Features, Very clear high definition pictures | Panasonic HDC-SD9D

Features

∫Very clear high definition pictures

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

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AHigh definition images (1920k1080)* Number of available scan lines 1080

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BStandard images (720k576) Number of available scan lines 576

High definition images

≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

What 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 with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.

≥Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data are not compatible.

∫Compatibility with other products

With other products	Available function	Picture quality
Watching Video/	Playback with the HDMI mini cable (l 77)	High definition
Pictures on your TV	jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)	images
(l 74 to 80)	(l 79)

	Playback with the component cable [1080i] (l 78)
	Playback with the component cable [576i] (l 78)	Standard images

	Playback with the AV cable (l 74)
Using a DVD burner	Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a	High definition
(l 82 to 87)	disc (l 82)	images
	jPlaying back the copied disc (l 86)
What you can do with a	Copying data to a PC and easy editing (l 92)
PC
PC	Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (l 92)
(l 92 to 93)	Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (l 92)
	Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2	Standard images
	(l 92)

	Creating a DVD Video disc (l 92)
Dubbing images onto	Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
other video device	(l 88)
(l 88)

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Panasonic HDC-SD9D operating instructions Features, Very clear high definition pictures, Compatibility with other products

Contents

HDC-SD9D Information for Your Safety Button-type batteryBattery pack Use only the recommended accessories Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsCards that you can use with this unit For the purposes of these operating instructions Licenses Contents Backup PlaybackWith a PC Others CD-ROM AccessoriesOptional accessories Features Very clear high definition picturesCompatibility with other products Standard images 720k576 Number of available scan lines Preparation LCD monitor open part LCD monitor l Parts identificationHandling Remote control sensor l Recording lamp l Tripod receptacle Lens cover aLens hood Be careful about the following 26 27 Remote control Install a button-type battery suppliedRemote control usable range While pressing the stopper A, pull out the battery holder Power supply Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge a Inserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording timeCharging time Recording time Connecting to the AC outlet Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards Cards that you can use with this unitCard type Capacity Motion picture recording Still picture Sdhc Card access lamp Access Set the mode switch to OFF. lInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card cover Selecting a mode Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn on the power To turn off the power Turning the unit on/off Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen Setup 4 Using the menu screenPress the Menu button Menu list Recording modeLanguage selection Edit SCENE*1 Playback mode Motion picture playbackStill picture playback Setting date and time Press the Menu button to finish the setting¬ Operate the mode switch to select Select the menu. l To recharge the built-in lithium battery Basic # SET World Time # YES Select Home with the cursor buttonSelect Destination and press the cursor button Setup 6 Adjusting LCD monitor Power LCD Extra buttonPress the cursor button to make the adjustment Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Recording YourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Dynamic Recording Before recording Basic camera positioning Video # AGS # on About auto modeAnti-Ground-Shooting AGS Operate the mode switch to Select and open the LCD monitor Recording motion picturesPress the recording start/stop button to start recording About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Screen indications in the recording mode When motion picture recording stops suddenly Video # REC Mode # desired setting ≥ Recordable time using the battery lRecording modes/approximate recordable time SD card Close the LCD monitor while the mode switch is set to Setup # Quick Start # onQuick start Open the LCD monitor Shooting guide Advanced # Shooting Guide # Recording still pictures Press the button fully About the focus indication About the screen indications When the button is pressedTo record still pictures clearly About the focusing area Picture # PICT.QUALITY # desired settingPicture quality Number of recordable pictures Basic # D.ZOOM # desired setting Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function Zoom lever S. Optical Image Stabilizer Image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer button , O.I.S Face detection & AE button Face detection & AE mode¬Operate the mode switch to select Recording functions Operation iconsOperation icons Press the cursor button, Help mode FadeIntelligent contrast Control Soft skin mode Self-timerColour night view Backlight Help mode Soft skin modeSelf-timer Fade MenusRecording functions MenusGuide line 25p digital cinema Microphone setup Wind noise reduction Move the cursor button to adjust the microphone input level Microphone level HD hi-speed burst shooting Press the buttonSelect the range of pictures that will be stored Still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second Built-in flash Red eye reduction Colour bar Shutter soundZebra Advanced # Auto Slow Shtr # on Auto slow shutterDigital cinema colour Built-in flash Red eye reductionColour bar Auto slow shutter Manual recording functions Scene modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Manual focus adjustment Move the switch down and set it to Focus positionMove the cursor button to bring the subject into focus Advanced # MF Assist # on Select , fill the screen with a white subject Manual adjustment modeWhite balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Aperture Playback Motion picture playback Speaker volume adjustment Select the playback operation with the cursor buttonFast forward/rewind playback Skip playback To the start of a scene Slow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playbackMotion picture compatibility Pause the playback Playing back motion pictures by date Intelligent scene selection Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Video Setup # Resume Play # onRepeat playback Resuming the previous playback Still picture playback Still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures by date Select the still picture to be played back Deleting scenes/still pictures To continue deleting other scenes Divide # Cancel ALL Dividing a scene to deleteSelect the scene to be divided Then press the cursor button Select to set the dividing point Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene Protect # YES PicturesProtecting scenes/still Editing 4 Dpof setting What is DPOF?Photo Setup # Dpof SET # SET Dpof SET # Cancel ALL Setup # Format Card # YES Editing 5 Formatting Watching Video/Pictures on Your TVConnect this unit to a TV With a TV Set the mode switch to to play back Cables Reference items To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV To display the on-screen information on the TV Connecting with a Hdmi mini cable Listening in 5.1 channel sound Connecting with the component cableSetup # Component OUT # desired setting Playback using Viera Link Playback operation with the remote control for the TV¬ Set the mode switch to Hdavi Control Other linked operations Turning the power offAutomatic input switching Backup Connecting a DVD burner to Copy to/play back a discPreparing for copying/playing back New* 12 cm discs DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL Copying to discs Select Start and press the cursor button Select the date you want to copy and press the cursor button Important Notice About the approximate time it takes for copying to a discDisc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Playing back the copied disc Formatting discs To release the disc protectionDisplaying disc information Auto protect ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing images onto otherVideo device Select PictBridge and press the cursor button With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit to a printer Select the date print setting on Date Print Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeSelect the desired layout setting on page Layout Press the Menu button to display the PictBridge menus With a PC Before using Available function Software required Copying data to aHD Writer 2.5E for HDC*2 Motion/Still Pictures Important Notice End User License Agreement Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer 2.5E for HDCCPU RAM Necessary software SoundInterface Other requirements Setup 1 Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the PC Click Finish Check the contents, then close WindowUninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Connection and recognition Shooting mode About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to your PC 100 Starting HD Writer 2.5E 101 If using Macintosh 102 Others 103 Recording indications 104 Playback indications 105 Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected PC connection indicationsConfirmatory indications 106 107 Disconnect USB Cable About recovery108 Functions that cannot be Used simultaneously109 PRE-REC Scene mode 110Flash MF assist function Troubleshooting 111 Auto focus function does not work 112This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on 113 114 115 When the scenes were recorded on different dates When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same dateWhen scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 116 117 When PRE-REC was used for recordingWhen the settings on the 25p digital cinema change When deleting scenes 118 Example 4 When edit assist is initiated by HD Writer 2.5E 119 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About this unit 121 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor LCD monitor About condensationCauses of condensation 122 White balance adjustment Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focus 124 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same timeRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Recording a subject with little contrast Specifications 125 126 USB 127 DC output VQT1N58