Page 1 Pa.aso.ic _ Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _o_e, .o.HDC-TM900 P/PC HDC-HS900P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. F17OOLBY L E ICA AVCHD ] olcoMAR _-- o,G,TAL 5.1 CREATOR H_ml f_LJ_ VQT3K69...
Page 2: Accessories
Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Add ress You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family Model No, years of enjoyment.
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-TM90OP/HDC-HS90OP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
Page 4 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
Page 5 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. • Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom...
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 11 ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Page 7 Precautions USE & LOCATION • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera...
Page 8 • Indemnity about recorded shocks. content Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject Panasonic does not accept partial damages or may not be able to read, responsibility for damages directly record, and play back data. Do not expose...
Page 9 • Cards that you can use with If the HDD experiences any abnormality, this unit back up data immediately. Failure in the HDD may produce continuous SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card noise or choppy sound during recording and SDXC Memory Card playing...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ..........Advanced (Recording) Quick Guide ..........Zoom in/out function ......Preparation About the zoom speed ...... Ring zoom ......... Parts identification and handling ..17 Extra Optical Zoom ......Power supply ........... Image Stabilizer Function ...... Inserting/removing the battery ... 1080/60p recording .........
Page 11 Deleting scenes/still pictures ....With a PC Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/60p) ......Dividing a scene to partially delete What you can do with a PC ....(iFrame) ..........End User License Agreement ..Deleting personal information ... Operating environment ......
Page 12 Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out ofreach ofchildren toprevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as ofDec. 2010. These may b esubject tochange. Battery pack CD-ROM VW-VB N 130 Software AC adaptor VSK0732 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024 AV multi cable...
Page 13: Charging The Battery
• Inserting the battery • Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. • Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] • When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory,...
Page 14: Turning The Unit On/Off
• Turning the unit on/off • Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change power button mode to Press the power button to turn on the unit. Motion Picture Recording Mode (-_ 35) The status indicator lights on.
Page 15: Selecting A Media To Record
Touch Menu Touch _ todisplay the Touch Menu. Recording motion pictures • Touch <] ( left side)/D (right side) of| Change the mode to the Touch Menu toswitch the operation Open the LCD monitor or extend viewfinder. icons. Press the recording start/stop button start recording.
Page 16: Motion Picture/Still Picture
for a specific period of time. To display • Motion picture/Still picture them again, touch the screen. playback (Motion picture playback) Change the mode to • /11: Playback/Pause Touch the play mode select icon O. 4<1: Rewind playback • • : Fast forward playback Stops...
Page 17: Preparation
Preparation Speaker Power button [Y/I] (-_ 28) Inlet (cooling fan) (-) 32) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (-_ 39, 82) Optical image stabilizer button [((_))O.l.S.] (-) 56) Eyepiece corrector dial (-_ 33) 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (-) 57) Battery release lever [BATT] (-_ 21) Battery holder...
Page 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-) 29) • It can open up to 9OL • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° O towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
Page 19 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. • iJTi I|lll|m (Microphone input level meter) is displayed when the external microphone is connected.
Page 20 [HDC-TM900} 43 44 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] Shoe adaptor mount (-) 165) Accessory shoe (-_ 165) Shoe adaptor cover ("_ 165) DC input terminal [DC IN] (-_ 22) Shoe adaptor release lever • Do not use any other AC adaptors except [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE]...
Page 21: The Battery
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee...
Page 22 • If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 151. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 23, 24, 163). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 23: 1080/60P
Charging and recording time • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%RH • When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) 1 h 30 min 55 min [1080/60p] (1 h 25 min) (55 min) 1 h 35 min [HA] Supplied...
Page 24 lh15 min 45min [1080/60p] (1 hl0 min) (45 min) 1h20 min 50min [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] (1 h15 min) (45 min) 1h20 min 50min [iFrame] supPlied batteryi (1 h20 min) (50 min) vW-VBN130 2h30 min lh15 min 45min (oPtional) [1080/60p] (1 h15 min) (45 min) [7:2 v /1250 mAh]...
