Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Recording 
(Basic)
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Recording still pictures
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920k1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while 
recording motion pictures.
≥Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing 
from OFF to another mode.
1Operate the mode switch to 
select   and open the LCD 
monitor.
2Press the   button halfway. 
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the 
unit focuses on the subject 
automatically....

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≥For information about the number of 
recordable still pictures (l43)
≥The sound cannot be recorded while recording 
still pictures.
≥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.
∫About the screen indications 
when the   button is pressed
ß: Flash (l55)
ßj: Flash level (l55)
: Red eye reduction (l55)
: Quality of still pictures (l43)
:Size of still pictures
3000: Remaining number of still...

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Selecting the picture quality.
Select the menu. (l27)
: 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.
≥If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-
pattern noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥The number of recordable pictures 
depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are 
used together and on the subject being 
recorded.
≥The numbers shown...

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Recording 
(Basic)
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Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k.
¬Operate the mode switch to select 
.
≥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 the zoom magnification is 10k, the 
subjects 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...

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Recording 
(Basic)
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Image stabilizer function
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement.
¬Operate the mode switch to select  .
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing the   button halfway increases the effect of the image 
stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
jWhen...

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Recording 
(Basic)
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Face detection & AE mode
When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts 
the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.
¬Operate the mode switch to select  .
In the face detection & AE mode, detected faces 
appear with frames. Up to 5 frames are 
indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the 
center of the screen take preference over others. 
Faces that do not appear completely on the...

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Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Operate the mode switch to select  .
1Press the cursor button, and 
icons will be displayed on the 
screen.
≥The indication changes each time the cursor 
button is moved down.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the cursor button is pressed.
2(e.g. Intelligent contrast control)
Select an icon with the cursor 
button.
≥Select the icon...

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≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥If you turn off the power or set the mode switch to  , help mode, MagicPix, backlight 
compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.Low light
ØSelf-timerTele macro
FunctionEffect
Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out)When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥For...

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Soft skin modeThis makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from 
the torso up.
MagicPixThis function allows you to record color images in very low 
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 
1lx)
Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
Low lightThis makes the scene brighter in dark conditions such as 
evening twilight.
ØSelf-timerThis is for...

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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Intelligent contrast control:
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Help mode:
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Soft skin mode:
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be...