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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SX5

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT1G62

HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 1 ページ２００７年７月２４日　火曜日　午前９時５７分

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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 1 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SX5 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 2 ページ２００７年７月２４日 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 3 ページ２００７年７月２４日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 4 ページ２００７年７月２４日 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 5 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Contents Information for Your Safety .................. 2 Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera ........................................ 7 Accessories ......................................... 11 Parts identification and handling ......12 Using the LCD monitor .......................16 Using the viewfinder ........................... 16 Using the remote control ....................
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 6 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing With a computer Editing scenes ..................................... 86 Before using with a computer .......... 113 Deleting scenes .......................................86 Dividing a scene to delete .......................87 Protecting scenes ....................................88 What you can do with a computer ......... 113 Contents on provided CD-ROM ............ 114 End User License Agreement ...............
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 7 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm DVD disc or an SD card. You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and then play back the images. (l 101) You can also record to a conventional standard picture quality 8 cm DVD disc by rotating the mode dial.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 8 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using About the compatibility of discs recorded in HD mode (high definition picture quality) on this unit ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. (Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.) ≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 9 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Using the remote control for the TV for playback If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) A with a HDMI cable (optional) B, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details. ≥ Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 10 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Saving data to a computer You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded on a disc or an SD card with this unit to the hard disk of the computer. A USB cable (supplied) ª What you can do with HD Writer Copying data to a computer You can copy data on a disc or an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 11 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG260 AC adaptor VW-AD21E DC cable K2GJYYC00001 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 13 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using 32 28 29 41 33 30 43 34 35 31 36 38 39 37 40 42 41 Disc compartment (l 36) 42 Grip belt (l 13) 43 Outlet Using grip belt 28 Inlet (cooling fan) ª About the cooling fan ≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet and outlet when using this unit.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 14 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 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. Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional)) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 15 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using 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. Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.) Connect to the smart accessory shoe.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 16 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. Pull out the viewfinder. 1 Place your finger on LCD monitor open part and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. ≥ The brightness of the viewfinder (l 47) and the field of view can be adjusted. (l 49) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 17 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Using the remote control ª Install a button-type battery Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it. 1 2 3 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME 7 8 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU 5 6 pull out the battery holder.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 18 ページ２００７年７月２４日 Before using ª Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 5m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 19 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Discs that can be used on this unit DVD-RAM 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-R 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-R DL 8 cm Dual layer on single side (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2X-SPEED (2X/ 1X)] (DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) (DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 21 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. ≥ You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 22 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using ª Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm ≥ Dual layer on single side discs other than DVD-R DL ≥ iRW ≥ iR ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ CD-RW ≥ CD-R ≥ CD-ROM ≥ CD When using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW ¬ HD mode When using DVD-RAM or DVD-RW, format the disc. When a brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen shown in the illustration may be displayed.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 23 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using 3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ≥ If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ≥ To change the format type, format the disc again.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 24 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB Motion picture recording Cannot be used. Cannot be guaranteed in operation.* Still picture recording SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB, 8 GB Refer to “About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording”. Can be used.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 25 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using ª About SD cards that you can use for motion picture 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 cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 26 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Before using Disc and card handling ª How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. ≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. ≥ Do not use the following discs: jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 27 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup If the charging lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer. Setup Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. ≥ Refer to page 29 concerning batteries that can be used with this unit.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 28 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Fitting/Removing the battery Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the Mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 29 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Charging and recording time ª About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130. VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 30 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup ª Recordable time ≥ The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. These times are approximations. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 31 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Disc* (HD mode) VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 32 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup ª About the remaining battery capacity indication The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 33 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or OFF. ≥ Rotate the mode dial slowly. Disc Recording mode (l 52) Use this to record motion pictures in standard picture quality on a disc. STD mode Playback mode (l 80) Use this to play back motion pictures recorded in standard picture quality on a disc. How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or .
