Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD800 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT3K43...
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, CAUTION! We would like to take this opportunity to IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS thank you for purchasing this Panasonic UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET High Definition Video Camera. Please read OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE these Operating Instructions carefully and FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND keep them handy for future reference.
Page 3 How to replace the fuse CAUTION! The location of the fuse differ according to ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow CABINET OR IN ANOTHER the instructions below.
Page 4 By disposing of these products and CAUTION batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any Danger of explosion if battery is potential negative effects on human incorrectly replaced. Replace only with health and the environment which could the same or equivalent type otherwise arise from inappropriate waste recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 5: Recording Motion Pictures
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD or 1080/50p format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
Page 6: This Unit
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Advanced (Recording) Accessories..........10 Preparation Zoom in/out function ......47 About the zoom speed ...... 47 Extra optical zoom ......47 Parts identification and handling ..11 Image stabilizer function......48 Power supply........... 14 1080/50p recording ......... 49 Inserting/removing the battery...
Page 8 Deleting scenes/still pictures ....92 Others Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/50p) ......93 Dividing a scene to partially delete Indications..........131 (iFrame) ..........94 Messages ..........134 Deleting personal information ... 95 About recovery........ 135 Protecting scenes/still pictures..95 Troubleshooting ........136 DPOF setting ...........
Page 9 ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m.,...
Page 10: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBN130 AC adaptor VSK0733 AC cable K2CT39A00002 Remote control (Battery built-in)
Page 11: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and handling Speaker 2 34 5 Power button [ ] (l 20) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 25) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 31, 76) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 48) 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 49) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14) Battery holder (l 14) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 97, 101)
Page 12 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
Page 13 23 Status indicator (l 20) 24 Photoshot button [ ] (l 29) 25 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 47) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 34) 26 Internal microphones 27 Mode switch (l 21) 28 Recording start/stop button (l 27)
Page 14: Power Supply
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 15: Charging The Battery
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 144. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 16, 152). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 16: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time [1080/50p] 1 h 40 min Supplied battery/ [HA], [HG], VW-VBN130 (optional) 2 h 30 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 5 min [HX], [HE]...
Page 17 ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
Page 18: Preparation Of Sd Cards
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Page 19: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 43) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit.
Page 21: Selecting A Mode
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit. j When the unit is purchased j When you have turned off the unit using the power button Preparation...
Page 22: How To Use The Touch Screen
Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
Page 23: About The Touch Menu
About the touch menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it.
Page 24: Setting Date And Time
6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT3K43...
Page 25: Basic
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use recording button icon A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.
Page 26 ∫ To recording Yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.
Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. B You can also start or pause recording by touching the recording start/stop button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
Page 28 ≥ There are 3 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, 1080/50p that records motion pictures in maximum quality for this unit and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode (l 60) or press and hold the 1080/50p button.
Page 29: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
Page 30: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording Still picture operation indicator (l 131) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures 14.2 MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 73) Size of still pictures (l 72) 14.2 MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 29) MEGA...
Page 31: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto/Manual /MANUAL button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 76 about manual mode.
Page 32: Automatic White Balance
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 68) ∫...
Page 33: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 23) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. is displayed when [1080/50p] is touched, 1080/50p displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or...
Page 34 Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause. Stops the playback and shows Plays back the previous picture. ∫: the thumbnails. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails.
Page 35: Still Picture Compatibility
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching.
Page 36: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display . (l 23) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Page 37: Using The Quick Menu
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display . (l 23) MENU Touch [Q.MENU]. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥...
Page 38: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 24. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.
Page 39: Date Format
(Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the C The local time at the selected summer time setting is turned on. The travel travel destination destination time and time difference from D The time difference between...
Page 40: Quick Start] [Off]/[On
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
Page 41 [REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 45. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.
Page 42: Hdmi Resolution
[AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 100. [COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 100. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 100. [VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 101. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 99. [3D PLAYBACK] [3D]/[2D] Please refer to page 103.
Page 43: Format Card
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 128) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥...
Page 44: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On
[CALIBRATION] Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. Touch [CALIBRATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre). Touch [ENTER].
