Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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Setup
Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
≥Refer to page 32 concerning batteries that 
can be used with this unit.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. 
As shown in A, there is a gap.
ªCharging lamp
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the 
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign 
objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet 
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on 
the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, something 
may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. 
Contact your dealer.
≥Battery charging time (l32)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries 
(l10, 32, 159).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the performance/quality of this product.
Inserting/Removing the 
battery
Push the battery against the battery 
holder and slide it until it clicks.
While sliding the BATTERY lever, 
slide the battery to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the 
Mode dial to OFF and check that the status 
indicator is off. If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
A
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging and recording time
ªAbout batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130.
VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can 
be safely used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by 
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among 
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before 
purchasing.
ªCharging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%.
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“8 h 50 min” indicates 8 hours 50 minutes.
≥When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become 
longer.
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h
VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 20 min
VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 8 h 50 min
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ªRecordable time
≥The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. These times are approximations. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is 
used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
Battery 
model 
numberVoltage/
capacityRecording mode
Maximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
Supplied 
battery/
VW-VBG260 
(optional)7.2 V/
2640 mAhDisc
*
(HD mode)HG1h55min
(1 h 50 min)50 min
(50 min)
HN2h5min
(2 h)50 min
(50 min)
HE2h10min
(2 h 5 min)55 min
(50 min)
Disc
*
(STD mode)XP2h
(1 h 55 min)50 min
(50 min)
SP2h10min
(2 h 5 min)55 min
(50 min)
LP2h20min
(2 h 10 min)55 min
(55 min)
SD card
(HD mode)HG2h45min
(2 h 35 min)1h40min
(1h35min)
HN
HE2h50min
(2 h 40 min)1h45min
(1h35min)
VW-VBG130 
(optional)7.2 V/
1320 mAhDisc
*
(HD mode)HG1h
(55 min)25 min
(25 min)
HN1h5min
(1 h 5 min)25 min
(25 min)
HE1h10min
(1 h 5 min)30 min
(25 min)
Disc
*
(STD mode)XP1h5min
(1 h)25 min
(25 min)
SP1h10min
(1 h 5 min)30 min
(25 min)
LP1h15min
(1 h 10 min)30 min
(30 min)
SD card
(HD mode)HG1h30min
(1 h 20 min)55 min
(50 min)
HN
HE1h30min
(1 h 25 min)55 min
(50 min)
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* When using a DVD-RAM disc
≥The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases:
jWhen you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD 
monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.
jWhen you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD EXTRA button.
jWhen you use accessories fitted on the unit’s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom 
microphone and video DC light, etc.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We 
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
VW-VBG6 
(optional)7.2 V/
5800 mAhDisc
*
(HD mode)HG5h
(4 h 35 min)2h10min
(2 h)
HN5h15min
(5 h)2h10min
(2 h 5 min)
HE5h35min
(5 h 15 min)2h20min
(2h10min)
Disc
*
(STD mode)XP5h
(4 h 50 min)2h15min
(2h10min)
SP5h30min
(5 h 15 min)2h15min
(2h10min)
LP5h45min
(5 h 35 min)2h25min
(2h20min)
SD card
(HD mode)HG6h50min
(6 h 25 min)4h15min
(4 h)
HN
HE7h5min
(6 h 40 min)4h25min
(4 h 5 min)
Battery 
model 
numberVoltage/
capacityRecording mode
Maximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
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Setup
ªAbout the remaining battery 
capacity indication
The remaining battery capacity is displayed in 
minutes when using the Panasonic battery that 
you can use for this unit. It may take time to 
display the remaining battery capacity.
≥The display changes as the battery capacity 
reduces. 
####.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then 
 will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity may not be 
displayed correctly where the temperature is 
low or high or if the battery was not used for a 
long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery 
capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and 
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is 
performed, it may not be possible to display the 
remaining battery capacity correctly if the 
battery was used for a long period of time 
where the temperature is low or high or if the 
battery was repeatedly charged.)
≥The maximum amount of remaining battery 
capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes. If 
the actual remaining time exceeds 
999 minutes, the indication will stay green and 
will not change until the remaining time falls 
below 999 minutes. 
≥The time displayed is an approximation of the 
remaining time your battery will provide useful 
power. The actual time can vary depending on 
your actual use.
≥When rotating the mode dial to switch modes, 
the time indication will turn off in order to 
recalculate the remaining battery capacity 
time.
≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made 
by other companies, the remaining battery 
capacity will not be shown.
Connecting to the AC outlet
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC 
input terminal DC IN 9.3V.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Do not use the AC cable from other equipment 
with this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
90min
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Setup
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, 
playback or power OFF.
≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.
While pressing the lock release 
button, set the mode dial to  ,   
or .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button A if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the mark B.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
≥The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time. (l48)
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns 
off.
≥The lens cover closes when the mode dial is 
set to OFF.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
≥If changing from HD mode to STD mode or 
STD mode to HD mode when a disc is 
inserted in this unit, first slide the 
DISC EJECT lever and then change the 
mode.
≥STD and HD mode cannot be recorded on the 
same disc. When using double sided media, 
one side can be used for STD and other side 
for HD mode.
≥
While recording in HD mode if you wish to switch to 
STD mode, remove the current disc and insert 
another disc to record in STD mode, and vice versa.
How to turn on the power
How to turn off the power
STD 
modeDisc Recording mode 
(l53)
Use this to record motion 
pictures in standard picture 
quality on a disc.
