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Panasonic HDC-SX5PC Smart accessory shoe, Connect to the smart accessory shoe

Models: HDC-SX5PC HDC-SX5P

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Before using

Lens hood

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

≥When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

Smart accessory shoe

You can mount an optional microphone, light etc.

≥When using an accessory for the smart accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this product.

Connect to the smart accessory shoe.

If using an accessory for the smart accessory shoe, be sure to use the following.

jStereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; optional)

jVideo DC light (VW-LDH3; optional) jVideo flash (VW-FLH3; optional)

≥Mounting an accessory for the smart accessory shoe other than the above may cause the unit to malfunction.

≥When the AC adaptor or the battery pack (VW-VBG130; optional) is used, you cannot use the video DC light.

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Panasonic HDC-SX5PC operating instructions Smart accessory shoe, Connect to the smart accessory shoe

Contents

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 adaptorImportant Safety Instructions Care PrecautionsUSE & Location Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Before using with a computer InstallationUsing HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD If using a MacintoshAccessories Removing the batteryQuick Guide CD-ROMOFF Motion picture playback tab Press the cursor button up and then right to select the tab Features of the High Definition Video Camera What is the AVCHD?Very clear high definition pictures Important NoticeWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminal Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable lConnecting with the AV cable l Watching High Definition imagesUsing the remote control for the TV for playback What is EZ Sync?Turning the power off Automatic input switchingSD 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 handlingUsing grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionBefore using Inlet cooling fan About the cooling fanSmart accessory shoe Connect to the smart accessory shoeTripod receptacle Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Using the viewfinder Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Concerning the button-type batteryRemote 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 What is the DVD Video Recording format VR format? What is the DVD-Video format Video format?About DVD-R DL dual layer on single side Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unitWhen using new DVD-RAM or ¬ HD mode¬ STD mode ¬STD modeSdhc 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 etcHow to hold a disc or card When inserting/removing a discHandling precautions Disc and card handlingCharging lamp Charging the batteryInserting/Removing the battery Charging time Charging and recording timeAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Recording mode Recordable time35 min Disc 15 min 10 min HD mode 20 min Connecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery capacity indicationSelecting a mode Turning the unit on/off STDTurn on the power To cancel Quick start Quick startRemoving disc Inserting/removing a discInserting disc Open the card slot cover Inserting/removing an SD cardIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc How to use the cursor button Card access lamp AccessInsert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slot Securely close the card slot cover About the SD cardOperations 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 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder To recharge the built-in lithium batteryChanging the date and time display style Changing the display styleJAN 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 cardTo record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures Jpeg images on an SD cardFocus indication Concerning the focusing area Switching the shutter sound on/offAbout the focus indication ABC D E F G HPicture quality Move the zoom lever Recording functionsZoom in/out function About using the zoom microphone function Digital zoom functionTo cancel intelligent contrast control Recording YourselfIntelligent contrast control Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button. Fade out To select the color for fade in/outSoft skin mode To cancel the MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionSelf-timer recording ¬ HD mode ¬ STD modeBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingPress the Photo Shot button To stop the timer midway throughBuilt-in flash Using the flash VW-FLH3 optional When the flash is not usedTo cancel the red eye reduction function Red eye reduction functionTo cancel the tele macro function To cancel the image stabilizer functionTele macro function Image stabilizer functionGuide line function To cancel the guide line functionSTD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To cancel the wind noise reduction function This is for adjusting the microphone input levelWind noise reduction function Microphone levelTo return to automatic setting To cancel the zebra displayZebra display Displays portions of the image that may be overexposedAuto slow shutter mode To cancel the color barTo cancel the auto slow shutter mode Color barScene mode To cancel the scene mode functionManual recording functions This is for recording in various situationsTo restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentAbout the MF assist function HD mode only Outdoor mode Manual adjustment modeWhite balance This is for recording in natural colorsWhite balance sensor Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentBlack balance adjustment To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Iris/Gain value Close # F16 to F2.0 # Open # 0dB to 18dBPlayback of motion pictures Press the cursor button up Then select the or tabSelect the scene to be played back PlaybackTo cancel the repeat