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∫Motion pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; 32 GB
HDD; 220 GB
Compression:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and transfer rate:
[1080/60p]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
[HA]; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG]; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HX]; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
[HE]; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
[iFrame]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 155 for the recordable time.
Picture size:
[1080/60p]; 1920 k1080/60p
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k 1080/60i
[iFrame]; 960 k540/30p
Audio compression:
[1080/60p], [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 2 ch (built-in microphone/
external microphone)
[iFrame]; AAC/2ch
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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∫Still pictures
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; 32 GB
HDD; 220 GB
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), 
DPOF corresponding
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3]; 
4032k
3024/3200k 2400/2560k 1920/640k480
Picture aspect [3:2]; 4608 k3072/3600 k2400/2880k 1920
Picture aspect [16:9]; 4864 k2736/3840 k2160/3072 k1728/1920 k1080
Refer to page 156 for the number of recordable pictures.
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
16 W
DC 9.3V, 1.2A
Dimensions:
52 mm (W) k26 mm (H) k86.3 mm (D) [2.1 q (W)k 1.0q (H) k3.4 q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 115
g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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*1 Please refer to page 23, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 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.
*3 When using the VW-LF46N, remove the lens hood (supplied) and set to the flash setting  to  ([OFF]).
Others
Optional accessories
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-BC20PP Battery charger
VW-VBN130
*1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
VW-VBN260
*1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini cable
VW-W4607H Wide conversion lens
VW-WE08H
*2Wide end conversion lens
VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens
VW-LF46N
*3Filter kit
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*4 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the battery pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 is required. To charge the battery pack/VW-VBG130, VW -VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21PP-K, 
VW-AD20PP-K is required.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-LDC103PP
*4Video DC Light
VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light
VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor
RP-SDN16GU1A
RP-SDN08GU1A
RP-SDN04GU1A
RP-SDN02GU1A
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory CardClass 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
VW-BN01 DVD burner
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∫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.
∫ Attaching the conversion lens/
filter kit
Attach the wide conversion lens 
(VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end 
conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND 
filter or MC protector of the Filter kit 
(VW-LF46N; optional) in front of the lens.
≥It is not possible to attach it to the front of 
the lens hood. ( l33)
≥ You will not be able to use the flash. Set 
the flash setting to   ([OFF]). ( l63)HDC-TM900
SHOEADAPTORRELEASE
HDC-HS900
 
 
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Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND 
filter and wide conversion lens, are fitted 
and the zoom lever is pressed toward the 
W side, the 4 corners of an image will be 
darkened. (Vignetting)
Attaching the lens cap of the 
Filter Kit (VW-LF46N; optional)
≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF46N; optional) 
is used, protect the lens surface while 
the unit is not used with the lens cap 
supplied with the filter kit.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO:  PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th  A

venue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day (       ) 
Night(       )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each 
Description
Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Model #   
Discover
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Others
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 
 Panasonic Camcorder Products  Limited Warranty 
 Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 
the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty 
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it 
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The 
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.  
 
Product or Part Name  Parts Labor 
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Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)  10 days  Not Applicable 
SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)  90 days  Not Applicable  During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies 
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.  
 Carry-In or Mail-In Service To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA 
(7262). 
 When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately 
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the 
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries 
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail.  Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to 
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.  Include 
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you 
can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty. 
 IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.  Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, 
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or 
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but for illustration only.) 
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the 
warrantor. 
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest 
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer 
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/help
 
or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
 You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-211-PANA (7262) 
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST 
 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products 
by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
 
Or, send your request by E-mail to:  
[email protected]
 
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) 
Panasonic Service and Technology Company 
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
 Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  As of November 2009
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Others
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m\
aterial and workmanship under 
normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option 
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will 
be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product
mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold 
“as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.   
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE 
RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND 
PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defect s in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God .
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. Rechargeable batteries are 
warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. 
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT 
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this warranty 
excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other
memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.) 
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions 
may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which 
vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance , please contact: 
Our Customer Care Centre:  Telephone: 1-800-995-8649 
Fax #: (905) 238-2360 
Email link: [email protected] 
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our 
Customer Care Centre. 
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Index
∫Numerics1080/60p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81080/60p recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573D playback/viewing   . . . . . . . . . 109, 1513D recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 1515.1 channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
∫AAC adaptor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 150Accessory shoe  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20AF assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AF/AE tracking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Alert sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Approximate number of recordable 
pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Aspect ratio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Auto focus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Auto Ground-Directional Standby 
(AGS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Auto protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Auto slow shutter (2D)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Auto slow shutter (3D)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Automatic face framing   . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Automatic white balance   . . . . . . . . . . . 40AV multi connector . . . . . . . . 17, 103, 122AV multi connector output   . . . . . . . . . 106AVCHD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
∫BBacklight compensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Bass setting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 149Battery capacity indication  . . . . . . . . . . 25Built-in memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
∫CCancel protect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Changing the display style  . . . . . . . . . . 47Charging time   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Color night rec function   . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Component out   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Component terminal   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Conversion Assist Function   . . . . . . . . 126Copy
Disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 122Dubbing (3D)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124From built-in memory to SD card . . 111From HDD to SD card  . . . . . . . . . .  111From SD card to built-in memory . . 111From SD card to HDD  . . . . . . . . . .  111Creating still picture from 
motion picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
∫DDate and time display   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Date and time setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Delete  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Deleting personal information  . . . . . . . . 99Demo mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Digital cinema   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Digital cinema color   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Direct playback   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Disc status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Divide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97DPOF setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100DVD burner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
∫E
Economy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Extra optical zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Eyepiece corrector dial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
∫F
Face recognition   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Face-to-face recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Fade  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Fade color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Flash level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Focus   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 85Focus microphone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Format disc   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Formatting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 118Frame-by-frame playback  . . . . . . . . . . . 89
∫GGain   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Guide display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Guideline  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
∫H
HD Writer AE 3.0  . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 136HDD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8HDMI mini connector   . . . . . . 17, 103, 107HDMI resolution  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Headphone terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Headphone volume adjustment  . . . . . . . 65Highlight playback   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Highlight&Time frame index   . . . . . . . . .90Hi-speed burst shooting mode   . . . . . . .80Histogram   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77HYBRID O.I.S.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
∫I
i.Zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67iFrame  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Image stabilizer function  . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Indications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Intelligent auto mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Intelligent contrast control  . . . . . . . . . . . 62Intelligent exposure   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Interval recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Iris  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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