Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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Recording
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] 
(STD mode) 
# [WIND CUT] # [ON] 
and press the cursor button.
To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] 
(HD mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) # 
[WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (The stereo effect may be reduced if 
this function is activated in strong winds. 
However, the stereo effect is automatically 
restored when then the wind weakens.)When recording, the input level from the built-in 
microphones and the external microphone 
terminal can be adjusted.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [VIDEO] > [MIC LEVEL] 
> [SETrAGC] or [SET] and 
press the cursor button.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:  AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can 
be set. AGC will also be 
activated to reduce the amount 
of sound distortion.
[SET]: AGC is not activated and so 
natural recording can be 
performed.
2Move the cursor button left or 
right to adjust the microphone 
input level.
ALeft
BRight
CMicrophone input level
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise 
coming into the microphone when 
recording.
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MENU
Microphone level
This is for adjusting the microphone 
input level.
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≥A gain value for each of the 2 built-in 
microphones is displayed. (The input level of 
the microphones cannot be set individually.)
3Press the cursor button to set 
and then press the MENU button 
to finish the setting.
DMicrophone input level meter
≥Microphone input level meter is displayed on 
the screen.
To return to automatic setting
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] > 
[MIC LEVEL] > [AUTO] and press the cursor 
button.
≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of 
the microphone input level on the center of the 
screen are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is 
distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value 
or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
≥The microphone input level meter displays the 
microphone input level for the built-in 
microphone with the larger volume.
≥When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be 
different depending on the zoom rate. Set 
[ZOOM MIC] to [OFF] or set the microphone 
input level after adjusting the zoom rate. 
(l62)Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is 
likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny 
parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra 
pattern).
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [ZEBRA] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
AZebra pattern
≥You can record an image with little white 
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter 
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l77).
To cancel the zebra display
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [OFF] and press 
the cursor button.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.
D
Zebra display
Displays portions of the image that 
may be overexposed.
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Recording
This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for 
adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the 
external monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [COLOR BAR] # 
[ON] and press the cursor button.
To cancel the color bar
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
≥This function is canceled when the power is 
turned off.
≥The icon will not be displayed even if you press 
the cursor button.You can record bright pictures even in dark 
places by slowing the shutter speed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [AUTO SLOW SHTR] 
# [ON] and press the cursor button.
≥When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the 
shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 
1/250 depending on the surrounding 
brightness.
≥When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it 
can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000. 
(l77)
To cancel the auto slow shutter mode
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [OFF] 
and press the cursor button.
≥If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then 
the  shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 
1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed 
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 
1/8000.)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused in on.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen display may appear to have frames 
missing and afterimages may appear.
Color bar
This is for displaying a color bar to 
check the color tone.
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Auto slow shutter mode
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MENU
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Recording
Manual recording functions
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] 
# [SCENE MODE] 
desired item and press the 
cursor button.
[5] Sports
Used to record fast action.
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
[ ] Low light
Improved image quality in low light situations.
[ ] Spotlight
Improved quality when subject is brightly 
illuminated.
[] Surf & snow
Improved image quality when shooting on 
beaches or snowy locations.
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with bright 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.Scene mode
This is for recording in various 
situations.
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Recording
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use manual focus.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1(When MF assist function is used)
(HD mode only)
Press the MENU button, then 
select [ADVANCED] 
# 
[MF ASSIST] 
# [ON] and press 
the cursor button.
2Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
3Move the switch down and set it 
to FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon 
shown in the illustration appear.
4Move the cursor button left or 
right to bring the subject into 
focus.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down 
again to the FOCUS position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
≥The subject may not be in focus when zoomed 
in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in 
on the subject, and then focus on it.
The center of the screen is enlarged during 
manual focus adjustment. This allows you to 
focus on the subject more easily.
The normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject 
into focus.
≥The center of the screen is not enlarged if 
[MF ASSIST] is set to [OFF].
≥MF assist does not work if the zoom 
magnification is more than 10k.
≥The part of the screen that is enlarged is not 
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the part 
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is 
[ON].
Manual focus adjustment
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About the MF assist function
(HD mode only)
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Recording
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can 
adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
3Move the cursor button left or 
right to select the white balance 
mode.
[ ]: Auto white balance adjustment
[ ]: Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps)
≥Incandescent lights, halogen lamps[ ]: Outdoor mode
≥Outdoors under a clear sky
[ ]: Manual adjustment mode
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, 
some fluorescent lights
≥Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres
≥Sunrise, sunset etc.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
1Select [ ], fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
≥When the [ ] display stops flashing, the 
setting is complete.
≥If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white 
balance cannot be set because it is too dark 
etc. In this case, use the automatic white 
balance.
White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
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AWB
To set the white balance manually
AWB
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ªWhite balance sensor
The white balance sensor A detects the type of 
light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
ªBlack balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black. (The black balance 
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
2White balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
3Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
≥When the [ ] display flashes, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.
≥When setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the cursor button left or 
right to select [ ] (aperture) or 
[ ] (shutter speed).
3Move the cursor button left or 
right to make the adjustment.
AShutter speed:
HD mode:
1/30 to 1/8000
STD mode:
1/60 to 1/8000
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Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
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≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥(HD mode) If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to 
[OFF], then the shutter speed will be set 
between 1/60 and 1/8000.
BIris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 
18dB)
≥Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
≥Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than 
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the 
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
noise on the screen may increase.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the screen may change color or flicker. If so 
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or 
[1/100].
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there 
are iris values that are not displayed.
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Playback
Playback
Playback of motion pictures
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the 
disc or SD card.
¬HD mode
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover closes.
2Press the cursor button up and 
then select the [ ] or [] tab.
AMotion picture playback tab
The motion pictures recorded on the disc or SD 
card are displayed as thumbnails.
3Select the scene to be played 
back.
BPrevious page
CNext page
DScene numberThe selected scene will be encircled by a yellow 
frame.
≥If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the 
next (or previous) page can be displayed by 
moving the cursor button left and right or 
moving the cursor button down, selecting 
[ ]/[ ] by moving the cursor button 
left and right and then pressing the center of 
the cursor button.
≥The scene number display switches to the 
page number when the motion picture 
playback tab or [ ]/[ ] is selected.
4Press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
≥The operation icon is automatically displayed 
on the screen.
5Move the cursor button to 
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback (l81)
5: Fast forward playback (l81)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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OFF
HD
STD
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Playback
ªRepeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback 
of the last scene finishes.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PLAY SETUP] 
# [REPEAT PLAY] # 
[ON] and press the cursor button.
The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail 
and full screen views.
≥The following scenes can be played back 
repeatedly.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:
All the scenes on the disc or SD card
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]:
All the scenes on the selected date
To cancel the repeat playback function
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
¬STD mode
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover closes.
≥The motion pictures recorded on the disc are 
displayed as thumbnails.
2Select the scene to be played 
back.
AScene number
BScroll bar display
The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow 
frame.
≥When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, 
the next (or previous) page is displayed by 
moving the cursor button.
≥If you move and hold the cursor button up or 
down, you can advance 8 scenes at a time. 
The screen will not change at this time, but the 
scene numbers and scroll bar display will 
change so release the cursor button when you 
have arrived at the page with the scene you 
want to display.
3Press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
≥The operation icon is automatically displayed 
on the screen.
4Move the cursor button to 
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback (l81)
5: Fast forward playback (l81)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
≥Discs recorded in HD mode cannot be played 
back in STD mode and discs recorded in STD 
mode cannot be played back in HD mode.
MENU
OFF
HD
STD
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