Panasonic HDC-SD5PP Before using

Before using

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Before using

Features of the High Definition Video Camera

This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an SD card.

You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit to a high definition TV and

then play back the images. (l76)

AHigh definition images (1920k1080)*

Number of available scan lines 1080

BStandard images (720k480)

Number of available scan lines 480

High definition images

≥High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and

approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.

≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.

* If the recording mode is HG.

ªWhat is the AVCHD?

This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.

Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is

recorded in Dolby Digital.

≥The recording format is different from the conventional DVD-Video format and so is not compatible.

Very clear high definition pictures

A B

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Contents

Main High Definition Video Camera V Q T1H6 2 Operating Instructions Model No. HDC-SD5PP Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING: CAUTION Page Batteries U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: Warnin g AC adaptor IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions Indemnity concerning recording content IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING CAUTION Cards that you can use with this unit Contents Before using Setup Recording Playback With a computer Others Accessories Quick Guide Charging the battery Inserting the battery Removing the battery How to turn on the powe r Inserting/removing an SD card Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures (JPEG images) Motion picture playback Still picture (JPEG images) playback Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera A B High definition images What is the AVCHD? When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal Watching high definition ima ges What is the EZ Sync? Other linked operations Turning the power off Automatic input switching Using the remote control for the TV for playback Saving data to a disc Important Notice What you can do with HD Writer The SD Media Storage (USA only) Saving data to a computer Important Notice Parts identification and handling About the cooling fan 1 2 32 33 belt. 3 27 28 29 Using the LCD monitor BB Tripod receptacle 1 then open the LCD monitor. 2 monitor as desired. Using the remote control 1 2 Cards that you can use with this unit Handling precautions About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording Setup Charging the battery 1 adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Inserting/removing the battery 1 2 3 1 2 3 Charging and recording time About batteries that you can use for this unit Charging time Recordable time About the remaining battery capacity indication Connecting to the AC outlet 1 2 3 4 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to or Set the mode dial to OFF. To turn on the power To turn off the power Quick start Rotate the mode dial to select and insert an SD card in this unit. 1 select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] and 2 Inserting/removing an SD card 1 2 BATTERYOPEN lever A, move the SD card/battery cover and open it. 3 How to use the cursor button 1 2 1 2 Recording mode Operation icons displayed in each mode Playback mode ( In motion picture playback) Playback mode ( In still picture playback) 1 2 3 Language selection 1 2 Using the menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 the menu screen. Setting date and time 1 select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the cursor 3 the selection. Changing the date and time display style Changing the display style To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Adjusting LCD monitor 1 2 Recording Before recording Basic camera positioning About auto mode Turning the AGS function on/off Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [AGS] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor button. Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 button to start recording. To end the recording 1 2 This prevents you missing a shot. 3 button to start recording. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recording still pictures (JPEG images) 1 2 3 halfway in order to adjust the focus. (For auto focus only) Focus indication: About the screen indications when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway About the focus indication Concerning the focusing area Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor ABCDE FG H Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording Recording Functions Move the zoom lever. WT Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the cursor button. Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and Recording Yourself Rotate the LCD monitor tow ards the lens side. move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the To cancel Intelligent contrast control Intelligent contrast control 1 2 3 4 Fade in/fade out function MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations. Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. 1 Self-timer recording 2 1 2 3 Backlight compensation function 1 move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the 2 select []. 3 Tele macro function Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired item and Image stabilizer function Guide line function To cancel the guide line function Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and To cancel the wind noise reduction function Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. Microphone level This is for adjusting the microphone input level. A B 3 and then press the MENU button to finish the setting. To return to automatic setting Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] and press the cursor button. To cancel the zebra display Manual recording functions Auto slow shutter mode 1 2 select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press 2 3 to FOCUS position. 1 2 About the MF assist function 3 right to select the white balance mode. 1 To set the white balance manually white subject. 2 White balance sensor 1 2 right to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). 3 right to make the adjustment. Playback Motion picture playback 1 2 then select the [ ] (motion picture playback) tab. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 Playing back motion pictures by date Press the MENU button, then select [PLAYS ETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # Repeat playback To cancel the resume playback function Resuming the previous playback Still picture (JPEG images) playback 1 2 then select the [ ] (still picture playback) tab. 3 Page Editing Editing scenes 1 2 1 1 select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] and press the cursor 2 then press the cursor button. 3 1 2 Editing still pictures 1 2 1 2 Protecting scenes Deleting still pictures 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 DPOF setting Card management Formatting 1 2 Formatting SD cards With other products Watching Video/Pictures on your TV CDE Difference in picture quality depending on the terminal used for connection To display the on-screen information on the TV 1 If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV 1 Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional) About the settings when connecting with HDMI HDMI output resolution 2 3 4 5 To cance l EZ Sync (HDAVI Control) BC D 1) 2) 1 2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied) 1 3 Connecting with the AV cable (supplied) If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV With a DVD burner Connecting a DVD burner to copy to a disc About the time it takes to copy Mini A Mini B 1 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 appears, select [YES], then press 1 Mini A Mini B 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 Managing a disc inserted in the DVD burner With a DVD recorder or video device 1 2 3 4 With a printer (PictBridge) 1 2 3 4 8 [PAGE LAYOUT]. 9 press the cursor button to print the pictures. When you stop printing halfway With a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD DirectX End User License Agreement Operating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Operating environment Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Installation 1 2 3 4 7 1 2 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications Uninstalling software application Connection and recognition 1 Removable Disk AVCHDTN BDMV 1 2 3 1 2 3 To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 3 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/ SD 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 If using Macintosh 1 2 3 4 Others Menus and Indications Menu list [LANGUAGE] (l37) Recording menus [BASIC] Page [REC LAMP] [DISPLAY] [POWER SAVE] [BEEP SOUND] [INITIAL SET] Indications Playback indications PC connection indications Confirmatory indications Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected Messages About recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Troubleshooting Unit operations Page Page 1 A When connected to another device With a computer Page Page Example 2: When recording a gain after having deleted the last scene. If you connected this unit and the DVD burner, selected scenes and then copied them to 1 disc. A B When editing scenes on a computer using a program such as HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Cautions for use About this unit About the battery About the AC adaptor Causes of condensation What to do if the lens is fogged up. About the SD card About condensation LCD monitor Automatic white balance White balance Auto focus Specifications Page Page Optional accessories Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Request for Service Notice: Others VQT1H62_ENG_PP.book 135 VQT1H62 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Product Labor Customer Services Directory MAIL TO: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Accessory Purchases http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Index Page Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido Carga de la batera Insercin de la batera Extraccin de la batera Cmo encender la unidad Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Grabacin de pelculas Grabacin de fotografas (Imgenes JPEG) Reproduccin de pelculas Reproduccin de fotografas (Imgenes JPEG) P