Panasonic Hdc Sd90 Owners Manual

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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.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
AC adaptor
VSK0711
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0008
USB cable
K1HA05AD0007
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
≥This is used for operations that are hard to 
operate with your fingers or performing 
detailed operations with the touch screen 
operation. ( l25, 46)
Shoe adaptor
VYC1055
CD-ROM
Software
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∫Inserting the battery
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
B DC input terminal
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input 
terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an 
interval of 2 seconds, indicating that 
charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is 
completed.
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1) Open the SD card cover and insert  (remove) the SD card into (from) the 
card slot  B.
≥ Face the label side  C in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
2) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
Quick Guide
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Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the access 
lamp lights up.
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∫Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the 
power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power 
button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD 
monitor
Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit. 
Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit.
To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to  ,   or  .
∫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.
To u c h
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen.
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Motion Picture Recording 
Mode ( l30)
Still Picture Recording Mode 
( l 32)
Playback Mode ( l36, 80)
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Touch Menu
Touch   to display the Touch Menu.
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to switch the operation 
icons.
ATouch Menu
∫Language selection
1) Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP]  # 
[LANGUAGE].
2) Touch desired language.
∫ Selecting a media to record 
[HDC-TM90]
1) Change the mode to
  or .2) Select the menu.
3) Touch the media to record motion  pictures or still pictures.
≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/
SD CARD] to record to the SD card.
Touch [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or 
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to 
the built-in memory.
≥ The media is selected separately to 
motion pictures or still pictures is 
highlighted in yellow.
4) Touch [ENTER].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to  ¥.
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the   button fully to take the 
picture.
: [MEDIA SELECT]
T
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MENU
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∫Motion picture/Still picture 
playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A.
3) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish 
to play back.
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/
PICTURE] you wish to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be  played back.
B
 is displayed when [1080/60p] is 
touched,   is displayed when 
[AVCHD] is touched or   is displayed 
when [iFrame] is touched in step 3.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward 
(downward) while touching it
j Switch the Touch Menu, and then 
touch   (up) /   (down) of the 
thumbnail scroll lever
5) Select the playback operation by  touching the operation icon.
COperation icon ≥
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.
(Motion picture playback)
1 /;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
(Still picture playback)
1 /;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
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HDC-SD90
HDC-TM90
ALL
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1 Power button [ ] (l24)
2 Shoe adaptor release lever  [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] ( l157)
3 USB terminal [ ] ( l107, 112, 126)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button  [iA/MANUAL] ( l34, 73)
5 Optical image stabilizer button  [ O.I.S.] ( l48)
6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] ( l49)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  (l 96, 100)
9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] ( l96, 
115)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
10 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external microphone.
≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the 
external microphone input.
≥  (Microphone input level 
meter) is displayed when the external 
microphone is connected. ( l67)
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the 
power supply and the noise will stop.
Preparation
Parts identification and handling
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4
5
6
3
7
1
MICAV MULTI
9
810
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11 Speaker
12 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in   Motion 
Picture Recording Mode or   Still 
Picture Recording Mode. ( l25)
13 Built-in flash ( l55)
14 Step up ring attachment part 
(concave)
15 Lens
16 Internal stereo microphones
17 Video light ( l58, 72)
18 Shoe adaptor mount 
[SHOE ADAPTOR] ( l157)
19 Status indicator ( l24)
20 Recording start/stop button (l 30)
21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l25)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
22 Battery holder ( l19)
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18 1920
2221
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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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 ( l23)
25 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l23)
26 Card slot ( l23)
27 Photoshot button [ ] ( l32)
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture  Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) (l 47)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l37)
29 Mode switch ( l25)
30 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
31 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l20)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
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25
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28
27
30
31
29
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only 
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine 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.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l24)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the batteryBe sure to hold down the power button until the 
status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery 
while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the direction 
indicated by the arrow and remove the battery 
when unlocked.
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A Insert the battery until it 
clicks and locks.
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Charging the battery
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 30 °C 
(50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
≥Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.
2Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.≥The status indicator will flash red at an interv al of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has 
begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
It is possible to use this unit with power supplie d from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with 
the AC adaptor connected.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 145.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l11, 21, 155).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period 
of time with doors and windows closed.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully 
before using this unit for the first time.
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