Page 25 • The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. • When using the AC adaptor or batteries...
Page 26 Preparation The u nit can record still pictures ormotion pictures toan SD card, built-in memory orHDD. To record toan SD card, read the following. This u nit (an SDXC compatible device) iscompatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
Page 27: An Sd Card
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. (-) 51 ) When the SD card is formatted, of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 28 Preparation You c an turn t he unit on and off u sing 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.
Page 29: Recording
• In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not t urn onthe unit. Press the power button toturn o n the unit. When the unit isoriginally purchased When you have turned off t he unit using the power button Preparation Change the mode torecording...
Page 30: Menu
• Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. • About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when...
Page 31 • To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function performed for a specific period of time during Recording mode. To display it again, touch • Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
Page 32: Zoom
Basic • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button O when holding the unit at waist level. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with...
Page 33 • 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 while showing the contents to someone beside you Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
Page 34 The c ard, built-in memory and HDD m edia can be selected separately torecord motion pictures orstill pictures. 1 Change the mode to _ or O. Select the menu. (-) 44) : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. (HDC-TM900} [VlDEO/SD CARD]...
Page 35: Recording
Change the mode to _ Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. When you begin recording, changes to O. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. • Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode Recording mode...
Page 36: Motion
• There are 3 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, 1080/60p 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).
Page 37: Stabilizer Function
Change the mode to O. Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the O button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the _ button fully. Focus indication: Focus indication O (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing • (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark:...
Page 38: Operation
the screen indications in Still Picture Recording • About Still picture operation indicator (-) 138) R3000: Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) --|l : Quality of still pictures (-,) 79) Size of still pictures (-) 78) MEGA: MEGA optical image stabilizer (-,) 37)
Page 39 The f ollowing modes (appropriate for t he condition) are set j ust by pointing the unit towhat want to record. _/MANUAL Intel ligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 82 for details about Manual Mode.
Page 40 • Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such a s when faces are ofcertain sizes oratcertain tilts o r when d igital zoom isused. • [MIC S ETUP] isset t o[SURROUND] inthe Intelligent Auto M ode. Also, when [ REC MODE] isset to[iFrame] inthe Intelligent...
Page 41 Basic LAE_J LLU_ZOJ Change the mode to []. Touch the play mode select icon O. (-_ 30) Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. • Touch [ENTER]. {HDC-TM900} Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Page 42: Highlight&Time
Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Operation icon • Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period time. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback Still picture playback l_/l I: 1_/I I:...
Page 43 • Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment _ VOLO_ Operate the volume lever or the zoom =£IIIIIIII buttons to adjust the speaker/ headphone volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. Towards "+": Increases the volume Towards "--": Decreases the volume • Sound will be heard only during normal play back.
Page 44 Basic • Touch <_(left side)/D (right side) of _ on the Touch Menu to display . (-') 30) Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu O. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. •...
Page 45 Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. • Touch <1(left side)/D (right side) of | on the Touch Menu to display ME.UQ" . ('_ 30) Touch [Q.MENU]. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.
Page 46 Basic • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] desired setting Please refer to page 31. It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region...
Page 47 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [_j/[_ to select your travel destination touch [ENTER]. • Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination...
Page 48 The u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 1second when t he unit isturned on with the mode set t o_ or O. • Depending onthe recording conditions, start time m ay b e longer than 1 second. • In the Quick power onmode, the zoom m agnification becomes 1 ×.
Page 49 The r ecording lamp lights upduring recording and f lashes when the unit receives asignal from the remote control or when the Self-timer iscounting down. When this isset t o[OFF], it does n ot light during recording. Touch screen operation, starting and s topping ofrecording and unit on/off can beconfirmed...
Page 50 Itadjusts the brightness ofthe viewfinder. • These settings will n ot affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. • The viewfinder turns on. Touch [_/[_ to adjust setting. • Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.
