Panasonic Hdc Tm900 Owners Manual

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Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will 
be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ( l113 ,  
125)
1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
2 Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
Touch [SD CARD] or [HDD].
≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l152)
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l149)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD can 
be checked.
≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory/HDD.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for the selected recording 
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card, built-in memory or built-in HDD r equires some space to store information and 
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. 
The usable built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 
1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the 
capacity appears to be smaller.
[FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
[MEDIA STATUS]
HDC-TM900
HDC-HS900
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Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.1Touch [CALIBRATION].≥Touch [ENTER].2Touch the [ _] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.≥Touch [ _] in sequence (up left # down left  # down right # up right  # center).3 Touch [ENTER].
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   or   position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted 
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take 
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the de monstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[CALIBRATION]
[DEMO MODE][OFF]/[ON]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE]
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Select the menu.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD 
monitor is opened or the viewfinder is 
extended.
≥
Unit cannot be turned on by the power on/
off button when 36 hours have passed after 
the unit is turned off. Press the power 
button on the unit and turn the unit back on.
≥Unit cannot be turned off when it is 
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3 On-screen display button  [EXT DISPLAY] ( l105)
4 Playback operation buttons (l41, 89)These buttons function in the same manner 
as the corresponding playback operation 
icon being displayed on screen.
5 Delete button [ ]
6 Direction buttons [ 3,4 ,2, 1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display  switch buttons [T, W,  /VOL]*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP]
*
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 47)10 Menu button [MENU]
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
Basic
Using with the remote control
: [SETUP]  # 
[REMOTE CONTROL]  # [ON]MENU
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTART/
STOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
2
3
4
6 58 7
9
10
11
1Remove the insulation sheet  A before 
using.
Replacing a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper  B, pull 
out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its  (i ) mark facing upward and then 
put the battery holder back in 
place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs 
down, replace it with a new battery 
(part number: CR2025). The battery 
should normally last about 1 year, 
however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of 
reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, left, 
and right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, 
the unit may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
Operation of direction 
buttons/OK button
1Press a direction button.
≥Selected item will become yellow.
2Select the item with the 
direction button.
3Confirm the selection by 
pressing the OK button.
≥Selection/confirmation of operation icons, 
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ All touch operations on the unit can also 
be operated by the remote control (some 
exceptions).
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if 
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
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10
10
15
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STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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≥Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM 
MODE]. ( l67)
≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 58)
About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever/ring zoom, zoom button/zoom 
button on the remote control, touch zoom.
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved or the 
speed to rotate the ring.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button, zoom button on the remote control or touch 
zoom will be performed at a constant speed.
Ring zoom 
Zoom operation can be done using the multi 
manual ring.
Zoom by rotating the ring.
Extra Optical Zoom
If the number of the recording pixels is set to 
anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording 
Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a 
zoom ratio of a maximum of 25 k without 
degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending 
on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and 
[ASPECT RATIO]. ( l78, 79)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the 
maximum   area is cropped to the center 
 area, allowing a picture with a higher 
zoom effect.
Advanced (Recording)
Zoom in/out function
6WT6WT
Zoom lever/Zoom buttons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
A
BA side:
Close-up recording 
(zoom in)
B side:
Wide-angle recording 
(zoom out)
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≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥
When the zoom magnification is 12k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 q) 
away from the lens.
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
≥ Please refer to page 60 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when 
you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Image Stabilizer Function
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
O.I.S.Optical image stabilizer button
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/ #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is displayed. When 
[OFF],  is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording 
Mode, we recommend that you set the image stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #  (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. When 
[O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
MENU
MENU
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This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum 
quality*.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
≥ Please refer to page 155 for details about approximate recordable time.
Advanced (Recording)
1080/60p recording
1080/60p
≥The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be saved or played back by this unit or by using 
the HD Writer AE 3.0 software.
1080/60p buttonTo set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold 
the button until   is displayed.
≥To return to normal recording mode, press and hold 
the button until   disappears.
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You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to display Touch function 
icons. (l30)
2(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
Touch the Touch function icon.
≥To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical 
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger 
touching .)
Touch function icons
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only.
You can zoom by touching on the touch zoom bar.
≥Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
1Touch .≥Touch zoom bar appears.
≥ The touch zoom bar will disappear when no function is 
performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, 
touch the screen.
2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.≥You can zoom to the touched position.
≥ Touch T side to zoom in or touch W side to zoom out.
≥ You can also zoom by sliding the touch zoom bar toward the 
T or W while touching it.
≥Screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. 
To display it again, touch the screen while Touch zoom bar is displayed.
≥ Please refer to page 55 for details about the zoom speed.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch function
Touch Zoom
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
*1
Touch Shutter*2≥An icon is displayed in the 
A  position when the Touch 
function icon is set.
Touch Zoom
B Touch zoom bar
C Zoom magnification 
position
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It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
1Touch .≥When [FACE RECOG.] ( l69) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is 
automatically locked.
2 Touch the object and lock the target.≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target 
frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want 
to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting 
becomes   (Normal) and touched object is tracked. 
Selection becomes   (Portrait) when target frame is 
locked on a face. (It may turn to   (Normal) even if 
the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is 
shining or with a dark scene.)
3 Start recording.
∫ About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a 
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway in Still  Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set to 
the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target 
cannot be changed.
≥ This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. When Manual Mode is set in Still Picture 
Recording Mode, it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode. 
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or 
the AF assist lamp may turn on.
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
j When the unit is turned off
j When the Scene mode is set
j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
j Switch to face-to-face recording
AF/AE tracking
A Ta r g e t  f r a m e
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In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization 
by touching and holding Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon. With this function, you 
can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
AOptical Image Stabilizer Lock icon
1 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
2 Touch and hold  .
≥  is displayed while you are touching the icon.
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
∫ To set the display method of the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickl y, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.
1Touch .
2 Touch the subject.
≥ Focus area will display to the touched position, and a 
still picture is recorded.
≥Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be 
possible to record the intended picture.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]  # desired setting
[OFF]:
If no operation is performed for approx. 5 seconds, the icon disappears.
[ON]: Constantly display.
Touch Shutter
MENU
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