Panasonic Hdc Tm900 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Basic
Advanced 
(Recording)
Copy/Dubbing
With a PC
Others
Advanced 
(Playback)
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 96
Dividing a scene 
(AVCHD, 1080/60p) ..........................  97
Dividing a scene to partially delete 
(iFrame) ............................................  98
Deleting personal information ...........  99
Protecting scenes/still pictures ..........  99
DPOF setting ......................................... 100
Relay scene combining 
[HDC-TM900] ......................................... 101
Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV ............................................. 103 Connecting with a HDMI mini 
cable ...............................................  106
Listening in 5.1 channel sound 
(AVCHD, 1080/60p) ........................  106
Connecting with the AV multi 
cable ...............................................  106
Playback using VIERA Link
™.............. 107
3D video playback................................. 109 Functions not available during 
3D playback ....................................  110
Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory/HDD ......................................... 111
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc .................................... 113Preparing for copying/
playing back ....................................  113
Copying to discs ..............................  115
Playing back the copied disc ...........  117
Managing the copied disc ...............  118
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc. .................................. 119
3D video storage ................................... 123
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .................. 125
End User License Agreement .........  127
Operating environment ........................ 128
Installation ............................................. 131
Connecting to a PC .............................. 133 About the PC display ......................  135
Starting HD Writer AE 3.0 ..................... 136
Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications ............  136
If using Mac ........................................... 136
Others
Indications ............................................. 138
Messages .............................................. 141 About recovery ................................  142
Troubleshooting ................................... 143
Cautions for use ................................... 148
About copyright .................................... 154
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ..................................... 155
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures .................................................. 156
Specifications ....................................... 158
Optional accessories ........................... 163
Accessory Order Form (For USA and 
Puerto Rico Customers) .................  166
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) ............................. 167
Warr anty 
(For Canadian Customers)................... 169
Index ...................................................... 170
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido ....... 172
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBN130
AC adaptor
VSK0732
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
Remote control
(Built-in battery)
N2QAEC000024
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0008
USB cable
K1HA05AD0007
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
≥This is used for operations that are hard to 
operate with your fingers or performing 
detailed operations with the touch screen 
operation. ( l29, 52)
Lens hood
VDW2053
Shoe adaptor
(supplied for HDC-TM900; 
not supplied for HDC-HS900)
VYC0996
CD-ROM
Software
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∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫Charging the battery
A DC input terminal
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input 
terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an 
interval of 2 seconds, indicating that 
charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is 
completed.
 
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card/terminal cover and  insert (remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot.
≥ Face the label side  B in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
3) Securely close the SD card/terminal 
cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
Quick Guide
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
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the access 
lamp lights up.
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∫Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the 
power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD 
monitor/viewfinder
Opening the LCD monitor or extending the 
viewfinder turns on the unit. Closing the LCD 
monitor/viewfinder turns off the unit.
To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to  ,   or  .
∫How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the 
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) 
for detailed operation or if it is hard to 
operate with your fingers.
To u c h
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen.
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Motion Picture Recording 
Mode ( l35)
Still Picture Recording Mode 
( l 37)
Playback Mode ( l41, 89)
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Touch Menu
Touch   to display the Touch Menu.
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to switch the operation 
icons.
ATouch Menu
∫Language selection
1) Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP]  # 
[LANGUAGE].
2) Touch desired language.
∫ Selecting a media to record
1) Change the mode to  or .2) Select the menu.
3) Touch the media to record motion 
pictures or still pictures.
≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/
SD CARD] to record to the SD card.
Touch [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or 
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to 
the built-in memory.
Touch [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD] 
to record to the HDD.
≥ The media is selected separately to 
motion pictures or still pictures is 
highlighted in yellow.
4) Touch [ENTER].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to  start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to  ¥.
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
3) Press the   button fully to take the 
picture.
: [MEDIA SELECT]
MENU
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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∫Motion picture/Still picture 
playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A.
3) Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/ PICTURE] you wish to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be  played back.
B  is displayed when [1080/60p] is 
touched,   is displayed when 
[AVCHD] is touched 
or  is 
displayed when [iFrame] is touched in 
step 3.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward 
(downward) while touching it.
j Switch the Touch Menu, and then 
touch   (up)/  (down) on the 
thumbnail scroll lever.
5) Select the playback operation by 
touching the operation icon.
COperation icon
≥ Operation icons and screen display will 
disappear when no function is performed  for a specific period of time. To display 
them again, touch the screen.
(Motion picture playback)
1 /;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
(Still picture playback)
1 /;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
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1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l28)
3 Inlet (cooling fan) ( l32)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button 
[iA/MANUAL] ( l39, 82)
5 Optical image stabilizer button  [ O.I.S.] ( l56)
6 Eyepiece corrector dial ( l33)
7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] ( l57)
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 21)
9 Battery holder ( l21)
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  (l 103, 107)
11 USB terminal [ ] ( l114, 119, 133)
12 AV multi connector ( l103, 122)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
13 Card slot ( l27)
14 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l27)
15 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in   Motion 
Picture Recording Mode or   Still 
Picture Recording Mode. ( l29)
16 Multi manual ring ( l82, 85)
17 Camera function button  [CAMERA FUNCTION] ( l82)
18 Remote control sensor ( l54)
19 Built-in flash ( l63)
20 3D Conversion Lens attachment part 
(concave) ( l86)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 33 for details about 
attaching the lens hood.
22 AF assist lamp ( l81)
23 Recording lamp ( l49)
Preparation
Parts identification and handling
89
2
3 45 6
7 10
11
121
1314
15
16
17
18
19
21 20
22
23
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24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l29)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the viewfinder.
25 Viewfinder ( l33)
26 Zoom buttons ( l55)
27 Sub recording start/stop button  (l 32)
≥ This button functions in the same manner 
as the recording start/stop button.
28 Tripod receptacle
≥If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage 
this unit.
24 25
26 27
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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29 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external microphone.
≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the 
external microphone input.
≥  (Microphone input level 
meter) is displayed when the external 
microphone is connected. ( l75)
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the 
power supply and the noise will stop.
30 Headphone terminal [ ] ( l65)
31 Photoshot button [ ] ( l37)
32 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture  Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) (l 55)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l42)
33 Mode switch ( l29)
34 Status indicator ( l28)
35 Internal microphones
36 Recording start/stop button (l 35)
37 Shoulder strap fixture
38 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
35
3231
36 37 34
38
33
MIC29
30
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39 Shoe adaptor mount (l165)
40 Shoe adaptor cover ( l165)
41 Shoe adaptor release lever  [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] ( l165)
42 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l22)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one. 43 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
44 Accessory shoe (
l165)
45 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l22)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
HDC-TM900
39
40
41
42
HDC-HS900
4443
45
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