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Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD900 Model No. HDC-TM900 HDC-HS900 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY ≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN APPROVED POWER CORD. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Use only the recommended accessories. MANNER. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). VQT3K81...
High Definition the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), Battery holder Video Camera immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care AC adaptor Bottom Centre on 132600. Keep this unit as far away as possible How to replace the fuse...
∫ Indemnity about recorded are not available. content ≥ Features may vary, so please read Panasonic does not accept any carefully. responsibility for damages directly or ≥ Not all models may be available indirectly due to any type of problems that depending on the region of purchase.
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Accessories..........6 Preparation Power supply..........8 Inserting/removing the battery..... 8 Charging the battery ......9 Charging and recording time..... 10 Recording to a card ........ 12 Cards that you can use with this unit ........12 Inserting/removing an SD card..
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Shoe adaptor Battery pack (supplied for VW-VBN130 HDC-SD900GC, HDC-SD900GN and AC adaptor HDC-TM900GC;...
*1 When using the VW-WE08H, set the Optional accessories zoom to W (wide) side. The focus will be slightly out when it is set to T (tele) Some optional accessories may not be side, so remove the VW-WE08H when available in some countries. recording set to T (tele) side.
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.
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥...
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
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≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/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.
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 23) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button ...
Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
About the touch menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it.
For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT3K81...
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM900/HDC-HS900] The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 22) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. HDC-TM900 A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]...
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording. Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to...
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 16) HDC-SD900 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. HDC-HS900 HDC-TM900 Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.
Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause. Stops the playback and shows Plays back the previous picture. ∫: the thumbnails. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display . (l 16) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. HDC-SD900 : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] MENU...
High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; HDC-SD900 HDC-SD900 10.3 W 6.4 W HDC-TM900 HDC-TM900 6.4 W 10.3 W HDC-HS900 HDC-HS900 7.4 W...
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Monitor: 8.8 cm (3.5z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K dots) Viewfinder: 0.61 cm (0.24z) 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: 1,400 lx...
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Instructions (PDF format) and then click [Operating Delete the PDF file from the “Program Instructions] to install. Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. (Example: When an English language ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.