Panasonic Hdc Sd900 Operating Instructions

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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:
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds)  # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)  # setting cancelled
≥ When the   button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the  Ø10 or  Ø2 display 
and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the self-
timer is cancelled.
≥ In auto focus mode, if the   button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens 
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the   button is pressed 
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway throughTouch [CANCEL].
≥Setting the self-timer to  Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
≥ Self-timer can be stopped midway by pressing MENU on the remote control.
This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they 
will also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
Self-timer
Intelligent exposure
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode
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A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up 
and shading off the background.
≥The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm.
≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12 k, it will automatically 
be set to 12 k.
≥The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.
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 cancelled
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying guidelines at playback
≥Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [1080/50p], [AVCHD] or [iFrame]. ( l36)
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in still picture playback mode.
This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. 
(Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording. 
(When the LCD monitor is in use) : Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
Tele macro
Guideline
 Colour night view
Headphone volume adjustment
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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥(Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/6 or more in still picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more in motion picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The   display 
flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
jColour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/25.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] #  desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 
and pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Spotlight:Improved quality when subj ect is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Night scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
Low light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In motion picture recording mode only)
Night portrait:To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In still picture recording mode only)
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≥(Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode.
j It is recommended using a tripod.
≥ (Night portrait)
jThe flash is set to [ON].
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX], and [HE].
*2 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a Mac.
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 17)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 157 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[Opt.Zoom 12k]:Optical zoom only (Up to 12 k)
[i.Zoom 20 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 20 k)
[D.Zoom 30 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 30 k)
[D.Zoom 700 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 700 k)
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1:Set the recording mode to AVCHD.
[iFrame]*2:Set the recording mode to iFrame.
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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.
25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
≥Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12 k]. ( l64)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. ( l64)
≥  appears on the screen.
≥ After recording, the setting of interval recording is cancelled.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Still picture recording cannot be used.
≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the interval recording is set.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  , this function is cancelled.
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l81, 83)
Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film.
≥ Switch to manual mode. ( l80)
≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12 k]. ( l64)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA] or [HG]. ( l64)
≥The images may not appear smooth.
[TIME LAPSE REC]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [TIME LAPSE REC]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
 Cancel the setting.
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]:
Change the recording interval.
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s
[DIGITAL CINEMA]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [DIGITAL CINEMA] #  [ON]
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It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space 
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in 
memory.)
≥Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] ( l64), or set to 1080/50p recording 
mode. ( l53)
≥ Insert an SD card.
≥  is displayed on the screen.   will disappear when space in the built-in memory is 
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] 
into the SD card. ( l101, 111)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the relay recording 
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE 
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform relay recording by 
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after 
that.
≥Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after relay recording.
≥  is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay 
recorded on the built-in memory.
Face recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been 
registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces. This function 
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the 
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
[RELAY REC]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [RELAY REC] # [ON]
[FACE RECOG.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
[ON]:The face recognition function is available
[SET]:Face recognition registration/editing/cancellation
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∫Registering a face for face recognition
≥Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥Take a picture of the persons face from the front, 
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of 
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the   button fully.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on 
the recording conditions. In this case, try recording the 
face again.
3 Entering the person’s name.≥Touch the text entry icon in the centre of the screen 
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
Entering text
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.≥Touch [EXIT]. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE]
IconDescription of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character. Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enter a space.
[Delete] Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.
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A Guide
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BText entry icon
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∫Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.
2 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   or the 
face shot.
≥ If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3 
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial 
expression or different backgroun d, it is more likely that face recognition will be successful.
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in  priority according to the 
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be 
locked according to the registration order setting from the first 
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish to 
change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still 
picture recording. (Only displayed when face recognition is in 
use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
∫ Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.
≥Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.2(when [DELETE] is selected)
Touch the person to cancel.≥When touched, the person is selected and   is displayed. To cancel the selected person, 
touch again.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no 
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognise a person who has been registered due to 
differences in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when 
facial features change with age. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]
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When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name 
registered for that person is displayed.
≥Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during fa ce-to-face recording or playback mode.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen 
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given 
priority.
∫ Prioritised face framing
Prioritised face framing is displayed as orang e frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness 
will be performed against the prioritised face framing.
≥ Prioritised face framing is only displayed wit h Portrait Mode in the intelligent auto mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing an d the brightness adjusted when the unit is set 
to Portrait mode in intelligent auto mode. 
≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the   button is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritised face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
[NAME DISPLAY]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [NAME DISPLAY]  # desired number
[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritised face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
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You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥Switch to manual mode. ( l80)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).
≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).
≥ For details, refer to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)].
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When a 3D Conversion Lens  is used, the recording scene will become darker. We 
recommend setting this function to [ON].
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while 
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are 
recording a subject right above or right below you.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]  # [ON]
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]  # [ON]
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AGS] # [ON]
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