Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
5
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch   to display the 
operation icons on the screen.
≥Touch  1 at the bottom right of the screen 
to change the page and touch  /  to 
display/not-display the operation icon.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel 
the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for 
canceling the following functions.
jSmile Shot ( l53)
j Built-in flash ( l53)
j Self-timer ( l54)
j Guideline ( l55)
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording  Mode.
*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto  Mode.
*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode 
to , PRE-REC, Backlight 
compensation, Color Night Rec, Self-timer 
and Tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is 
canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. 
(Except for the PRE-REC)
≥ 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.
F
F
FF
F
Operation icons
Fade*1
Intelligent contrast control*1, 2
PRE-REC*1
Smile Shot*1
Built-in flash*3
Red-Eye Reduction*2, 3
Self-timer*3
Intelligent exposure*2, 3
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode*2
Te l e  m a c r o
Guideline
Color Night Rec
*1, 2
PRE-REC
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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation 
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not 
be clear.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds 
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
j If you remove the SD card.
j If you press the MENU button.
j If you turn the unit off.
j If you start recording.
j After 3 hours have passed
≥
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC 
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion 
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures 
displayed at the start of playback.
Fade
Intelligent contrast control
PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
PRE-REC
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When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit 
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.(ON)  # (Face Recognition)  # OFF
: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
: Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face 
Recognition ( l58) is detected.
OFF : Cancel the setting.
≥ During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green 
frame and  /  are red.
≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( /  will flash)
j
When there is no SD card insertedjWhen it is set to manual focus
jWhen [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In  (Face Recognition) only)
≥The face of the subject may not be detected correctly depending on the recording conditions.≥ The number of recording pixels are  (1920 k1080) or  (640 k480). ( l66)
≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as 
thumbnails, the   appears.
≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are 
only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot 
function is set to  (Face Recognition), it  will record only if the face of a subject 
registered with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.
When 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.
Each time the ß  icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:
ß  ([ON])  # ß A ([AUTO])  #  ([OFF])
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to 
 by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the 
 indication lights up in red.)
∫To adjust the brightness of the flash
: [PICTURE]  # [FLASH LEVEL]  # desired setting
[ ß j ]: Less bright
[ ß d 0]: Normal
[ ß i ]: Much brighter
≥ Set the flash to   where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥ If the  ß indication etc. flashes 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.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 
1/500 or slower.
Smile Shot
Built-in flash
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Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with 
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the   icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following 
order:
Ø 10 (Records after 10 seconds)  # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)  # setting canceled
≥ When you press the   button,  Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture 
is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the   button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens 
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the   button is pressed 
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway throughPress the MENU button.
≥Setting the Self-timer to  Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
Red-Eye Reduction
Self-timer
Intelligent exposure
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode
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A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up 
and shading off the background.
≥The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 q).
≥ If the magnification is 20 k or less, then it is automatically set to 20 k.
≥ Tele Macro Function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 20 k.
You 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.
It will switch every time  the icon is touched.
  #   #   # Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying Guidelines at playback
≥Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[AVCHD] or [SD CARD]/[MP4]. ( l35)
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES] #  desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Tele macro
Guideline
Color Night Rec
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
6
Recording functions of 
menus
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥(Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥
(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)j Image may get blurry when a close 
object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may 
change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the 
Sports mode does not function. The 
5  display flashes. ≥
(Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may 
change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when 
recorded in bright surroundings.
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still 
Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night portrait)
jThe flash is set to [ON].
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 
and pause of playback
 Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
 Spotlight:Improved quality when subj ect is brightly illuminated.
 Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
 Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
 Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
 Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
 Scenery:For spatial scenery
 Low light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
 Night scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
 Night portrait:To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
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Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switch the recording format of the motion picture.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD].
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 20 k
[i.Zoom 23 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 23 k)
[D.Zoom 50 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 50 k)
[D.Zoom 1200 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1200 k)
[REC FORMAT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]:You can record high definition quality images with this 
format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for 
saving to disc.
[MP4]:This is a recording format suitable for playing back or 
editing on a PC. It can be processed faster than AVCHD 
when it is imported to a PC.
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
The recording mode that can be selected will differ depending on the recording format. 
(l 57)
≥ Change the mode to  .
(When [AVCHD] is selected)
A Favors image quality
B Favors recording time (When [MP4] is selected)
* It will record in iFrame format suitable for 
editing with iMovie’09.
≥Recordable time using the battery (l 21)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode in [AVCHD]/[1280 k720p] in [MP4].
≥ Please refer to page 135 
for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [640 k480p], black bands are displayed on the sides of the 
screen.
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been 
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function 
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the 
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]
    

[1280k720p]/[640k480p]/[ 960k540p]*
[FACE RECOG.]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
[ON]:The Face Recognition function is available
[SET]:Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation
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∫Registering a face for face recognition
≥Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥Take a picture of the persons face from the front, 
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of 
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the   button fully.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending 
on the recording conditions. In this case, try 
recording the face again.
3 Entering the person’s name.≥Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen 
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
Entering text
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4  Touch [ENTER] to end registration.≥Touch [EXIT].
[RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.]  # [SET]  # [SET]
IconDescription of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character. Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
[Delete] Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.

A Guide

BText entry icon
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∫Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
≥Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register 
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch   or 
the face shot.
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in  priority according to the 
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be 
locked according to the registration order setting from the first 
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish 
to change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still 
picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in 
use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
∫ Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.
≥Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.2(When [DELETE] is selected)Touch the person to cancel.≥When touched, the person is selected and   is displayed. To cancel the selected person, 
touch again.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no 
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to 
differences in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when 
facial features change with age.
[RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.]  # [SET]  # [EDIT]
[RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.]  # [SET]  # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]
ANNA
KEN MARY
JESSICA CATHY JOE123
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