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 34 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc. If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power, do the following. 1 Turn on the power. 2 After “READING DISC...” disappears from the screen, turn off the power. ≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, it may take longer than this.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 35 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend Quick start the viewfinder. When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode, about 70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed so the recording time will be reduced.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 36 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 3 Open the cover of the disc compartment by hand and insert/ remove the disc. Inserting disc Fit the disc onto the spindle in the centre. 1 Attach the battery or connect the AC adaptor. 2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 37 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Removing disc While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out. ª Identifying recording/playback sides of disc A D DV -RAM / SIDE A B A “SIDE A” mark B The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ playback side. Single sided disc/dual layer on single side disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 38 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup release it. A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 139) ≥ Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions. (l 22) ≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area around the pickup lens for it becomes extremely hot.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 39 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup ª Concerning the SD card ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD etc. (l 125) (We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to acquire data recorded on this unit.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 40 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Operations during playback or 1 Press the centre of the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication disappears when the centre of the cursor button is pressed again. ≥ The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down. 2 Move the cursor button up, left or right to select an item. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 41 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode HD Recording mode / Icon Direction (1/3) (2/3) (3/3) Function Page 3 Intelligent contrast control 62 2 Fade 63 1 Help mode 44 3 Colour night view 64 2 Soft skin mode 65 1 Backlight compensation 65 Ø 3 Self-timer recording 66 ß 2 Flash 67 1 Tele macro 69 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 42 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup STD Recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT Icon (1/2) (2/2) 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Direction Function Page 3 Backlight compensation 65 2 Fade 63 1 Help mode 44 3 Colour night view 64 2 Soft skin mode 65 1 Tele macro 69 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. In manual mode [MANUAL] (3/3) 3 White balance 76 2 Iris or gain value 77 1 Shutter speed 77 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 44 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup To exit the help mode Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button or select [END] (HD mode)/[EXIT] (STD mode). or 1 Press the cursor button to display the icon. ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 45 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 130) for information about the menus. 4 Move the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item. C 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. MENU C Current settings on menus The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. 5 Move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 46 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears. Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 47 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press the cursor button. ≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control. [DATE] [D/T] 1. 1. 2008 1. 1.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 48 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the POWER LCD EXTRA button. POWER LCD EXTRA The [ +1 ] indication appears on the LCD monitor.
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Eng_body1_mst.fm 49 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１０時８分 Setup Adjusting the field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2008 2008 1. 1.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 50 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Recording Before recording First, format the SD card or the disc if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 94) When the SD card or the disc is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using HD Writer 2.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 51 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ª About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS jAutomatic white balance (l 155) jAuto focus (l 156) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 52 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Recording motion pictures ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤＨＤ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ -Ｒ VIDEO To end the recording -ＲＤＬ Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. Record motion pictures to a disc or an SD card. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 53 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ≥ Discs or SD cards with more than the maximum scenes or dates cannot be used with this unit. ≥ Sound is recorded from the internal microphones on the top of this unit. Take care not to block this microphone. ≥ Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. ≥ When recording motion pictures, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 54 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording PRE-REC function This prevents you missing a shot. VIDEO This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed so you can capture moments you would otherwise have missed. ¬ When the mode dial is set to and an SD card is inserted in this unit 1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 2 Press the PRE-REC button. The indication appears.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 55 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷ -ＲＨＤ VIDEO -ＲＤＬＲＡＭ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [BASIC] (STD mode) # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 56 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ª Approximate recordable time for 1 SD card made by Panasonic SD card memory HG HN HE 256 MB 2 min 3 min 5 min 512 MB 5 min 7 min 10 min 1 GB 10 min 15 min 22 min 2 GB 20 min 30 min 45 min 4 GB 40 min 1h 1 h 30 min 8 GB 1 h 20 min 2h 3h HG (1920k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality. HN (1440k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 57 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Focus indication: Recording still pictures (JPEG) PHOTO Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV. They are recorded at [1920k1080]. ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded in STD mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select or . OF F ST D A Focus indication B Focus area ± (The white lamp flashes.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 58 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. ≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. ≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card ( is displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the following operations.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 59 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Switching the shutter sound on/ off You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor button. ≥ The picture quality is different from normal still picture recording because priority is given to the motion picture recording. We recommend pausing the motion picture recording to record a still picture with better picture quality.