Page 45: Using With The Remote Control
Basic Using with the remote control Select the menu. 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the : [SETUP] # same manner as the corresponding MENU [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
Page 46: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button
Operation of direction CAUTION buttons/OK button Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Press a direction button. the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP...
Page 47: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 60) ≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 50) About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon/zoom button on the remote control, touch zoom.
Page 48: Image Stabilizer Function
Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with hybrid optical image stabilizer. Hybrid optical image stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 52 for details about the optical image stabilizer lock. O.I.S.
Page 49: 1080/50P Recording
Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until is displayed.
Page 50: Recording With The Touch Function
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the touch menu to display touch function icons. (l 23) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the touch function icon.
Page 51: Af/Ae Tracking
AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 62) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
Page 52: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding optical image stabilizer lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A Optical image stabilizer lock icon Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
Page 53: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the touch menu to display the operation icons. (l 23) ≥ Touch on touch menu to switch pages upward or downward.
Page 54: Intelligent Contrast Control
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # MENU...
Page 55: Smile Shot
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched.
Page 56: Red Eye Reduction
Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...
Page 57: Backlight Compensation
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥...
Page 58: Tele Macro
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12k, it will automatically be set to 12k.
Page 59: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background...
Page 60: Zoom Mode
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [Opt.Zoom 12k]:...
Page 61: Time Lapse Rec
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥...
Page 62: Face Recog
[FACE RECOG.] Face recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
Page 63: Registering A Face For Face Recognition
∫ Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] MENU ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
Page 64: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person
∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] MENU Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot.
Page 65: Face Framing
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
Page 66 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 76) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
Page 67: Shooting Guide
[Digital Cinema Colour] ™ Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour technology. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 76) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 60), or set to 1080/50p recording mode. (l 49) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] MENU ≥...
Page 68: Zoom Mic
[WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 76) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] MENU ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥...
Page 69: Mic Level
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 76) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
Page 70: Picture Adjust
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. ≥...
Page 71 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
Page 72: Picture Size
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 37) ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.
Page 73: Aspect Ratio
≥ This function’s default settings are in still picture recording mode and in motion 14.2 13.3 picture recording mode. ≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. ≥ Please refer to page 150 about the number of recordable pictures. [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality.
Page 74 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second.
Page 75: Af Assist Lamp
[AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 76) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
Page 76: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen.
Page 77: White Balance
White balance 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. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 76) Touch [WB].
Page 78: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
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 76) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
Page 79: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 76) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...
Page 80: Recording 3D Video
Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D video With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D video The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure). ≥...
Page 81: Start Recording
Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ After adjustment, a single screen appears. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m after an impact etc., it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again. appears.
Page 82: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording
∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. Functions not available during 3D recording (Button/lever operations) (Recording functions) j Zoom in/out function j AF/AE tracking j Hybrid optical image stabilizer j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent auto mode j Intelligent contrast control...
Page 83: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 33. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...
Page 84: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback Playback display Operating steps operation Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and During Playback skips to the position touched or slid to Direct playback while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
Page 85: Repeat Playback
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select [HIGHLIGHT]. (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥...
Page 86: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in the following order: k1 # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display to k2, Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to ≥...
Page 87: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (l 23) Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
Page 88: Highlight Playback
Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .
Page 89: Effect Setting
∫ Priority settings Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 ANNA...
Page 90: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
∫ Music setting Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
Page 91 (When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
Page 92: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being 0h00m15s 0h00m15s 0h00m15s played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
Page 93: Dividing A Scene (Avchd, 1080/50P)
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # MULTI SINGLE [ALL SCENES], [ ] or [...
Page 94: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥...
Page 95: Deleting Personal Information
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD]. (l 33) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.
Page 96: Dpof Setting
Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE].
Page 97: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
Page 98 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
Page 99 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
Page 100: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] MENU ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
Page 101: Playback Using Viera Link
™ What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
Page 102: Operate With The Remote Control 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 VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 103: 3D Video Playback
Advanced (Playback) 3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD].
Page 104: Functions Not Available During 3D Playback
≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings.
Page 105: Copy/Dubbing
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 118) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
Page 106 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
Page 107: Copying To Discs
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥...
Page 108: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
Page 109: Playing Back The Copied Disc
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...
