Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD900 HDC-SD909 HDC-TM900 HDC-HS900 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM900] You can select from AVCHD, 1080/50p or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 48, 59) This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. 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.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit Back up data periodically. The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 108, 121) If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD.
Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Preparation Parts identification and handling ............ 6 Power supply........................................... 10 Inserting/removing the battery........... 10 Charging the battery ......................... 11 Charging and recording time............. 12 Recording to a card ................................ 15 Cards that you can use with this unit ...................................... 15 Inserting/removing an SD card..........
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 91 Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/50p) .......................... 92 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame) ............................................ 93 Deleting personal information ........... 94 Protecting scenes/still pictures.......... 94 DPOF setting ........................................... 95 Relay scene combining [HDC-TM900] ........................................... 96 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....
Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 23 45 1 2 3 4 Speaker Power button [ ] (l 17) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 22) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 29, 75) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) 24 25 ≥ It can open up to 90o. 26 27 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 25 Viewfinder (l 23) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
MIC 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 29 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input. ≥ (Microphone input level meter) is displayed when the external microphone is connected. (l 68) ≥ When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.
HDC-SD900 / HDC-SD909 / HDC-TM900 HDC-HS900 43 44 39 40 41 45 42 39 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 158) 40 Shoe adaptor cover (l 158) 41 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 158) 42 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 43 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 44 Accessory shoe (l 158) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) HDC-SD900/HDC-SD909 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
HDC-HS900 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time [1080/50p] 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) 45 min (45 min) [HA] HDD Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2 h 30 min SD HDD VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. ≥ Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same. (During 3D recording mode, 1080/50p and iFrame recording mode can not be used.) ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
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 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to or . Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.
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. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen.
About the touch menu Touch Touch (left side)/ (right side) of (left side)/ on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. (right side) of on the touch menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it. A Touch menu Recording mode FOCUS Playback mode Q. MENU WB ALL SHTR IRIS MENU MENU B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward. C Displayed only during the manual mode.
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. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using . / A Displaying the World time setting (l 36): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
∫ To adjust the image in the viewfinder Adjust to make the image clear by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial. ≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder. ∫ To record showing the contents to a partner Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-toface recording when the viewfinder is extended. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM900/ HDC-HS900] The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 34) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. . Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s R 1h20m ≥ Screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
≥ There are 3 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, 1080/50p that records motion pictures in maximum quality for this unit and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode (l 59) or press and hold the 1080/50p button. (l 48) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture.
Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) 4 Press the . Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording : R3000: : 14.2M : MEGA : : : ß: ßj: : Still picture operation indicator (l 135) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 72) Size of still pictures (l 71) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 27) Optical image stabilizer (l 47) AF assist lamp (l 74) Flash (l 55) Flash level (l 55) Red eye reduction (l 55) R3000 14.
Basic Intelligent auto mode The following 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. ≥ Please refer to page 75 about manual mode. Mode Scene Effect Portrait When the object is a person Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [MIC SETUP] is set to [SURROUND] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Also, when [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame] in the intelligent auto mode, [MIC SETUP] will be set to [STEREO MIC]. (l 67) ∫ Intelligent auto mode When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 20) ALL HDC-SD900 / HDC-SD909 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. HDC-TM900 / HDC-HS900 Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 HDC-TM900 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h00m15s ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Still picture playback 1/;: 2;: ;1: ∫: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause.
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching. Motion picture compatibility Please refer to page 48 about 1080/50p. ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display Touch [MENU]. MENU . (l 20) 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. Q. MENU MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. ∫ About 3 guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed, the guide display is cancelled.
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display 1 Q. MENU . (l 20) Touch [Q.MENU]. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or settings. Icon 14.2M / 13.
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 21. [SET WORLD TIME] 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.
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.
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] 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 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened or the viewfinder is extended.
[REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 44. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] 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. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ / Touch screen operation, start and stop 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.
[EVF SET] It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 2 Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. ≥ The viewfinder turns on. 3 Touch / to adjust the setting. ≥ Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. [AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 101. [COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 101.
