Intelligent Contrast Control - Panasonic HDC-SX5 Brochure & Specs

Capturing voices over a wide area for a more lifelike sound
5.1-Channel Surround Sound System & Zoom Mic
5 Microphones and 5.1-Channel Surround Sound
Panasonic HD camcorders are equipped with five
electret condenser microphones. The center mic helps
capture the sound source and distance accurately,
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
sound space that's a perfect match with the true-to-life HD images.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Wide Mode Zoom Mode
1x 10x
The sound zooms together with the image.
Capture those spur-of-the-moment scenes
NEW
24 Frames/Second High-Speed Burst Shooting
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.
Prevents wash-out to provide more natural contrast

Intelligent Contrast Control

By detecting the intensity of the ambient
l i g h t a n d a d j u s t i n g t h e e x p o s u r e
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
directly toward the light source – a very challenging situation in
photography – Intelligent Contrast Control lets you capture clear
images with enhanced depth.
The LCD is easy to see from any angle
SD9
Wide Viewing Angle
With 300,000 dots and exceptional detail, the new LCD is among the best
in the industry. The viewing angle is 170° both vertically and horizontally,
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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Zoom Mode
In Zoom mode the microphones are linked to the lens action. When you zoom
in on a subject, the microphones focus on the sound in that same direction.
Focus Mode
In this mode the microphones focus on sounds coming from right in front
of you, even when the lens is not zooming.
Focus Mode
The sound zooms even when the image dosen't.
The detail is so fi ne, you can even check the
club head angle as it strikes the ball.
With Intelligent Contrast Control
Without Intelligent Contrast Control
Blocked shadow (no distinguishable features)
Visible Visible
The contrast looks natural. The woman under
The man facing the sun is fine, but the
the parasol has been brightened without
woman under the parasol is in a shadow -
making the background appear washed out.
you can't see anything there.
High-speed processing: An imaging engine that handles the
HS9 SX5
vast amount of data in full-HD images
HD Advanced
Pure Color Engine
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
Record Beautiful Full-HD Video onto an SD Memory Card and DVD Disc
SD9 HS9
DVD + SD Card Hybrid
SX5
Multi-Format Recording
(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R)
Select high-defi nition or standard-defi nition recording
Selectable Recording Formats
When recording onto a DVD disc, the SX5 lets you
record in either full-HD or standard defi nition. 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 defi nition. When viewing on an HDTV
or using a Blu-ray Disc player, choose full-HD.
SD9 HS9 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
AVCHD or the MPEG2 format. Choose the one that best suits your playback
equipment or how you intend to use your recordings. This easy-to-use
software gives you more creative ways to enjoy the recordings you make.
System Requirements (SX5)
HD Writer 2.0E
Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0))
Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
OS
SD9 HS9 SX5
Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home
Premium/Ultimate
Intel® Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or higher
<When using playback function and
MPEG2 conversion function>
CPU
Visible
Intel® Core™2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher,
Intel® Pentium®D 3.0 GHz or higher
recommended.
Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SX5)
Mode
HG / 13 Mbps
High-
HN / 9 Mbps
Defi nition
HE / 6 Mbps
XP / 10 Mbps
Standard-
SP / 5 Mbps
Defi nition
LP / 2.5 Mbps
Mode / Bit rate
HG / 13 Mbps 2 h 40 min
SD9 HS9 SX5
HN / 9 Mbps
HE / 6 Mbps
*Usable capacity will be less.
Battery Life (Approx.) (SX5)
Battery
HD: DVD-RAM disc
VW-VBG130 HD: SD card
STD: DVD-RAM disc
HD: DVD-RAM disc
VW-VBG260 HD: SD card
STD: DVD-RAM disc
HD: DVD-RAM disc
VW-VBG6 HD: SD card
STD: DVD-RAM disc
•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: Viewfi nder, LCD: LCD monitor
Optical
Zoom
10
x
*1 Effective in card recording mode. *2 Recording on a DVD-R-DL disc (60 min) in HE mode. *3 This is an
approximate fi gure when using the separately purchased 16-GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HD
HDC-SX5
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.
Mode dial
Quick & Easy!
The software guides you through the simple steps.
You'll fi nd editing easy to do, even if it's your fi rst time.
•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfi lled, some personal
computers cannot be used. •This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows
Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)
95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. •The supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
USB port
•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
Windows® 2000 SP4
guaranteed. •Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. •This software does
Windows® XP SP2
not support the multi-boot environments. •Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista®
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
Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP: administrator account or standard account in WindowsVista® (Installation and uninstallation of the software
Intel® Pentium® III 450 MH Hz or higher requires an administrator account.) •Microsoft and Windows and WindowsVista® are either registered
or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz or higher trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Intel®,
Windows Vista® : 32-bit (x86) processor, CoreTM and Pentium® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and
1 GHz or higher 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.
Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SX5)
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DL DVD-R
(dual-sided) (dual-sided) (dual-layer) (single-sided) Image
28 min 28 min 26 min 14 min Quality
42 min 42 min 40 min 21 min
1920 x 1080
62 min 62 min 60 min 31 min
pixels (16:9)
36 min 36 min 35 min 18 min
2.1 Mega
74 min 74 min 69 min 37 min
150 min 150 min 138 min 74 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
SDHC Memory Card
the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. •Please confi rm the latest
16GB* 8GB* 4GB*
information about DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the
1 h 20 min 40 min
following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
4 h 2 h 1 h
6 h 3 h 1 h 30 min
•These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
Continuous Recording Time
HG mode HN mode HE mode
EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD
1 h 55 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 5 min
1 h 30 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 25 min
1 h 5 min 1 h 1 h 10 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 10 min
1 h 55 min 1 h 50 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min
2 h 45 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 40 min
2 h 1 h 55 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 10 min
5 h 4 h 35 min 5 h 15 min 5 h 5 h 35 min 5 h 15 min
6 h 50 min 6 h 25 min 7 h 5 min 6 h 40 min 7 h 5 min 6 h 40 min
5 h 4 h 50 min 5 h 30 min 5 h 15 min 5 h 45 min 5 h 35 min
HIGH DEFINITION
*1
Battery Life
Maximum Recording Time
(Continuous Recording Time)
1 6 7
*4
*2 *3
5
h h h min
One touch and you're done!
8-cm DVD disc
Disc copy button HDC-SX5
Capacity
SDHC Memory Card
• High Picture Quality
16GB* 8GB* 4GB*
Normal Picture Quality
13470 6690 3290 • These fi gures vary depending on the
subject being photographed.
21170 10520 5160
*Usable capacity will be less.
Actual Recording Time
HG mode HN mode HE mode
EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD
25 min 25 min 25 min 25 min 30 min 25 min
55 min 50 min 55 min 50 min 55 min 50 min
25 min 25 min 30 min 25 min 30 min 30 min
50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 55 min 50 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
50 min 50 min 55 min 50 min 55 min 55 min
2 h 10 min 2 h 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 10 min
4 h 15 min 4 h 4 h 25 min 4 h 5 min 4 h 25 min 4 h 5 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
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