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 60 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Various recording functions Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card Zoom in/out function ª Picture quality and number of recordable pictures Picture size ＨＤＲＡＭ 2.1Ｍ (1920k1080) ＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 61 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens. (Macro function) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control.) ≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx. 2.5 seconds.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 62 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Recording yourself ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ Intelligent contrast control VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ This is for recording both bright and dark parts clearly at the same time. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 63 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording 4 Press the recording start/stop Fade in/fade out function ＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ -Ｒ button. (Fade out) VIDEO -ＲＤＬ Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 64 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Colour night view function This allows recording in dark locations. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 65 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ Backlight compensation function This is for preventing a backlit subject from being darkened. ＨＤＲＡＭ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . ＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭ or 1 Press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 66 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording (STD mode) Move the cursor button up to select [ ]. 2 Move the cursor button up to select [Ø]. 1/2 NEXT ≥ The image on the screen will become brighter. To return to normal recording Select [ ] again. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled. Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 67 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Built-in flash PHOTO ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . When the flash is not used Set the flash to [FLASH OFF]. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. or 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the cursor button left to select [ß].
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 68 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] and press the cursor button. To cancel the red eye reduction function To adjust the brightness of the flash Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] > desired item and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 69 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Tele macro function Image stabilizer function This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. This is for reducing image shakes during recording. ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬＲＡＭ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＲＡＭ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 70 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording STD mode Guide line function This is for viewing the slope and the balance of the image while recording or playing back. ＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 71 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Wind noise reduction function Microphone level This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. This is for adjusting the microphone input level. ＨＤＨＤＨＤＲＡＭＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤ -ＲＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ -Ｒ VIDEO -ＲＤＬ ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 72 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording 2 Move the cursor button left or right to adjust the microphone input level. Zebra display This is for displaying the parts that are too bright. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＨＤＨＤ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 73 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Colour bar Auto slow shutter mode This is for displaying colour bars to check the colour tone. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO This unit displays a 7 colour bar which is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the external monitor. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [COLOUR BARS] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 74 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording Manual recording functions Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 75 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustment ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 or Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 76 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording White balance This is for recording in natural colours. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 77 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording ª About the white balance sensor Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ VIDEO PHOTO -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ The white balance sensor A detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly. Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 78 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Recording 3 Move the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment. A Shutter speed: HD mode: 1/25 to 1/8000 STD mode: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ (HD mode) If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/8000. B Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) ≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 79 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback Playback 3 Select the scene to be played Playback of motion pictures ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤＨＤ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ -Ｒ VIDEO -ＲＤＬ Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc or SD card. ¬ HD mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . OFF STD HD The lens cover closes. 2 Press the cursor button up and then select the [ ] or [ back. ] tab.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 80 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback 2 Select the scene to be played ª Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. back. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button. 16 MENU The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail and full screen views. ≥ The following scenes can be played back repeatedly.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 81 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback ≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible. ≥ Scenes which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be played back. (HD mode) An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 82 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback Slow-motion playback 1 Move the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the cursor button right. (Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the cursor button left.) Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Move the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move the cursor button right.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 83 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback 3 Select the scene to be played To adjust the volume back. Adjust the speaker volume during playback. Move the volume lever to change the volume level. To return to playing back all the scenes Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [VIEW ALL] and press the cursor button. ≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession. ([ ] is displayed.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 84 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button. Playback of still pictures (JPEG) on an SD card PHOTO Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select .
