Panasonic HDC-SD1 Microphone level, AGC Auto Gain Control, AGC is activated, Automatically

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Recording

Microphone level

This is for adjusting the microphone input level.

When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

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.

			A
B							D



C							E
C							E

F

A

BD

CEE

ACentre B Front left C Back left D Front right E Back right

F Microphone input level

≥A gain value for each of the 5 built-in microphones is displayed. (The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)

3Press the centre of the cursor button to set and then press the MENU button to finish the setting.

G

GMicrophone input level meter

≥Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen.

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Contents Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completelyInformation for your safety Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse coverCards that you can use with this Unit Indemnity concerning recording ContentCarefully observe copyright laws Information for your safety Before recordingManual recording functions Motion picture playbackCard management Features of the High Definition Video Camera What is the AVCHD?Very clear high definition pictures High definition imagesHigh definition TV B Hdmi cable optional When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminalWatching high definition images Using the remote control for the TV for playback Turning the power on and offAutomatic input switching Other linked operationsAV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optional Listening in 5.1 channel surround soundInternal microphones Saving the data on the SD card What you can do with HD WriterSD Media Storage Important noteAccessories Optional accessoriesParts identification and handling About the cooling fanVQT1A34 ≥Use the supplied AV cable only Component terminal Component l Microphone terminal MICBattery cable cover Open the battery coverClose the battery cover ≥Push a while sliding itUsing grip belt Flip the belt Put your hand through the grip beltRefer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit Be careful about the followingBefore using Using the LCD monitor Using the remote controlAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired ≥It can open up to 90oConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Cards that you can use with this unit Handling precautions SD Speed Class Rating ClassCharging the battery SetupConnect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outlet Charging lampPush the centre of the battery until it locks Inserting/removing the batteryInserting the battery Open the battery cover Charging time and recordable time About batteries that you can use for this unitCharging time Recordable time≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces Connecting to the AC outletAbout the remaining battery Capacity indication Selecting a mode Turning the unit on/off How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFFRecording mode l 40 Playback mode l 63Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor To turn on the powerTo turn off the power Quick startTo cancel Quick start ≥Check that the status indicator has gone offInserting/removing an SD card Open the LCD monitorHow to use the cursor button Card access lampConcerning the SD card Basic operationsMove the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectOperations during recording Manual focus mode Focus 5/5 Manual focus adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Playback mode In motion picture playback Playback mode In still picture playbackUsing the menu screen Help modeTo exit the help mode While stopped, press the Menu buttonOperating with remote control Press the Menu buttonSelect a menu item Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenSetting date and time Press the cursor button to enter SelectionChanging the date and time display style Changing the display styleSwitching the language Adjusting LCD monitorTo recharge the built-in lithium battery For AustraliaDynamic Recording Before recordingBasic camera positioning About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSTurning the AGS function on/off Automatic white balance l Auto focus lRotate the mode dial to select Recording motion picturesTo end the recording Record motion pictures on an SD cardScreen indications in the recording mode Recording mode Remaining time left for recordingRecording time elapsed ≥Maximum number of recordable scenes with different dates≥Recordable time using the battery l MinRecording still pictures Jpeg Press the Photo Shot button fully to take the pictureTo record still pictures clearly ≥The sound cannot be recordedCard indication l Mega optical image stabilizer l Concerning the focusing areaAbout the focus indication Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures≥The number of recordable pictures depends Picture quality16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Various recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever Digital zoom functionAbout using the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitorBacklight compensation function Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button To return to normal recordingTo cancel fading To cancel the colour night view functionColour night view function To select the colour for fade in/outSoft skin mode To cancel the soft skin modeTo cancel the tele macro function Tele macro functionSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Press the Photo Shot buttonWhen the flash is not used ≥This function’s default setting is Flash AutoBuilt-in flash Flash is activated and the picture will be recordedRed eye reduction function To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function To cancel the guide line function To cancel the wind noise reduction functionGuide line function Wind noise reduction functionMicrophone level AGC Auto Gain ControlAGC is activated, AutomaticallyZebra display To return to automatic settingTo cancel the zebra display Scene mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualTo cancel the colour bar Manual recording functionsTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustmentMove the switch down and set it to Focus position About the MF assist function To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance About the black balance Adjustment Recording Manual adjustment modeAbout the white balance sensor ≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lightsManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentMotion picture playback Select the scene to be played backPress the cursor button Move the cursor button to operatePress the or 9 button on the remote control during playback Operating with the remote ControlOperation is possible with the remote control only About motion picture CompatibilityTo adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelFrame-by-frame playback Press the buttonTo cancel the repeat playback function Playing back motion pictures by dateRepeat playback To return to playing back all the scenesTo cancel the resume playback function Still picture Jpeg playbackResuming the previous playback Select the file to be played backAbout still picture compatibility Deleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes To complete the settings Editing Only when Select is selected in stepProtecting scenes To continue deleting other scenesEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesDeleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor buttonTo continue deleting other files Sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptorProtecting still pictures Dpof setting What is DPOF?To cancel all Dpof settings Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or FormattingFormatting an SD card Card managementWith a TV Playback on TVTo display the on-screen Information on the TV To watch images with a Aspect ratio on a regular TVConnecting with a Hdmi cable optional What is HDMI?Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optional Start playback on this unitAbout the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Hdmi output resolutionListening in 5.1 channel sound About the setting when connecting the component terminals Component Video AudioIf the image or audio from this Unit is not output on the TV AV cable supplied Playback using Viera Link Hdavi Control Set so that Viera Link is activated on the connected TVOperate with the remote control for the TV To cancel Viera Link Hdavi ControlAbout the battery running down Connect this unit and a video deviceTo stop dubbing AV cable supplied ≥Insert the plugs as far as they will goSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor buttonSelect the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwayBefore using with a computer Refer to P99 if using a MacintoshWhat you can do with a computer Easy editing Playing back on a computerContents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP ProfessionalMB or more 256 MB or more recommended USB portInstallation Installing HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Insert the CD-ROM into the computer Click HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Software application uninstallation Computer must be rebooted for the application to workClick Finish Select start #Connection and recognition Connection and recognition proceduresInsert the battery and connect the AC adaptor Set the mode dial on the unit to PC and connect the unit to About the computer displayComputer Example folder structure of an SD cardIf the driver has not been Recognised properly To disconnect USB cable safelyVerifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer On the computer Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Click the Copy to PC button Click the Start copying button Writing back to an SD cardIf using Macintosh Menus and Indications Menu listPlayback menus Motion picture playback Play Setup Language l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup101 Scene Protect l 72 Dpof SET lMenus related to Advanced and Setup 103 IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications PC connection indicationsConfirmatory indications 104Messages 105106 About recovery 107Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 108109 TroubleshootingUnit operations 110 111 112 113 114 When connected to another deviceWith a computer When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeAbout this unit 115116 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor About the SD card About the miniSD CardLCD monitor 117Explanation of terms About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up119 White balanceAuto focus Specifications 120121 122 123 VQT1A34