Panasonic Hdc Sd90 Owners Manual

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ The stated times are when the AC adaptor is used.
 
≥These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥ Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same.
(During 3D recording mode, 1080/60p and iFrame recording mode cannot be used.)
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h25min[1080/60p] 1 h 30 min 45 min
[HA], [HG],  [HX], [HE] 1h35min
50 min
[iFrame] 1 h 40 min
VW-VBK360  (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh] 4h20min[1080/60p] 3 h 1 h 35 min
[HA], [HG],  [HX], [HE] 3h15min 1h40min
[iFrame] 3h25min 1h45min
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥ 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.
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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To 
record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.:
≥
Please confirm the latest information abo ut 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.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Preparation
Recording to a card
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is  compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.  When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC 
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these 
memory cards.
Card typeCapacityMotion picture  recordingStill picture recording
SD 
Memory Card 8MB/16MB/
32 MB Cannot be used.
Cannot be guaranteed 
in operation.
64 MB/128 MB/
256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in 
operation.
512MB/1GB/ 2GB
Can be used. Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open 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.
2Securely close the SD card 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop 
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the 
failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the 
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or 
this unit
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD 
card to water, dirt or dust. ≥
Do not place SD cards in the following 
areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l146)
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. ( l44, 45) When the SD card is 
formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be 
restored.
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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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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and the unit is turned off when it is closed.During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used 
to turn the unit on/off.
∫To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
∫To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion  pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power 
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is  originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
≥ To turn off the unit while connecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal, press 
the power button.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
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 
 or  .
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the 
status indicator goes off.
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Slide the mode switch to switch between recording and playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
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.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or 
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while 
you are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode ( l30)
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l32)
Playback Mode ( l36, 80)
Preparation
How to use the touch screen
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∫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.
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.
B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward.
C Displayed only during the Manual Mode.
∫To display the Touch Menu
≥Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. A
Touch Menu
 Recording Mode Playback Mode
The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is 
performed for a specific period of time during 
Recording Mode. To display it again, touch  .
T
W
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MENU
T
W
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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MENU
ALL
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≥Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is 
recognized. ( l46)
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
1Select the menu. ( l39)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using 
/.
A Displaying the World time setting ( l40):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
3Touch [ENTER].
≥A message prompting for World time setting may be 
displayed. Perform the World time setting by touching the screen. ( l40)
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in 
lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC 
adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the 
battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being 
recharged even if the unit is off.)
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [SETUP]  # [CLOCK SET]MENU
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∫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.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is 
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of 
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Recording Yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (However the image recorded is the same as a 
normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When 
 appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to 
normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. 
( l 134)
Basic
Before recording
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The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Change the mode to  or .
2Select the menu. ( l39)
3Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
≥The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4Touch [ENTER].
Basic
Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM90]
: [MEDIA SELECT]
A[VIDEO/SD CARD]
B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]
C [PICTURE/SD CARD]
D [PICTURE/Built-inMemory]MENU
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1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
AWhen 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.
4Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥There are 3 recording formats that can be  used with this unit: AVCHD that records 
high-definition motion pictures, 1080/60p that records motion pictures in maximum 
quality for this unit and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback 
and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the 
Recording Mode ( l60) or press and hold the 1080/60p button. ( l49)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l33)
Basic
Recording motion pictures
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TW
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0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00sR 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20mA Recording mode
B Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to 0h00m00s.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)
C Approximate remaining recordable 
time
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.)
≥
Screen display will disappear when 
no function is performed for a 
specific period of time. To display it 
again, touch the screen. (It is not 
displayed when the AF/AE tracking 
is set.)
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