Panasonic Hdc Sd800 Owners Manual

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Managing the copied disc
≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. ( l106)
∫ 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. Back up important data on a PC etc.
≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs. 
You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a 
PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high 
definition picture quality or DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or still pictures in 
high definition picture quality to the disc.
1Select the menu.
≥If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting [AUTO 
PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l107)
≥After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection
≥Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether 
or not the disc is finalized is displayed.
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen. : [DISC SETUP] 
# [FORMAT DISC]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [AUTO PROTECT]  # [ON]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [CANCEL PROTECT]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [DISC STATUS]
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
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∫Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In 
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 11 5 )
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi 
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed to SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. 
Please refer to page 115 for detail about dubbing iFrame scenes.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo  d u b
Equipment with SD 
card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card 
directly (
l11 3 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l11 3 )
Equipment without 
SD card slot or USB 
terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment not compatible 
with high-definition (AVCHD), 
so is convenient if you are 
dubbing for distribution. Connect with supplied 
AV multi cable (
l115)
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∫To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
∫To dub using equipment with a 
USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
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.
≥
Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
About dubbing of scenes recorded in 1080/60pThe scenes recorded in 1080/60p cannot be dubbed to a disc with 1080/60p picture quality.They are dubbed after being converted to AVCHD picture quality. (As of Dec. 2010)
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2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.
≥When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
3Dubbing through operations on the Bl u-ray disc recorder or high-
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the 
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may 
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, 
perform the operations of steps 1 to 3.
≥ You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray 
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these 
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc 
recorder to cancel the dubbing.
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.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is 
accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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∫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.
1Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to 
.
2Start playback on this unit.
3Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the 
recorder.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before 
dubbing. ( l42, 99)
Dubbing in standard picture quality
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched 
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read 
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video 
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except 
the supplied one.
A AV multi cable (supplied)
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You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC.
≥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.
∫Copying after conversion to 2D video
Recording format: [Standard] ([XP]/[SP])
Scenes recorded in 3D are converted to 2D video before being copied and stored. In this 
case, 3D video cannot be stored in unaltered form.
≥A gray frame will appear around the thumbnail and image after a scene is converted to 
2D.
∫ Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
(Dubbing directly from inserted  SD card/Dubbing with a USB cable)
≥Please refer to page 112 for details about dubbing in high-definition picture quality.
When dubbing with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality, you can store 3D video. The 
video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
≥ If the dubbed video does not change to 3D video, make the necessary settings on the TV. 
(For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality
≥Please refer to page 115 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.
≥ If the dubbed video does not change to 3D video, make the necessary settings on the TV. 
(For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
Copying after conversion to 2D video
Set [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].
Copy/Dubbing
3D video storage
Copying with a DVD burner
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [3D]
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [2D]MENU
MENU
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≥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. jCopying 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.)
j Copying in DVD-Video format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be conver ted to 2D video when copied.)
j Editing
(The only types of editing possible on scenes recorded in 3D are Delete partially and 
Divide Scene.)
j Online sharing
(Convert the scenes recorded in 3D to 2D video when uploading.)
j Playing back on a PC
(3D video is played back as 2D video.)
≥ When writing scenes recorded in 3D to a Blu-ray disc, DVD or SD card, a gray frame is 
displayed around the thumbnail.
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie’11.
Using HD Writer AE 3.0
Using a Mac
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HD Writer AE 3.0You 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.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫Smart Wizard
The Smart Wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with 
HD Writer AE 3.0 installed. ( l126)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality 
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 3.0Data type
Copying data to a PC Motion 
picture and  still picture
Copying in BD/AVCHD format:
≥
iFrame scenes cannot be copied to BD/AVCHD format. 
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
Motion 
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC≥
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete 
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your 
family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.
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≥It is possible to play back on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or 
commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using 
Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 130 for details about using a Mac.
≥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.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write 
motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close 
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software 
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.
∫ About Conversion Assist Function
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist 
Function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 3.0, is activated 
by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist Function” 
is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥Please refer to page 126 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. ( l129)
Important Notice≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 3.0 in a device 
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in 
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD 
format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a 
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the 
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for 
the Software defined in this End User 
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on 
condition that you agree to the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions 
of this Agreement, promptly return the 
Software to Panasonic Corporation 
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from 
which you made the purchase.
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Software are not transferred to Licensee.
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or allow any third party, whether free of 
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the 
Software, except as expressly provided for 
in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the 
Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the 
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
up purposes.
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computer, and may not use it on more than 
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or its distributors will not be responsible for 
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