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Panasonic HDC-SDT750PP Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HDC-SDT750PP Operating Instructions Manual

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Pa.aso.ic
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Mo_e,
No.HDC'SDT750PP
Before
connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
please
read the instructions
completely.
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F17DOLBY
LEICA
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5.1 CREATOR
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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Mo_e, No.HDC'SDT750PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. ZXVC H iE) _. F17DOLBY LEICA _,T. ] OlcOMAR _ '_" O,G'TAL 5.1 CREATOR H ml VQT3 B 18...

  • Page 2: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 4_ Change the mode 1 Touch to display (e.g. Backlightcompensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. • Touch •...
  • Page 3 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) • The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. • To select the color for Fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] _ [FADE COLOR] (Fade out) [WHITE] or [BLACK]...
  • Page 4 When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) _ _J- (Face Recognition) The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
  • Page 5 Built,in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the _ icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:...

  • Page 6: Soft Skin Mode

    This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the _ icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: _)10 (Records after 10 seconds) _)2 (Records after 2 seconds) setting canceled • When button is pressed, a still picture is recorded...
  • Page 7 Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is touched. Setting canceled •...

  • Page 8: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. • Change the mode or O. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback...
  • Page 9 • (Fireworks) • (Night scenery/Night portrait) The s hutter speed is1/30. The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Image may get w ashed out when Picture Recording Mode. recorded in bright surroundings. Using a tripod is recommended. • (Night portrait) The flash is set to [ON].
  • Page 10 [TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
  • Page 11 [DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an image on a movie film. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) • Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12x]. (-_ 69) • Set [REC MODE] to [HA] or [HG].
  • Page 12 • Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] _ [SET] • Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person's face with guide. • Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
  • Page 13 • Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] _ [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. • Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
  • Page 14 [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. • Change the mode : [RECORD SETUP] [NAME DISPLAY] _ desired number [0FF]111]112]113] • Displayed name will disappear after a while. •...
  • Page 15 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) : [RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] _ [ON] • The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding...
  • Page 16 [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology. • Change the mode to • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) : [RECORD SETUP] [Digital Cinema Color] [ON] • For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color •...
  • Page 17 [WIND NOISE CANCELER] [=_E_'J This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining realism. • Change the mode _i_ • • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) : [RECORD SETUP] [WIND NOISE CANCELER] [ON] • This function's default setting is [ON].
  • Page 18 [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. • Change the mode _i_ • • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) Select menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activatedi...
  • Page 19 [BASS SE_ING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 86) : [RECORD SETUP] [BASS SETTING] desired setting [0dB]![+3d B]![+6d B]/[LOWCUT] • Normally set to [0dB]. •...
  • Page 20 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). • Change the mode or O. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) : [RECORD SETUP] [ZEBRA] _ [ON] •...
  • Page 21 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
  • Page 22 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. • Change the mode • : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] _ desired setting • It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-) 41 ) •...
  • Page 23 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. • Change the mode : [PICTURE] [QUALITY] desired setting -_|-=: St!l! pictures with a high Picture qua!ity are recorded. ==.: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded: still pictures are recorded m norma! picture qua!ity.
  • Page 24 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. • Change the mode • Select the menu. (When [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL]...
  • Page 25 Illuminating the subject makes iteasier for t he camera tofocus when r ecording inlow light conditions that make focusing difficult. • Change the mode to • • Switch to Manual Mode. (-_ 86) : [PICTURE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] _ [AUTO] •...

  • Page 26: Manual Recording

    Manual recording The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. 4J Change the mode I1_. (The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (iris and Gain) settings retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode) Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch...

  • Page 27: White Balance

    Automatic white balance function may n ot reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes orlighting conditions. Ifso, y ou can adjust the white balance manually. • Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86) •...
  • Page 28 I vIDE0 I_ Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-_ 86) • For how to perform the settings when using...
  • Page 29 I vIDEO I_ Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. 4_ Change the mode • Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.

