Features of the High Definition Video Camera | Panasonic HDC-SX5P

Before using

Before using

Features of the High Definition Video Camera

Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm (3z) DVD disc or an SD card. You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and then play back the images. (l 100)

You can also record to a conventional standard picture quality 8 cm (3z) DVD disc by rotating the mode dial. Playback is possible on existing devices that do not support AVCHD.

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

B Standard images until now (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. It is compatible with various discs such as DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL. (l 26, About recording formats in conventional standard picture quality)

Important Notice

Do not insert discs which have been recorded in AVCHD format into devices which do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of motion pictures recorded in high definition (Be careful about the following.)

About the SDHC Memory Card

≥It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.

≥If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. (l 28)

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Panasonic HDC-SX5P Features of the High Definition Video Camera, Very clear high definition pictures, What is the AVCHD?

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Model No. HDC-SX5P/PC Thank you for choosing Panasonic Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Batteries AC adaptor Important Safety Instructions Care PrecautionsUSE & Location Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright laws Contents Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Before using with a computerInstallation If using a Macintosh Quick Guide AccessoriesRemoving the battery CD-ROM OFF Motion picture playback tab Press the cursor button up and then right to select the tab Very clear high definition pictures Features of the High Definition Video CameraWhat is the AVCHD? Important Notice Connecting with the AV cable l When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminalConnecting with the component cable and the AV cable l Watching High Definition images Turning the power off Using the remote control for the TV for playbackWhat is EZ Sync? Automatic input switching SD Media Storage USA only Saving data to a computerWhat you can do with HD Writer Battery release lever Battery l Tripod receptacle l Parts identification and handling Before using Inlet cooling fan Using grip beltAdjust the belt length and the pad position About the cooling fan Smart accessory shoe Connect to the smart accessory shoe Tripod receptacle Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Install a button-type battery Using the viewfinderUsing the remote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DL If recording in high definition picture quality HD modeDiscs that can be used on this unit Display on Screen Indication in these About DVD-R DL dual layer on single side What is the DVD Video Recording format VR format?What is the DVD-Video format Video format? Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ¬ STD mode When using new DVD-RAM or¬ HD mode ¬STD mode Sdhc Memory Cards that you can use with this unitCard type Card type Pro High Speed Super High Speed Sdhc Memory Do not format it on a PC etc Handling precautions How to hold a disc or cardWhen inserting/removing a disc Disc and card handling Charging lamp Charging the batteryInserting/Removing the battery Charging time Charging and recording timeAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Recording mode Recordable time 35 min Disc 15 min 10 min HD mode 20 min Connecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery capacity indication Selecting a mode Turning the unit on/off STD Turn on the power To cancel Quick start Quick start Removing disc Inserting/removing a discInserting disc Open the card slot cover Inserting/removing an SD cardIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Insert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slot How to use the cursor buttonCard access lamp Access Securely close the card slot cover About the SD card Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Operation icons displayed in each mode HD Recording modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual STD Recording mode HD mode STD mode HD/STD Playback mode Motion picture playbackHD Playback mode Still picture playback Language selection Help modeTo exit the help mode To get back to the previous screen Using the menu screenWhile stopped, press the Menu button Setting date and time Changing the date and time display style Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinderTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Changing the display style JAN 1 Recording Before recordingBasic camera positioning Turning the AGS function on/off About auto modeAuto Ground-directional Standby AGS To end the recording Screen indications in the disc recording mode HD modeRecording motion pictures Recording To end PRE-REC PRE-REC functionThis prevents you missing a shot HD mode ≥ Recordable time using the battery l SD card To record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures Jpeg images on an SD cardFocus indication About the focus indication Concerning the focusing areaSwitching the shutter sound on/off ABC D E F G H Picture quality Move the zoom lever Recording functionsZoom in/out function About using the zoom microphone function Digital zoom function Intelligent contrast control To cancel intelligent contrast controlRecording Yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Press the recording start/stop button. Fade out To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function To select the color for fade in/out To cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix function Backlight compensation function Self-timer recording¬ HD mode ¬ STD mode To return to normal recording Press the Photo Shot button To stop the timer midway throughBuilt-in flash To cancel the red eye reduction function Using the flash VW-FLH3 optionalWhen the flash is not used Red eye reduction function Tele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer function Guide line function To cancel the guide line functionSTD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Wind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction functionThis is for adjusting the microphone input level Microphone level Zebra display To return to automatic settingTo cancel the zebra display Displays portions of the image that may be overexposed To cancel the auto slow shutter mode Auto slow shutter modeTo cancel the color bar Color bar Manual recording functions Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function This is for recording in various situations To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentAbout the MF assist function HD mode only White balance Outdoor modeManual adjustment mode This is for