Panasonic HDC-SD5PP operating instructions Backlight compensation function, Self-timer recording

Recording

Backlight compensation function

This is for preventing a backlit subject from being darkened.

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2Move the cursor button right to select [ ].

The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ ] again.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2Move the cursor button up to select [Ø].

≥Each time the cursor button is pressed up, the indication changes by one setting in the

following order: [Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting canceled

Ø10: Records after 10 seconds

Ø2: Records after 2 seconds

3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

Astill picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.

≥ If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway. ≥ When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just

before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)

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