Panasonic Hdc Sd800 Owners Manual

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≥The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
Please refer to page 27.
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home 
region and the travel destination.
1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME].≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. ( l27)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] 
and proceed to Step 3.
2(Only when setting your home region)To u c h  [ H O M E ] .≥Touch [ENTER].3(Only when setting your home region)
Touch  /  to select your home 
region and touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight 
saving time.   appears and the 
summer time setting is turned on; the time 
difference from GMT is set forward by one 
hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to 
return to the normal time setting.
4(Only when setting the region of your travel 
destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel 
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has 
already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
Basic
Using the Setup Menu
: [SETUP]  # desired setting
[CLOCK SET]
[SET WORLD TIME]
MENU


AThe current time
B The time difference from GMT 
(Greenwich Mean Time)
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5(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 
summer time setting is turned on. The 
travel destination time and time difference 
from the home region time are set forward 
by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] 
again to return to the normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT].   
appears and the time of the travel destination 
is indicated.
To return the display to the home settingSet the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].
≥If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using 
the time difference from your home region.
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
It is possible to change the date format.
You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and recording button 
icon ( ).
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to 
save battery life.
≥ The Power Save function will not activate when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
j PRE-REC is used
[DATE/TIME][OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]
[DATE FORMAT][Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY][OFF]/[ON]
[OFF]:
If no operation is performed for approx. 5 seconds, the icon disappears.
[ON]: Constantly display.
[ECONOMY][OFF]/[5 MINUTES]


CThe local time at the selected 
travel destination
D The time difference between 
the travel destination and the 
home region
TW
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The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the 
mode set to   or  .
≥Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1 k.
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
≥ When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause 
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥ Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
1Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set to 
 or  .
The status indicator  A flashes green and the unit goes into 
Quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.The status indicator  A lights red and the unit is put into 
recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes have elapsed
j mode is set to 
≥ Depending on the recording conditions and me nu settings, time for Quick start may be 
longer than 0.6 seconds.
≥ It may take some time for Automatic white balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1 k.
≥ If [ECONOMY] ( l42) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick 
Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
≥ Quick start standby mode cannot be released by the remote control.
Please refer to page 47.
[QUICK POWER ON][OFF]/[ON]
[QUICK START][OFF]/[ON]
[REMOTE CONTROL][OFF]/[ON]
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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.
Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed 
with this sound.(Volume low)/ (Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. ( l134)
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)/ *(Automatic adjustment)
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   automatically.
≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
1Touch [LCD SET].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
[REC LAMP][OFF]/[ON]
[ALERT SOUND][OFF]/ /
[POWER LCD]////
[LCD SET]
+2+10-1A
+2+10-1A
+1
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Please refer to page 100.
Please refer to page 100.
Please refer to page 100.
Please refer to page 101.
Please refer to page 99.
Please refer to page 103.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
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.( l128)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET].
≥ 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. 
( l 105, 118)
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. (l105, 118)≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l146)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[AV MULTI][COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]
[COMPONENT OUT][480i]/[1080i]
[HDMI RESOLUTION][AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]
[VIERA Link][OFF]/[ON]
[TV ASPECT][16:9]/[4:3]
[3D PLAYBACK][3D]/[2D]
[INITIAL SET]
[NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT CARD]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for the selected recording 
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the 
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally 
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are 
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated 
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1Touch [CALIBRATION].≥ Touch [ENTER].2Touch the [ _] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.≥Touch [ _] in sequence (up left # down left  # down right # up right  # center).3 Touch [ENTER].
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   or   position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted 
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take 
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the de monstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[CARD STATUS]
[CALIBRATION]
[DEMO MODE][OFF]/[ON]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE]
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Select the menu.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD 
monitor is opened.
≥
Unit cannot be turned on by the power on/
off button when 36 hours have passed after 
the unit is turned off. Press the power 
button on the unit and turn the unit back on.
≥Unit cannot be turned off when it is 
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3 On-screen display button  [EXT DISPLAY] ( l99)
4 Playback operation buttons (l36, 82)These buttons function in the same manner 
as the corresponding playback operation 
icon being displayed on screen.
5 Delete button [ ]
6 Direction buttons [ 3,4 ,2, 1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display  switch buttons [T, W,  /VOL]*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]
*
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 42)10 Menu button [MENU]
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
Basic
Using with the remote control
: [SETUP]  # 
[REMOTE CONTROL]  # [ON]MENU
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTART/
STOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
2
3
4
6 58 7
9
10
11
1Remove the insulation sheet  A before 
using.
Replacing a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper  B, pull 
out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its  (i ) mark facing upward and then 
put the battery holder back in 
place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs 
down, replace it with a new battery 
(part number: CR2025). The battery 
should normally last about 1 year, 
however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of 
reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, left, 
and right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, 
the unit may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
Operation of direction 
buttons/OK button
1Press a direction button.
≥Selected item will become yellow.
2Select the item with the 
direction button.
3Confirm the selection by 
pressing the OK button.
≥Selection/confirmation of operation icons, 
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ All touch operations on the unit can also 
be operated by the remote control (some 
exceptions).
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if 
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
1515 15
10
10
15
15
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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≥Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM 
MODE]. ( l61)
≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 52)
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.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icon, zoom button on the remote control or 
touch zoom will be performed at a constant speed.
Extra Optical Zoom
If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode,  the still picture can be recorded with a zoom 
ratio of a maximum of 25 k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT 
RATIO]. ( l71, 72)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the maximum   area is cropped to the center   
area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥
When the zoom magnification is 12k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 q) 
away from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Zoom in/out function
T
W
TW
6 6WT6WT
VOL
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
0.3M12 .2M0.3M
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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 54 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when 
you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Image Stabilizer Function
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
O.I.S.Optical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/
off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/ #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is displayed. 
When [OFF],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the 
image stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #  (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. When 
[O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
MENU
MENU
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