Page 51 Please be aware that ifamedium isformatted, then a ll t he data r ecorded onthe medium will beerased and c annot be restored. Back up important data o n aPC, DVD disc e tc. (-_113, 125) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. [HDC-TM900} Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
Page 52 Perform the touch screen calibration ifadifferent object tothe one t ouched isselected. 1 Touch [ CALIBRATION]. • Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch t he [+]that a ppears onthe screen with thesupplied stylus pen. • Touch [÷]insequence (up left _ down left _ down r ight _ up right _ center). 3 Touch [ ENTER].
Page 53 Basic Select the menu. Menu button [MENU] OK button [OK] : [SETUP] * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet O before using. Replacing a button-type battery While pressing the stopperQ,...
Page 54 Dispose of used batteries according 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 mistreated.
Page 55: Speed
Advanced(Recording) T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-ang!e recording (zoom out) • Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (-> 67) • You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: -,) 58) About the zoom speed...
Page 56 • If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. • When the zoom magnification is 12x, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more. •...
Page 57: Recording
Advanced(Recording) This i sa1080/60p (1920× 1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record inmaximum quality*. * This m eans the highest quality for t his unit. Toset to!080/60p recording mode, press and h0!d the button until _ isdisplayed: • To return tono[real recording mode, press and hold the button until _ disappears.
Page 58: Icons
Advanced (Recording) You c an record using convenient functions just b y the easy operation oftouching the screen. 1 Touch 4 (left side)l[> (right side) of _ the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. :30) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
Page 59 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) Touch L_j _ . • When [FACE RECOG.] (-) 69) is [ON] and a registered face is detected,...
Page 60 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, can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
Page 61: Icons
Advanced (Recording) NI_ O Select the operation icons toadd d ifferent effects tothe images tobe recorded. Touch <I (left side)It> (right side) of _ the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (-) 30) • Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward downward.
Page 62 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) • The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. • To select color Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] [FADE...
Page 63 When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. t_ ([ON]) ([FACE RECOG.]) --> [OFF] The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
Page 64 • The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. • Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower. Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Page 65 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 (28"). • When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12x, it will automatically...
Page 66 Advanced(Recording) [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback Sports: and pause of playback To make people...
Page 67 • (Night scenery/Night portrait) The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. Using a tripod is recommended. • (Night portrait) The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Page 68 [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. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
Page 69 [HDC-TM9001 [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].
Page 70 • Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [SET] • Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person's face with guide. • Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
Page 71 • Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. • Lip to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
Page 72 When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] [NAME DISPLAY] desired number [0FF]111]112]113] ......• Displayed name will disappear after a while. • It is displayed according to the registration order setting...
Page 73 • This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). • This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. • When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
Page 74 [SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. : [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING GUIDE] [ON] When "CAMERA PANNING iS TOO FAST." appears, move the unit slowly while recording, • Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication. •...
Page 75 • If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] [SURROUND]. • If you have an external microphone connected when recording in [iFrame], [MIC SETUP] set to [STEREO MIC] automatically.
Page 76 [BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [BASS SETTING] desired setting • Normally set to [0dB]. • Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
Page 77 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the center 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.
Page 78 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] _ desired setting • It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-) 45) • The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected...
Page 79 • 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 156 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Page 80 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select menu. : [PICTURE] [HI-SPEED BURST] desired setting 180 stil! pictures are recorded continuous!y at the rate of 60 per second, picture size is _ (1920x1080), Press...
Page 81 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. (-) 82) : [PICTURE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [AUTO] • The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx.
Page 82: Icons
Advanced(Recording) The o peration sequence differs for t he LCD monitor and viewfinder. • The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
Page 83 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 or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
Page 84 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 CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode, (-) 82) •...
Page 85: With Manual Focus
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 CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) •...
Page 86: 3D Video
Advanced(Recording) With t he 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful video. To view 3D video, atelevision that supports 3D isrequired. 3D video The image is an illustration. • In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen...
