Panasonic Hdc Sd60 Operating Instructions

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Recording 
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Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 25k.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 35 k]. It can be extended to a maximum 
of 35k  during Motion Picture Recording Mode. ( l61)
¬ Change the mode to   or  .
If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode,  the still picture can be recorded with a zoom 
ratio of a maximum of 50 k without degrading...

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Recording 
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Optical Image Stabilizer 
Function
Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as 
much.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
∫ Changing the Optical Image Stabilizer Function when in Still Picture 
Recording Mode
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend you are recording 
yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥When in [MODE1],...

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Recording 
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AF/AE tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch .
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] ( l62) is [ON] and 
a registered face is detected, the target is 
automatically locked.
2Touch the object and lock the 
target.
A Target frame
≥ When you touch...

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Recording 
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Recording with the video 
light
The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.¬Change the mode to   or  .
≥When set to  / , the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.
≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) of the unit.
≥ Using the Color Night Rec Function at the same  time will make conditions even...

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Recording 
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Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch   to display the 
operation icons on the screen.
≥Touch  1 at the bottom right of the screen 
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.
≥ Refer to the...

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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
: [RECORD SETUP] #  [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation 
in bright parts at the same time....

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When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit 
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.(ON)  # (Face Recognition)  # OFF
: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
: Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face  Recognition ( l62) is detected.
OFF : Cancel the setting.
≥ During Smile Shot recording,  /  are red and the face detected as a smiling face is 
surrounded by a...

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Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with 
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the   icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following 
order:
Ø 10 (Records after 10 seconds)  # Ø2...

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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. 70 cm (28 q).
≥ If the magnification is 25 k or less, then it is automatically set to 25 k.
≥ Tele Macro Function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 25 k.
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures 
and still pictures. The function can also be used to...

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Recording 
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Recording functions of 
menus
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥(Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥
(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)j Image may get blurry when a close...