Page 110: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 106) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
Page 111: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Devices, Etc
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture quality To dub for dubbing Equipment with SD High-definition picture Insert the SD card card slot quality* directly (l 112) Equipment with USB...
Page 112 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
Page 113 Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high- definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
Page 114: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
Page 115: 3D Video Storage
Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 105 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D video Recording format: [AVCHD] The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D video.The video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
Page 116 ∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality ≥ Please refer to page 114 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality. Copying unaltered as 3D video When [3D PLAYBACK] is [3D], the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format. : [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [3D] MENU ≥...
Page 117 Using HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ Please refer to page 118 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 3.0. When you use HD Writer AE 3.0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations are possible. j Copying data to a PC (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.) j Copying in BD/AVCHD format (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.)
Page 118: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 119 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
Page 120: End User License Agreement
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...
Page 121: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
Page 122 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
Page 123 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Page 124: Installation
≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
Page 125 Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut. ≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming. When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Page 126: Connecting To A Pc
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
Page 127: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
(Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card) ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. VQT3K43...
Page 128: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG copy motion picture data.
Page 129: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 130: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥ Since iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p, it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p.
Page 131: Others
Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode Still picture recording mode 0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m 14.2 MEGA PRE-REC 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 12:34 12:34 15. 11. 2011 15. 11. 2011 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 27) Intelligent auto mode (l 31) Power LCD (l 41)
Page 132 Zebra (l 70) Display touch menu (l 23) Backlight compensation Luminance level (l 71) (l 57) PRE-REC (l 54) PRE-REC Soft skin mode (l 57) Interval recording (l 61) Tele macro (l 58) Zoom microphone (l 68) Intelligent contrast control Wind noise canceller (l 68) (l 54) Picture adjustment (l 70)
Page 133 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 113, 127) Display during playback (l 33, 83) ∫ Confirmatory indications 0h00m00s Playback time (l 33) No.10 Scene number –– (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 24) Repeat playback (l 85)
Page 134: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 14) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
Page 135: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.
Page 136: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 15) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
Page 137 Indication Problem Check points Remaining battery ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not approximation. displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points...
Page 138 Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 95) deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted.
Page 139 With other products Problem Check points Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. seen. ≥...
Page 140 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. not detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...
Page 141 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/50p) The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
Page 142: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile The unit and the SD card become chemicals onto the unit. warm during use.
Page 143: About The Battery
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low Do not use the unit for surveillance temperatures will shorten the life of the purposes or other business uses. battery. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, intermittent use.
Page 144 ≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC About 3D adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) About 3D recording ≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. adaptor and battery clean.
Page 145 When viewing 3D video, we recommend About the SD card taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. ≥ Viewing for extended periods may cause When disposing of or giving away the SD eye-fatigue. card, note that: Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, ≥...
Page 146: Lcd Monitor
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for It should be noted before use that example due to storage in a cold area, its Panasonic does not accept any LCD monitor will be slightly darker than responsibility for direct or indirect...
Page 147: About Condensation
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.
Page 148: About Copyright
LLC. concerned. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are This product is licensed under the AVC trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and patent portfolio license for the personal and Sony Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby encode video in compliance with the AVC Laboratories.
Page 149: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording mode [1080/50p] [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min...
Page 150: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400...
Page 151 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether are used together and on the subject being recorded. ≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999. If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
Page 152: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC20EB-K) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN260) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H) Wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H) 3D conversion lens (VW-CLT1)
Page 153 ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood.
Page 154: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 5.8 W 10.1 W Signal system: 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format: [1080/50p];...
Page 155 Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 with low light mode in the scene mode) Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector video output level: Component video out put level;...
Page 156: Still Pictures
∫ 3D Conversion Lens (optional) Lens: F3.2 (f = 2.5 mm) 35 mm equivalent; 58 mm Minimum recording distance; Approx. 1.2 m Minimum illumination: Approx. 28 lx (1/25 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is set to [ON]) ∫ Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
Page 157 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 16 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A Dimensions: 52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 115 Specifications may change without prior notice. VQT3K43...
Page 158: Index
Index ∫ Numerics ....96 DPOF setting ....105 DVD burner .
Page 159 ....21 ....57 Mode switch Soft skin mode .
Page 160 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany VQT3K43 F1210YK0 ( 1700 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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