Panasonic Hdc Tm900 Owners Manual

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You can combine the relayed scene (l69) in the built-in memory and the continued 
scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card.
A Built-in memory
B SD card
C Range of Relay recording
≥ Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [MEDIA] to 
[SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory], and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [1080/60p] or [AVCHD]. 
(l 41)
1Insert the SD card that was used for Relay recording.
2Select the menu.
3When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
≥Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted. (Protected scenes in the built-in memory are 
not deleted.)
4Touch [EXIT] when the relay scene combining complete message is 
displayed.
≥The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.
≥ Relay recording information will be delete d when the relay scenes are combined, and 
Relay recording will be possible again.
≥ When the relayed scenes in the built-in memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the 
relayed scenes will not be possible.
Advanced (Playback)
Relay scene combining [HDC-TM900]
Relay-recorded sceneRelay scene combining
: [EDIT SCENE]  # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]
MENU
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To cancel relay information
≥When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be 
possible anymore.
≥When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, you cannot 
combine relay scenes or cancel relay information.
≥ The personal information of the relayed scene in the built-in memory or SD card is deleted, 
the personal information of the combined relay scene is deleted. : [EDIT SCENE] 
# [RELAY INFO CANCEL]
Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card 
is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to 
combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 3.0.
MENU
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≥Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output 
settings. ( l106)
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high 
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them 
in high resolution with high quality sound.
1Connect this unit to a TV.
Advanced (Playback)
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. 
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A High quality
1 HDMI terminal
2 Component 
terminal
3 Video terminal
AHDMI mini cable 
(optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the 
HDMI terminal.
B AV multi cable 
(supplied)
Picture quality
1 High definition images 
when connecting to 
HDMI terminal
2 High definition images 
when connecting to 
component terminal 
compatible with 1080i
Standard images 
when connecting to 
component terminal 
compatible with 480i
3 Standard images 
when connecting to 
video terminal
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≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini  cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable 
is not required.
≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug 
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is 
connected simultaneously.
2Select the video input on the TV.≥Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3Change the mode to   to play back.
≥When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi 
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or [AV 
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. ( l106)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV  multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be 
prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.
CablesReference items
A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ( l106)
≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD, 1080/60p) 
(l 106)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link
™ (l 107)
B AV multi cable (supplied) ≥Connecting with the AV multi cable ( l106)
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∫To watch images on a regular 
TV (4:3) or when both sides of 
the images do not appear on 
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the 
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect 
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
≥If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust 
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for 
details.)
∫ To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
When the EXT DISPLAY button on the 
remote control is pressed, the information 
displayed on the screen (operation icon and 
time code etc.) can be displayed/not 
displayed on the TV.
≥
It will not display when the unit is turned off.: [SETUP]  # [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
MENU
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
SKIP SKIP
PAUSE
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD 
card slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥
It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the 
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method 
[1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please 
read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.
jWhen the 1080/60p recording mode is turned  on/off during Motion Picture Recording 
Mode
j When you touch the play mode select icon to select [1080/60p], and then touch [ENTER] 
during Playback Mode.
Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD, 1080/60p)
You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when 
this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini 
cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the 
AV amplifier and TV.
≥If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VIERA Link, 
linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. ( l107)
≥ Audio recorded when [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or recorded from an external 
microphone is in stereo (2 ch).
Connecting with the AV multi cable
AV multi connector output setting can be changed.
Changing the component output setting
: [SETUP]  # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]
: [SETUP]  # [AV MULTI] #  desired setting
[COMPONENT]:When connecting to the component terminal
[AV OUT]:When connecting to the video terminal
: [SETUP]  # [COMPONENT OUT]  # desired setting
[480i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i. 
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 
1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)
MENU
MENU
MENU
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¬Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu.
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link 
with a HDMI mini cable.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there 
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the 
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini  cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Advanced (Playback)
Playback using VIERA Link™
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?
≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using 
a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are 
possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations 
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. 
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, 
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest 
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. 
(As of Dec 2010)
: [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link] #  [ON]
MENU
HDMI IN
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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for  the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display 
(9 thumbnails  # 20 thumbnails  # 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
j Red: Zoom out from still picture
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn 
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV , the input channel may not switch 
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit an d a Panasonic TV is different depending on 
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy 
life-like and powerful 3D video.
¬Change the mode to  and touch the play mode select icon. Then set 
[VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. ( l41)
1Select the menu.
2Connect the unit to 3D compatible television and play back scenes 
recorded in 3D. ( l103)
≥Connect the unit to the 3D compatible televi sion using the HDMI mini cable (optional).
≥ For the scenes recorded in 3D,   will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
≥ Playback switches between 3D video and 2D video automatically.
≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D video, make the necessary settings on the TV. 
(For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ A gray frame will be displayed around the image when playing back 3D video recorded by 
this unit.
∫ Playing back scenes recorded in 3D as (conventional) 2D video
Advanced (Playback)
3D video playback
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [3D]
[3D]:Play back scenes recorded in 3D in unaltered form as 3D video.
[2D]:If your television does not support 3D, set to [2D] to play back scenes 
recorded in 3D.
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [2D]
≥ Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.
≥ If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing scenes 
recorded in 3D, set to [2D].
MENU
3D
MENU
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≥You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes 
recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D.
≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the 
same day, the unit will display the date sepa rately when switching between 2D and 3D 
recordings. (l 92)
≥ When you play back scenes successively, a black screen  will appear for a few seconds 
between scenes recorded in 3D and scenes recorded in 2D.
≥ In the 1 scene or Highlight&Time frame index thumbnail display, a gray frame appears 
around the thumbnails. For the 9 scenes or 20 scenes thumbnail display, gray frames may 
appear when a divide or repair is performed. (The unit automatically performs scene repair 
if faulty management information is detected.)
≥ When you select a 3D video thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. 
After playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
≥ If you set [3D PLAYBACK] to [3D] with the unit connected to a television that does not 
support 3D, the video will be played back in 2 screens.
≥ Depending on the 3D-compatible television  used, switching to 3D mode may be slow and 
you may not be able to watch the first scene. In this case, use the pause button.
≥ When viewing 3D video, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen. Use the supplied remote control to operate from a distance.
Functions not available during 3D playback
jCreating still picture from motion picture
j Highlight&Time frame index ([FACE], [HIGHLIGHT])
j Yellow button display and deletion function during VIERA Link (During playback only)
j Highlight playback
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