Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥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 1 k and the picture size 
may differ from what it was before Quick start 
standby mode.
≥ If [ECONOMY] ( l27) is set to [5 MINUTES] 
and the unit...

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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
operation icons
[HDD] [SD]
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded 
images.
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.
≥ The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again.
2Select an icon with the joystick.
To cancel the...

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Video recording mode
*1 It is displayed only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation and the 
MagicPix functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled. ≥
PRE-REC is canceled if
jthe power is turned off
j the mode dial is operated
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Picture recording mode
* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled.  Backlight 
compensation Ø
Self-timer Help mode
Soft skin mode
Face detection
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 Help modeThis explains the recording functions.
Select the desired icon with the joystick to 
display an explanation on the screen.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
 MagicPixThis allows you to record color subjects in dark locations 
to stand out against the background.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx
≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free 
from vibration.
≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. ( l51)
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Fade:
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Help mode:
≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
MagicPix:
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30 k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
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Face detection:
≥ In the following case, faces may not be 
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
j Faces are tilted
j Faces are extremely bright or dark
j Shadows on faces
j Faces are not completely exposed (for 
instance wearing sunglasses)
j The size of a face is small on the screen.
j The subject moves quickly.
j When there is camera shake.
j When the digital zoom is used
j When the unit is tilted
≥ In the following cases, the function may not 
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
menus
[HDD] [SD]
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Guideline function:
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor forward to record yourself. Wind noise reduction function:
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In Intelligent auto mode, the wind noise 
reduction is set to on.
≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong...

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Auto slow shutter mode:
≥When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, 
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 
to 1/30.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen display may be seen as if frames are 
missed and afterimages may appear.
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused on.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Manual recording functions
[HDD] [SD]
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the iA button.
Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:
1 Manual mode
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
White balance
Aperture adjustment
Shutter speed
2 Manual focus mode
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in 
the illustration appear.
Manual focus adjustment
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