Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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Cautions for use
≥The unit, disc and SD card become warm after 
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far 
away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, 
video games etc.).
≥If you use the High Definition Video Camera on 
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on 
the High Definition Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the High Definition Video Camera 
near...

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≥In certain situations, continuous use could 
cause the unit to overheat and cause a 
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time.
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises...

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≥If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or 
if it is warped, the following phenomena 
may occur:
jBlock noise in playback image
jMomentary stop of playback image
jSound interrupted during playback, or 
abnormal sound
j[ ] appears for thumbnail displays
jDisc cannot correctly be recognized
jDelay between video and audio
When the ACCESS/PC lamp is illuminated 
(during access to the disc), do not open the 
disc cover, turn off the power, or cause any 
vibrations or impacts....

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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below. 
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold...

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Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional automatic 
white balance adjustment range, use the manual 
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become 
bluish or reddish...

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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording 10.2 W
Signal systemHD mode:
1080/60i
STD mode:
525/60i
Recording formatHD mode:
Motion picture: AVCHD format compliant
Still picture: JPEG
STD mode:
Motion picture: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
Image sensor1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 560 Kk3
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Motion pictures
USBCard reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB
PictBridge-compliant
FlashAvailable range: Approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions83.5 mm (W)k93.5 mm (H)k151.5 mm (D)
[3.30z (W)k3.70z (H)k6.00z (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight)Approx. 540g (1.20 lbs.)
(without supplied battery, disc and an SD card)
Mass (Weight) in 
operationApprox. 660g (1.46 lbs.) (with supplied battery, disc...

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Still pictures
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Battery pack
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Audio compressionDolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2 ch
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
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Accessory No.FigureDescription
LM-AF30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (single sided)
LM-AF60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (double sided)
LM-RW30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (single sided)
LM-RW60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (double sided)
LM-RF30V 8 cm (3z) DVD-R (single sided)
LM-RF60V 8 cm (3z) DVD-R (double sided)
LM-RF55LV8cm (3z) DVD-R DL (dual layer on single 
side)
VW-AD21PP-KAC adaptor with AC Cable and DC 
Cables
VW-VBG260*
12640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
VW-VBG130*
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*1 Please refer to page 32 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-T3714H Tele Conversion Lens
VW-W3707H Wide Conversion Lens
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1AClass 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU1AClass 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4...