Panasonic HDC-SD800 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Szczegółowe informacje dotyczące obsługi kamery znajdują się w “Instrukcja obsługi (format PDF)” na dołączonej płycie CD-ROM. W celu zapoznania się z treścią instrukcji, należy zainstalować ją na komputerze. Basic Operating Instructions Skrócona instrukcja obsługi High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD800 Model No. VQT3K41...
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Button-type battery: CR2025 ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). 60 oC 60 oC...
Page 3: Cautions For Use
∫ Product identification marking Product Location High Definition Battery holder Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with...
Page 4: This Unit
≥ 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 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety...2 Accessories...6 Preparation Power supply... 8 Inserting/removing the battery... 8 Charging the battery ... 9 Charging and recording time... 10 Preparation of SD cards ... 11 Cards that you can use with this unit ... 11 Inserting/removing an SD card...
Page 6: 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 K2CQ29A00002 Remote control (Battery built-in)
Page 7: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC20E-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) Filter kit (VW-LF46NE) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
Page 8: Preparation
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 9: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
Page 10: Charging And Recording Time
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then discharges, then ≥ 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.
Page 11: 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 12: 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 22) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Page 13: 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. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. A The status indicator lights.
Page 14: 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 15: About The Touch Menu
About the touch menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch (left side)/ (right side) of ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it. Recording mode  ...
Page 16: Setting Date And Time
Preparation 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. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. Select the menu.
Page 17: Basic
Basic Intelligent auto mode The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. (ENG) VQT3K41...
Page 18: 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 19: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 15) 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 20: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Motion picture playback Playback/Pause 1/;: Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails. Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TV. A AV multi cable (supplied) ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥...
Page 21: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch [MENU]. MENU MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching on the touch menu to display Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
Page 22: Zoom In/Out Function
Basic Zoom in/out function Basic Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu.
Page 23: Others
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system: 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format: [1080/50p]; Original format [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format complaint (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 3MOS image sensor Total;...
Page 24 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 25: Motion 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 26 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Dimensions: 52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 115 Specifications may change without prior notice. VQT3K41 (ENG) AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 16 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A...
Page 27: About Copyright
∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 28: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

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