Panasonic Hdc Sdt750 Operating Instructions

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Basic
Recording/
Playback
2
Recording motion 
pictures
1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor or 
extend the viewfinder.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
BWhen you begin recording,  ; 
changes to  ¥.
4Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause 
recording.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l34)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900
Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 200 ( l94)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording  will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed 
and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥ Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with 
the MIC terminal.
≥Align with the status indicator  A.
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∫Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
About the compatibility of the recorded 
motion picturesPlease refer to page 55 about 
1080/60p
≥They are not compatible with devices other  than those that support AVCHD. Images 
cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD 
recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating 
instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, 
even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture 
with this unit instead.
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0h00m00s
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20mHG
A Recording mode
B Approximate remaining recordable 
time
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to “0h00m00s”.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
3
Recording still pictures
1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor or 
extend the viewfinder.
3Press the   button halfway. 
(For Auto focus only)
4Press the   button fully.
Focus indication:
≥ If you set the Optical image stabilizer function ( l52) to   (MODE1), then the Image 
Stabilizer function will be more effective. (  (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be 
displayed when the   button is pressed halfway.)
≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places.
≥ Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON]. 
(l 73)
≥ Using a flash or tri pod is recommended when recording  still pictures in dark places 
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the   bu tton is pressed halfway if the shutter 
speed is 1/30 or slower.
≥ To print a picture, use a PC or a printer. A
Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥  (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥Align with the status indicator  A.
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∫About the screen indications in 
Still Picture Recording
:Still picture operation indicator 
(l139)ß: Flash ( l65)
ß j : Flash level ( l65)
: Red-eye reduction ( l65)
:
MEGA optical image stabilizer 
(l 33): Optical image stabilizer ( l52)
: Quality of still pictures ( l83)
: Size of still pictures ( l82)
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
: AF assist lamp ( l85)
∫ About the focus indication
≥The focus indication indicates the status of 
the Auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in 
Manual Focus Mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or 
has difficulty focusing in the following 
cases.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects 
are included in the same scene
j When the scene is dark
j When there is a bright part in the scene
j When the scene is filled with only 
horizontal lines
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the 
subject may not be focused. If so, move the 
contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥Focus area is not displayed in the 
following conditions.
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode 
(Portrait) is used
j When AF/AE tracking is used
j When the Extra Optical Zoom is used
j When the unit determines that the AF 
assist lamp is necessary
You can record still pictures even in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode.
¬ Change the mode to  .
Press the   button fully (press 
to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥It is possible to record still pictures while 
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous 
recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures 
is displayed while still pictures are being 
recorded.
≥Built-in flash, Red-eye reduction, 
Self-timer ( l66) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during 
the PRE-REC operation, image quality is 
different from ordinary still pictures so that 
motion picture recording takes preference 
over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while 
recording a motion picture, the recordable 
time remaining will shorten. If the unit is 
turned off or the mode dial operated, the 
recordable time remaining may lengthen.
R3000R3000R3000MEGA14.2M
MEGA
14.2M
Recording still pictures in 
Motion Picture Recording 
Mode
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
4
Intelligent Auto Mode
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what 
you want to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of 
the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. ( l74)
ModeSceneEffect
Portrait When the object is a  person Faces are detected and focused 
automatically, and the brightness is 
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded 
vividly without whiting out the background 
sky, which may be very bright.
*1Spotlight Under a spotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.
*1Low light Dark room or twilightIt can record very clearly even in a dark 
room or twilight.
*2Night portrait Recording night 
portrait A subject and the background are 
recorded with near real-life brightness.
*2Night scenery Recording night 
scenery You can record night scenery vividly by 
slowing the shutter speed.
*2Macro Recording zooming in 
on a flower etc. This allows recording at very close 
proximity to the object of recording.
*1
*2Normal Other situations
Contrast is adjusted automatically for 
clear images.
/MANUALIntelligent auto/Manual 
button
Press this button to switch 
Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual 
Mode.
≥Please refer to page 86 for 
details about Manual Mode.
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≥Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are 
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
≥ The microphone setup is set to surround in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l77)
∫ Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the 
Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate 
and automatically adjust the color balance 
and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject 
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum 
brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be 
adjusted automatically depending on light 
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust 
these settings. ( l87, 89)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which 
Automatic white balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic white 
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight If the automatic white balance is not 
functioning normally, adjust the white 
balance manually. (
l87)
Auto focusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto focus does not work correctly in the 
following situations. Record pictures in the 
Manual Focus Mode. ( l89)
j Recording distant and close-up objects 
at the same time
j Recording a subject behind a dirty or 
dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded 
by objects with glossy surfaces or by 
highly reflective objects
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
5
Motion picture/Still 
picture playback
1Change the mode to  .
2Touch the play mode select icon B.
3Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish 
to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4Touch the scene or the still picture to be 
played back.
C is displayed when [1080/60p] is touched or 
 is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched in step 3.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching 
/.
≥Align with the status indicator  A.
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5Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
AOperation icon
≥ Touch 
/ to display/not-display the operation 
icon.
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
1: Displays the direct playback  bar. (l91) 1/
;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) 
start/pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
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∫Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the 
thumbnail display changes in the following 
order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom 
buttons are operated to   side or   
side.
20 scenes  () 9 scenes  () 1 scene
()  Highlight&Time frame index* ( l92)
* Highlight&Time frame index can only set  in Motion Picture Playback Mode.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is 
turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to 
1 scene during motion picture playback, 
the recording date and time can be 
checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail 
display is changed to 1 still picture during 
still picture playback, the recording date 
and file number can be checked.
∫ Speaker/Headphone volume 
adjustment
Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom 
buttons to adjust the speaker/headphone 
volume during motion picture playback.
To w a r d s  “ r”:
Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal 
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, 
the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication 
will be reset to “0h00m00s” for each 
scene.
Motion picture compatibilityPlease refer to page 55 about 
1080/60p.
≥This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920 k1080/60i, 
1920k 1080/24p or 1440k 1080/60i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other 
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded 
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.
Still picture compatibility≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File 
system) established by JEITA (Japan Elec tronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by  this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted 
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other 
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on 
this unit.
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Basic
Setup
1
Using the menu screen
1Press the MENU button.
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu B.
≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
4Touch the desired item to enter 
the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] or press the 
MENU button to exit the menu 
setting.
∫ About  guide display
After touching  , touching the submenus 
and items will cause func tion descriptions 
and settings confirmation messages to 
appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed, 
the guide display is canceled.
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