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 Advanced IPla,,F, ac L'_ Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 41. Touch I_1_ during playback to fast forward. (Touch "<4 to rewind.) During Playback • The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ rewind playback increases...
Page 3: Still Picture From Motion Picture
Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. • The playback pauses temporarily skips to the position touched or slid to During Playback Direct playback while touching. • Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. •...
Page 4: Repeat Playback
(When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch [_/[_ to set the time. • It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. • Touch [ENTER]. Touch the thumbnail to be played back. • Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching [_/[_.
Page 5 Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Touch tozoom out. (x4_ • Touch to return to normal playback (× 1 ). • You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever or the zoom buttons. Advanced (Playback) Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date...
Page 6 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. 1 Touch _. (-) 30) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
Page 7 • 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. •...
Page 8 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch _.(-_30) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
Page 9 Select the playback operation. (-3, 41) • When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECTAGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item. Advanced (Playback) Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding...
Page 10 When 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...
Page 11: Stop The Playback
To delete all the divided points : [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE] [CANCEL ALL] • The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. • You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes...
Page 12: Personal Information
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/60p] or [AVCHD]. (-) 41) • Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes.
Page 13 You c an write t he data s electing still pictures tobe printed and t he number ofprints (DPOF data) onto t he SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded tothe built-in memory or HDD t othe SD card b efore setting DPOF.) _}Change the mode touch...
Page 14 You can combine the relayed scene (-_ 69) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay recording • Change the mode to [] and touch the play mode select...
Page 15 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] [RELAY INFO CANCEL] • 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...
Page 16 Confirm the terminals on your TVand use a Cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the €onnected terminals. "hhnhnl ,_lit\, " ComPonent terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings.
Page 17 • 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...
Page 18 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:llpanasonic.netl • It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
Page 19: With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. • If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VlERA Link, linked operations (VlERA Link) become possible.
Page 20 : [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON] • If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable. HDMI mini cable (optional) Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link •...
Page 21 VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
Page 22 Connect the unit toa3D compatible television and p lay b ack scenes recorded in3D toenjoy life-like and p owerful 3D video. _}Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. 1 Select the menu. : [SETUP] [3D PLAYBACK] [3D] [3D]:...
Page 23 • You c annot play b ack 3D video on the LCD monitor ofthe unit. When you play b ack scenes recorded in3D onthe LCD m onitor, they w ill b e played back in2D. • You c an also p lay b ack scenes recorded in3D by date.
Page 24: Motion Pictures
Motion pictures orstill pictures recorded with this unit can becopied between anSD card inserted inthis unit and a built-in memory/HDD. • Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory, or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS]...
Page 25 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 26 • iFrame scenes cannot be copied todisc. Copy toPC tomake abackup. (-_ 125) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying ¸Disc type iiiii iiiiiii!iii iH! ii iiiii1iHi!i i! il!i!l "J i i illiii/iiiiiii...
Page 27 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 28 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 29 insert a disc with recorde d motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format_ In some cases the disc may get • When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other device s, a message p[ompting you to format...
Page 30 • 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 31 Managing the copied disc • Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (-) 114) • 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...
Page 32 L ¸¸i ¸¸¸ L Copy/Dubbing • Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Insert the SD card Equipment with SD High-definition picture card slot directly (-_ 120) quality* Equipment with USB High-definition picture Connect with supplied terminal quality* USB cable (-) 120) Equipment...
Page 33 I VIDE0 ! P.0T0 I 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...
Page 34 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. • When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. Touch the media you wish to dub. • When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor Dubbing through...
Page 35 • 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.
Page 36: Picture Quality
Copy/Dubbing You c an store 3 D video with aDVD burner, avideo device oraPC. • Please refer topage 1 13 f or d etails 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...
Page 37 • Please refer topage 1 11 f or d etails about copying between SD card a nd built-in memory/ HDD. • Copying scenes recorded in 3D [HDC-TM900} : [COPY]_ [ _eml ]or[ Im "_ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory.
Page 38 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 39: Important Notice
To write motion picture data recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HI:) Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation if you use software...
Page 40: End User License Agreement
Software Article 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 or allow any third party, whether...
Page 41 With a PC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
Page 42 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more (1920x 1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw...
Page 43 • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.O GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium ][][][450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows...
Page 44 [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 45 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...
Page 46 With a PC • Connect this unit tothe PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
Page 47 SD card. built-in memory or HDD.) • To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. VQT3K69...
Page 48: 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: CAN SD (G:)) is displayed in [Computer]. * [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 [HDC-TM900], and [CAM_HDD] to copy or write back motion...