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 85 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Playback right and then pressing the centre of the cursor button. ≥ The file number display switches to the page number when the still picture playback tab or [ ]/[ ] is selected. 4 Press the cursor button. The selected file is played back on the full screen. ≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. 5 Move the cursor button to operate.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 86 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing Editing Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Editing scenes HD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] or [ ] tab. Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＨＤ -Ｒ STD mode ＨＤ VIDEO -ＲＤＬＲＡＭ -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ (HD mode) The remaining space on DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL will not increase even if scenes are deleted.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 87 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing 3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the cursor button. ≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products with this unit, all the data related to the scenes may be deleted. ≥ (STD mode) It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided. Dividing a scene to delete This is for dividing a scene into two to delete an unnecessary portion.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 88 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing 3 When you reach the area where you want to divide the scene, press the cursor button down to set the dividing point. ≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene. (l 82) 4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. 5 Delete the unnecessary scenes. ≥ Refer to P86 for deleting scenes.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 89 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing Copying from an SD card to a disc VIDEO You can easily copy motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit to a disc. ≥ Compatible discs are DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL. Copying all the scenes at one time ¬ Connect the AC adaptor to this unit, then insert a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW formatted on this unit (l 94) or a new disc.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 90 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing 4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. To complete copying Press the MENU button. ≥ Do not turn off the power on this unit while copying. ≥ You can copy all the scenes at one time when [COPY ALL] is selected in step 1. ≥ We recommend preparing a spare disc before copying. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 91 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display 5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) 1 Press the Repeat steps 3-5. button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. To continue deleting other files To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 92 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing Protecting still pictures DPOF setting This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. PHOTO Files recorded on an SD card can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some files on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 93 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Editing To cancel all DPOF settings Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ª What is DPOF? DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 94 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management 3 When the confirmation message Disc and card management appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. Formatting Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 95 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management ≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. ≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. ≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. ≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 96 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management 2 Press the MENU button, then select [DISC SETUP] # [FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button. Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW so that it can be used for recording. ＨＤ -ＲＷ MENU -ＲＷ（Ｖ） HD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. STD mode 3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 97 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management Creating a top menu ª Deleting the top menu A top menu is displayed when a DVD-RAM is played back on other devices that support AVCHD. If you insert a DVD-RAM which a top menu was created on, the confirmation message appears when you set a recording mode. If you select [YES] to erase the top menu, the DVD-RAM can be recorded and edited in the same way as before the top menu was created.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 98 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management Protecting a disc ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷ This is for protecting discs (write protection) when they are being ejected from this unit to prevent them from being formatted if they are inserted in other devices. Discs protected using this unit cannot be edited or used to record on other devices, but they can be used the same as unprotected discs with this unit.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 99 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Disc and card management ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or and then select the [ ] tab. Press the MENU button, then select [DISC SETUP] or [SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] and press the cursor button. MENU Disc protection setting ＲＡＭ -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 100 ページ２００７年７月２４日 Disc and card management Displaying disc information ＨＤＲＡＭＲＡＭＨＤＨＤ -ＲＷ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷＨＤ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space, whether or not the disc is finalized etc. is displayed. HD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. STD mode ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 101 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. With other products With a TV Playback on TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Connect this unit to a TV with one of the following terminals.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 102 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products 1 Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional) ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO What is HDMI? HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 103 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products ª About the settings when connecting with HDMI When this unit is connected to another device with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. HDMI output resolution You can switch the method to output the images. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [HDMI RESOLUTION] desired item and press the cursor button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 104 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products 2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied) ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied). A Component cable (supplied) B AV cable (supplied) ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 105 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the setting in screen mode on the TV.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 106 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products ª To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 107 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) ＨＤＨＤＲＡＭ -ＲＷＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ VIDEO PHOTO If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) with a HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible. ≥ You can use the remote control for the TV to control playback on this unit.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 108 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products 5 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) A DISPLAY ON/OFF B C D 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or file to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Operate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 109 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products With Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc. Do not insert DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL discs that have not been finalized into a Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc. Doing so could result in an unusable disc.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 110 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products With a DVD recorder or video device Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device ＨＤＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＷＲＡＭＨＤ -ＲＨＤ -ＲＤＬ（Ｖ） -ＲＷ（ＶＲ） -ＲＷ connected device. VIDEO PHOTO To stop dubbing -Ｒ -ＲＤＬ 1) Stop recording on the connected device. 2) Then stop playback on this unit. 1 Connect this unit and a video device. A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. to turn on the power.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 111 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products 3 Select a file to be printed, then With a printer (PictBridge) press the cursor button. PHOTO To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Insert an SD card with recorded images in this unit and then turn on the power.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 112 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With other products 7 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE]. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size [5k7 INCH]: 2L size [4k6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 8 Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT]. [STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer [ ]: No frame print [ ]: Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 113 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer Data type Can do Software used Copying data to computer Writing data to a media* Copying data between media* Motion picture Playing back on a computer HD Writer 2.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 114 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM. ª HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 115 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 116 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 117 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 118 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 119 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer 6 Click [Finish]. Software application uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) The computer must be rebooted for the application to work. [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program].
