User manual PANASONIC HDC-SD800

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD800 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3K58 Information for Your Safety About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from AVCHD, 1080/50p or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 44, 55) AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. 1080/50p: This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. [. . . ] 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. (record from a distance of at least 1. 2 m. ) 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. 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. (l 41) [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust the 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]. (l 61) 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. - 76 - 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) j Zoom in/out function*1 j Hybrid optical image stabilizer*2 j Intelligent auto mode*3 j 1080/50p recording*4 j Still picture recording (Still Picture Recording Mode, and still picture recording in Motion Picture Recording Mode) j Manual operations*5 (focus, shutter speed, iris) j [EXT DISPLAY] (remote control) (Setup menu) j Quick power on j Quick start j Initial set *1 *2 *3 *4 (Recording functions) j AF/AE tracking j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent contrast control j Smile shot j Soft skin mode j Tele macro j Guideline j Colour night view j Scene mode j Digital cinema j Face recognition j Digital cinema colour j Zoom microphone j Picture adjust j Luminance j Histogram The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled. The optical image stabilizer and optical image stabilizer lock can be used. The 1080/50p recording mode is cancelled, and the video is recorded with AVCHD picture quality. *5 Only white balance can be used. Touch to display the manual icon. - 77 - Advanced (Playback) Playback operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind. ) The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to . ) Normal playback is restored when you touch . Slide the LCD screen display right to left (left to right) while touching it during playback. With the playback paused, continue touching . ( is for slow rewind playback) Playback is slow while touching. Normal playback is restored when you touch . [. . . ] Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. [. . . ]