode. VBR recording automatically varies the 
bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a 
subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital.
≥Recordable time using the battery (l28)
≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l25)
≥If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motion 
pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC, 
format the SD card.
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded 
(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)
Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion 
picture
SD card memoryHG*1HN*2HE*3
256 MB 2 min 3 min 5 min
512 MB 5 min 7 min 10 min
1GB10 min 15 min 22 min
2GB20 min  30 min 45 min
4GB40 min 1 h 1 h 30 min
8GB1h20min 2 h 3 h
HG
HNHE
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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 on the subject 
automatically.
≥If you set [O.I.S.] (l56) to [ON], then the 
image stabilizer function will be more effective. 
([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) 
will be displayed.)
Focus indication:
AFocus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
BFocus area (area inside brackets)
4Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
fully to take the picture.
≥In order to take better still pictures, the screen 
will brighten when PHOTO SHOT button is 
fully pressed.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to 
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit 
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom 
magnification and approaching the subject 
when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit 
firmly with your hands and keep your arms 
stationary at your side so as not to shake the 
unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking 
by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For information about the number of 
recordable still pictures on an SD card 
(l48)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
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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 off.
jOpen the SD card/battery cover and remove 
the SD card.
jOperate the mode dial.
≥Other products may degrade or not playback 
still pictures recorded on this unit.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before 
printing.
ªAbout the screen indications 
when the PHOTO SHOT button is 
pressed halfway
AFlash (l54)
BFlash level (l55)
CRed eye reduction (l55)
DQuality of still pictures (l48)
ESize of still pictures
FRemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
GCard indication (l110)
HMEGA optical image stabilizer (l56)
ªAbout the focus indication
≥The focus indication indicates the status of the 
auto focus.
≥The focus indication does not appear in 
manual focus mode.
≥Focus on a subject manually when it is not 
easily focused automatically.≥You can record still pictures on the card even if 
the focus indication does not appear, but 
pictures may be recorded without being 
focused.
≥The focus indication does not appear or has 
difficulty displaying in the following cases.
jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light 
source.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are 
included in the same scene.
jWhen the scene is dark.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal 
lines.
jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
jWhen recording motion pictures.
jWhen the MagicPix function is used.
jWhen PRE-REC is used
ªConcerning the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting 
object out of the focus area.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually.
≥The focusing area is not displayed when the 
digital zoom (more than approx. 10k) is used.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still 
pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # 
[ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥This function does not work during motion 
picture recording.
2.1750750750MEGA
ABC D E F GHSwitching the shutter sound on/
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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 still 
picture recording because priority is given to 
the motion picture recording. We recommend 
pausing the motion picture recording to record 
a still picture with better picture quality.
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the cursor 
button.
: Still pictures with a high picture quality 
are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still 
pictures recorded. Still pictures are 
recorded in normal picture quality.
ªPicture quality and number of 
recordable pictures
≥The number of recordable pictures 
depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are 
used together and on the subject being 
recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
About simultaneous recording 
(recording still pictures while 
recording motion pictures)
Number of pixels and picture 
quality for still picture 
recording
Picture quality
Approximate number of 
recordable pictures on an SD card
Picture size (1920t1080)
Picture quality
8MB46
16 MB10 17
32 MB20 32
64 MB47 74
128 MB94 150
256 MB200 320
512 MB410 640
1GB820 1290
2GB1670 2630
4GB3290 5160
8GB6690 10520
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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 distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can 
zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx. 
2.3 seconds.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be selected.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired 
item and press the cursor button.
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a 
tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle 
shot are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
Zoom in/out function
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About using the zoom 
microphone function
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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 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l112)This brightens parts that are in the shadow and 
difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in 
bright parts.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
To cancel Intelligent contrast control
Select [ ] again.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the intelligent contrast control is canceled.
Recording Yourself
Intelligent contrast control
This is for recording both bright and 
dark parts clearly at the same time.
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