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 120 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Connection and recognition 3 Connect this unit and a computer. Connection and recognition procedures After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognised by the computer. ≥ Connect after installing the software applications. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted in the computer.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 121 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer, the operation mode cannot be changed and its power cannot be turned off. In this case, disconnect the USB cable. (l 123) ≥ (STD mode) If the unit is connected to a computer when the USB function is set to [PC CONNECT (DISC)], no image will appear on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 122 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer ª Disk drive display [Optical Disk Drive] is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)], but it cannot be opened on computers that do not support the UDF 2.5. Example folder structure of a disk: Optical Disk Drive AVCHDTN BDMV ≥ AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] folder. ≥ The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in the [AVCHDTN] folder. ≥ The data cannot be written.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 123 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer ª Copying your still pictures to your computer To disconnect USB cable safely Card reader function (mass storage) When an SD card with recorded data on it is inserted into the unit and the unit is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the SD card can be used as an external drive so that still pictures on the card can be copied to the computer with Explorer or other programmes.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 124 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Verifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer To verify this unit is correctly recognised by the computer, connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable, select [PC CONNECT (DISC)] or [PC CONNECT (CARD)] on the USB function selection screen and then follow the steps below.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 125 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/ SD 3 Connect this unit and a computer. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 126 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer 6 Click the [Copy to PC] button. ª Playing back the high definition images on the computer ≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD. 1 Click the [Start Playback] button. 7 Click the [Start copying] button. 2 Select the media to be played back and then click [OK]. ≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [Yes] and copying starts. ≥ After copying is complete, a message appears.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 127 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer ª Converting data that was copied to the hard disk of the computer to MPEG2 format ≥ The images are in conventional standard quality. ≥ You can record the converted data to a DVD disc using other DVD-Video writing software and then play it back on a DVD recorder etc. ≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD. 1 Click the [Easy editing] button. 2 Select the file to be converted into MPEG2 and then click the [Save as MPEG2] button.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 128 ページ２００７年７月２４日 With a computer 3 Insert the disc in a drive for writing, click and then select the save destination. 4 Click and then select [DVD-Video (High quality)] or [DVD-Video (Standard quality)]. 5 Click the [Start Copy] button. ≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [OK] and creating the DVD-video starts. ≥ It takes time to convert to MPEG2 format. ≥ The disc created is a DVD-Video so it cannot be used with HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 129 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 With a computer If using a Macintosh ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 130 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Others Menus and Indications Menu list HD mode recording menus / ª [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 74) [D.ZOOM] (l 61) [O.I.S.] (l 69) [GUIDE LINES] (l 70) [CLOCK SET] (l 46) ª [VIDEO] [REC MODE] (l 55) [FADE COLOUR] (l 63) [WIND CUT] (l 71) [ZOOM MIC] (l 61) [MIC LEVEL] (l 71) [H.SHOE MIC] (l 133) [AGS] (l 51) ª [PICTURE] [PICT.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 131 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others STD mode recording menus HD mode playback menus ( motion picture playback) ª [BASIC] ª [PLAY SETUP] [SCENE MODE] (l 74) [GUIDE LINES] (l 70) [REC MODE] (l 55) [CLOCK SET] (l 46) [PLAY MODE] (l 83) [REPEAT PLAY] (l 80) [RESUME PLAY] (l 84) [SCENE PROTECT] (l 88) [GUIDE LINES] (l 70) ª [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 61) [O.I.S.] (l 69) [FADE COLOUR] (l 63) [REC LAMP] (l 133) [WIND CUT] (l 71) [ZOOM MIC] (l 61) [H.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 133 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others STD mode playback menus ( motion picture playback) Menus related to [VIDEO] and [ADVANCED] ª [H.SHOE MIC] ª [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 83) [RESUME PLAY] (l 84) ª [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE] (l 87) [DELETE] (l 86) ª [DISC SETUP] ≥ [NORMAL] ≥ [LOWCUT] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 134 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Menus related to [SETUP] ª [DISPLAY] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] +1 ª [BEEP SOUND] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 135 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Tele macro Indications / ª Recording indications Fade (White), Fade (Black) Colour night view function Motion picture recording / Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe 1. 1.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 136 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others ± (White) ¥ (Green) Focus indication Number of recording pixels for motion pictures Ø10/Ø2 Self-Timer recording 1920k1080 MEGA MEGA OIS 1440k1080 2.1Ｍ Number of recording pixels for still pictures 1920k1080 (White) Card can be recorded to (Green) Recognising the card (Red) Recording/accessing the card / Still picture quality Remaining number of still pictures 100 No.