Panasonic PV-GS90 Motion-Image Recording Times Approx. SX5, Battery Life Approx. SX5, min *4

Capturing voices over a wide area for a more lifelike sound

SD9 HS9

5.1-Channel Surround Sound System & Zoom Mic

HIGH DEFINITION

Record Beautiful Full-HD Video onto an SD Memory Card and DVD Disc

5 Microphones and 5.1-Channel Surround Sound		Zoom Mode
	Panasonic HD camcorders are equipped with five	In Zoom mode the microphones are linked to the lens action. When you zoom
	electret condenser microphones. The center mic helps	in on a subject, the microphones focus on the sound in that same direction.
	capture the sound source and distance accurately,	Focus Mode
so you get a more 3-dimensional effect than you get with conventional
systems, which capture all sounds from the front. You get a realistic		In this mode the microphones focus on sounds coming from right in front
sound space that's a perfect match with the true-to-life HD images.		of you, even when the lens is not zooming.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Wide Mode	Zoom Mode			Focus Mode
1x	10x	Mom!	dancing!	Mom!	dancing!
	dancing!
Mom!		Look beautiful		Look beautiful
Look beautiful		Such		Such
Such
	The sound zooms together with the image.			The sound zooms even when the image dosen't.
Capture those spur-of-the-moment scenes

DVD + SD Card Hybrid

SX5

Multi-Format Recording

(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R)

HDC-SX5

Select high-definition or standard-definition recording

Selectable Recording Formats

When recording onto a DVD disc, the SX5 lets you record in either full-HD or standard definition. The mode dial makes it easy to choose the recording format that matches your playback equipment. When playing back with a DVD player or recorder, select standard definition. When viewing on an HDTV or using a Blu-ray Disc player, choose full-HD.

Mode dial

			*1
Optical	Maximum Recording Time		Battery Life
Zoom			(Continuous Recording Time)
10x	1 h*2	6 h*3	7 h 5 min*4

*1 Effective in card recording mode. *2 Recording on a DVD-R-DL disc (60 min) in HE mode. *3 This is an approximate figure when using the separately purchased 16-GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HD mode. *4 When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit.

Copying from an SD Memory Card to an 8-cm DVD disc - without a PC

Disc Copy Function

Using just the SX5 itself, you can copy video clips from an SD Memory Card to a DVD disc. Pressing a single button is all it takes. You don't need to use a PC or any other equipment.

One touch and you're done!

8-cm DVD disc

Disc copy button HDC-SX5

NEW 24 Frames/Second High-Speed Burst Shooting SD9 HS9

Both the SD9 and HS9 feature high-speed burst shooting at a fast 24 frames per second. In three seconds, you can shoot up to 72 still shots. High-speed burst shooting is especially useful for shooting fast-moving objects or capturing spontaneous moments, such as in sports events and car races. Or use it to analyze your golf swing or tennis stroke.

Easy editing gives you more ways to enjoy video

HD Writer 2.0E

The SX5 also comes with software that makes it easy to edit your recordings

using a PC. You can then copy the edited video to a DVD disc in either the	Quick & Easy!
AVCHD or the MPEG2 format. Choose the one that best suits your playback	The software guides you through the simple steps.
equipment or how you intend to use your recordings. This easy-to-use	You'll find editing easy to do, even if it's your first time.
software gives you more creative ways to enjoy the recordings you make.

The detail is so fine, you can even check the club head angle as it strikes the ball.

Prevents wash-out to provide more natural contrast

System Requirements (SX5)

	HD Writer 2.0E	Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)
Interface	USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0))	USB port
	Windows® 2000 SP4	Windows® 2000 SP4
	Windows® XP SP2

•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. •This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. •The supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. •Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. •When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. •Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. •This software does

Intelligent Contrast Control

SD9 HS9 SX5

OS	Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home			Windows® XP SP2
				Windows Vista®
	Premium/Ultimate
	Intel® Pentium®		1.0 GHz or higher
		III		Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP:

not support the multi-boot environments. •Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista® Business/Enterprise,Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit operating systems. •Available with administrator account in Windows 2000 and Windows XP •Available with administrator account or standard account in WindowsVista® (Installation and uninstallation of the software

By detecting the intensity of the ambient light and adjusting the exposure accordingly, Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights

and blocked shadows. This helps render natural-looking, highly nuanced images with proper contrast. Even when you're shooting

Without Intelligent Contrast Control

Blocked shadow (no distinguishable features)

With Intelligent Contrast Control

Visible

	<When using playback function and
		Intel® Pentium®	III	450 MH Hz or higher
CPU	MPEG2 conversion function>
		or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz or higher
	Intel® Core™2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher,
		Windows Vista® : 32-bit (x86) processor,
	Intel® Pentium®D 3.0 GHz or higher
		1 GHz or higher
	recommended.

requires an administrator account.) •Microsoft and Windows and WindowsVista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Intel®, CoreTM and Pentium® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and the other countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

directly toward the light source – a very challenging situation in photography – Intelligent Contrast Control lets you capture clear images with enhanced depth.