Page 87 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. appears. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
Page 88: Operations
• 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) (Recording functions) Zoom in/out function q AF/AE tracking Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer - iFrame ([REC MODE])
Page 89 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3K69 F1210KK0 ( 2800 (_)) © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Japan...
Page 90 Pa.aso.ic _ Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _o_e, .o.HDC-TM900 P/PC HDC-HS900P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. F17OOLBY L E ICA AVCHD ] olcoMAR _-- o,G,TAL 5.1 CREATOR H_ml f_LJ_ VQT3K69...
Page 91 Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Add ress You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family Model No, years of enjoyment.
Page 92 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-TM90OP/HDC-HS90OP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
Page 93 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
Page 94 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. • Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom...
Page 95 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 11 ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Page 96 Precautions USE & LOCATION • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera...
Page 97 • Indemnity about recorded shocks. content Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject Panasonic does not accept partial damages or may not be able to read, responsibility for damages directly record, and play back data. Do not expose...
Page 98 • Cards that you can use with If the HDD experiences any abnormality, this unit back up data immediately. Failure in the HDD may produce continuous SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card noise or choppy sound during recording and SDXC Memory Card playing...
Page 99: Parts Identification And Handling Power Supply
Contents Accessories ..........Advanced (Recording) Quick Guide ..........Zoom in/out function ......Preparation About the zoom speed ...... Ring zoom ......... Parts identification and handling ..17 Extra Optical Zoom ......Power supply ........... Image Stabilizer Function ...... Inserting/removing the battery ... 1080/60p recording .........
Page 100: Playback
Deleting scenes/still pictures ....With a PC Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/60p) ......Dividing a scene to partially delete What you can do with a PC ....(iFrame) ..........End User License Agreement ..Deleting personal information ... Operating environment ......
Page 101: Vqt3K69
Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out ofreach ofchildren toprevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as ofDec. 2010. These may b esubject tochange. Battery pack CD-ROM VW-VB N 130 Software AC adaptor VSK0732 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024 AV multi cable...
Page 102: Vqt3K69
• Inserting the battery • Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. • Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] • When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory,...
Page 103: Playback
• Turning the unit on/off • Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change power button mode to Press the power button to turn on the unit. Motion Picture Recording Mode (-_ 35) The status indicator lights on.
Page 104: Vqt3K69
Touch Menu Touch _ todisplay the Touch Menu. Recording motion pictures • Touch <] ( left side)/D (right side) of| Change the mode to the Touch Menu toswitch the operation Open the LCD monitor or extend viewfinder. icons. Press the recording start/stop button start recording.
Page 105: Vqt3K69
for a specific period of time. To display • Motion picture/Still picture them again, touch the screen. playback (Motion picture playback) Change the mode to • /11: Playback/Pause Touch the play mode select icon O. 4<1: Rewind playback • • : Fast forward playback Stops...
Page 106: Vqt3K69
Preparation Speaker Power button [Y/I] (-_ 28) Inlet (cooling fan) (-) 32) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (-_ 39, 82) Optical image stabilizer button [((_))O.l.S.] (-) 56) Eyepiece corrector dial (-_ 33) 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (-) 57) Battery release lever [BATT] (-_ 21) Battery holder...
Page 107: Vqt3K69
LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-) 29) • It can open up to 9OL • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° O towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
Page 108: Vqt3K69
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. • iJTi I|lll|m (Microphone input level meter) is displayed when the external microphone is connected.
Page 109: Vqt3K69
[HDC-TM900} 43 44 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] Shoe adaptor mount (-) 165) Accessory shoe (-_ 165) Shoe adaptor cover ("_ 165) DC input terminal [DC IN] (-_ 22) Shoe adaptor release lever • Do not use any other AC adaptors except [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE]...
Page 110: Vqt3K69
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee...
Page 111: Vqt3K69
• If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 151. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 23, 24, 163). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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Charging and recording time • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%RH • When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) 1 h 30 min 55 min [1080/60p] (1 h 25 min) (55 min) 1 h 35 min [HA] Supplied...
