Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
menus
¬Operate the mode switch to select  .
≥Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. (Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] and [MIC LEVEL] to 
[AUTO].)
Menus
Guide line, 24p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, 
Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, 
Shutter sound, Zebra, Color bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema color
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Guide lineYou can check if the image is...

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FunctionEffect/Setting method
Wind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in 
microphones depending on the wind strength.
Select the menu. (l27)
[VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Microphone setup
[SURROUND]:
Sound is recorded with 
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
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...

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Microphone level
AGC: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETrAGC]:
The desired recording level 
can be set. AGC will also be 
activated to reduce the 
amount of sound distortion.
[SET]:
AGC is not activated and so 
natural recording can be 
performed.When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones 
can be adjusted.1Select the menu. (l27)
[VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETrAGC] or [SET]
≥Set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO] to set the...

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HD hi-speed burst 
shooting72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second.
1Select the menu. (l27)
[PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]
2Press the   button.
≥Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ ] flashes in 
red during recording.)
3Select the setting to save with the cursor 
button and press the cursor button.
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures in the selected range are stored.
[DEL ALL]: No picture is stored.
≥Select the thumbnails on the right...

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Built-in flashWhen the   button is pressed, the flash is activated and the 
picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record 
still pictures in dark places.
Select the menu. (l27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
≥When the   button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will 
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]:ß
[AUTO]:ßA
[OFF]:
≥When [AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically 
detected, and the...

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FunctionEffect/Setting method
Shutter soundYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Select the menu. (l27)
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Zebra
AZebra patternParts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to 
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with 
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
Select the menu. (l27)
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
≥You can record an image with little white saturation if you...

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24p digital cinema:
≥[Digital Cinema Color] is turned [ON] and is not 
changeable.
≥Motion pictures recorded while this setting is 
turned to [ON] may not be played back 
properly with a player that does not support 
24p.
Wind noise reduction:
≥
The sound quality may be changed if this function 
is activated in strong winds. However, the sound 
quality is automatically restored to the original 
quality when then the wind weakens.
Microphone setup:
≥If [MIC SETUP] is set to [FOCUS MIC] or 
[ZOOM...

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≥Image quality is different from ordinary still 
picture recording. To record more vivid still 
pictures, turn off this function before recording. 
(l41)
≥If you turn off the power or set the mode switch 
to  , this function is canceled.
Built-in flash:
≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by 
other means.
≥Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional) 
attached.
≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is 
necessary...

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Recording 
(Advanced)
3
Manual recording functions
¬Operate the mode switch to select  .
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds 
and apertures.
Select the menu. (l27)≥Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] or the AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO to cancel 
the function.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode...

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Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l59)
1(When MF assist...