VQT1J42ENG.book

Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HDC-SX5P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gua para rpida consulta en espaol est incluida.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

VQT1J42

Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, were sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IEC 60825-1:2001 CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SX5P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

With other products

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV... 100
Playback on TV..Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional)..101 Playback using EZ Sync (HDAVI Control)..Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied)..Connecting with the AV cable (supplied)..106
With Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc.. 108
Playback using Blu-ray Disc Players..108 Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc...108
With a DVD recorder or video device.. 109
Dubbing images onto other video device..109
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously.. 138 Frequently asked questions. 139 Troubleshooting.. 140 Cautions for use.. 151 Explanation of terms.. 154 Specifications. 156 Optional accessories. 159 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers). 161 Request for Service Notice (USA Only)... 162 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers). 163 Customer Services Directory. 164 Warranty (For Canadian Customers).. 165 Index... 166 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido. 168
With a printer (PictBridge). 110 9

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG260 AC adaptor VW-AD21PP

Quick Guide

Charging the battery
DC cable K2GJYYC00001 AV cable K2KC4CB00024 Component cable K2KZ9DB00004 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 Remote control N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery CR2025 USB cable K2KZ4CB00011
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery
mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

CD-ROM

Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.
How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button A, set the mode dial to or.
4 Push the section marked
, PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover. Inserting/removing an SD card

Before using 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. jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked. jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Disc and card handling

How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.
When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, normal recording/playback may not be possible and the following may occur: jRecording/playback is not possible. jThe image or the sound is interrupted or stops momentarily. jNoise appears on the image or the sound. jThe message NO DATA., PLEASE CHECK THE DISC., CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR THE DISC., etc. appears.
If there is dirt on the disc
Clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge to remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).
Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, garbage or dust. Do not place discs or SD cards in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur). jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur. To protect discs and cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them.

Handling precautions

Be careful about scratches and dirt. Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
Setup Battery charging time (l 32) We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 32, 159). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the performance/quality of this product.

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 32 concerning batteries that can be used with this unit.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to the DC
input terminal DC IN 9.3V.
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly. STD mode
Disc Recording mode (l 53) Use this to record motion pictures in standard picture quality on a disc. Playback mode (l 80) Use this to play back motion pictures recorded in standard picture quality on a disc. OFF The power turns off. SD Card Recording mode (l 53, 58) Use this to record motion pictures and still pictures in high definition picture quality on an SD card. Disc Recording mode (l 53, 58) Use this to record motion pictures in high definition picture quality on a disc and still pictures in high definition picture quality on an SD card. Playback mode (l 79, 84) Use this to play back motion pictures recorded in high definition picture quality on a disc and motion pictures and still pictures recorded in high definition picture quality on an SD card.
How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or.
Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with the mark B.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on. The lens cover opens in recording mode. When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 48)

HD mode

How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. The lens cover closes when the mode dial is set to OFF.
Do not forcefully rotate the dial. If changing from HD mode to STD mode or STD mode to HD mode when a disc is inserted in this unit, first slide the DISC EJECT lever and then change the mode. STD and HD mode cannot be recorded on the same disc. When using double sided media, one side can be used for STD and other side for HD mode. While recording in HD mode if you wish to switch to STD mode, remove the current disc and insert another disc to record in STD mode, and vice versa.

select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.
3 Move the cursor button up, left or
right to select the desired icon.
2 Select [English] and press the

cursor button.

An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen.

EXIT 1/2 NEXT

An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down.

Using the menu screen

Refer to Menus and Indications (l 128) for information about the menus.
4 Move the cursor button up or
down in order to select the submenu item.
1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

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.

2 Move the cursor button up or
down in order to select the desired top menu A.
6 Move the cursor button up or
down in order to select the desired item.
3 Move the cursor button right or
7 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

The submenu B is displayed.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the cursor button left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Move the cursor button to select [YES], press the cursor button and then perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.
The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed.

Remote control operation

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the cursor button.

1 Press the MENU button.

MENU ENTER
2 Move the cursor button left or
right to select the item to be set. Then, move the cursor button up or down to set the desired value.

