Panasonic Hdc Sd80 Owners Manual

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≥(Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night portrait)
jThe Photo light is set to [ON].
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record.
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX], and [HE].
*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a  Mac.
≥Recordable time using the battery (l 22)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 141 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 37k
[i.Zoom 42 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 42 k)
[D.Zoom 90 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 90 k)
[D.Zoom 2000 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 2000 k)
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1:Set the recording mode to AVCHD.
[iFrame]*2:Set the recording mode to iFrame.
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It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space 
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in 
memory.)
≥Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. ( l61)
≥ Insert an SD card.
≥  is displayed on the screen.    will disappear when space in the built-in memory is 
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] 
into the SD card. ( l90, 98)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording 
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE 
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will  be able to perform Relay Recording by 
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after 
that.
≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay recording.
≥  is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of a scene that was relay-
recorded on the built-in memory.
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been 
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function 
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the 
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
[RELAY REC]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [RELAY REC] # [ON]
[FACE RECOG.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
[ON]:The Face Recognition function is available
[SET]:Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation
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∫Registering a face for face recognition
≥Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥Take a picture of the persons face from the front, 
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of 
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the   button fully.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending 
on the recording conditions. In this case, try 
recording the face again.
3 Entering the person’s name.≥Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen 
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
Entering text
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.≥Touch [EXIT]. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET]
IconDescription of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character. Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enter a space.
[Delete] Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.
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A Guide
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BText entry icon
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∫Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
≥Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register 
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch   or 
the face shot.
≥ If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3 
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial 
expression or different backgroun d, it is more likely that face recognition will be successful.
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in  priority according to the 
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be 
locked according to the registration order setting from the first 
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish 
to change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still 
picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in 
use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
∫ Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.
≥Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.2(When [DELETE] is selected)Touch the person to cancel.≥When touched, the person is selected and   is displayed. To cancel the selected person, 
touch again.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no 
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to 
differences in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when 
facial features change with age. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]
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When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name 
registered for that person is displayed.
≥Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during the recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen 
take preference over others. When [FACE  RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given 
priority.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orang e frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness 
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing an d the brightness adjusted when the unit is set 
to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
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.
[NAME DISPLAY]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [NAME DISPLAY]  # desired number
[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
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≥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.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with mo re vivid colors, using x.v.Color
™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. ( l61)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color
™.
≥When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back 
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color™, colors may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in Digital cine ma color with vivid colors of wider color 
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color
™ is required. When these images are played 
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color™, it is recommended to record 
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color
™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an 
international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for 
signal transmission.
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is 
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
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This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and the 
setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front 
of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are 
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SET r]/[SET] is selected)Touch /  to adjust.≥Touch   to activate/disactivate AGC. 
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by 
yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be 
reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording 
can be performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the 
sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for 
microphone input level.
3 Touch [ENTER] to set the microphone input level and then touch [EXIT].≥  (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.
[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [WIND NOISE CANCELER]  # [ON]
[ZOOM MIC]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:The desired recording level can be set.
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ALeft
B Right
C Microphone input level
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≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in 
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode 
and Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l72)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 34 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are [  3M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When you record still picture with [REC MODE]  set to [iFrame], the picture size will be set 
to .
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 142 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  2.6M], [  2.8M] or [  0.3M] 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.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # 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.
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra optical zoom ( l49)
[  2.6M] 1856k 1392
4:3 –
*
[  0.3M]
640k480 60k
[  2.8M] 2064k 13763:2 –
*
[  3M] 2304k1296
16:9 37
k
[  2.1M] 1920 k1080 37k
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
2304k 1296
16:9
1920k 1080
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4:3
4:3
3:
2
16:9
16:9
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3M
2.1M
16:93M
2.1M
4:33 :
24:3
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Selecting the picture quality.
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
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(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.
[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.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[30 frames/sec]:90 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 30 per 
second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[60 frames/sec]:180 still pictures are recorded cont inuously at the rate of 60 per 
second.
The picture size is   (1280 k720).
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2.1M
0.9M
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