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lh15 min 45min [1080/60p] (1 hl0 min) (45 min) 1h20 min 50min [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] (1 h15 min) (45 min) 1h20 min 50min [iFrame] supPlied batteryi (1 h20 min) (50 min) vW-VBN130 2h30 min lh15 min 45min (oPtional) [1080/60p] (1 h15 min) (45 min) [7:2 v /1250 mAh]...
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• The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. • When using the AC adaptor or batteries...
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Preparation The u nit can record still pictures ormotion pictures toan SD card, built-in memory orHDD. To record toan SD card, read the following. This u nit (an SDXC compatible device) iscompatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
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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. (-) 51 ) When the SD card is formatted, of the recorded data is deleted.
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Preparation You c an turn t he unit on and off u sing 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.
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• In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not t urn onthe unit. Press the power button toturn o n the unit. When the unit isoriginally purchased When you have turned off t he unit using the power button Preparation Change the mode torecording...
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• Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. • About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when...
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• To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function performed for a specific period of time during Recording mode. To display it again, touch • Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
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Basic • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button O when holding the unit at waist level. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with...
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• 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 while showing the contents to someone beside you Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
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The c ard, built-in memory and HDD m edia can be selected separately torecord motion pictures orstill pictures. 1 Change the mode to _ or O. Select the menu. (-) 44) : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. (HDC-TM900} [VlDEO/SD CARD]...
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Change the mode to _ Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. When you begin recording, changes to O. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. • Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode Recording mode...
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• There are 3 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, 1080/60p 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).
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Change the mode to O. Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the O button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the _ button fully. Focus indication: Focus indication O (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing • (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark:...
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the screen indications in Still Picture Recording • About Still picture operation indicator (-) 138) R3000: Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) --|l : Quality of still pictures (-,) 79) Size of still pictures (-) 78) MEGA: MEGA optical image stabilizer (-,) 37)
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The f ollowing modes (appropriate for t he condition) are set j ust by pointing the unit towhat want to record. _/MANUAL Intel ligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 82 for details about Manual Mode.
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• Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such a s when faces are ofcertain sizes oratcertain tilts o r when d igital zoom isused. • [MIC S ETUP] isset t o[SURROUND] inthe Intelligent Auto M ode. Also, when [ REC MODE] isset to[iFrame] inthe Intelligent...
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Basic LAE_J LLU_ZOJ Change the mode to []. Touch the play mode select icon O. (-_ 30) Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. • Touch [ENTER]. {HDC-TM900} Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
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Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Operation icon • Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period time. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback Still picture playback l_/l I: 1_/I I:...
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• Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment _ VOLO_ Operate the volume lever or the zoom =£IIIIIIII buttons to adjust the speaker/ headphone volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. Towards "+": Increases the volume Towards "--": Decreases the volume • Sound will be heard only during normal play back.
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Basic • Touch <_(left side)/D (right side) of _ on the Touch Menu to display . (-') 30) Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu O. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. •...
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Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. • Touch <1(left side)/D (right side) of | on the Touch Menu to display ME.UQ" . ('_ 30) Touch [Q.MENU]. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.
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Basic • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] desired setting Please refer to page 31. It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region...
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(Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [_j/[_ to select your travel destination touch [ENTER]. • Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination...
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The u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 1second when t he unit isturned on with the mode set t o_ or O. • Depending onthe recording conditions, start time m ay b e longer than 1 second. • In the Quick power onmode, the zoom m agnification becomes 1 ×.
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The r ecording lamp lights upduring recording and f lashes when the unit receives asignal from the remote control or when the Self-timer iscounting down. When this isset t o[OFF], it does n ot light during recording. Touch screen operation, starting and s topping ofrecording and unit on/off can beconfirmed...
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Itadjusts the brightness ofthe viewfinder. • These settings will n ot affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. • The viewfinder turns on. Touch [_/[_ to adjust setting. • Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.