The bar display moves. (HD mode) After adjustments are made if no operations are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. [LCD SET] [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor When the viewfinder is extended and the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens, the brightness and color level of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. [EVF SET] [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the viewfinder To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monitor to activate it.
Setup These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. The screen displayed on the LCD monitor is smaller in STD mode.
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. Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [ +1 ] > [ +2 ] > setting canceled (standard) Press the POWER LCD EXTRA button if the surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will become brighter than usual. This will not affect the images to be recorded. If you use the AC adaptor, the [ +1 ] indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on.
Adjusting the viewfinder field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

JAN JAN 1 2008

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 93, 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 2.0E for SX/SD to import data recorded on this unit. (l 123)

Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release. If heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged. 4 Do not cover the microphones C or the sensors D with your hands. 5 Keep your arms near your body. 6 Separate your legs for better balance. When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

White balance sensor

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
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. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

Black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)
1 Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 2 White balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.) When the [ ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
right to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
right to make the adjustment.
A Shutter speed: HD mode: 1/30 to 1/8000 STD mode: 1/60 to 1/8000
Recording 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 1/60 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. When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen may increase. You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. When recording in an extremely bright place, the screen may change color or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or [1/100].

Editing scenes

Deleting scenes
This is for deleting scenes.
Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display
HD mode Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] or [ ] tab. STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select.

1 Press the

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. (STD mode) Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be deleted.
button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
Deleting scenes one at a time
down to select [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) or [SELECT] and press the cursor button.

playback.

button during
When [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) is selected, the following scenes except the protected scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 5. jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]: All the scenes on the disc or SD card jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All the scenes selected by date
2 When the confirmation message
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene to be deleted, then press the cursor button.
Editing The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. When the cursor button is pressed again, the scene will be unselected. Up to 99 scenes (HD mode)/8 scenes (STD mode) can be selected in succession.
Dividing a scene to delete
This is for dividing a scene into two to delete an unnecessary portion.

Press the

To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.
5 When the confirmation message
To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To complete editing
Press the MENU button. You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] and then selecting [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) or [SELECT]. To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part. (l 87) Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted. Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Do not open the card slot cover while deleting. The deletion will stop. In case of [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode), the deletion may take time if there are many scenes on the disc or SD card. Do not turn off this unit while deleting. When you delete scenes, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor. If you delete scenes recorded on other products with this unit, all the data related to the scenes may be deleted. It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided to approximately 1 second or less in STD mode.
select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] (HD mode) or [YES] (STD mode) and press the cursor button.

1 Connect this unit to the AC
Finalization cannot be executed when using a battery. If the power supply stops while finalizing, the finalization will fail and the data may be damaged.

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW

This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW so that it can be used for recording.

Creating a top menu

A top menu is displayed when a DVD-RAM is played back on other devices that support AVCHD.
HD mode Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select. Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab.
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
Creating a top menu cannot be executed when using a battery. If the power supply stops while creating a top menu, the data may be damaged.
select [DISC SETUP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
select [DISC SETUP] # [CREATE TOP MENU] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. (HD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW cannot be un-finalized. If there is no space remaining on the DVD-RW, the disc may not be un-finalized. (STD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW (Video format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
After creating the top menu, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. If a top menu is created, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record. The top menu is not displayed on the unit, but it will be displayed when the disc is played back on other devices that support AVCHD. Except for DVD-RAM, the top menu is created during finalizing.

Deleting the top menu

If you insert a DVD-RAM on which a top menu was created, 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.

Protecting a disc

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 in the same way as unprotected discs with this unit.

The default setting is [ON].
5 Operate with the remote control for the TV.

1) 2) A

DISPLAY ON/OFF
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 center to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/cancel operation icons The playback operation is performed the same as on this unit. jPlaying back motion pictures (l 79) jPlaying back still pictures (l 84)
To cancel EZ Sync (HDAVI Control)
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with EZ Sync, read the operating instructions for the TV. Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with EZ Sync. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. We recommend using Panasonic cables. Part numbers: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/ 16.4 feet) etc.
2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied)
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit to 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 color. The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
Example: Select the [Component] channel etc. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
About the setting when connecting the component terminals
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [COMPONENT OUT] desired
item and press the cursor button.
[480i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i. (Playback is in standard quality.) [1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)
Check the connections. Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the TVs 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. (For more information, please read the operating instructions of the TV.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the setting on this unit. (l 107)

A AV cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

2 Set the mode dial to

on the power.

to turn

3 Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
With other products reconnect the USB cable or check the printer, SD card and settings on this unit.
With a printer (PictBridge)
3 Select a file to be printed, then
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to connect the camera to a computer. 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. You cannot use in STD mode.
The number of prints set is displayed.
down to select the desired number of prints, then press the cursor button.
You can set up to 9 prints. To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. Up to 8 files can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
5 Press the MENU button to
display the PictBridge menus.
6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

A USB cable (supplied) The USB function selection screen will appear. Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB connection cables.)
If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.
2 Select [PictBridge] and press the
The [PictBridge] indication appears on this units screen. If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then
7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE].

selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4. Avoid the following operations during printing. These operations disable proper printing. jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the card slot cover and removing the SD card jSwitching the mode dial jTurning off the power Check the settings for the paper size, quality of print, etc. on the printer. The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.) You may not be able to print still pictures recorded with other products. When the unit is connected directly to the printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a USB hub.