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 137 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or SD card has failed. NO DATA. There are no images recorded on the disc or SD card. If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably not stable. Turn off the power and then turn it on again. CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. CANNOT RECORD -INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATA. The recording format is different so it cannot be used.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 138 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others CANNOT FINALIZE. The disc cannot be finalized (un-finalized) on this unit. (The disc was recorded on another device etc.) Or, you are trying to finalize a disc that has no motion pictures recorded on it. CANNOT READ DISC. PLEASE CHECK CONDITION OF DISC. There are scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 26) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 139 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR IT. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 147) There may be scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 26) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one. CANNOT SET.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 140 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 141 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm bare discs. (l 19) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 142 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Troubleshooting ª Unit operations Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 27) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended? This unit is turned off automatically.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 143 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. ≥ Press the RESET button. (l 147) If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 144 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Problem Check points Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the disc or SD card is correctly inserted. ≥ (HD mode) Has the DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL been finalized? # After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW, it can be used for recording. (l 96) ≥ (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-protected? # Release the protection.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 145 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Problem Check points Recorded still pictures are not clear. ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]? # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (l 59) Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 146 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Problem The images on the SD card do not look normal. Even if a disc or an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used. Check points ≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a computer or other products as well. ≥ Either this unit or the disc or SD card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 8 GB with this unit.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 147 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Problem Check points ≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty? # After using the following method to restart the unit, eject the disc and clean it. (l 26) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc. ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt A. This will restart the unit. “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” or “CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR IT.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 148 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others ª With a computer Problem Check points Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognised by the computer. ≥ Is the AC adaptor connected? # Use the AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a computer. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 116) ≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and reconnect the USB cable.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 149 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others ª When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date A The image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes have been played back. B The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly. ª When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 1 3 or more seconds 2 Under 3 seconds A The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 150 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others ª When the recording mode was changed from HN/HE to HG or from HG to HN/HE A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HN/HE and HG modes. B Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched between HN and HE. ª When deleting scenes Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 151 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others ª When editing scenes on a computer using a programme such as HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD and output to the media B A If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 152 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit, disc and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 153 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time. ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 154 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 155 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 156 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 157 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/7.2 V (When using battery) Recording 10.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 158 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 h USB Card reader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx. 1 m to 2.5 m Dimensions 83.5 mm (W)k93.5 mm (H)k151.5 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 540 g (without supplied battery, disc and an SD card) Mass in operation Approx.
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HDC-SX5-VQT1G62_EP_eng.book 159 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前９時５７分 Others Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2ch Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
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Eng_Backcover_EP_eng.fm 160 ページ２００７年７月２４日火曜日午前１１時２５分 E VQT1G62 F0707BL0 ( 500 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.