Panasonic HDC-SD90 Owner's Manual

Panasonic HDC-SD90 Owner's Manual

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High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD90P/PC
Model No.
HDC-TM90P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J56...
  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
  • Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD90P/HDC-TM90P 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 is subject to the following...
  • 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. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
  • Page 5 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    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. 1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7 Precautions ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store USE & LOCATION and handle your camera in a manner that WARNING will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera and power supply should not be device which could be damaged by exposed to rain or moisture.
  • Page 8: Recording Motion Pictures

    Function that can be used for Still Picture content Recording Mode: ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of Picture Playback Mode: problems that result in loss of recording or edited...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories..........11 Advanced (Recording) Quick Guide..........12 Preparation Zoom in/out function ......47 Extra Optical Zoom ......47 Image Stabilizer Function ..... 48 Parts identification and handling ..16 1080/60p recording ........ 49 Power supply.......... 19 Recording with the Touch function..50 Inserting/removing the battery..
  • Page 10 Deleting scenes/still pictures ....89 Others Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/60p) ......90 Dividing a scene to partially delete Indications..........131 (iFrame) ........... 91 Messages ..........134 Deleting personal information ..92 About recovery....... 135 Protecting scenes/still pictures..92 Troubleshooting ........136 DPOF setting ..........
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008...
  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide ∫ Inserting the battery ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.  A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.   ∫ Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] A ...
  • Page 13 ∫ Turning the unit on/off ∫ Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change the power button mode to Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 30) Still Picture Recording Mode...
  • Page 14: Language Selection

    Touch Menu ∫ Recording motion pictures Touch to display the Touch Menu. 1) Change the mode to Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 2) Open the LCD monitor. the Touch Menu to switch the operation 3) Press the recording start/stop button to icons.
  • Page 15 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. HDC-SD90 (Still picture playback) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still to play back. pictures in numerical order) start/ HDC-TM90 pause.
  • Page 16: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling Power button [ ] (l 24) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 157) USB terminal [ ] (l 107, 112, 126) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 73) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 48) 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 49) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19) HDMI mini connector [HDMI]...
  • Page 17 11 Speaker 12 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 25) 13 Built-in flash (l 55) 14 Step up ring attachment part (concave) 15 Lens 16 Internal stereo microphones 17 Video light (l 58, 72) 18 Shoe adaptor mount 18 19 20...
  • Page 18 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 24 SD card cover (l 23) 25 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 23) 26 Card slot (l 23) 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 32) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture...
  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Panasonic products and 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 the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 145. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 21, 155). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 21: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ 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 made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
  • Page 22: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
  • Page 23: Inserting/Removing 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. (l 44, 45) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 24: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. 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 Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Slide the mode switch to switch between recording and playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 30) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 32) Playback Mode (l 36, 80) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
  • Page 26: About The Touch Menu

    ∫ 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 setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
  • Page 27: Setting Date And Time

    ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is recognized. (l 46) 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.
  • Page 28: Basic

    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 the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
  • Page 29: [Hdc-Tm90]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM90] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 39) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] ...
  • Page 30: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures  Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the Recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
  • Page 31 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.) ≥...
  • Page 32: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing  ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus ...
  • Page 33: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 131) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 70) Size of still pictures (l 69) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 32) MEGA ≥...
  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode

    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 73 for details about Manual Mode.
  • Page 35: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ≥ 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. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 67) ∫...
  • Page 36: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to  Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 26) HDC-SD90 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. HDC-TM90 Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.
  • Page 37 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s ≥ 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. ...
  • Page 38: Still Picture Compatibility

    Motion picture compatibility Please refer to page 49 about 1080/60p. ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p and 1440k1080/60i. ≥...
  • Page 39: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 26) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
  • Page 40: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 27. [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.
  • Page 41 (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 C The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination...
  • Page 42 ≥ When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HDC-SD90 Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥...
  • Page 43 [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 134) [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
  • Page 44: Format Card

    ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have HDC-SD90 , this menu is not displayed. [NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
  • Page 45: Format Media

    Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit. HDC-SD90 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
  • Page 46 HDC-TM90 [MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked. ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory. ≥...
  • Page 47: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 60) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 50) ∫...
  • Page 48: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 52 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock. O.I.S.
  • Page 49: 1080/60P Recording

    Advanced (Recording) 1080/60p recording This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. 1080/60p button To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold the button until is displayed.
  • Page 50: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 26) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
  • Page 51 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) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 61) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
  • Page 52: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    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 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
  • Page 53: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (l 26) ≥ Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or downward.
  • Page 54: Intelligent Contrast Control

    ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases. j If you change the mode HDC-SD90 If you remove the SD card HDC-TM90 If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]...
  • Page 55: Smile Shot

    ≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( will flash) HDC-SD90 When there is no SD card inserted HDC-TM90 When it is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT], and there is no SD card...
  • Page 56: Backlight Compensation

    ∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash : [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [ßj]: Less bright [ßd0]: Normal [ßi]: Much brighter ≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.
  • Page 57 Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.
  • Page 58: Video Light

    Color Night Rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥...
  • Page 59: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [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...
  • Page 60: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [i.Zoom OFF]:...
  • Page 61: Face Recog

    HDC-TM90 [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 62: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    ∫ Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET] MENU ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 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.
  • Page 63: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] MENU 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 the face shot.
  • Page 64: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] 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 MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
  • Page 65 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
  • Page 66: Shooting Guide

    [Digital Cinema Color] ™ Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 60), or set to 1080/60p recording mode. (l 49) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] MENU ≥...
  • Page 67 [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥...
  • Page 68 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥...
  • Page 69 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.
  • Page 70: Aspect Ratio

    [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting MENU Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
  • Page 71 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
  • Page 72: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
  • Page 73: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥...
  • Page 74: White Balance

    White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White balance mode.
  • Page 75: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
  • Page 76: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...
  • Page 77: Recording 3D Video

    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. To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens is required.
  • Page 78: Start Recording

    Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. ≥ 2 screens will appear. Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ After adjustment, a single screen appears.  0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m...
  • Page 79: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording

    ∫ 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) j Zoom in/out function j AF/AE tracking j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent Auto Mode j Intelligent contrast control...
  • Page 80: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...
  • Page 81: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
  • Page 82: Highlight & Time Frame Index

    Highlight & Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...
  • Page 83: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
  • Page 84: Various Playback Functions

    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. Touch the date select icon. (l 26)  A Date select icon Touch the playback date.
  • Page 85: Highlight Playback

    Highlight Playback Part that was recognized 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. Touch .
  • Page 86: Priority Setting

    ∫ Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3...
  • Page 87: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    ∫ Music setting Touch your favorite 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.
  • Page 88 (When [SLIDE 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.
  • Page 89: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s...
  • Page 90: Dividing A Scene (Avchd, 1080/60P)

    When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled 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].
  • Page 91: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    ≥ 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. ≥...
  • Page 92: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/60p] or [AVCHD]. (l 36) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.
  • Page 93: Dpof Setting

    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 to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ¬...
  • Page 94: [Hdc-Tm90]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM90] 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 ≥...
  • Page 95 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is canceled, 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.
  • Page 96: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    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 ≥...
  • Page 97 ≥ 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.
  • Page 98 TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
  • Page 99: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU ≥ [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 [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
  • Page 100: Playback Using Viera Link

    ™ is a new name for EZ Sync ≥ 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.)
  • Page 101 ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
  • Page 102: 3D Video Playback

    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].
  • Page 103: Functions Not Available During 3D Playback

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 104: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HDC-TM90] 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. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 46).
  • Page 105 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. ≥...
  • Page 106: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc

    ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 118) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 107 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 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).
  • Page 108: Copying To Discs

    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. ≥...
  • Page 109 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.
  • Page 110: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ 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. ≥...
  • Page 111: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 107) ∫ 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.
  • Page 112: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture quality To dub for dubbing High-definition picture quality* Equipment with Insert the SD card SD card slot directly (l 113) High-definition picture Equipment with...
  • Page 113: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    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.
  • Page 114 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
  • Page 115: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    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.
  • Page 116: 3D Video Storage

    Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 106 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.
  • Page 117 Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HDC-TM90] ≥ Please refer to page 104 for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory. ∫ Copying scenes recorded in 3D : [COPY] # [ ] or [ MENU ≥ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory. (You cannot copy scenes recorded in 3D when [ ] is selected.) j Select [VIDEO] >...
  • Page 118: With A Pc

    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.
  • Page 119 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
  • Page 120: End User License Agreement

    Software are not transferred to Licensee. warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...
  • Page 121: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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.) ≥...
  • Page 122 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
  • Page 123 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
  • Page 124: Installation

    ≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 125 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. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
  • Page 126: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ 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. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT3J56...
  • Page 127: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card or built-in memory.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
  • Page 128: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.
  • Page 129: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0

    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.
  • Page 130: If Using Mac

    ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p. 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HDC-SD90 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/60p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac.
  • Page 131: Others

