Panasonic Hdc Sd600p Operating Instructions

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A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical 
axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at 
the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l78)
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
≥Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRI S] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
[HISTOGRAM]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. ( l39)
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display.
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. ( l78)
A Normal
B Dark
C Bright∫Example of the display
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen 
aspect ratio. ( l73)
∫ Picture size and Maximum 
zoom ratio
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The 
maximum zoom magnification is 12 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 139 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l39)
Aspect 
ratioPicture size
Extra 
optical  zoom 
( l 49)
4:3 4032
k3024 –
*
3200 k2400 13.2 k
2560 k1920 16.5 k
640k 480 25 k
3:2 4608
k3072 –
*
3600 k2400 13.2 k
2880 k1920 16.5 k
16:9 4864
k2736 –
*
3840 k2160 13.2 k
3072 k1728 16.5 k
12 .2M
7.7M
4.9M
0.3M
14.2M
8.6M
5.5M
13.3M
8.3M
5.3M
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] 
# desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick 
menu. ( l39)
Aspect 
ratioPicture size
16:9 4864k
2736
3840k 2160
1920k 1080
13.3M
8.3M
2.1M
14.2M13.3M
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Selecting the picture quality.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default setting is [3:2].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right 
of the screen.
≥ 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.
[QUALITY]
: [PICTURE]  # [QUALITY]  # desired setting
: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.
[ASPECT RATIO]
: [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO]  # desired setting
4:3:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
3:2:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
16:9:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
≥Change the mode to  .
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥  flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then 
press it fully to set the focus and record. It 
will automatically focus if you press fully 
once, so it is convenient when recording 
objects moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4(Only when [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by 
specifying range.
5(Only when [SELECT] is selected in 
step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be 
stored.
≥Previous (Next) page is displayed by 
touching / .
* Only select the picture for start point if only  1 picture is to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed 
when [Enter] is touched after selecting the 
start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # 
[HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are recorded 
continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
2.1M
A Start point*
BFinish point
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Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥A conversion lens  (optional) can block the AF assist  lamp, and it will become harder to 
adjust the focus.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE]  # [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # [OFF]/ /
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
7
Manual recording
¬Change the mode to   or  .
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
≥Touch  1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time  /
 is touched.
MNL
/MANUAL
FIRISSHTRWBFOCUS
Focus ( l79)
White balance ( l77)
Manual shutter speed ( l78)
Aperture adjustment ( l78)FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
F
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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. ( l76)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White 
balance mode.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the 
color on the screen.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or 
press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance 
manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and 
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.
≥When the   display flashes, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is 
stored. Whenever recording conditions 
change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and 
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen 
when   is being set.
White balance
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance 
adjustment
Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights 
like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2
Color fluorescent lamps, 
sodium lamps in gymnasiums 
etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, 
sodium lamps, some 
fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding 
receptions at hotels, stage 
spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FIRISSHTRWBFOCUS
AW B
AW B
AW B
FIRISSHTRWBFOCUS
AW BAW B
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Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust 
settings.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the 
shutter speed will be set between 1/30 
and 1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the 
shutter speed will be set between 1/48 
and 1/8000. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] 
is set to [ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is 
faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 
and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording 
Mode.
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB 
to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the 
image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the 
image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter 
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/
MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and 
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed 
and then set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥
When the shutter speed is set lower than 
1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, 
using a tripod is recommended. Also, 
white balance cannot be set. The shutter 
speed will be set to 1/30 when the unit is 
turned on again or when the Quick start is 
performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an 
object that is shining very bright, or highly 
reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or 
record under indoor lighting, color and 
screen brightness may change or a 
horizontal line may appear on the screen. 
In this case, record in the Intelligent Auto 
Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in 
areas where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are 
displayed during the iris adjustment. 
(l 70, 71)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on 
the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, 
there are iris values that are not displayed.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
SHTR
IRIS
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Change the mode to   or .≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l76)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to 
Manual Focus.
≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching 
/.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The 
normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue 
area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step 
3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥The blue display does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.
Manual focus adjustment
: [RECORD SETUP]  # 
[MF ASSIST]  # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick 
menu. ( l39)
MFMF
F
MFMFMF
MFMF
IRISSHTRWBFOCUS
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Advanced
Playback 
(Advanced)
1
Playback Operations
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 35.
Motion picture playback using operation icon
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Fast forward/
rewind playback
During PlaybackTo u c h  
5 during playback to fast 
forward.
(Touch  6 to rewind.)
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed 
increases if you touch  5/6  again. 
(The display on the screen changes 
from  5 to  .)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
Skip playback
(to the start of a  scene) Press the 
: or 9  button during 
playback.
(Operation is possible 
with the remote 
control only.)
Slow-motion  playback During Pause
≥ When the operation 
icon disappears, 
touch the screen to 
display the icon 
again. With the playback paused, continue 
touching .
(  is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played 
back in reverse, they will be shown 
continuously at approximately 2/3
rd the 
speed of normal playback (intervals of 
0.5 seconds).
Frame-by-frame  playback
The motion 
picture is 
advanced one 
frame at a time. With the playback paused, touch  .
(Touch   to advance the frames one 
at a time in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a 
time in the reverse direction, they will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCHPLAY
STOP
SKIP SKIP
PAUSE
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