Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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Recording
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 operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l69)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.
Approximate Number of 
Recordable Pictures on an 
SD Card
Picture size (1920k1080)
Picture quality
8MB46
16 MB10 17
32 MB20 32
64 MB47 74
128 MB94 150
256 MB200 320
512 MB410 640
1GB820 1290
2GB1670 2630
4GB3290 5160
8GB6690 10520
2.1
Zoom in/out function
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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 exceeds 10k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] 
(STD mode) 
# [D.ZOOM] # desired 
item and press the cursor button.
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a 
tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle 
shot are recorded more clearly.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] 
(STD mode) 
# [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] 
and press the cursor button.
≥The stereo effect will be reduced with 
tele-shots.
Digital zoom function
MENU
About using the zoom 
microphone function
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Recording
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 displayed even if 
you press the cursor button.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l135)This brightens parts that are in the shadow and 
difficult to see and stops white saturation in bright 
parts.
¬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 intelligent contrast control
Select [ ] again.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the intelligent contrast control is canceled.
Recording Yourself
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Intelligent contrast control
This is for recording both bright and 
dark parts clearly at the same time.
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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 disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
≥After recording, the fade setting is canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [ ] again.
The color which appears in fading pictures can 
be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] 
(STD mode) 
# [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the 
cursor button.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, 
it takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording. It also takes several 
seconds to pause recording.
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Fade in/fade out function
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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 [ ] again.
≥The focus indication does not appear even if 
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit 
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty 
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the 
focus. 
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
This is more effective if you record a subject 
more closely from the torso up.
¬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 [ ].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark 
locations.
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Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer 
for a more attractive appearance.
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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 [ ].(STD mode) Move the cursor button 
up to select [ ].
≥The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ ] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.
You can record still pictures on an SD card using 
the timer.
¬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 [
Ø].
≥Each time the cursor button is pressed up, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [Ø
10] > [Ø2] > setting 
canceled
Backlight compensation 
function
This is for preventing a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
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Self-timer recording
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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 subject is focused just 
before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
≥The self-timer is canceled if the power is turned 
off or the mode dial is operated.
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when 
you press the recording start/stop button to 
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop 
button while the self-timer is counting down, 
motion picture recording is not possible.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.
≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø
2] is a good way to 
prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT 
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.Use the built-in flash in order to record still 
pictures in dark places.
¬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 [ß].
≥Each time the cursor button is pressed left, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [FLASH ON] > 
[FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]
≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the 
bottom left corner of the screen. 
[FLASH ON]:ß
[FLASH AUTO]:ßA
[FLASH OFF]:
≥When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient 
brightness is automatically detected, and the 
flash will activate only when necessary. (If the 
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will 
not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is 
pressed halfway.)
≥
This function’s default setting is [FLASH AUTO].
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be 
recorded.
Built-in flash
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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 halfway, the flash is not activated.
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m 
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. 
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they 
are recorded by using the flash at distances 
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
≥Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 
or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in dark 
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in 
front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash 
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a 
flash is prohibited.
≥If the flash is activated a large number of times, 
it may take longer to charge it.
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes 
become red from flashes.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
# [RED EYE] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
To cancel the red eye reduction function
Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # 
[RED EYE] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in 
dark places.≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
> [FLASH LEVEL] > 
desired item and press the cursor 
button.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.
[ßd0]: In normal recording
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.
ªUsing the flash VW-FLH3 
(optional)
≥The flash permits still picture recording in a 
dark place 2.5 m (8.2 feet) or more distant from 
the subject. The available range of the flash is 
approx. 1 m to 4 m (3.3 feet to 13.1 feet).
≥The [ß] or [ßA] indication appears only when 
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥The flash setting cannot be changed when the 
power switch on the flash is set to [ON] or 
[AUTO].
≥The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot 
be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance 
become fixed.
≥Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or 
other bright conditions may result in white 
blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, 
either adjust the iris manually or use the 
backlight compensation function, without using 
the flash.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the 
flash.
Red eye reduction function
To adjust the brightness of the 
flash
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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.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l75)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function 
is canceled.
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.Reduces the image shaking due to hand 
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] 
(STD mode) 
# [O.I.S.] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] (HD 
mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) # [O.I.S.] 
# [OFF] and press the cursor button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing the 
PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA 
optical image stabilizer)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you 
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
jWhen the conversion lens is used
Tele macro function
This is for close-ups bringing only 
what you want to record into focus.
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Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes 
during recording.
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Recording
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 function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or 
[PLAY SETUP] > [GUIDE LINES] > [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
STD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] 
> [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] 
and press the cursor button.
To cancel the guide line function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > 
[GUIDE LINES] > [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
Guide line function
This is for viewing the slope and the 
balance of the image while recording 
or playing back.
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