Visible

The man facing the sun is fine, but the woman under the parasol is in a shadow - you can't see anything there.

Visible

The contrast looks natural. The woman under the parasol has been brightened without making the background appear washed out.

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SX5)

Mode		DVD-RAM	DVD-RW	DVD-R DL	DVD-R
		(dual-sided)	(dual-sided)	(dual-layer)	(single-sided)
High-	HG / 13 Mbps	28 min	28 min	26 min	14 min
	HN / 9 Mbps	42 min	42 min	40 min	21 min
Definition
	HE / 6 Mbps	62 min	62 min	60 min	31 min
Standard-	XP / 10 Mbps	36 min	36 min	35 min	18 min
	SP / 5 Mbps	74 min	74 min	69 min	37 min
Definition

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SX5)

Capacity	SDHC Memory Card			•	High Picture Quality
Image
Quality	16GB*	8GB*	4GB*		Normal Picture Quality
1920 x 1080	13470	6690	3290	• These figures vary depending on the
pixels (16:9)	21170	10520	5160		subject being photographed.
2.1 Mega				*Usable capacity will be less.

The LCD is easy to see from any angle

SD9 HS9 SX5

High-speed processing: An imaging engine that handles the vast amount of data in full-HD images

LP / 2.5 Mbps		150 min	150 min	138 min	74 min
			SDHC Memory Card
Mode / Bit rate		16GB*	8GB*		4GB*
HG / 13 Mbps	2 h 40 min		1 h 20 min		40 min

•We recommend using a DVD disc made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. •We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. •Please confirm the latest information about DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the

Wide Viewing Angle

With 300,000 dots and exceptional detail, the new LCD is among the best

HD Advanced Pure Color Engine

SD9 HS9 SX5

HN / 9 Mbps	4 h	2 h	1 h
HE / 6 Mbps	6 h	3 h	1 h 30 min
*Usable capacity will be less.		•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

in the industry. The viewing angle is 170° both vertically and horizontally,

Battery Life (Approx.) (SX5)

so everyone can gather

around and easily see the images you just shot. The wide viewing angle is also

a big help when you're taking high-angle or low- angle shots.

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Panasonic took the advanced imaging circuitry used in our professional

equipment and adapted it for home use. The result is the HD Advanced Pure Color Engine – a high-speed processing unit that not only handles huge volumes of data, but also suppresses noise to deliver exceptionally smooth images.

HD Advanced Pure Color Engine

Continuous Recording Time

Actual Recording Time

HG mode

HN mode

HE mode

HG mode

HN mode

HE mode

Battery

EVF

LCD

EVF

LCD

EVF

LCD

EVF

LCD

EVF

LCD

EVF

LCD

HD: DVD-RAM disc

1 h

55 min

1 h 5 min

1 h 5 min

1 h 10 min

1 h 5 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

30 min

25 min

VW-VBG130

HD: SD card

1 h 30 min

1 h 20 min

1 h 30 min

1 h 25 min

1 h 30 min

1 h 25 min

55 min

50 min

55 min

50 min

55 min

50 min

STD: DVD-RAM disc

1 h 5 min

1 h

1 h 10 min

1 h 5 min

1 h 15 min

1 h 10 min

25 min

25 min

30 min

25 min

30 min

30 min

HD: DVD-RAM disc

1 h 55 min

1 h 50 min

2 h 5 min

2 h

2 h 10 min

2 h 5 min

50 min

50 min

50 min

50 min

55 min

50 min

VW-VBG260

HD: SD card

2 h 45 min

2 h 35 min

2 h 50 min

2 h 40 min

2 h 50 min

2 h 40 min

1 h 40 min

1 h 35 min

1 h 45 min

1 h 35 min

1 h 45 min

1 h 35 min

STD: DVD-RAM disc

2 h

1 h 55 min

2 h 10 min

2 h 5 min

2 h 20 min

2 h 10 min

50 min

50 min

55 min

50 min

55 min

55 min

HD: DVD-RAM disc

5 h

4 h 35 min

5 h 15 min

5 h

5 h 35 min

5 h 15 min

2 h 10 min

2 h

2 h 10 min

2 h 5 min

2 h 20 min

2 h 10 min

VW-VBG6

HD: SD card

6 h 50 min

6 h 25 min

7 h 5 min

6 h 40 min

7 h 5 min

6 h 40 min

4 h 15 min

4 h

4 h 25 min

4 h 5 min

4 h 25 min

4 h 5 min

STD: DVD-RAM disc

5 h

4 h 50 min

5 h 30 min

5 h 15 min

5 h 45 min

5 h 35 min

2 h 15 min

2 h 10 min

2 h 15 min

2 h 10 min

2 h 25 min

2 h 20 min

•This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. The actual time is shorter. •EVF: Viewfinder, LCD: LCD monitor

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