Page 49 The s oftware cannot beused with t he 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...
Page 50 • Operating environment Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better 1 GB or more Interface USB port • Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. • The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard...
Page 51 Others "1 IHDC-TM900] only only • Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card Intelligent Auto Mode (-) 39) Manual Mode (-) 82) Motion picture recording mode (-) 67) i1080/60p 1080/60p recording...
Page 52 AF÷ AF assist lamp (-) 81) ......Number ofrecording pixels forstill pictures Display Touch Menu (-) 30) (-)38, 78, 8 0, 90) Backlight Compensation InPlayback Mode, the picture size isnot (-) 64) displayed for s till pictures recorded with other products that have different picture Soft Skin Mode (-) 64)
Page 53 • Indication of connection to • Playback indications other devices I_11 II1_1_11_1<41 _'4'_11_111<111_1_( I 1"_<I I_-/_1/I I_/_1 Accessing the card (-) 121, 134) Display during playback (-) 41, 89) ÷_ Accessing the built-in memory OhOOmOOs Playback Time (-) 41 ) (-) 121, 134) .1 No.lO Scene Number...
Page 54 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 21 ) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
Page 55: 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 ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
Page 56 Problem Check points This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-> 22) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
Page 57 Problem Checkpoints Remaining battery • The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not approximation. displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge and then charge it again. I=t_';1"t=11"_j Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily...
Page 58 Problem Checkpoints Object seems to be • Object seems to be warped slightly when the object warped, moves across the image very fast, but this is because unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Problem Check points...
Page 59 Problem Checkpoints VIERA Link does not (Setting on this unit) work. • Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (-) 107) • Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON]. (-) 107) • Turn the unit off and then back on again. (Setting on other devices) •...
Page 60 Problem Check points Item other than the • Calibrate the touch screen. (-_ 52) touched one is selected. If the SD card is inserted • If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be in this unit, it is not recognized by this unit.
Page 61 Others Do not insecticides volatile spray About this unit chemicals onto the unit. • If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface The unit and the SD card become warm finish may peel off. during use.
Page 62: About The Battery
• Please look after the data in your built-in When you are not going to use the unit memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will for an extended time not be held responsible in the unlikely • When storing the unit in a cupboard case that private data is divulged.
Page 63 • Extremely high temperatures or low About the AC adaptor ..temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the temperature of the battery • If the battery is kept in high-temperature, extremely high or extremely low, charging high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the...
Page 64 About 3D About status indicator during charging About 3D recording When the status indicator is flashing at a Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure particularly fast or slow rate, the attachment. following should be considered.
Page 65 When viewing 3D video, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. • Viewing for extended periods may cause When disposing of or giving away the SD eye-fatigue. card, note that: Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, • Formatting and deletion of this unit or those with...
Page 66 It should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the change to or loss of the information...
Page 67 SD-3C, other countries. LLC. • Other names of systems and products • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are mentioned in these instructions trademarks of Panasonic Corporation usually the registered trademarks Sony Corporation. trademarks of the manufacturers • Manufactured under license...
Page 68 Others • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. _llllllllllllllfllfiflllllllllllmlmlUIW ....... Recording mode Picture size 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min SDcard 16GB 1 h20min...
Page 69 • The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated. • Use time in the row of 4 GB in the table on page 155 as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). Others •...
Page 70 (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [16:9] and [QUALITY] is set to __|__ ) 4 GB 1420 3600 SD card 16GB 2200 3400 5600 14000 64 GB 9000 14000 23000 59000 Built-in 32 GB 4500 7000 11500 29000 memory 220GB 31000 49000 78000...
Page 71: Power Consumption
Others High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety DC 7.2 V(When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; (HDC-TMg00] (HDC-TMg001 6.4 W 10.3 W 7.4 W 10.9 W Signal system: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [1080/60p]; Original format [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE];...
Page 72 Monitor: 3.5" wide L CD monitor (Approx. 460 Kdots) Viewfinder: 0.24" wide EVF (Approx. 263 K dots) Microphone: 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination:...
Page 73 Dimensions: 66 mm (W)x72 mm (H)x 146 mm (D) [2.60 " (W)x2.83" (H)x5.75" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 67 mm (W)x72 mm (H)x 146 mm (D) [2.64" (W)x2.83" (H)x5.75" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 395 g (Approx. 0.87 Ibs.) [without battery (supplied)] Approx.
Page 74 • Motion 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 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 32 GB HDD;...
Page 75 • 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 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 32 GB HDD;...
Page 76: Battery Charger
Others VW-BC20PP Battery charger VW-VBN130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack © VW-VBN260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-W4607H Wide conversion lens © VW-WE08H Wide end conversion lens VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens VW-LF46N*3 Filter kit "1 Please refer to page 23, concerning the battery charging time and available...
Page 77 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb f or v ideo D C light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K...
Page 78 • Attaching the optional • Attaching the conversion lens/ accessories on the shoe filter kit adaptor Attach the wide conversion lens [HDC-TM900} (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end Open the shoe adaptor cover. conversion lens (VW-WEO8H; optional), filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46N;...
Page 79: Order Form
Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
Page 80 Others Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly...
Page 81 9am-gpm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-Tpm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 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: _anasonic.com You may also contact...
Page 82 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...
Page 83 Index • Numerics Delete ......Deleting personal information ..1080/60p ......Demo mode ..... 1080/60p recording ....Digital cinema ....3D playback/viewing ..109, Digital cinema color ....3D recording ....86, 151 Digital zoom ..... 5.1 channel ....Direct playback ....
Page 84 Remaining number of still pictures ..Remaining time left for recording ..Language ...... Remote control ....48, 53 LCD monitor ..... 18, 33, 152 Repeat playback ....LCD set ......Resume playback ....Lens cap ...... Ring zoom ...... Lens hood ......
Page 85 • Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria Testigo de acceso [ACCESS]@ • Cuand0 e! dispositivo accede...
Page 86 • Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa Pulse el boton de alimentacion para encender el dispositivo. cb/I Modo de grabaci6n peliculas (-) 35) Modo de grabaci6n El indicador de estado se ilumina.
Page 87 Ment_ t_ctil • Grabacion de peliculas Toque para visualizar el menQ de deslizamiento. Cambie el modo a Abra el monitor LCD o extienda el visor. Toque <] (lado izquierdo)/D (lado derecho) de | en el menQ tactil Pulse el boton de iniciolparada para grabacion para iniciar...
Page 88 • Los iconos de operacion y la visualizacion • Reproduccion de pelicula/ de la pantalla desapareceran cuando se realiza una funcion por un periodo fotografia especifico de tiempo. Para volver a Cambieelmodoa _LJ. visualizarla, toque la pantalla. Toque el icono de seleccion del modo de reproduccion (Reproducci6n...
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: High Definition Video Camera
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 Advanced IPla,,F, ac L'_ Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 41. Touch I_1_ during playback to fast forward. (Touch "<4 to rewind.) During Playback • The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ rewind playback increases...
Page 92 Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. • The playback pauses temporarily skips to the position touched or slid to During Playback Direct playback while touching. • Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. •...
Page 93 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch [_/[_ to set the time. • It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. • Touch [ENTER]. Touch the thumbnail to be played back. • Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching [_/[_.
Page 94 Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Touch tozoom out. (x4_ • Touch to return to normal playback (× 1 ). • You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever or the zoom buttons. Advanced (Playback) Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date...
Page 95 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. 1 Touch _. (-) 30) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
Page 96 • 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. •...
Page 97 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch _.(-_30) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
Page 98 Select the playback operation. (-3, 41) • When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECTAGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item. Advanced (Playback) Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding...
Page 99 When 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...
Page 100 To delete all the divided points : [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE] [CANCEL ALL] • The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. • You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes...
Page 101 Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/60p] or [AVCHD]. (-) 41) • Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes.
Page 102 You c an write t he data s electing still pictures tobe printed and t he number ofprints (DPOF data) onto t he SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded tothe built-in memory or HDD t othe SD card b efore setting DPOF.) _}Change the mode touch...
Page 103 You can combine the relayed scene (-_ 69) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay recording • Change the mode to [] and touch the play mode select...
Page 104 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] [RELAY INFO CANCEL] • 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...
Page 105 Confirm the terminals on your TVand use a Cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the €onnected terminals. "hhnhnl ,_lit\, " ComPonent terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings.
Page 106 • 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...
Page 107 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:llpanasonic.netl • It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
Page 108 Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. • If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VlERA Link, linked operations (VlERA Link) become possible.
Page 109 : [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON] • If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable. HDMI mini cable (optional) Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link •...
Page 110 VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
Page 111 Connect the unit toa3D compatible television and p lay b ack scenes recorded in3D toenjoy life-like and p owerful 3D video. _}Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. 1 Select the menu. : [SETUP] [3D PLAYBACK] [3D] [3D]:...
