User manual PANASONIC HDCSD600EP

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD600 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2V00 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. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. [. . . ] Manual adjustment mode Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters Sunrise, sunset, etc. When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white balance modes. When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance. When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set. To return to auto setting, set to AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button again. 70 VQT2V00 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment 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 to switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. to adjust SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode. IRIS : Iris/Gain value: CLOSE !# (F16 to F1. 7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB) Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it is recommended using a tripod. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again or when the quick start is performed. You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection. During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz. Manual iris/gain adjustment Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. [. . . ] 70 cm (Tele) Intelligent auto Macro: Approx. 70 cm (Tele) 46 mm 12k optical zoom, 18k i. Zoom, 30k/700k digital zoom 6. 7 cm (2. 7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor 134 VQT2V00 Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV multi connector video output level Stereo (with a zoom microphone) 1 round speaker, dynamic type Auto tracking white balance system 1, 400 lx Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function Component video out put level: Y: 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0. 7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0. 7 Vp-p, 75 h AV video output level: 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system HDMITM (x. v. ColourTM) 1080p/1080i/576p 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch HDMI mini connector video output level AV multi connector audio output level (Line) HDMI mini connector audio output level USB Dolby Digital/Linear PCM Card reader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0), USB terminal Type Mini AB USB host function (for DVD burner) Available range: Approx. [. . . ]