Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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ªHow to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release 
button A, set the mode dial to  , 
 or  .
ªHow to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
ªInserting/removing a disc
1Attach the battery or connect the 
AC adaptor.
2Slide the DISC EJECT lever once 
and release it.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment by hand and insert/
remove the disc.
4Push the section marked 
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the 
disc compartment to close the 
cover.
ªInserting/removing an SD card
1Set the mode...

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ªRecording still pictures (JPEG 
images) on an SD card 
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
2Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
halfway in order to adjust 
focusing. (For auto focus only)
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
fully to take the picture.ªMotion picture playback
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
2(HD mode only) Press the cursor 
button up and then select the 
[] or [] tab.
AMotion picture playback tab
3Select the scene to be played 
back.
4Press the cursor button.
5Move the cursor button to...

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ªStill picture playback (JPEG 
images) on an SD card
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
2Press the cursor button up and 
then right to select the [ ] tab.
AStill picture playback tab
3Select the file to be played back.
4Press the cursor button.
5Move the cursor button to 
operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures 
on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause. 
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails....

Before using
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Before using
Features of the High Definition Video Camera
This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm (3z) DVD disc or an SD card.
You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and 
then play back the images. (l100)
You can also record to a conventional standard picture quality 8 cm (3z) DVD disc by rotating the mode 
dial. Playback is possible on existing devices that do not support AVCHD.
AHigh...

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About the compatibility of discs recorded in HD mode (high definition picture quality) 
on this unit
≥They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the device for details.)
≥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. 
≥Do not insert them into devices that are not...

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If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync™ (HDAVI Control™) A with a HDMI 
cable (optional) B, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.
≥Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
ªWhat is EZ Sync™?
≥This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when 
this unit has been connected to an EZ Sync™ compatible device using a HDMI...

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You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded on a disc or an 
SD card with this unit to the hard disk of the computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
ªWhat you can do with HD Writer
Copying data to a computer
You can copy data on a disc or an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
Writing data to media
You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a disc.
Copying between media
You can copy motion picture data...

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Parts identification and 
handling
1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
2 Built-in flash (l67)
3Outlet
4 Recording lamp (l131)
5 Lens cover
6 White balance sensor/remote control 
sensor (l23, 77)
7 Viewfinder (l22)
8 LCD monitor open latch (l21)
9 Battery holder (l31)
10 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l35)
11 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l101, 103)
12 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l55)13 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/
PC] (l39)
14 Menu button [MENU] (l47)
15 Status indicator (l36)
16 Delete button [ ]...

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28 Inlet (cooling fan)
ªAbout the cooling fan
≥The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal 
temperature rising. Take care not to cover the 
inlet and outlets when using this unit.
29 Speaker
30 LCD monitor (l21)
31 Reset button [RESET] (l145)
32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l52, 74)
33 Viewfinder extension knob (l22)
34 DISC COPY button [DISC COPY] (l89)
35 Power LCD EXTRA button 
[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l50)
36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l41)
37 Card slot (l40)
38...

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Rotate the lens hood 
counter-clockwise A to remove it. In 
order to attach it, place into slot B, 
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥When fitting the tele conversion lens 
(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion 
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the 
lens hood.
(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele 
conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)You can mount an optional microphone, light etc.
≥When using an accessory for the smart 
accessory shoe, the power...