Panasonic HDC-SD5 Operating Instructions Manual

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54VQT1H64Recording≥ When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambientbrightness is automatically detected, and theflash will activate only when necessary. (If theflash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator willnot appear when the PHOTO SHOT button ispressed halfway.)≥ This function’s default setting is[FLASH AUTO].3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.The flash is activated and the picture will berecorded.When the flash is not usedSet the flash to [FLASH OFF].≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or byother means.≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash isnecessary even when it has been set to[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambientbrightness. (If it determines that the flash isnecessary, the [ ] indication lights up in redwhen the PHOTO SHOT button is pressedhalfway.)≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is notdisplayed when the PHOTO SHOT button ispressed halfway, the flash is not activated.≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 mto 2.5 m in dark places. Pictures will appeardark or reddish when they are recorded byusing the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m.≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750or faster to 1/500.≥ The picture may become out of focus in darkplaces. If so, adjust the focus manually.≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit infront of a white background.≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flashand may cause a vignetting effect.≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)attached.≥ Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using aflash is prohibited.≥ If the flash will be activated a large number oftimes, it may take longer to charge it.Reduces the phenomena where human eyesbecome red from flashes.Press the MENU button, then select[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] andpress the cursor button.To cancel the red eye reduction functionPress the MENU button, then select [PICTURE]# [RED EYE] # [OFF] and press the cursorbutton.≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not moveuntil the second flash is finished.≥ Use this when you take pictures of people indark places.≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear dependingon the recording conditions.Press the MENU button, then select[PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] #desired item and press the cursorbutton.[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.[ßd0]: In normal recording[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.Red eye reduction functionTo adjust the brightness of theflash