Panasonic Hdc Sd800 Owners Manual

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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen 
aspect ratio. ( l72)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 12 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra optical zoom ( l49)
4032k 3024
[4:3] –
*
3200k
2400 13.2k
2560k 1920 16.5k
640 k480 25k
4608k 3072
[3:2] –
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3600k
2400 13.2k
2880k 1920 16.5k
4864k 2736
[16:9] –
*
3840k
2160 13.2k
3072k 1728 16.5k
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
Picture sizeAspect ratio
4864k 2736
[16:9]
3840k 2160
1920k 1080
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≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 150 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Selecting the picture quality.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
≥ This function’s default setting is [3:2].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right 
of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a [16:9] aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[QUALITY]
: [PICTURE]  # [QUALITY]  # desired setting
:Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
:Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded 
in normal picture quality.
[ASPECT RATIO]
: [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO]  # desired setting
[4:3]:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
[16:9]:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects 
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4(When [Record] is selected in step 3)Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4)Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.≥Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  /
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is  to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
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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. ( l75)
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥A conversion lens  (optional) can block the AF assist  lamp, and it will become harder to 
adjust the focus.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE]  # [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] #  desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
:Volume low
:Vo l u m e hi g h
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≥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.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
/MANUAL
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
AManual icons
Focus ( l78)
White balance ( l76)
Manual shutter speed ( l77)
Iris adjustment (l 77)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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White balance
Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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. ( l75)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White balance mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the white balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White balance modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:  Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FOCUSWBSHTRIRISAW B
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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. ( l75)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/48 and 1/8000. 
(When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brightens the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a 
tripod is recommended. Also, white balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 
1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record 
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. ( l70)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
SHTR
IRIS
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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. ( l75)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching   / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish 
bringing the subject into focus.
≥Touch [FOCUS] to complete the adjustments.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
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FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
MFMFMF
A Part displayed in blue
MFMF
MF
MF
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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.
≥In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
≥ Since the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D video is not of high 
definition picture quality.
∫ Recording 3D video
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to 
.
1Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.≥Attach the 3D Conversion Lens secu rely so it will not tilt or move.
≥ You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the lens hood or a filter etc.
≥ Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.
2Turn on the unit.≥Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after 
performing the initial setting.
≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, 
set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
≥ If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take 
priority.
3Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the 
instructions on the screen.
≥2 screens will appear.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording 3D video
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion 
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.
3D video
The image is an illustration.
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4Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
≥After adjustment, a single screen appears.
≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or 
after an impact etc., it is recommended that you 
perform the adjustment again.
5Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom position is fixed, and the zoom 
operation is disabled.
≥ When recording in 3D, the image will appear with gray frame around it. The gray frame will 
be recorded in the video.
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the 
unit, so operate from the lower side. ( l48)
≥ [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust th e 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW 
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. ( l66)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached in the shade etc., the screen may appear 
to be blue. In such a case, remove the lens cap to return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D video can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following 
points when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9  feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥ Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or 
walking.
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