  • Page 30: Playback Operations

    Playback Operations For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 37. Touch I_1_ during playback to fast forward. (Touch << to rewind.) • The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ increases if you touch 1_1_/,_1 again. rewind playback (The display on the screen changes from I_1_ to _.)
  • Page 31 Touch • to display the direct playback bar O. Touch or drag the direct playback bar. During Playback (-) 27) • The playback pauses temporarily skips to the touched or dragged Direct playback position. • Playback will start by releasing your touching or dragging...
  • Page 32 An image ofone scene isdisplayed as athumbnail atset s earch condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point ofthe scene you wish t osee. • Operate the zoom lever orthe adjust zoom buttons toO_ side and change over the thumbnail display toHighlight&Time frame i ndex.
  • Page 33 Ifplayback ofascene was s topped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where itwas stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] [RESUME PLAY] _ [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. • The memorized resume position is cleared...

  • Page 34: Various Playback Functions

    Various playback functions The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
  • Page 35 Apart can beextracted and p layed back even when n ot set t onormal playback, Touch E_. Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording,...
  • Page 36 • Playing back ofall t he scenes returns ifthe unit isturned off o rthe mode ischanged. (Highlight playback) • Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (-)70) (intelligent scene selection) • Up to9sections can beskipped forasingle scene. • When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily.
  • Page 37 • Playback time setting Touch the playback time. • The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum approx. 5 minutes. • Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognized clearly recorded is short.
  • Page 38 Touch =_. Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDE INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date.

  • Page 39: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. <> Change the mode ''_' ..being played back ..Press the N button While scenes Or still To delete by confirming images pictures to be deleted...
  • Page 40 • You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] [DELETE] [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. • You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] [DELETE] [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. • During Face Highlight Playback, Highlight...
  • Page 41 To delete an unnecessary portion ofascene, first d ivide the scene and t hen d elete the unnecessary portion. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/ [1080/60p] or [SD CARD]/[AVCHD]. (-_ 37) Select the menu.
  • Page 42 Deletes face r ecognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/ [1080/60p] or [SD CARD]/[AVCHD]. (-> 37). 1 Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] [DELETE PERSONAL INFO]...

  • Page 43: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. _} Change the mode touch the play mode select icon to select [SO CAROl/[PICTURE]. (-) 37) •...

  • Page 44: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (supplied/optional) and check the output settings. (-_ 107) • Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. • HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
  • Page 45 • Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. • Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). • Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 46 HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable. Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http:llpanasonic.netl • It may not be possible to play back scenes...
  • Page 47 Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. • If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VlERA Link, linked operations (VlERA Link) become possible.

  • Page 48: Video Playback

    3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. For the latest information on 3D compatible televisions and recorders that are capable of playing back 3D video recorded...
  • Page 49 • You c annot play b ack 3D video on the LCD monitor ofthe unit. When you play b ack scenes recorded in3D onthe LCD m onitor, they w ill b e played back in2D. • You c an also p lay b ack scenes recorded in3D by date.
  • Page 50 []. Select the menu. : [SETUP] _ [VIERA Link] _ [ON] • If you are not using VlERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable. HDMI...
  • Page 51 VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...

  • Page 52: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc

    • Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN2/VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying "1 Use a new disc. You can additionally...
  • Page 53 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. • You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to []. Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
  • Page 54 • You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) • You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality)

  • Page 55: Important Notice

    • About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCH D] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): Copying scenes of 1080/60p picture quality The scenes recorded in 1080/60p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. • When copying scenes recorded in 1080/60p, select the recording picture quality...
  • Page 56 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc ..i..!.° !;!.! iiiiii! ,,,iil!li Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 1 h 20 min Approx. DVD-RW*/ Approx. Approx. 1 h 30 min to +RW* 35 min to 1 h 15 min 3hto5h...
  • Page 57 • The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. • Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
  • Page 58 • Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 2.6T can be played back. Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (-> 113) •...
  • Page 59 • Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (-_ 113) • Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
  • Page 60 Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3B 18 FO810MZO ( 2000 (_)) IIII III III IIIII III IIII III IIII ©...

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