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 dial to OFF.
2Open the LCD monitor and then 
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
ªRecording motion pictures
1Rotate the mode dial to select   or .
2Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause recording.
DISC  
EJECT
ACCESS
/PC
OFF
HD
S
T
D
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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 
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
OFF
HD
STD
OFF
HD
STD
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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.
OFF
HD
STD
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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 Definition images (1920k1080)
*:
Number of available scan lines 1080
BStandard images until now (720k480):
Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and 
approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.
≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HG
ªWhat is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is 
recorded in Dolby Digital. It is compatible with various discs such as DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and 
DVD-R DL. (l26, About recording formats in conventional standard picture quality)
About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of motion pictures recorded in 
high definition (Be careful about the following.)
About the SDHC Memory Card
≥It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.
≥If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. (l28)
Very clear high definition pictures
Important Notice
Do not insert discs which have been recorded in AVCHD format into devices which do not 
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will 
not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
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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 compatible (DVD players, computers, etc. that do not 
support AVCHD) as they will not be played back.
≥A format message may appear when you insert a disc into a device that is not compatible. (If you 
accidentally format the disc, the pictures you recorded will all be deleted.)
≥We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] (l97) to prevent important scenes being deleted 
by mistake. (This function’s default setting is [ON].)
Existing DVD recorders, DVD players, computers, etc. that do not support AVCHD.
≥Discs recorded in STD mode can be played back on devices other than those that support AVCHD. 
(l108)
If you connect this unit and a high definition TV A with a HDMI cable (optional) B and then play back 
the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.
≥Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard 
picture quality.
ªWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable (l105)
≥Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
Connecting with the AV cable (l106)
≥The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard picture quality.
Watching High Definition images
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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 cable (optional) for 
automatic linked operations.
* Not all operations are possible.
≥EZ Sync
™ is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible 
devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
≥This unit is compatible with EZ Sync
™ Ver.2. EZ Sync™ Ver.2 is the newest Panasonic version and is 
also compatible with existing Panasonic EZ Sync™ devices. (As of February 2007)
ªOther linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you turn the power off with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, 
use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.) 
Using the remote control for the TV for playback
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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 from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
Playing back on a computer
You can play back the images in high definition picture quality on a computer.
Easy editing
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the 
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.
≥For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.
ªThe SD Media Storage (USA only)
The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move.
It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk).
≥If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD 
Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by 
pressing the copy button only.
Saving data to a computer
Important Notice
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with the supplied HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD in 
a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in 
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
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Before using
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 [ ] (l86, 90)
17 Mode dial (l36)
18 Cursor button (l41)
19 Recording start/stop button (l53)
20 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l39)
21 Internal stereo microphones
22 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) 
(l61)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback 
mode) (l83)
23 Photoshot button [ ] (l58)
24 Eyepiece corrector knob (l50)
25 Smart accessory shoe (l20)
≥Accessories, such as a video DC light/
VW-LDH3 (optional), are attached here.
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l31)
27 Tripod receptacle (l21) Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, 
this is not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
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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 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l105, 
106, 109)
≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
39 Component terminal [COMPONENT] 
(l105)
40 USB terminal [ ] (l110, 119)41 Disc compartment (l39)
42 Grip belt (l19)
43 Outlet
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad 
position.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt. Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
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Using grip belt
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Before using
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 is supplied from 
this product.
Connect to the smart accessory 
shoe.
If using an accessory for the smart accessory 
shoe, be sure to use the following.
jStereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; 
optional)
jVideo DC light (VW-LDH3; optional)
jVideo flash (VW-FLH3; optional)
≥Mounting an accessory for the smart 
accessory shoe other than the above may 
cause the unit to malfunction.
≥When the AC adaptor or the battery pack 
(VW-VBG130; optional) is used, you cannot 
use the video DC light.
Lens hoodSmart accessory shoe
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