recording in natural colors White balance sensor Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentBlack balance adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Iris/Gain value Close # F16 to F2.0 # Open # 0dB to 18dB Select the scene to be played back Playback of motion picturesPress the cursor button up Then select the or tab Playback To cancel the repeat playback function Repeat playback Operation is possible with the remote control only Operating with the remote controlPress the or 9 button on the remote control during playback Skip playback to the start of a scene Press the button Frame-by-frame playbackPress the E or D button during playback Press the E or D button Playing back motion pictures by date To adjust the speaker volume during playbackMove the volume lever to change the volume level Select the playback date, then press the cursor button Select the file to be played back Still picture playback Jpeg images on an SD cardPress the cursor button up Then right to select the tab About still picture compatibility Playback Deleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes This is for deleting scenes Press the Menu button, then select Edit Scene # Divide # SET HD mode or YES STD mode and press the cursor buttonDividing a scene to delete To continue deleting other scenes Protecting scenes HD mode only To delete all the divided pointsTo complete the settings To continue dividing other scenes Selecting the scenes to copy Copying from an SD card to a discCopying all the scenes at one time Deleting still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredEditing still pictures Deleting files one at a time To continue deleting other files Protecting still picturesSelect the file to be deleted, then press the cursor button To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Select the file to be set and then press the cursor button This is for initializing discs FormattingFormatting discs Disc and card management Finalizing a disc Finalizing a discFormatting SD cards This is for initializing SD cards Connect this unit to the AC Adaptor HD modeSTD mode DVD-RW VR format Deleting the top menu Un-finalizing a DVD-RWCreating a top menu Protected disc Protecting a discAuto Protect Operation Unprotected To release the disc protection Disc protection setting¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or Then select the tab To release disc protection Displaying disc information To exit the information screen Playback on TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote controlWatching Video/Pictures on your TV To display the on-screen information on the TV Start playback on this unit Connecting with a Hdmi cable optionalConnect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optional 101 102 About the settings when connecting with HdmiHdmi output resolution 103 Playback using EZ Sync Hdavi ControlEZ Sync must be activated on the connected TV 104 Operate with the remote control for the TVTo cancel EZ Sync Hdavi Control About the setting when connecting the component terminals 105 106 Connecting with the AV cable suppliedConnect this unit to a TV with the AV cable supplied 107 TV Aspect setting 169To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format Playback using Blu-ray Disc PlayersPlayback on DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc 108 Dubbing images onto other video device Set the mode dial to to turn on the powerWith a DVD recorder or video device Connect this unit and a video device Select PictBridge and press Cursor button With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit to a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor button When you stop printing halfway Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeSelect the layout setting on page Layout 111 112 Before using with a computerWhat you can do with a computer With a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement 114 115 Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD CPU Interface 116With a computer Sound Other requirements Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it InstallationInstalling HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Insert the CD-ROM into the computer Click Finish Uninstalling software applicationComputer must be rebooted for the application to work 118 119 Connection and recognitionCamera-Computer connection Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. l Disk drive display About the computer displaySD card drive display 120 Connect this unit to the computer and then select To disconnect USB cable safelyCopying your still pictures to your computer Double click the icon in task tray displayed on Computer 122 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computerIf the driver has not been recognized properly Method 123 Using HD Writer 2.0E for SXClick the Copy to PC button Click the Start copying button 124 Writing back to an SD cardPlaying back the high definition images on the computer ≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD 125 Formatting a discCreating a DVD-Video disc 126 If using a Macintosh 127 Menus and Indications Menu list Disc SETUP*2 STD mode recording menus BasicDisc Setup Edit Scene 130 Scene Protect l 91 Dpof SET l Power Save STD mode playback menus Motion picture playback Play SetupMenus related to Setup Display Language l Menus related to Video and Advanced Shoe MIC Indications Initial SET HD mode onlyDemo Mode HD mode only Beep Sound 133 Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsPC connection indications 134 Messages 135 136 About recovery 137 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions 139 140 TroubleshootingUnit operations 141 Door Opened 142 143 144 EZ Sync does not work When connected to another device145 With a computer 146 When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded When the scenes were recorded on different datesWhen more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date 147 Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes When PRE-REC was used for recordingWhen deleting scenes 148 When recording again after having deleted the last scene 149 150 151 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit Do not touch the laser pickup lens 152 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor LCD monitor/viewfinder About the discAbout the miniSD Card 153 Causes of condensation Explanation of termsAbout condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up 155 White balanceAuto focus Specifications 156 157 USB 158 Optional accessories 159 160 RP-SDV01GU1A Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 161 Request for Service Notice USA Only 162 Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers 163 Customer Services Directory 164 Panasonic Canada Inc Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre 165 Index 166 167 168 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápidoExtracción de la batería 169 Gire el disco del modo para seleccionar 170 171 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc