Panasonic Hdc Sd900 Operating Instructions

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White balance
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual 
mode. ( l80)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 80.
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select white balance mode.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ 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 using the viewfinder, press and hold the 
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ 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.
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: Colour 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.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
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 or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual 
mode. ( l80)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 80.
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
: Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 
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 darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten 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 1/12  in the still picture recording mode, it is 
recommended using a tripod. Also, white balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be 
set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again or when the quick start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very 
high reflection.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour 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 1/100 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. ( l75)
≥ 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.
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Recording with manual focus
Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual 
mode. ( l80)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 80.
A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus.
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to manual focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by rotating the multi 
manual ring.
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.
≥When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring. 
≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
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With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D 
video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required.
≥In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
≥ Since the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D video is not of high 
definition picture quality.
∫ Recording 3D video
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to 
.
1Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.
≥Attach the 3D Conversion Lens secu rely so it will not tilt or move.
≥ You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the lens hood or a filter etc.
≥ Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.
2Turn on the unit.
≥Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after 
performing the initial setting.
≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, 
set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
≥ If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take 
priority.
3Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the 
instructions on the screen.
≥2 screens will appear.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfinder.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording 3D video
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion 
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.
3D video
The image is an illustration.
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4Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
≥After adjustment, a single screen appears.
≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or 
after an impact etc., it is recommended that you 
perform the adjustment again.
5Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom position is fixed, and the zoom 
operation is disabled.
≥ When recording in 3D, the image will appear with grey frame around it. The grey frame will 
be recorded in the video.
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the 
unit, so operate from the lower side. ( l50)
≥ [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust th e 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW 
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. ( l70)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached in the shade etc., the screen may appear 
to be blue. In such a case, remove the lens cap to return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D video can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following 
points when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (record from a distance of at least 1.2 m.)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥ Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or 
walking.
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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
Functions not available during 3D recording
*1 The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled.
*2 The optical image stabilizer   and optical image stabilizer lock   can be used.
*3 Intelligent auto mode is cancelled.
*4 The 1080/50p recording mode is cancelled, and the video is recorded with AVCHD picture 
quality.
*5 Only white balance can be used.
Touch   to display the manual icon.
(Button/lever operations) (Recording functions)
jZoom in/out function
*1
jHybrid optical image stabilizer*2
jIntelligent auto mode*3
j1080/50p recording*4
jStill picture recording (Still Picture 
Recording Mode, and still picture 
recording in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode)
j Manual operations
*5 (focus, shutter 
speed, iris)
j [EXT DISPLAY] (remote control) j
AF/AE tracking
j iFrame ([REC MODE])
j Intelligent contrast control
j Smile shot
j Soft skin mode
j Te l e  m a c r o
j Guideline
j Colour night view
j Scene mode
j Digital cinema
j Face recognition
j Digital cinema colour
j Zoom microphone
j Picture adjust
j Luminance
j Histogram
(Setup menu)
jQuick power on
j Quick start
j Initial set
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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback operations
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) Slide the LCD screen display right to left 
(left to right) while touching it during 
playback.
Slow-motion  playback
During Pause 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).
≥ Slow-motion playback for iFrame 
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.
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.
≥ Frame-by-frame playback for iFrame 
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.
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Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is   (1920k1080).
1Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during 
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.
2Press the   button fully.
≥Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Highlight&Time frame index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be 
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥Operate the zoom lever or the zoom buttons to   
side and change over the thumbnail display to 
Highlight&Time frame index. ( l37)
1Touch .
≥To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch  (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail 
scroll lever.
2Touch the desired search condition.
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]*
* It is not displayed on iFrame scenes.
≥When select [FACE], it will select the port ion for which face recognition was performed 
from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.
Playback 
operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Direct playback During Playback Touch the Direct playback bar or slide 
it while touching.
≥
The playback pauses temporarily and 
skips to the position touched or slid to 
while touching.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your 
touching or sliding finger.
≥ Direct playback bar cannot be operated 
with the remote control.
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≥A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you 
select [HIGHLIGHT].
3(When [MINUTES] is selected)
Touch  /  to set the time.≥It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4Touch the thumbnail to be played back.
≥Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching  / .
Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
The   indication appears on the full screen views.
≥All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (Wh en playing back motion pictures by date, all 
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was 
stopped.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,   appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped 
scene.
≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The 
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.) : [VIDEO SETUP] 
# [REPEAT PLAY]  # [ON]
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [RESUME PLAY]  # [ON]MENU
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Zooming in on a still picture during playback 
(Playback zoom)
You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.
1Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture 
playback.
≥The still picture is zoomed in the following order:  k1 #  k2 #  k 4. Touch and hold the 
screen to zoom in from the normal display to  k2, Touch the screen to zoom in from  k2 to 
k 4.
≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centring on the part you touched.
2Move to the zoomed in position by 
touching  / / /  or slide while 
touching the screen.
≥The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second 
when zooming in (zooming out) or moving the displayed 
location.
≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality 
deteriorates.
Zooming out from the zoomed still pictureTouch   to zoom out. ( k4 #  k2 #  k1)
≥ Touch   to return to normal playback ( k1).
≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever or the zoom buttons.
A Displayed location of 
the zoom
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