Panasonic Hdc Sdt750 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18 k]. It can be extended to a maximum 
of 18k  during Motion Picture Recording Mode. ( l69)
¬ Change the mode to   or  .
Zoom operation can be done using the multi 
manual ring.
Zoom by rotating the ring.
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
speed to rotate the ring. If the number of the recording pixels is set to 
anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording 
Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a 
zoom ratio of a maximum of 25
k without 
degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending 
on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and 
[ASPECT RATIO]. ( l82, 83)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the 
maximum   area is cropped to the center 
 area, allowing a picture with a higher 
zoom effect.
≥ 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 12k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 q) 
away from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons and the 
remote control.
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Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful for 
making fine adjustments to the zoom 
magnification.
Ring zoom
A
BA side:
Close-up recording 
(zoom in)
B side:
Wide-angle recording 
(zoom out)
Extra Optical Zoom
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Image Stabilizer 
Function
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S.
HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when 
you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
O.I.S.Optical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image 
stabilizer on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/ # OFF
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is 
displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set 
to OFF.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  # OFF
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. 
When [MODE2],   is displayed.
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In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by 
touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects 
of the shake that tends
 to occur when using zoom.
AO.I.S. LOCK icon
≥ Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to switch the image stabilizer to ON.
≥  is displayed while you are touching the icon.
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
≥ Operation icon will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time if 
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. Touch the screen to display it again.
∫ Setting to display/not-display the O.I.S. LOCK icon
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickl y, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]  # [ON] or [OFF]
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
3
AF/AE tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch .
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] ( l71) is [ON] and 
a registered face is detected, the target is 
automatically locked.
2Touch the object and lock the 
target.
A Target frame
≥ When you touch the head of the object, 
the target frame on the head gets locked 
and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again 
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is 
selected, the setting becomes   
(Normal) and touched object is tracked. 
Selection becomes   (Portrait) when 
target frame is locked on a face. (It may 
turn to   (Normal) even if the target is 
locked on the face when a spotlight is 
shining or with a dark scene.)
3Start recording.≥When you touch [RETURN], the tracking 
function will be canceled.
∫ About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame 
blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a 
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object 
to lock onto it again.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway 
in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus 
is set to the object that is locked. The 
target frame turns green when it focuses, 
and the target cannot be changed.
≥This function cannot be used in Manual 
Mode. When Manual Mode is set in Still 
Picture Recording Mode, it can only be 
used with some settings in Scene Mode. 
≥ It may track different objects or may not 
lock the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the 
background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture 
Recording Mode, the screen may become 
dark or the AF assist lamp may turn on.
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the 
following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
j When the unit is turned off
j When the Scene mode is set
j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual 
Mode
j Switch to face-to-face recording
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no 
operation is performed for a few seconds, 
the operation icon disappears. Touch the 
screen to display the icon again. When the 
AF/AE tracking is used, the icon does not 
disappear.
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
4
1080/60p recording
This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum 
quality*.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
¬ Change the mode to .
≥Please refer to page 156 for details about approximate recordable time.
Latest information, such as which Panasonic TVs can play back the scenes recorded in 
1080/60p recorded with this unit, can be found on the following support site. 
(As of Aug. 2010)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html
1080/60p≥
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be saved or played back by this unit or by using 
the HD Writer AE 2.6T software.
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1080/60p button
To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press 
and hold the button until   is 
displayed.
≥ To return to normal recording mode, 
press and hold the button until   
disappears.
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
5
Recording 3D video
With the supplied 3D Conversion Lens 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.
∫ Attaching the 3D Conversion Lens
1Rotate the lens rear cap in the 
direction indicated by the arrow.
≥Rotate the lens rear cap while pushing on the 
attachment screw with your fingers.
2Match the position of the 
convex 
A on the 3D 
Conversion Lens with the 
concave  B in the unit.
≥Attach with the adjustment dial cover C of 
the 3D Conversion Lens facing upwards.
≥ You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens 
together with the lens hood or a filter etc.
3D video
The image is an illustration.
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3Tighten the attachment screw of the 3D 
Conversion Lens by rotating to LOCK. 
≥Be careful not to overtighten. If the 3D Conversion Lens is 
overtightened, you may not be able to remove it from the 
unit.
≥ Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or 
move.
∫ 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. ( l56)
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.
3Attach the lens front cap to the 3D 
Conversion Lens.
≥2 screens will appear.
≥ The horizontal line for adjustment on the lens front cap is 
displayed on the screen.
A Guide Line
4Touch [ADJUST].≥If the black vertical line and the black horizontal line are within the red guidelines  A and 
adjustment is not required, touch [EXIT] and proceed to Step 11. 
≥ Perform the adjustment in a bright location  where the horizontal line for adjustment will be 
clearly visible.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfinder.
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5Open the adjustment dial cover.
≥When turning the adjustment dials, hold the 3D Conversion 
Lens in the palm of your hand from the bottom and operate 
with the fingers of your other hand without applying too much 
force from above. When checking the adjustment, check with 
your fingers off the adjustment dials. 
6(After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].)
To adjust the horizontal position, rotate the horizontal image 
position adjustment dial   so that the black vertical line is between 
the red guidelines  A.
≥Touch [NEXT].
7(After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].)
To adjust the vertical position, rotate the vertical position 
adjustment dial   so that the black horizontal line at the right of the 
screen is in the center of the red guidelines  A.
≥Touch [NEXT].
8Removing the lens front cap.
≥Touch [NEXT].
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9(After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].)
Adjust the vertical alignment adjustment dial   to align the vertical 
position of the subject shown duplicated.
≥Aim the unit at a subject from a distance of approximately 1.2 m (3.9  feet) to 2 m (6.6  feet), 
and keep the image shown level by using the guidelines A. ≥Difference in horizontal direction is characteristic of 3D video.
≥ It is recommended to stabilize the unit using the lens front cap as a platform when 
performing the adjustment.  ( l18)
≥ Touch [COMPLETE].
10Touch [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.
11Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
≥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 black frame around it. The black frame 
will be recorded in the video.
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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 (3.9  feet).)
≥ 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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≥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)
≥ You will hear a sound when the unit is moved rapidly with the 3D Conversion Lens 
attached, but this is not a malfunction. 
≥ When the adjustment dial is rotated too much, you will hear a “clapping” sound and the 
adjustment screen will stop moving. In such a case, rotate the adjustment dial in the 
opposite direction until the adjustment screen starts moving. 
≥ [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]. ( l75)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
∫ Removing the 3D Conversion Lens
Rotate the attachment screw to UNLOCK to loosen and then 
remove. 
≥Place the unit on a stable location such as a table, and be 
careful not to drop the 3D Conversion Lens. 
≥Be careful not to lose the lens caps. 
≥ When storing, always attach the lens caps to avoid scratching the protective glass. 
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