Page 112 • You c annot play b ack 3D video on the LCD monitor ofthe unit. When you play b ack scenes recorded in3D onthe LCD m onitor, they w ill b e played back in2D. • You c an also p lay b ack scenes recorded in3D by date.
Page 113 Motion pictures orstill pictures recorded with this unit can becopied between anSD card inserted inthis unit and a built-in memory/HDD. • Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory, or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS]...
Page 114 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 115 • iFrame scenes cannot be copied todisc. Copy toPC tomake abackup. (-_ 125) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying ¸Disc type iiiii iiiiiii!iii iH! ii iiiii1iHi!i i! il!i!l "J i i illiii/iiiiiii...
Page 116 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 117 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 118 insert a disc with recorde d motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format_ In some cases the disc may get • When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other device s, a message p[ompting you to format...
Page 119 • 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 120 Managing the copied disc • Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (-) 114) • 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...
Page 121 L ¸¸i ¸¸¸ L Copy/Dubbing • Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Insert the SD card Equipment with SD High-definition picture card slot directly (-_ 120) quality* Equipment with USB High-definition picture Connect with supplied terminal quality* USB cable (-) 120) Equipment...
Page 122 I VIDE0 ! P.0T0 I 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...
Page 123 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. • When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. Touch the media you wish to dub. • When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor Dubbing through...
Page 125 Copy/Dubbing You c an store 3 D video with aDVD burner, avideo device oraPC. • Please refer topage 1 13 f or d etails 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...
Page 126 • Please refer topage 1 11 f or d etails about copying between SD card a nd built-in memory/ HDD. • Copying scenes recorded in 3D [HDC-TM900} : [COPY]_ [ _eml ]or[ Im "_ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory.
Page 127 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 128 To write motion picture data recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HI:) Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation if you use software...
Page 129 Software Article 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 or allow any third party, whether...
Page 130 With a PC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
Page 131 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more (1920x 1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw...
Page 132 • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.O GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium ][][][450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows...
Page 133 [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 134 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...
Page 135 With a PC • Connect this unit tothe PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
Page 136 SD card. built-in memory or HDD.) • To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. VQT3K69...
Page 137 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. • Removable disk (Example: CAN SD (G:)) is displayed in [Computer]. * [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 [HDC-TM900], and [CAM_HDD] to copy or write back motion...
Page 138 The s oftware cannot beused with t he 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...
Page 139 • Operating environment Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better 1 GB or more Interface USB port • Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. • The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard...
Page 140 Others "1 IHDC-TM900] only only • Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card Intelligent Auto Mode (-) 39) Manual Mode (-) 82) Motion picture recording mode (-) 67) i1080/60p 1080/60p recording...
Page 141 AF÷ AF assist lamp (-) 81) ......Number ofrecording pixels forstill pictures Display Touch Menu (-) 30) (-)38, 78, 8 0, 90) Backlight Compensation InPlayback Mode, the picture size isnot (-) 64) displayed for s till pictures recorded with other products that have different picture Soft Skin Mode (-) 64)
Page 142 • Indication of connection to • Playback indications other devices I_11 II1_1_11_1<41 _'4'_11_111<111_1_( I 1"_<I I_-/_1/I I_/_1 Accessing the card (-) 121, 134) Display during playback (-) 41, 89) ÷_ Accessing the built-in memory OhOOmOOs Playback Time (-) 41 ) (-) 121, 134) .1 No.lO Scene Number...
Page 143 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 21 ) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
Page 144 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 ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
Page 145 Problem Check points This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-> 22) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
Page 146 Problem Checkpoints Remaining battery • The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not approximation. displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge and then charge it again. I=t_';1"t=11"_j Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily...
Page 147 Problem Checkpoints Object seems to be • Object seems to be warped slightly when the object warped, moves across the image very fast, but this is because unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Problem Check points...
Page 148 Problem Checkpoints VIERA Link does not (Setting on this unit) work. • Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (-) 107) • Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON]. (-) 107) • Turn the unit off and then back on again. (Setting on other devices) •...
Page 149 Problem Check points Item other than the • Calibrate the touch screen. (-_ 52) touched one is selected. If the SD card is inserted • If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be in this unit, it is not recognized by this unit.
Page 150 Others Do not insecticides volatile spray About this unit chemicals onto the unit. • If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface The unit and the SD card become warm finish may peel off. during use.
Page 151 • Please look after the data in your built-in When you are not going to use the unit memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will for an extended time not be held responsible in the unlikely • When storing the unit in a cupboard case that private data is divulged.