You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.). You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit, or the disc has been protected (write-protect). The disc cannot be used for recording on this unit. Insert a new disc. You inserted a disc that does not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance so you may not be able to record normally. A finalized DVD-RW (HD mode)/DVD-RW (Video format/STD mode) or DVD-R, DVD-R DL has been inserted. After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (HD mode)/DVD-RW (Video format/STD mode), it can be used for recording. (l 96) The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 86) or insert a new disc or SD card. The scenes grouped by date have reached the maximum number of dates so recording is not possible. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 86) or insert a new disc or SD card. DVD-R and DVD-R DL can only be recorded on once so cannot be formatted. A finalized disc has been inserted. DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be un-finalized. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW, it can be used for recording again. (l 96) 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 RECORD. (THIS DISC IS FINALIZED)
CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF SCENES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT. CANNOT RECORD - DATE CAPACITY IS FULL. NO NEED TO FORMAT THIS DISC. THE DISC IS FINALIZED.

CANNOT FINALIZE.

CANNOT READ DISC. PLEASE CHECK CONDITION OF DISC. CHECK CARD. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. CARD LOCKED. NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD. CARD FULL. CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION IN THIS MODE. TOP MENU COULD NOT BE CREATED. CANNOT DIVIDE. THE NUMBER OF SCENES IS FULL. CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE.
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 30) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card on which motion pictures cannot be recorded is inserted. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 29) The data is being processed. Close the card slot cover and wait for a while. The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary files (l 86, 90) or insert a new SD card. PRE-REC cannot be set in disc recording mode. Or, you are trying to copy a disc in STD playback mode. Creating a top menu has failed. 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 30) The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be divided. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 86).

The DISC EJECT lever does not work.
The screen has changed suddenly.
A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.
Problem The disc cannot be read.
Check points Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? # If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off. (l 30) (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. (l 98) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) was protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. (STD mode) Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized? # After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be used for recording. (l 96) Has the SD cards write protect switch been set to LOCK? # No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to LOCK. (l 29) Is the memory of the disc or SD card full? # If the disc or SD card has no more available memory, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 86, 90) or use a new disc or SD card. Is the unit set to the recording mode? # No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at or. Is the disc cover or card slot cover open? # If the disc cover or card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the disc cover or card slot cover. Is the disc scratched or dirty? # Wipe off the dirt on the disc. (l 30) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one. The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while. Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording? # Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 29) Is the AGS function activated? # Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 52) Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 155) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 75)
Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the disc or SD card is correctly inserted.
Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment.
The unit arbitrarily stops recording.
Auto focus function does not work.

Problem

Check points 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 60) Is the volume too low? # During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (l 83) Does the input switch on the TV match the connected terminal? # Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? # Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] and press the cursor button. If both HDMI and component cables are connected, priority in recording mode is given to the output from the HDMI cable. If you set the unit to playback mode, output is from both cables. Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back using the HDMI or component cables. Use the AV cable to play back pictures recorded in STD mode. (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-protected? # Release the protection. (l 98) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. (HD mode) Is the scene protected? # Release the protection. (l 88) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the disc or SD card to erase the data. (l 93, 94) Please be aware that if a disc or an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc or SD card will be erased. Is the still picture file protected? # Protected files cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. (l 91) If the SD cards write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is disabled. (l 29) 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.

2007/9/6

McGill Raynox Lens Compatibility Table for Panasonic HDC-SD5/SD5EG,HDC-SX5
Remove Lens Hood from the HDC-SD5/SX5 when you use with Raynox Lenses
Video Mode Model Magnification Required Adapter 16:9 4:3 Still Mode 16:9 4:3 Distance to the Object/ Minimum shooting distance
about 12m (5m with tele macro mode)
Effective Zooming without vignetting

HDP-7700ES

Direct mount

9X - 10X

HD-2200PRO
about 6.5m (3m with tele macro mode)

6X - 10X

HD-3032PRO
Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position 32mm (Focusing set at )

1X - 6X

HD-5050PRO

1X - 10X

HD-6600PRO-52

RA5237A

1X - 5X

DCR-730

MSN-202

25-diopter

MSN-505

32-diopter

18.5mm (Focusing set at )

2X - 10X

PFR-037MC
The focal length of HDC-SD5/SX5 :42.9-429mm in equivalent in 35mm format (16:9 Video/Still mode)
*The size of width captured on full LCD screen.