[NUMBER RESET] 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. (l 131) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD, 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.
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock. Use this unit to format media. Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit. HDC-SD900 / HDC-SD909 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
[CALIBRATION] Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Touch [CALIBRATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre). 3 Touch [ENTER]. [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
Basic Using with the remote control Select the menu. 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. MENU : [SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 1 2 3 4 START/ STOP /VOL DATE/TIME EXT DISPLAY SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP 5 6 7 Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
∫ Remote control usable range Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 15 10 Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE SKIP STOP 15 STILL ADV SKIP MENU 15 OK A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o 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. ≥ Selected item will become yellow.
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T 6 W ≥ Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 59) ≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 49) About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever/ring zoom, zoom button/zoom button on the remote control, touch zoom.
≥ 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 or more. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens. Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears. ≥ Please refer to page 154 about approximate recordable time.
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display touch function icons. (l 20) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the touch function icon. ≥ To cancel, touch the touch function icon again. (Optical image stabilizer lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 61) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding optical image stabilizer lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A Optical image stabilizer lock icon 1 2 Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ is displayed while you are touching the icon.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display the operation icons. (l 20) ≥ Touch / downward. 2 on touch menu to switch pages upward or (e.g. Backlight compensation) Touch an operation icon. ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. ≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade in) (Fade out) ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback.
Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the indication lights up in red.
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the selftimer is cancelled.
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12k, it will automatically be set to 12k. ≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k. Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [Opt.Zoom 12k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [i.Zoom 20k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 20k) [D.
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 59) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 59) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TIME LAPSE REC] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
HDC-TM900 [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 59), or set to 1080/50p recording mode. (l 48) ≥ Insert an SD card. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] is displayed on the screen.
∫ Registering a face for face recognition MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 1 Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. 2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the recording conditions.
∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot.
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during face-to-face recording or playback mode. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
[Digital Cinema Colour] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 59), or set to 1080/50p recording mode. (l 48) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back with a TV not compatible with x.v.
[WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. ≥ It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in manual mode.
[BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
[LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 77) ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in manual mode. (l 35) [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 35) ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 72) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size Aspect ratio Extra optical zoom (l 46) –* 12.2M 4032k3024 7.7M 3200k2400 4.9M 2560k1920 0.3M 640k480 25k 14.2M 4608k3072 –* 8.
≥ This function’s default settings are 14.2M in still picture recording mode and 13.3M in motion picture recording mode. ≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. ≥ Please refer to page 156 about the number of recordable pictures. [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. MENU : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded.
[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). 2 Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording.
[AF ASSIST LAMP] 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. (l 75) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m. ≥ 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.
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ≥ 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 or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / MNL FOCUS to select white balance mode. ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen.
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 or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
Recording with manual focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. /MANUAL A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu.
Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D video 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. 3D video The image is an illustration. ≥ 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.
4 Touch [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. A 5 3D HG 3D 0h00m00s R 1h20m appears. Press 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.
∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
Advanced (Playback) Playback operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 31. Playback operation Fast forward/ rewind playback Playback display During Playback 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 .
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. ≥ Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote control. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch / to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back. ≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching / . Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. 1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in the following order: k1 # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display to k2, Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centring on the part you touched.
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 2 Touch the date select icon. (l 20) Touch the playback date. ALL The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. 1 Touch . (l 20) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back.
∫ Priority settings 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. KEN 1 ANNA 2 MARY ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. JOE ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
∫ Music setting 1 Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever or the zoom buttons. (l 32) 2 Touch [ENTER]. To test the music audio Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever or the zoom buttons. (l 32) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. 0h00m15s ∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete. (l 31) 1 Touch .
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching [MENU], selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted. ≥ If personal information in the divided scenes is deleted, the personal information is deleted when the divided scenes are cancelled.
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD]. (l 31) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised.
Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ¬ HDC-SD900 / HDC-SD909 Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE]. (l 31) ¬ HDC-TM900 / HDC-HS900 Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon.
