Panasonic Hdc Sd90 Owners Manual

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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects 
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4(When [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.≥Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching 
/.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is  to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[30 frames/sec]:
90 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 30 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1280 k720).
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The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places 
where it is hard to focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
≥ Set the video light to   [AUTO] or   [OFF]. ( l58)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE]  # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
:Volume low
:Vo l u m e hi g h
MENU
MENU
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≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) 
settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
≥  appears on the screen.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
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Focus (l76)
White balance ( l74)
Manual shutter speed ( l75)
Iris adjustment ( l75)FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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White balance
Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White balance mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the white balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White balance modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the Iris/Gain, set the white balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:  Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brightens the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a 
tripod is recommended. Also, white balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 
1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record 
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
SHTR
IRIS
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching  / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish 
bringing the subject into focus.
≥Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MENU
MNL
MFMFMF
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
APart displayed in blue
MFMF
MF
MF
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With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D 
video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required.
≥In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
≥ Since the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D video is not of high 
definition picture quality.
∫ Recording 3D video
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to 
.
1Attach the step up ring to the 3D Conversion Lens.
≥Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.
≥ Tighten the attachment screw of the 3D Conversion Lens by rotating to LOCK.
2Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.≥Tighten the attachment screw of the step up ring by rotating to LOCK.
≥ Attach the 3D Conversion Lens secu rely so it will not tilt or move.
3Turn on the unit.≥Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after 
performing the initial setting.
≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, 
set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
≥
If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording 3D video
To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D 
Conversion Lens is required.
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion 
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.
3D video
The image is an illustration.
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4Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the 
instructions on the screen.
≥2 screens will appear.
5Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.≥After adjustment, a single screen appears.
≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or 
after an impact etc., it is recommended that you 
perform the adjustment again.
6Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom position is fixed, and the zoom 
operation is disabled.
≥ When recording in 3D, the image will appear with gray frame around it. The gray frame will 
be recorded in the video.
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust th e 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW 
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. ( l65)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ If the unit is turned on in the shade, etc., the screen may appear to be blue. In such a case, 
removing the lens cap will return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D video can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following 
points when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9  feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥ Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or 
walking.
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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
Functions not available during 3D recording
*1 The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled.
*2 The Optical Image Stabilizer   and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock   can be used.
*3 Intelligent Auto Mode is canceled.
*4 The 1080/60p recording mode is canceled, and the video is recorded with AVCHD picture 
quality.
*5 Only white balance can be used. Touch   to display manual icons.
(Button/lever operations) (Recording functions)
j Zoom in/out function
*1
jHybrid Optical Image Stabilizer*2
jIntelligent Auto Mode*3
j1080/60p recording*4
jStill picture recording (Still Picture 
Recording Mode, and still picture 
recording in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode)
j Manual operations
*5 (focus, shutter 
speed, iris) j
AF/AE tracking
j iFrame ([REC MODE])
j Intelligent contrast control
j Smile shot
j Video light
j Soft skin mode
j Te l e  m a c r o
j Guideline
j Color night rec
j Scene mode
j Face recognition
j Digital cinema color
j Zoom microphone
j Picture adjust
(Setup menu) jQuick power on
j Quick start
j Initial set
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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Fast forward/
rewind playback During PlaybackTouch 
5 during playback to fast 
forward.
(Touch  6 to rewind.)
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases 
if you touch  5/6  again. (The display 
on the screen changes from  5 to  .)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
Skip playback
(to the start of a  scene) During playback, touch the LCD monitor 
and slide quickly from right to left (from 
left to right) before releasing your finger.
Slow-motion  playback
During PauseWith the playback paused, continue 
touching .
(  is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played 
back in reverse, they will be shown 
continuously at approximately 2/3
rd the 
speed of normal playback (intervals of 
0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion playback for iFrame scenes 
will be in 1 second intervals.
Frame-by-frame  playback
The motion picture 
is advanced one 
frame at a time. With the playback paused, touch  .
(Touch   to advance the frames one at 
a time in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you 
touch .
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a 
time in the reverse direction, they will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ Frame-by-frame playback for iFrame 
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.
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