Panasonic Hdc Sd900 Operating Instructions

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Do not use the unit for surveillance 
purposes or other business uses.
≥This unit was designed for consumer 
intermittent use. It was not intended for 
continuous use, or for any industrial or 
commercial application resulting in 
prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could 
cause the unit to overheat and cause a 
malfunction. Such use is strongly 
discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit 
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or 
cabinet, it is recommended that you place 
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
/
When disposing of or giving away this 
unit, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the 
file management information and cannot 
be used to completely erase the data in 
built-in memory or HDD of this unit. The 
data can be recovered using commercially 
available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format 
the built-in memory or HDD before 
disposing of or giving away this unit.
To physically format the built-in memory, 
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select 
[SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [Built-
inMemory] from the menu, and then press 
and hold the recording start/stop button on 
the screen below for about 3 seconds. 
When the built-in memory data deletion 
screen appears, select [YES], and then 
follow the on-screen instructions.
To physically format the HDD, connect the 
unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP]  #  [FORMAT MEDIA] 
# [HDD] from the 
menu, and then press and hold the 
recording start/stop button on the screen 
below for about 3 seconds. When the 
HDD data deletion screen appears, select 
[YES], and then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in 
memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will 
not be held responsible in the unlikely 
case that private data is divulged.
The battery used in this unit is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature and 
the effect increases the more the 
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the 
full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may 
be triggered, making it impossible to use the 
unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute 
amount of current continues to flow even if 
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state 
may result in over discharge of the battery. 
This may result in you not being able to 
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl 
bag so metal does not come into contact 
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool 
place free from humidity, with as constant 
temperature as possible. (Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, 
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 
60%RH)
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HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
About the battery
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≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the 
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, 
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the 
terminals may rust and cause 
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it once 
every year and store it again after you 
have completely used up the charged 
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the 
battery terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out 
for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 
times the period you are planning to 
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort 
can shorten the period which you can 
record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the terminals are 
damaged.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged 
terminals can damage the unit.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire 
may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even 
after the battery has been recharged, the 
battery has worn out. Please purchase a 
new battery.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is 
extremely high or extremely low, charging 
may take time or the battery may not be 
charged.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep 
the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from 
the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
normal. ≥
After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC 
adaptor and battery clean.
When the status indicator is flashing at a 
particularly fast or slow rate, the 
following should be considered.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period 
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 
2 seconds): 
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the 
temperature of the battery is too high or 
low. It can be charged, but it may take a 
few hours to complete the charging 
normally.
≥ It will flash in 2 second intervals when 
normal charging resumes. Even in such 
cases, it may start flashing in 4 second 
intervals until charging is completed 
depending on the conditions of use. 
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period 
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for 
approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the 
battery from the unit, and try charging 
again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or 
battery are not dirty or covered in a foreign 
object, and connect the battery correctly 
once again. If a foreign object or dirt is 
present, turn off the unit before removing.
≥ The battery or environment is at an 
extremely high or low temperature. Wait 
until the temperature has returned to an 
appropriate level and try charging again. If 
you are still unable to charge, there may 
be a fault in the unit, battery or AC 
adaptor.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the 
charging being unfinished, there may be a 
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. 
Refer to page 151 for details on the 
battery.
About the AC adaptor
About status indicator during 
charging
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About 3D recording
Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. 
It must not be used with an insecure 
attachment.
Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens 
without adjusting it first.
≥It will not be possible to record 3D video 
correctly, and this may lead to tiredness or 
discomfort.
≥ When you re-attach the 3D Conversion 
Lens after removing it, we recommend 
making the adjustments again.
With the 3D Conversion Lens attached, 
do not record a subject at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
≥ The 3D effects may be more pronounced, 
and therefore cause tiredness or 
discomfort.
≥ The minimum focus distance is approx. 
1.2 m.
When recording with the 3D Conversion 
Lens attached, be careful not to shake 
the unit.
≥ Tiredness or discomfort may result if the 
shake is pronounced, due to riding in a 
vehicle or walking etc.
≥ When moving the unit as you record, 
move it slowly.