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Please be aware that ifamedium isformatted, then a ll t he data r ecorded onthe medium will beerased and c annot be restored. Back up important data o n aPC, DVD disc e tc. (-_113, 125) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. [HDC-TM900} Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
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Perform the touch screen calibration ifadifferent object tothe one t ouched isselected. 1 Touch [ CALIBRATION]. • Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch t he [+]that a ppears onthe screen with thesupplied stylus pen. • Touch [÷]insequence (up left _ down left _ down r ight _ up right _ center). 3 Touch [ ENTER].
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Basic Select the menu. Menu button [MENU] OK button [OK] : [SETUP] * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet O before using. Replacing a button-type battery While pressing the stopperQ,...
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Dispose of used batteries according 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 mistreated.
Page 144 Advanced(Recording) T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-ang!e recording (zoom out) • Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (-> 67) • You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: -,) 58) About the zoom speed...
Page 145 • If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. • When the zoom magnification is 12x, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more. •...
Page 146 Advanced(Recording) This i sa1080/60p (1920× 1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record inmaximum quality*. * This m eans the highest quality for t his unit. Toset to!080/60p recording mode, press and h0!d the button until _ isdisplayed: • To return tono[real recording mode, press and hold the button until _ disappears.
Page 147 Advanced (Recording) You c an record using convenient functions just b y the easy operation oftouching the screen. 1 Touch 4 (left side)l[> (right side) of _ the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. :30) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
Page 148 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) Touch L_j _ . • When [FACE RECOG.] (-) 69) is [ON] and a registered face is detected,...
Page 149 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, can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
Page 150 Advanced (Recording) NI_ O Select the operation icons toadd d ifferent effects tothe images tobe recorded. Touch <I (left side)It> (right side) of _ the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (-) 30) • Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward downward.
Page 151 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) • The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. • To select color Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] [FADE...
Page 152 When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. t_ ([ON]) ([FACE RECOG.]) --> [OFF] The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
Page 153 • The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. • Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower. Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Page 154 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 (28"). • When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12x, it will automatically...
Page 155 Advanced(Recording) [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback Sports: and pause of playback To make people...
Page 156 • (Night scenery/Night portrait) The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. Using a tripod is recommended. • (Night portrait) The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Page 157 [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. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
Page 158 [HDC-TM9001 [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].
Page 159 • Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [SET] • Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person's face with guide. • Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
Page 160 • Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. • Lip to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
Page 161 When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] [NAME DISPLAY] desired number [0FF]111]112]113] ......• Displayed name will disappear after a while. • It is displayed according to the registration order setting...
Page 162 • This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). • This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. • When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
Page 163 [SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. : [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING GUIDE] [ON] When "CAMERA PANNING iS TOO FAST." appears, move the unit slowly while recording, • Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication. •...
Page 164 • If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] [SURROUND]. • If you have an external microphone connected when recording in [iFrame], [MIC SETUP] set to [STEREO MIC] automatically.
Page 165 [BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [BASS SETTING] desired setting • Normally set to [0dB]. • Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
Page 166 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the center 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.
Page 167 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] _ desired setting • It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-) 45) • The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected...
Page 168 • 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 156 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Page 169 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select menu. : [PICTURE] [HI-SPEED BURST] desired setting 180 stil! pictures are recorded continuous!y at the rate of 60 per second, picture size is _ (1920x1080), Press...
Page 170 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. (-) 82) : [PICTURE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [AUTO] • The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx.
Page 171 Advanced(Recording) The o peration sequence differs for t he LCD monitor and viewfinder. • The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
Page 172 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 or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
Page 173 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 CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode, (-) 82) •...
Page 174 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 CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) •...
Page 175 Advanced(Recording) With t he 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful video. To view 3D video, atelevision that supports 3D isrequired. 3D video The image is an illustration. • In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen...
Page 176 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. appears. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
Page 177 • 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) (Recording functions) Zoom in/out function q AF/AE tracking Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer - iFrame ([REC MODE])
Page 178 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3K69 F1210KK0 ( 2800 (_)) © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Japan...

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