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM900] You can combine the relayed scene (l 61) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of relay recording ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [MEDIA] to [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory] and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD]. (l 31) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording.
To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 3.0.
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 101) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) MENU : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
Advanced (Playback) 3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 31) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [3D] [3D]: Play back scenes recorded in 3D in unaltered form as 3D video. [2D]: If your television does not support 3D, set to [2D] to play back scenes recorded in 3D.
≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings. (l 86) ≥ When you play back scenes successively, a black screen will appear for a few seconds between scenes recorded in 3D and scenes recorded in 2D.
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD[HDC-TM900/HDC-HS900] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory, or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 42).
3 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
Copy/Dubbing Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ 1080/50p scenes can be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality or conventional normal picture quality.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup.
Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do 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/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 109) ∫ 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. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
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.
3 HDC-TM900 / HDC-HS900 Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 4 Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or highdefinition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ HDC-TM900 / HDC-HS900 Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ 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. 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.
Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 108 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.
∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality ≥ Please refer to page 117 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. MENU : [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [3D] ≥ 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].
Using HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ Please refer to page 121 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. j Copying 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 converted to 2D video when copied.
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You 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.
≥ 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 133 for details about using a Mac. 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.
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.
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.
With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. 2 3 Click [Next].
5 Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. 6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut. ≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming. 7 8 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion assist function. 2 Turn on the unit.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, it cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 3.0. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HDC-SD900 / HDC-SD909 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. j For users who have HDC-TM900 , import after converting to a normal scene using [ ].
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. ≥ For users who have HDC-TM900 , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop and for users who have HDC-HS900 , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the PC using a USB cable.
Others Indications *1 *2 HDC-TM900 only HDC-HS900 only ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s Still picture recording mode 1h30m R 1h20m +1 PRE-REC R 3000 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2011 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
Ø10/Ø2 MEGA Self-Timer recording (l 56) C MEGA OIS (l 27) Display touch menu (l 20) Zebra (l 69) Backlight compensation (l 56) HDD Falling detection (l 3)*2 Soft skin mode (l 56) B 99% PRE-REC Tele macro (l 57) Luminance level (l 70) Intelligent contrast control (l 53) PRE-REC (l 53) Interval recording (l 60) +3dB / +6dB / Microphone level (l 68) Bass setting (l 69) / LOW CUT Smile shot (l 54) / Zoom microphone (l 67) Focus microphone (l 67) Colour night view function (l 57) Stereo mi
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 116, 130) Display during playback (l 31, 82) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 31) No.10 Scene number Accessing the built-in memory (l 116, 130)*1 Accessing the HDD (l 116, 130)*2 Repeat playback (l 84) Resume playback (l 84) 100-0001 1 ∫ Confirmatory indications Still picture folder/file name DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 95) –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 HDC-TM900 only *2 HDC-HS900 only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1 RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 108, 121) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2 There is a possible problem with the HDD.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback.
Others Troubleshooting Power Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 11) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically.
Indication Problem Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
Recording Problem Object seems to be warped. Check points ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting.
With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 100) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV. (l 101) If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised.
With a PC Problem Check points When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0. Cannot import AVCHD scenes with iMovie’11.
∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/50p) The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use.
About status indicator during charging About 3D About 3D recording When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally.
When viewing 3D video, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. ≥ Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue. Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc. Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D video. ≥ There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D video images.
LCD monitor/viewfinder About personal information ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner.
About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room. ≥ When this unit is moved from an air-conditioned car to outside.
Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ 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.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 12, 13) ≥ The default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same. (During 3D recording mode, 1080/50p and iFrame recording mode can not be used.) ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours ≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to ) Picture size 12.2M 4032k3024 7.7M 3200k2400 4.9M 2560k1920 0.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether and are used together and on the subject being recorded. ≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999. If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
Others Optional accessories ∫ Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood. (l 23) ≥ You will not be able to use the flash. Set the flash setting to ([OFF]).
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