≥ We recommend using a tripod.
About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, 
suffers from heart disease or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D video.
≥Doing may have an adverse affect on 
such medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or 
otherwise strange when viewing 3D 
video, stop viewing at once. 
≥ Continuing to view may cause illness.
≥ Please rest appropriately after stopping 
the viewing. When viewing 3D video, we recommend 
taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
≥
Viewing for extended periods may cause 
eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, 
those with differences in the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with 
astigmatism are advised to correct their 
vision by wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a 
double image while viewing 3D video.
≥ There are differences in the way that 
different people experience 3D video 
images. Please correct your sight 
appropriately before viewing 3D video.
≥ You can change the 3D setting of your 
television or 3D output setting of the unit 
to 2D.
When viewing 3D video on a 3D 
compatible television, position yourself a 
distance away that is at least 3 times the 
effective height of the television.
≥ (Recommended distance): 
For 42 z; approx. 1.6 m, 
for 46 z; approx. 1.7 m, 
for 50 z; approx. 1.9 m, 
for 54 z; approx. 2.0 m.
≥ Viewing from a distance closer than the 
recommended distance may lead to eye-
fatigue.
Viewing of 3D video is not recommended 
for children under 5 to 6 years.
≥ It is difficult to know how children will react 
to tiredness or discomfort, and they may 
become ill suddenly.
≥ When children are viewing, have a 
responsible adult ensure that eye-fatigue 
does not occur.
About 3D
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When disposing of or giving away the SD 
card, note that:
≥Formatting and deletion of this unit or 
computer only changes the file 
management information and does not 
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is 
physically destroyed or the SD card is 
physically formatted using this unit when 
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
To physically format the SD card, connect 
the unit via the AC adaptor, select 
[SETUP]  # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] 
from the menu, and then press and hold 
the recording start/stop button on the 
screen below for about 3 seconds. When 
the SD card data deletion screen appears, 
select [YES], and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
/
To physically format the SD card, connect 
the unit via the AC adaptor, select 
[SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [SD 
CARD] from the menu, and then press 
and hold the recording start/stop button on 
the screen below for about 3 seconds. 
When the SD card data deletion screen 
appears, select [YES], and then follow the 
on-screen instructions.
≥ The customer is responsible for the 
management of the data in the SD card. ≥
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it 
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass 
cleaner.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your 
finger nails, or rub or press with strong 
force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to 
recognise the touch when the LCD 
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, 
such as eye glass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its 
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than 
usual immediately after the unit is turned 
on. The normal brightness will be restored 
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
About the SD card
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HDC-TM900HDC-HS900
LCD monitor/viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
460,000 dots. The result is more than 
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% 
of the dots inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
263,000 dots. The result is more than 
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% 
of the dots inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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After you have set up the face recognition 
function, personal information will be held in 
this unit and included in recorded images.
≥When the unit is serviced, or given away/
disposed of, the personal information 
should be deleted in the interests of 
protecting personal information. ( l99)
Indemnity
≥ Information, including personal 
information, may be changed or lost as a 
result of mistaken operation, static 
electricity effects, accident, breakage, 
repair or other handling.
It should be noted before use that 
Panasonic does not accept any 
responsibility for direct or indirect 
problems which occur as the result of the 
change to or loss of the information 
including personal information. When condensation forms on the unit, the 
lens will cloud up and the unit may not work 
properly. Make every effort to ensure that 
condensation does not form. If it does form, 
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensationCondensation takes place when the 
ambient temperature or humidity is 
changed as follows.
≥
When this unit is brought inside from the 
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up 
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is 
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place 
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a 
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into 
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic 
bag, remove as much of the air from inside 
the bag as possible, then seal the bag. 
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room 
so the temperature of the unit is close to the 
ambient temperature of the room, then use 
it.
About personal informationAbout condensation
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∫Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs 
or other published or broadcast material 
for purposes other than your own private 
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for 
the purpose of private use, recording of 
certain material may be restricted.
∫Licenses
≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, 
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are 
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and 
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States 
and other countries.
≥ HDAVI Control
™ is a trademark of 
Panasonic Corporation.