Playback mode (l80)
Use this to play back motion 
pictures recorded in 
standard picture quality on a 
disc.
OFFThe power turns off.
HD 
modeSD Card Recording mode 
(l53, 58)
Use this to record motion 
pictures and still pictures in 
high definition picture quality 
on an SD card.
Disc Recording mode 
(l53, 58)
Use this to record motion 
pictures in high definition 
picture quality on a disc and 
still pictures in high 
definition picture quality on 
an SD card.
Playback mode (l79, 84)
Use this to play back motion 
pictures recorded in high 
definition picture quality on a 
disc and motion pictures 
and still pictures recorded in 
high definition picture quality 
on an SD card.
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Setup
When the mode dial is set to   or  , the 
power can be turned on and off with the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder.
ªTo turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
The status indicator A lights and the power turns 
on.
≥It lights up when the viewfinder is extended 
with the LCD monitor closed. (When the LCD 
monitor is opened, the viewfinder turns off.)
ªTo turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor and retract 
the viewfinder.
The status indicator A goes off and the power 
turns off. (If [QUICK START] (l38) is set to 
[ON], the unit goes into quick start standby mode 
and the status indicator flashes green.)
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is 
retracted.
≥The power will not turn off while recording 
motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is 
closed and the viewfinder is retracted. When the power is turned on for the first time 
after changing the disc or battery, the unit 
carries out a recognition procedure to check 
that there are no problems with the disc.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as 
you turn on the power, do the following.
1 Turn on the power.
2 After “READING DISC...” disappears 
from the screen, turn off the power.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, it 
may take longer than this.
≥If the date and time are not set, it will take 
longer than usual before you can start 
recording.
How to turn the power on and off 
with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not 
being used.
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Quick start
When quick start is ON the battery power is still 
being consumed, even when the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder are closed.
This unit will resume recording/pause mode 
about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the 
viewfinder are reopened.
≥When in quick start standby mode, about 
70% of the power used in recording pause 
mode is being consumed so the recording 
time will be reduced.
≥This is only activated in the following case.
sWhen the mode dial is set to   and an 
SD card is inserted.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [SETUP] 
# [QUICK START] 
# [ON] and press the cursor 
button.
2Close the LCD monitor and 
retract the viewfinder while the 
mode dial is set to  .
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit 
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥The lens cover does not close.
3Open the LCD monitor or extend 
the viewfinder.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is 
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds 
after it is turned on.
ªTo cancel Quick start
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] 
# [QUICK START] # [OFF] and press the 
cursor button.
≥The status indicator goes off, the lens cover 
closes and the power turns off if the mode dial 
is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start 
standby mode.
≥The status indicator goes off and the power 
turns off if quick start standby mode continues 
for approx. 5 minutes.
≥Quick start standby mode is canceled, if
jthe mode dial is switched
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is 
disconnected
≥In the quick start mode, it may take some time 
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the 
scene being recorded has a light source 
different from the scene last recorded. (When 
the MagicPix function is used, however, the 
white balance of the scene last recorded is 
retained.) 
≥In the quick start mode, the zoom 
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size 
may differ from what it was before quick start 
standby mode.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (l131) is set to 
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes 
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD 
monitor and then open it again.
MENU
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Inserting/removing a disc
The cover of the disc compartment will not open 
unless the unit has a charged battery or is 
connected to the AC adaptor.
1Attach the battery or connect the 
AC adaptor.
2Slide the DISC EJECT lever up 
and release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp A 
blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will 
open slightly.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment and insert/remove 
the disc.
Inserting disc
Place the disc onto the spindle in the center and 
then push the disc down until it clicks into place.
ARecording/playback sideBPickup lens (Reads disc)
CPress until it clicks.
≥Be careful not to touch the recording/playback 
side of the disc when inserting/removing it.
Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
4Push the section marked 
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the 
disc compartment to close the 
cover.
≥When using new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(l27)
≥When inserting a disc recorded on another 
device or in another mode (l27)
≥You cannot remove a disc while recording 
motion pictures on an SD card or in PRE-REC. 
(l55)
DISC  
EJECT
ACCESS
/PC
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ªIdentifying recording/playback 
sides of disc
A“SIDE A” mark
BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ 
playback side.
Single sided disc/dual layer on single side 
disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the 
labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side 
opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark.
The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side 
with the “SIDE A” mark.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the 
cover.
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc. 
This may impair recording and playback. 
≥Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC 
lamp flashes. Do not leave the cover open.
≥If the cover is open, the power will not turn off 
even if the Mode dial is set to OFF.
≥If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover 
will not close. Never try to forcibly close the 
cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the 
disc properly.
≥If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit 
with the printed label facing the inside, an error 
message will appear. Remove the disc and 
reinsert it with its recording/playback side 
facing the inside.
≥Do not allow the recording/playback side to 
become dirty or scratched.
≥Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect 
the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until 
power is completely turned off. If you do, the 
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach 
the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, 
slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then 
release it. A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. 
(l137)
≥Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z) 
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL 
disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could 
cause malfunctions. (l26)
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts 
inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to 
touch the area around the pickup lens as it can 
become extremely hot.
Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before 
inserting/removing an SD card.
1Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Open the card slot cover.
DVD-RAM/SIDEA
A
B
After inserting a disc/After recording 
finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is 
rotating and disc information is being 
recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at 
this time, the disc may become unusable. Do 
not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. Also, do not shake or bump into the 
unit while the lamp is on.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while 
the power is on, this unit may malfunction 
or the data recorded on the SD card may 
be lost.
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