    Others Indications HDC-TM90 only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN  12:34PM 12:34PM NOV 15 2011 NOV 15 2011 (White) Card recording possible status (Green)
  • Page 132 Ø10/Ø2 Self-Timer Recording (l 56) MEGA OIS (l 32) Display Touch Menu (l 26) MEGA Backlight Compensation (l 56) PRE-REC (l 54) PRE-REC Soft Skin Mode (l 57) Zoom Microphone (l 67) Tele Macro (l 57) Wind Noise Canceler (l 66) Intelligent Contrast Control Picture adjustment (l 68) (l 54)
  • Page 133 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices 1/;/5/ /7/8/9/:/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 114, 127) Display during playback (l 36, 80) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 36) (l 114, 127) No.10 Scene Number ∫...
  • Page 134: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 19) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
  • Page 135: About Recovery

    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.
  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently This unit cannot be turned on. charged. (l 20) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
  • Page 137 Recording Problem Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture The unit arbitrarily stops recording. recording. (l 22) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
  • Page 138 Playback Problem Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 92) Scenes cannot be ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are deleted.
  • Page 139 With other products Problem Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and Although this unit is correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect seen.
  • Page 140 With a PC Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the When connected by the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. not detected by the PC. ≥...
  • Page 141 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/60p) 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.
  • Page 142: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile The unit and the SD card become chemicals onto the unit. warm during use.
  • Page 143: About The Battery

    When the built-in memory data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. VQT3J56...
  • Page 144: About The Ac Adaptor

    ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low About the AC adaptor temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the temperature of the battery is ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, extremely high or extremely low, charging high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the may take time or the battery may not be terminals may rust and cause...
  • Page 145 About status indicator during About 3D charging About 3D recording When the status indicator is flashing at a Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. particularly fast or slow rate, the It must not be used with an insecure following should be considered. attachment.
  • Page 146 ≥ There are differences in the way that disposing of or giving away the SD card. different people experience 3D video HDC-SD90 images. Please correct your sight To physically format the SD card, connect appropriately before viewing 3D video.
  • Page 147: Lcd Monitor

    (l 92) Indemnity ≥ Information, including personal information, may be changed or lost as a result of mistaken operation, static electricity effects, accident, breakage, repair or other handling. It should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept any VQT3J56...
  • Page 148: About Copyright

    LLC. concerned. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal and ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) Laboratories.
  • Page 149: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    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.   Recording mode [1080/60p] [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080...
  • Page 150: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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 2592k1944 1600k1200 640k480...
  • Page 151: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 5.2 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [1080/60p];...
  • Page 152 Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) Approx.
  • Page 153: Motion Pictures

    Mass (Weight): HDC-SD90 Approx. 244 (Approx. 0.54 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HDC-TM90 Approx. 245 (Approx. 0.54 lbs.) [without battery (supplied)] Mass (Weight) in operation: HDC-SD90 Approx. 288 (Approx. 0.63 lbs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HDC-TM90 Approx.
  • Page 154 Picture size: [1080/60p]; 1920k1080/60p [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k1080/60i [iFrame]; 960k540/30p Audio compression: [1080/60p],[AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone) [iFrame]; AAC/2 ch ∫ Still pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 22 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
  • Page 155: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180* Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360* Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens Step up ring VW-LDC103PP* Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP...
  • Page 156 Accessory No. Figure Description RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K...
  • Page 157 ∫ Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mount. When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever. SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE VQT3J56...
  • Page 158: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
  • Page 159: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
  • Page 160 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 161: Warranty

    Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
  • Page 162: Index

    Index ∫ Numerics ∫ D ......8 ....41 1080/60p Date and time display .
  • Page 163 ∫ L ∫ S ..... . 46 ....59 Language Scene mode .
  • Page 164: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Insertar la batería ∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura.  A Introduzca la batería hasta que haga   clic y se cierre. ∫...
  • Page 165 ∫ Encender/apagar el dispositivo ∫ Selección del modo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el botón de alimentación modo a Abra el monitor LCD y presione el botón de alimentación para encender la unidad. Modo de grabación de películas (l 30) Modo de grabación de...
  • Page 166 Menú táctil ∫ Grabación de películas Toque para visualizar el menú de 1) Cambie el modo a deslizamiento. 2) Abra el monitor LCD. Toque (lado izquierdo)/ (lado 3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de derecho) de en el menú táctil para grabación para iniciar la grabación.
  • Page 167 A.   C Icono de funcionamiento ≥ Los iconos de operación y la visualización HDC-SD90 de la pantalla desaparecerán cuando no Seleccione el [VIDEO/FOTO] que desea se realiza una función por un período reproducir. específico de tiempo. Para volver a HDC-TM90 visualizarla, toque la pantalla.
  • Page 168 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 VQT3J56 F0111LE0 ( 4000 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Japan...

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