Panasonic HDC-SD40 User Manual

Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as 
much.

¬ Change the mode to 

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.

The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.

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≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.
≥ The subject should be within 1.2 m of the unit.
≥ Using the colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.

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≥ When you wish to record as you walk, we 

recommend that turn the optical image 
stabilizer on.

≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend 

that you set the optical image stabilizer off.

Setting of the video light switches every 
time the button is pressed while in recording 
mode.

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