Page 152 • Extremely high temperatures or low About the AC adaptor ..temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the temperature of the battery • If the battery is kept in high-temperature, extremely high or extremely low, charging high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the...
Page 153 About 3D About status indicator during charging About 3D recording When the status indicator is flashing at a Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure particularly fast or slow rate, the attachment. following should be considered.
Page 154 When viewing 3D video, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. • Viewing for extended periods may cause When disposing of or giving away the SD eye-fatigue. card, note that: Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, • Formatting and deletion of this unit or those with...
Page 155 It should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the change to or loss of the information...
Page 156 SD-3C, other countries. LLC. • Other names of systems and products • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are mentioned in these instructions trademarks of Panasonic Corporation usually the registered trademarks Sony Corporation. trademarks of the manufacturers • Manufactured under license...
Page 157 Others • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. _llllllllllllllfllfiflllllllllllmlmlUIW ....... Recording mode Picture size 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min SDcard 16GB 1 h20min...
Page 158 • The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated. • Use time in the row of 4 GB in the table on page 155 as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). Others •...
Page 159 (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [16:9] and [QUALITY] is set to __|__ ) 4 GB 1420 3600 SD card 16GB 2200 3400 5600 14000 64 GB 9000 14000 23000 59000 Built-in 32 GB 4500 7000 11500 29000 memory 220GB 31000 49000 78000...
Page 160 Others High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety DC 7.2 V(When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; (HDC-TMg00] (HDC-TMg001 6.4 W 10.3 W 7.4 W 10.9 W Signal system: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [1080/60p]; Original format [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE];...
Page 161 Monitor: 3.5" wide L CD monitor (Approx. 460 Kdots) Viewfinder: 0.24" wide EVF (Approx. 263 K dots) Microphone: 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination:...
Page 162 Dimensions: 66 mm (W)x72 mm (H)x 146 mm (D) [2.60 " (W)x2.83" (H)x5.75" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 67 mm (W)x72 mm (H)x 146 mm (D) [2.64" (W)x2.83" (H)x5.75" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 395 g (Approx. 0.87 Ibs.) [without battery (supplied)] Approx.
Page 163 • Motion 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 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 32 GB HDD;...
Page 164 • 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 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 32 GB HDD;...
Page 165 Others VW-BC20PP Battery charger VW-VBN130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack © VW-VBN260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-W4607H Wide conversion lens © VW-WE08H Wide end conversion lens VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens VW-LF46N*3 Filter kit "1 Please refer to page 23, concerning the battery charging time and available...
Page 166 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb f or v ideo D C light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K...
Page 167 • Attaching the optional • Attaching the conversion lens/ accessories on the shoe filter kit adaptor Attach the wide conversion lens [HDC-TM900} (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end Open the shoe adaptor cover. conversion lens (VW-WEO8H; optional), filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46N;...
Page 168 Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
Page 169 Others Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly...
Page 170 9am-gpm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-Tpm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 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: _anasonic.com You may also contact...
Page 171 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...
Page 172 Index • Numerics Delete ......Deleting personal information ..1080/60p ......Demo mode ..... 1080/60p recording ....Digital cinema ....3D playback/viewing ..109, Digital cinema color ....3D recording ....86, 151 Digital zoom ..... 5.1 channel ....Direct playback ....
Page 173 Remaining number of still pictures ..Remaining time left for recording ..Language ...... Remote control ....48, 53 LCD monitor ..... 18, 33, 152 Repeat playback ....LCD set ......Resume playback ....Lens cap ...... Ring zoom ...... Lens hood ......
Page 174 • Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria Testigo de acceso [ACCESS]@ • Cuand0 e! dispositivo accede...
Page 175 • Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa Pulse el boton de alimentacion para encender el dispositivo. cb/I Modo de grabaci6n peliculas (-) 35) Modo de grabaci6n El indicador de estado se ilumina.
Page 176 Ment_ t_ctil • Grabacion de peliculas Toque para visualizar el menQ de deslizamiento. Cambie el modo a Abra el monitor LCD o extienda el visor. Toque <] (lado izquierdo)/D (lado derecho) de | en el menQ tactil Pulse el boton de iniciolparada para grabacion para iniciar...
Page 177 • Los iconos de operacion y la visualizacion • Reproduccion de pelicula/ de la pantalla desapareceran cuando se realiza una funcion por un periodo fotografia especifico de tiempo. Para volver a Cambieelmodoa _LJ. visualizarla, toque la pantalla. Toque el icono de seleccion del modo de reproduccion (Reproducci6n...
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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