Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Recording 
(Advanced)
2
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 level while recording or playing 
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also 
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
A[HORIZONTAL]
B[GRID1]
C[GRID2]
Select the menu. (l27)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When   (motion picture playback) tab is selected while the 
mode switch is set to  . (l64))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
24p digital cinemaImages recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second are the 
same frame rate as movie films.
≥Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l38)
Select the menu. (l27)
[VIDEO] # [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥The shutter speed is 1/24 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is 
[OFF], it is 1/48 or more.)
≥In 24p digital cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of 
24 frames per second so that the images may not appear as 
smooth as the images recorded at a rate of 60 frames per second 
when [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF]. 
VIDEOPHOTO
VIDEO
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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 (close-up) and 
surrounding sounds are 
recorded more realistically if 
you zoom out (wide angle).
[FOCUS MIC]:
Directivity of the center is 
enhanced for recording audio 
near the front of the unit 
more clearly.Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in 
microphones can be adjusted.Select the menu. (l27)
[VIDEO] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
≥This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
VIDEO
VIDEO
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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 microphone input level 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button to adjust the 
microphone input level.
ACenter
BFront left
CBack left
DFront right
EBack right
FMicrophone input level
≥A gain value for each of the 5 built-in microphones is displayed. 
(The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)
≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of the microphone 
input level are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select 
a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
3Press the cursor button to set and then press 
the MENU button to finish the setting.
GMicrophone input level meter
≥Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen.
FunctionEffect/Setting method
VIDEO
MENU
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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 bottom of the screen with the 
cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next 
page.
4(Only when the [SELECT] is selected)
Select the range of pictures that will be stored.
AStart point
BFinish point
≥Select the start point and the finish point and enter them using the 
MENU button. When the confirmation message appears, select 
[YES] and press the cursor button. (Two or more pictures must be 
selected.)
FunctionEffect/Setting method
PHOTO
MENU
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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 flash will activate only when necessary. (If the 
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the 
 button is pressed halfway.)
∫To adjust the brightness of the flash
Select the menu. (l27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
Red eye reductionReduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from 
flashes.
Select the menu. (l27)
[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
FunctionEffect/Setting method
PHOTO
PHOTO
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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 
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l62).
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually 
recorded.
Color barThis unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for adjusting the 
picture quality of the TV or the external monitor.
Select the menu. (l27)
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [ON]
PHOTO
VIDEOPHOTO
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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 MIC] when zooming in (close-up), 
sounds from the surrounding area are 
suppressed and sound near the front of the 
unit is recorded. If you wish to record higher 
quality sound and maintain realism even when 
zooming in, for instance recording a music 
recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to 
[SURROUND].
Microphone level:
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the 
volume will be different depending on the zoom 
rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or set 
the microphone input level after adjusting the 
zoom rate. (l53)≥The microphone input level meter shows the 
largest volume for the microphones.
HD hi-speed burst shooting:
≥If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot 
be recorded. The following functions are also 
disabled.
jChanging the settings in [VIDEO] on the 
Menu.
jPRE-REC
jPressing the   button halfway
jDigital zoom
jFade
jMagicPix
jLow light
jBuilt-in Flash
jAuto slow shutter
jDigital cinema color
jScene mode
jAdjusting shutter speed and iris/gain
≥The maximum number of times you can record 
on an SD card is 30.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l60)
≥Noise increases in dark locations. Color 
balance and brightness on the screen may 
change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥Still picture quality can be changed. (l43)
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
Select the menu. (l27)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending 
on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed 
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000.)
≥If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will 
be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter 
speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.)
Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors.
Select the menu. (l27)
[ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]
≥For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that 
supports the x.v.Color
™.
VIDEOPHOTO
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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 even when it has been set to [OFF] 
by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it 
determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] 
indication lights up in red when the   button 
is pressed halfway.)
≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not 
displayed when the   button is pressed 
halfway, the flash is not activated.
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m 
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. 
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they 
are recorded by using the flash at distances 
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
≥Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 
or slower.
≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in 
front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash 
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥If the flash is activated a large number of times, 
it may take longer to charge it.
Red eye reduction:
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Color bar:
≥This function is canceled when the power is 
turned off.
≥The icon will not be displayed.
≥When the color bar is on, the menu settings of 
[GUIDE LINES], [24pDIGITAL CINEMA], 
[MIC LEVEL], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH], 
[RED EYE], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST] and 
[Digital Cinema Color] cannot be selected.Auto slow shutter:
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused in on.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema color:
≥To play back images recorded in the digital 
cinema 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].
≥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.
≥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.
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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 helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with bright 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Scene mode
VIDEOPHOTO
White balance (l61)
Aperture adjustment (l62)
Manual shutter speed (l62)
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired 
setting
IconMode/Recording conditions
5Sports
Used to record fast action.
Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
Spotlight
Improved quality when subject is 
brightly illuminated.
Surf & snow
Improved image quality when 
shooting on beaches or snowy 
locations.
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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 function is used)
Select the menu. (l27)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
2Move the switch down and set it 
to FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon 
shown in the illustration appear.
3Move the cursor button to bring 
the subject into focus.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after 
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥The center of the screen is not enlarged when 
[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
≥Move the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
down again to the FOCUS or AUTO position to 
restore to the automatic adjustment.
≥MF assist does not work if the zoom 
magnification is more than 10k.
≥The part of the screen that is enlarged is not 
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the part 
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is 
[ON].
Manual focus adjustment
[ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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