playback function Repeat playbackOperating with the remote control Press the or 9 button on the remote control during playbackOperation is possible with the remote control only Skip playback to the start of a sceneFrame-by-frame playback Press the E or D button during playbackPress the button Press the E or D buttonTo adjust the speaker volume during playback Move the volume lever to change the volume levelPlaying back motion pictures by date Select the playback date, then press the cursor buttonStill picture playback Jpeg images on an SD card Press the cursor button up Then right to select the tabSelect the file to be played back About still picture compatibilityPlayback Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time This is for deleting scenesSET HD mode or YES STD mode and press the cursor button Dividing a scene to deletePress the Menu button, then select Edit Scene # Divide # To continue deleting other scenesHD mode only To delete all the divided points To complete the settingsProtecting scenes To continue dividing other scenesSelecting the scenes to copy Copying from an SD card to a discCopying all the scenes at one time Deleted files cannot be restored Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeTo continue deleting other files Protecting still picturesSelect the file to be deleted, then press the cursor button Dpof setting What is DPOF?To cancel all Dpof settings Select the file to be set and then press the cursor buttonFormatting Formatting discsThis is for initializing discs Disc and card managementFinalizing a disc Formatting SD cardsFinalizing a disc This is for initializing SD cardsHD mode STD modeConnect this unit to the AC Adaptor DVD-RW VR formatDeleting the top menu Un-finalizing a DVD-RWCreating a top menu Protecting a disc Auto Protect OperationProtected disc UnprotectedDisc protection setting ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or Then select the tabTo release the disc protection To release disc protectionDisplaying disc information To exit the information screenPress the EXT Display button on the remote control Watching Video/Pictures on your TVPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information on the TVConnecting with a Hdmi cable optional Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optionalStart playback on this unit 101102 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 105106 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 Playback using Blu-ray Disc Players Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etcPlaying back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format 108Set the mode dial to to turn on the power With a DVD recorder or video deviceDubbing images onto other video device Connect this unit and a video deviceWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit to a printerSelect PictBridge and press Cursor button Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor buttonSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway 111Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer112 With a computerContents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement 114Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD115 CPU116 With a computer SoundInterface Other requirementsInstallation Installing HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SDContinue to follow the on-screen messages to install it Insert the CD-ROM into the computerUninstalling software application Computer must be rebooted for the application to workClick Finish 118Connection and recognition Camera-Computer connection119 Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. lAbout the computer display SD card drive displayDisk drive display 120To disconnect USB cable safely Copying your still pictures to your computerConnect this unit to the computer and then select Double click the icon in task tray displayed on ComputerVerifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer If the driver has not been recognized properly122 Method123 Using HD Writer 2.0E for SXClick the Copy to PC button Click the Start copying button Writing back to an SD card Playing back the high definition images on the computer124 ≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD125 Formatting a discCreating a DVD-Video disc 126 If using a Macintosh 127Menus and Indications Menu listSTD mode recording menus Basic Disc SetupDisc SETUP*2 Edit Scene130 Scene Protect l 91 Dpof SET lSTD mode playback menus Motion picture playback Play Setup Menus related to Setup DisplayPower Save Language l Menus related to Video and Advanced Shoe MICInitial SET HD mode only Demo Mode HD mode onlyIndications Beep Sound133 Playback indications PC connection indicationsConfirmatory indications 134Messages 135136 About recovery 137Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions 139140 TroubleshootingUnit operations 141 Door Opened142 143 144 EZ Sync does not work When connected to another device145 With a computer 146When 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 147When PRE-REC was used for recording When deleting scenesDeleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes 148When recording again after having deleted the last scene 149150 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it About this unit151 Do not touch the laser pickup lens152 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor About the disc About the miniSD CardLCD monitor/viewfinder 153Explanation of terms About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up155 White balanceAuto focus Specifications 156157 USB158 Optional accessories 159160 RP-SDV01GU1AAccessory Order Form For USA Customers 161Request for Service Notice USA Only 162Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers 163Customer Services Directory 164Warranty Service If YOU Ship the Product to a ServicentrePanasonic Canada Inc 165Index 166167 168 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápidoExtracción de la batería 169 Gire el disco del modo para seleccionar 170171 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc