Panasonic Hdc Sd90 Owners Manual

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5(Only when setting the region of your travel 
destination)
Touch  /  to select your travel 
destination and touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight 
saving time.   appears and the 
summer time setting is turned on. The 
travel destination time and time difference 
from the home region time are set forward 
by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] 
again to return to the normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT].   
appears and the time of the travel destination 
is indicated.
To return the display to the home settingSet the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].
≥If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using 
the time difference from your home region.
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
It is possible to change the date format.
You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and recording button 
icon ( ).
Please refer to page 98.
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to 
save battery life.
≥ The Power Save function will not activate when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
j PRE-REC is used
[DATE/TIME][OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]
[DATE FORMAT][Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY][OFF]/[ON]
[OFF]:
If no operation is performed for approx. 5 seconds, the icon disappears.
[ON]: Constantly displayed
[EXT. DISPLAY][OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]
[ECONOMY][OFF]/[5 MINUTES]
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CThe local time at the selected 
travel destination
D The time difference between 
the travel destination and the 
home region
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The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the 
mode set to   or  .
≥Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1 k.
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
≥ When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause 
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥ Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
≥ Quick start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there 
is no SD card inserted.
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
1Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode  is set to   or  .
The status indicator  A flashes green and the unit 
goes into Quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.The status indicator  A lights red and the unit is put 
into recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if:
jabout 5 minutes have elapsed
j mode is set to 
≥ Depending on the recording conditions and me nu settings, time for Quick start may be 
longer than 0.6 seconds.
≥ It may take some time for Automatic white balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1 k.
≥ If [ECONOMY] ( l41) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick 
Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
[QUICK POWER ON][OFF]/[ON]
[QUICK START][OFF]/[ON]
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HDC-TM90
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Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed 
with this sound.(Volume low)/ (Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. ( l134)
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)/ *(Automatic adjustment)
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   automatically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
1Touch [LCD SET].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Please refer to page 99.
Please refer to page 99.
Please refer to page 99.
Please refer to page 100.
[ALERT SOUND][OFF]/ /
[POWER LCD]////
[LCD SET]
[AV MULTI][COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]
[COMPONENT OUT][480i]/[1080i]
[HDMI RESOLUTION][AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]
[VIERA Link][OFF]/[ON]
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+2+10-1A
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Please refer to page 98.
Please refer to page 102.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]
*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
* For users who have  , this menu is not displayed.
Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. ( l128)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform 
[NUMBER RESET].
≥ 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. 
( l 106, 118)
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. (l106, 118)≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l146)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[TV ASPECT][16:9]/[4:3]
[3D PLAYBACK][3D]/[2D]
[INITIAL SET]
[NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT CARD]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
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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. 
( l 106, 118)
1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
2 Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l146)
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l143)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining  recordable time for the selected recording 
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the 
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally 
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are 
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated 
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
[FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
[CARD STATUS]
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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be 
checked.
≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining  recordable time for the selected recording 
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system 
files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/
built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities 
of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024
k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 
bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.1Touch [CALIBRATION].≥ Touch [ENTER].2Touch the [ _] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.≥Touch [ _] in sequence (up left # down left  # down right # up right  # center).3 Touch [ENTER].
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   or   position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted 
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take 
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the de monstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[MEDIA STATUS]
[CALIBRATION]
[DEMO MODE][OFF]/[ON]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE]
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≥Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l60)
≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: 
l 50)
∫ About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of z oom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch 
zoom.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button  icons or touch zoom will be performed at a 
constant speed respectively.
Extra Optical Zoom
In Still Picture Recording Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a 
maximum of 50 k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT 
RATIO]. ( l69, 70)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the maximum   area is cropped to the center   
area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m
(4.9 feet ) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) 
away from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Zoom in/out function
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T
W
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
≥Please refer to page 52 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when 
you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Image Stabilizer Function
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HYBRID O.I.S.]  # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
O.I.S.
Optical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image stabilizer 
on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/ #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is 
displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the 
image stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. 
When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
MENU
MENU
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This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum 
quality*.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
≥ Please refer to page 149 for details about approximate recordable time.
Advanced (Recording)
1080/60p recording
1080/60p
≥The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be saved or played back by this unit or by using 
the HD Writer AE 3.0 software.
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1080/60p button
To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold 
the button until   is displayed.
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To return to normal recording mode, press and 
hold the button until   disappears.
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You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the 
Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. 
(l26)    
2(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
Touch the Touch function icon.
≥To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical 
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger 
touching .)
Touch function icons
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Zoom operation can be performed by touching the touch zoom bar.
≥Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
1Touch .≥Touch zoom bar appears.
≥ The touch zoom bar will disappear when no function is 
performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, 
touch the screen.
2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.≥It will zoom to the touched position.
≥ It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out when 
W side is touched.
≥
It is also possible to perform zoom operation by touching and 
sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T side or the W side.
≥ Screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. 
To display it again, touch the screen while touch zoom bar is displayed.
≥ Please refer to page 47 for details about the zoom speed.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch function
T
W
Touch Zoom
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
*1
Touch Shutter*2
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≥An icon is displayed in the 
A position when the Touch 
function icon is set.
Touch Zoom
B Touch zoom bar
C Zoom magnification 
position
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