Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

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When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name 
registered for that person is displayed.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen 
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given 
priority.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orang e frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness 
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing is only  displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing an d the brightness adjusted when the unit is set 
to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode. Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when 
the unit is in Spotlight or Low light modes.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
[NAME DISPLAY]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [NAME DISPLAY] #  desired number
[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
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If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while 
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are 
recording a subject right above or right below you.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with mo re vivid colors, using x.v.Color
™ technology.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color
™.
≥This function cannot be used when switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ 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.
≥ To play back images recorded in Digital cine ma 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].
≥ 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.
≥ This function cannot be used when [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4]. ( l57)
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AGS] # [ON]
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
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Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
≥Change the mode to  .
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, 
move the unit slowly  while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is 
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
≥ In some recording conditions, messages may not appear.
This will reduce the wind noise coming into th e built-in microphones while maintaining the 
realism.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and 
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
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).
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # 
[SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [WIND NOISE CANCELER]  # [ON]
[ZOOM MIC]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SET r]/[SET] is selected)Touch  /  to adjust the microphone input 
level.
≥Touch   to activate/disactivate AGC. 
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by 
yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be 
reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording 
can be performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars 
of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is 
distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input 
level.
3 Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone input level and then touch 
[EXIT].
≥ (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in 
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:The desired recording level can be set.
ALeft
B Right
C Microphone input level
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Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
(This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥Change the mode to  .
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
Picture size will change depending on recording mode.
≥This function’s default settings are [  2.9M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 136 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  2.9M], [  0.3M], [  2.8M] or  , black bands may 
appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE] #  [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
4:3:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
3:2:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
16:9:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra optical zoom 
(l 46)
 2.9M 1952k1464
4:3–
*
 0.3M
640k480 40k
 2.8M 2064k1376 3:2–
*
 2.1M1920k1080 16:9 –*
4:3
4:3
3:
2
16:9
Picture sizeAspect ratioRecording mode
1920k 1080 16:9 HA/HG/HX/HE
1280k 720p
960k 540p
640 k480
4:3640 k480p
2.1M
0.3M
4:32.1M
4:34:33:
20.3M
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Selecting the picture quality.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
[QUALITY]
: [PICTURE] #  [QUALITY] # desired setting
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded 
in normal picture quality.
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
≥Change the mode to  .
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥  flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then 
press it fully to set the focus and record. It 
will automatically focus if you press fully 
once, so it is convenient when recording 
objects moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4(When [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by 
specifying range.
5(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4)Touch the range of pictures that 
will be stored.
≥Previous (Next) page is displayed by 
touching / .
* Only select the picture for start point if only  1 picture is to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed 
when [Enter] is touched after selecting the 
start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE] # 
[HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[30 frames/sec]:
90 still pictures are recorded continuously 
at the rate of 30 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are recorded 
continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1280 k720).
2.1M
0.9MA Start point*
BFinish point
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When the recording environment is dark and focusing is difficult, the video light turns on to 
make focusing easier.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l70)
≥ Set the video light to  /  or OFF. ( l50)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to  .
≥No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE] #  [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # [OFF]/ /
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
7
Manual recording
¬Change the mode to   or  .
(The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are 
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture 
Recording Mode) 
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
≥Touch  1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time  /
 is touched.
MNL
FIRISSHTRWBFOCUS
Focus ( l73)
White balance ( l71)
Manual shutter speed ( l72)
Iris adjustment (l 72)FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
F
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