Panasonic Hdc Tm900 Owners Manual

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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) supports this function. The only 
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and 
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries 
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l28)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the batteryBe sure to hold down the power button 
until the status indicator goes off. Then 
remove the battery while supporting the 
unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the 
direction indicated by the arrow and 
remove the battery when unlocked.
BATT
A Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks.
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Charging the battery
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC20PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 30 °C 
(50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.≥The status indicator will flash red at an interv al of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has 
begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power 
supplied from the outlet.
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 151.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l12, 23, 24, 163).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period 
of time with doors and windows closed.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully 
before using this unit for the first time.
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
HDC-TM900
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2h30min[1080/60p]
1h30min
(1h25min) 55 min
(55 min)
[HA] 1h35min
(1h30min) 1h
(55 min)
[HG], [HX], 
[HE] 1h35min
(1h35min)
[iFrame] 1h40min
(1h35min) 1h
(1 h)
VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4h30min[1080/60p]
2h55min
(2h50min) 1h45min
(1h45min)
[HA]
3h5min
(3 h) 1h55min
(1h50min)[HG], [HX], 
[HE] 3h10min
(3 h)
[iFrame] 3h15min
(3h10min) 2h
(1h55min)
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HDC-HS900
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording 
destinationRecording  modeMaximum 
continuous  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBN130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2h30minHDD
[1080/60p]
1h15min
(1 h 10 min)45 min
(45 min)
[HA], [HG],  [HX], [HE] 1h20min
(1 h 15 min)50 min
(45 min)
[iFrame] 1h20min
(1 h 20 min)50 min
(50 min)
SD [1080/60p]
1h15min
(1 h 15 min)45 min
(45 min)
[HA], [HG]  1h20min
(1 h 20 min)
50 min
(45 min)
[HX], [HE] 50 min
(50 min)
[iFrame] 1h25min
(1 h 20 min)
VW-VBN260 
(optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4h30minHDD
[1080/60p]
2h25min
(2 h 20 min)1h30min(1 h 25 min)
[HA], [HG], 
[HX], [HE] 2h35min(2 h 30 min)1h35min(1 h 30 min)
[iFrame]
2h40min(2 h 35 min)1h40min(1 h 35 min)
SD[1080/60p]
2h30min
(2 h 25 min)1h30min(1 h 30 min)
[HA]
2h40min
(2 h 35 min)
1h35min(1 h 35 min)
[HG], [HX], 
[HE] 1h40min(1 h 35 min)
[iFrame]
2h45min(2 h 40 min)1h40min(1 h 40 min)
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≥These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥ Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same.
(During 3D recording mode, 1080/60p and iFrame recording mode cannot be used.)
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you 
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining 
battery capacity will not be shown.
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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. 
To record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC 
Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory 
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Preparation
Recording to a card
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is  compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.  When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC 
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these 
memory cards.
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recordingStill picture  recording
SD 
Memory  Card 8MB/16MB/
32 MB Cannot be used.
Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.
64 MB/128 MB/
256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
512MB/1GB/ 2GB
Can be used. Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory  Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/
12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC 
Memory  Card 48 GB/64 GB
e.g.:
32
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Open 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.
3Securely close the SD card/
terminal cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop 
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the 
failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the 
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or 
this unit. ≥
Do not expose the terminals of the SD 
card to water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following 
areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l152)
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, 
or one previously used on other equipment, 
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l51) When the SD card is formatted, all 
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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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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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
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.
During general use, you may find it convenient to turn the unit on/off using the LCD 
monitor or viewfinder.
∫To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
∫To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion  pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed 
and the viewfinder is retracted.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to 
 or  .
To turn off the unitHold down the power button 
until the status indicator 
goes off.
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≥In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not turn 
on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is  originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
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.
∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or 
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while 
you are touching another part of the touch screen.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode ( l35)
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l37)
Playback Mode ( l41, 89)
Preparation
How to use the touch screen
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∫Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen.
∫About the operation icons
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail 
display page, for item selection and setting etc.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen such as when 
setting menus.
About the Touch Menu
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu.≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while 
touching it.
B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward.
C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. A
Touch Menu
Recording Mode Playback Mode
MENU
Q.
MENUFOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS 
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MENU
ALL
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