Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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ªPicture quality and number of 
recordable pictures
≥The number of recordable pictures 
depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are 
used together and on the subject being 
recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
Recording functions
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Move the zoom lever.
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom...

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≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6z) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)
≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can 
zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx. 
2.3 seconds.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
If the zoom magnification...

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You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
unit while showing them the image.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while 
recording.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be...

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Fade in:
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out:
The image and audio gradually disappear.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button left to 
select [ ].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears.
4Press the recording start/stop 
button. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually...

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This function allows you to record color images in 
very low light situations. (Minimum required 
illumination: approx. 1 lx)
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ]...

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≥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.
Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
¬HD mode
¬STD mode
2(HD mode) Move the cursor 
button right to select [...

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Ø10: Starts recording after 10 seconds
Ø
2: Starts recording after 2 seconds
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
A still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] 
display and the recording lamp flashes for the 
time which has been set.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway 
and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject 
is focused when the button is pressed halfway.
≥When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully 
in auto focus mode, the...

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When the flash is not used
Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].
≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by 
other means.
≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is 
necessary even when it has been set to 
[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient 
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is 
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red 
when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway.)
≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not 
displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is 
pressed...

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By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of 
approx. 50 cm (20z).
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button right to 
select [ ].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again....

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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.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or
 
 or rotate the mode dial to   and 
then select the [ ] or [] tab. 
(l79)
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] 
> 
[GUIDE LINES] > desired item and 
press the cursor button.
A[HORIZONTAL]
B[GRID1]
C[GRID2]
To cancel the guide line...