Recording

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF].

≥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 colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 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 recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely

dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] #

[MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press the cursor button.

≥The default setting is [ON].

2Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

3Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

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Panasonic HDC-SD1 operating instructions Manual focus adjustment, Move the switch down and set it to Focus position