≥ x.v.Colour
™ is a trademark.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is 
a registered trademark of Leica Camera 
AG.
≥ Microsoft
®, Windows® and Windows 
Vista® are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted 
with permission from Microsoft 
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks 
of International Business Machines 
Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel
®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are 
the registered trademarks or trademarks  of Intel Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon
™ is a trademark of Advanced 
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of 
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are 
usually the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the manufacturers who 
developed the system or product 
concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC 
patent portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) 
encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode 
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
Others
About copyright
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≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the 
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
A Image quality prioritised
B Recording time prioritised
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record 
for. ( l17, 18)
≥ The default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Recordable time of 3D recording mode is t he same. (During 3D recording mode, 1080/50p 
and iFrame recording mode can not be used.)
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, 
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
Others
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time
Recording mode[1080/50p][HA][HG][HX][HE]
Picture size1920k10801920k10801920k10801920k10801920k1080
SD card 4GB
19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 1 h 30 min
16 GB 1h20min 2h 2h40min 4h10min 6h40min
64 GB 5h20min 8h30min 11h 16h50min 27h30min
Built-in 
memory 32 GB
2h40min 4h10min 5h30min 8h20min 13h40min
HDD220 GB18h30min 29h 37h30min 57h30min 94h
Recording mode[iFrame]
Picture size960k540
SD card 4GB
19 min
16 GB 1h20min
64 GB 5h20min
Built-in 
memory 32 GB
2h40min
HDD220 GB18h30min
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HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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≥Use time in the row of 4 GB in the table on page 157 as a guideline for the time that can be 
copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the 
approximate number of recordable pictures.
(When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to  )
(When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [3:2] and [QUALITY] is set to  )
(When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [16:9] and [QUALITY] is set to  )
≥ When [QUALITY] is set to  , the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the 
numbers shown in the table above.
Others
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures
Picture size4032k 30243200k24002560k 1920640k480
SD card
4GB 6109401500 30000
16 GB 25003900 6200 122000
64 GB 10000 15800 25000 492000
Built-in 
memory32 GB 50007900 12500 246000
HDD220 GB33000 53000 84000899100
Picture size4608k30723600k24002880k 1920
SD card
4GB 5008501300
16 GB 21003400 5500
64 GB 8400 14000 22000
Built-in 
memory32 GB 42007000 11000
HDD220 GB29000 45000 75000
Picture size4864k27363840k21603072k 17281920k1080
SD card4GB 5508501420 360016 GB 22003400 5600 1400064 GB 9000 14000 23000 59000
Built-in 
memory32 GB 45007000 11500 29000
HDD220 GB31000 49000 78000201000
12 .2M7.7M4.9M0.3M
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
14.2M8.6M5.5M
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
13.3M8.3M5.3M2.1M
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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≥The number of recordable pictures depends on whether   and   are used 
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for 
copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a 
PC etc.
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Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
∫Attaching the optional 
accessories on the shoe 
adaptor
/
1 Open the shoe adaptor cover.
2 Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit.
≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide 
the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, 
and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding 
the lever.
Others
Optional accessories
Battery charger (VW-BC20EB-K)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN260)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)
Wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H)
*1
3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)
Filter kit (VW-LF46NE)*2
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)*3
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)*4
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
DVD burner (VW-BN01)
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 
(Refer to page 20)
*1 When using the VW-WE08H, set the 
zoom to W (wide) side. The focus will 
be slightly out when it is set to T (tele) 
side, so remove the VW-WE08H when 
recording set to T (tele) side.
*2 When using the VW-LF46NE, remove  the lens hood (supplied) and set to the 
flash setting to   ([OFF]).
*3 To use the VW-LDC103E,the battery 
pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 is 
required. To charge the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC 
adaptor/VW-AD21EB-K, 
VW-AD20EB-K is required.
*4 External microphone may intrude into 
the frame when recording. Set the 
zoom to wide angle, and tilt the 
external microphone upward so it will 
not intrude into the frame. This will not 
affect the audio being recorded.
HDC-SD900HDC-TM900
SHOEADAPTORRELEASE
HDC-HS900
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