Panasonic Hdc Sd90 Owners Manual

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High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Others
Specifications
Power source:DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption: Recording;
 5.2 W Charging;
 7.7 W
Signal system:
1080/60p, 1080/60i, 540/30p
Recording format:
[1080/60p]; Original format
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant
[iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)
Image sensor:
1/4.1z  1MOS image sensor
Total; 3320 K
Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2610 K to 1940 K (16:9)
Still picture; 2240 K to 2180 K (4:3), 2520 K to 2090 K (3:2), 2610 K to 1940 K (16:9)
Lens:  
Auto Iris, 21 k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F3.5
Focal length; 2.82 mm to 59.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent; Motion picture; 28 mm to 729 mm (16:9)
Still picture; 34.2 mm to 729 mm (4:3), 31.7 mm to 730 mm (3:2), 28 mm to 729 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance; Normal; Approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Tele)
Tele macro; Approx. 60 cm (24 q) (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. 1 cm (0.4 q) (Wide)/Approx. 60 cm (24 q) (Tele)
Filter diameter:
41.5 mm (for the step up ring)
Zoom:
i.Zoom OFF 26 k, 40 k i.Zoom, 60 k/1500 k Digital Zoom
(Using image sensor effective area)
Image stabilizer function:
Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active Mode, Optical Image Stabilizer Lock Function)
Monitor:
3 z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
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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. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function
AV multi connector video output level:
Component video output level;Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
AV video output level; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
HDMI mini connector video output level:
HDMI
™ (x.v.Color™) 1080p/1080i/480p
AV multi connector audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector audio output level:
[1080/60p], [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
[iFrame]; Linear PCM
MIC input:
j 70 dBV (Mic sensitivity  j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Reader/writer function
SD card; Read/Write (No copyright protection support)
Built-in memory; Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
USB host function (for DVD burner)
Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off)
Flash:
Available range; Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions:
50.5 mm (W) k63 mm (H) k118.5 mm (D)
[1.98 q (W) k2.48 q (H)k 4.66q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)
HDC-TM90
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∫3D Conversion Lens (optional)
∫ Motion pictures
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 244
g (Approx. 0.54 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 245
g (Approx. 0.54 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied)]
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 288
g (Approx. 0.63 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 287
g (Approx. 0.63 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied)]
Operating temperature:
0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity:
10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time:
See page 21
Lens:
F3.3 (f = 2.3 mm)
35 mm equivalent; 58 mm
Minimum recording distance; Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet)
Minimum illumination:
Approx. 28 lx (1/30 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is set to [ON])
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.
Built-in memory; 16 GB
Compression:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and transfer rate:
[1080/60p]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
[HA]; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG]; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HX]; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
[HE]; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
[iFrame]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 149 for the recordable time.
HDC-SD90
HDC-TM90
HDC-SD90
HDC-TM90
HDC-TM90
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∫Still pictures
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.Picture size:
[1080/60p]; 1920
k1080/60p
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k 1080/60i
[iFrame]; 960 k540/30p
Audio compression:
[1080/60p],[AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone)
[iFrame]; AAC/2 ch
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.
Built-in memory; 16 GB
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), 
DPOF corresponding
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3]; 2592 k1944/1600 k1200/640 k480
Picture aspect [3:2]; 2688 k1792/1680 k112 0
Picture aspect [16:9]; 2816 k1584/1920 k1080
Refer to page 150 for the number of recordable pictures.
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
12 W
DC 5.0V, 1.6A
Dimensions:
46 mm (W) k25 mm (H) k75.5 mm (D) [1.8 q (W)k 1.0q (H) k3.0 q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 115
g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
HDC-TM90
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*1 Please refer to page 21, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12PP and the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/VW-VBG130, 
VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21PP-K, VW-AD20PP-K is required.
Others
Optional accessories
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-BC10PP Battery charger
VW-VBK180*
1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
VW-VBK360*
1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini cable
VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens Step up ring
VW-LDC103PP*
2Video DC Light
VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light
VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor
VW-ACK180PP Accessory kit
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NOTE:Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
RP-SDN16GU1A
RP-SDN08GU1A
RP-SDN04GU1A
RP-SDN02GU1A
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory CardClass 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
VW-BN01 DVD burner
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∫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.
SHOEADAPTORRELEASE
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO:  PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th  A

venue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day (       ) 
Night(       )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each 
Description
Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Model #   
Discover
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Others
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
 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 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 
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The 
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.  
 
Product or Part Name  Parts Labor 
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Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)  10 days  Not Applicable 
SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)  90 days  Not Applicable  During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies 
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.  
 Carry-In or Mail-In Service To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA 
(7262). 
 When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately 
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the 
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries 
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail.  Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to 
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.  Include 
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you 
can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty. 
 IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.  Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, 
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or 
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but for illustration only.) 
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the 
warrantor. 
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest 
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer 
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/help
 
or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
 You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-211-PANA (7262) 
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:  
[email protected]
 
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) 
Panasonic Service and Technology Company 
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
 Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  As of November 2009
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