Panasonic Hdc Tm900 Owners Manual

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Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to display the operation 
icons. (l30)
≥Touch  /  on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or 
downward.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Touch an operation icon.
≥Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelled the following 
functions.
jSmile shot ( l63)
j Built-in flash ( l63)
j Self-timer ( l64)
j Guideline ( l65)
Operation icons
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
*3 Not displayed in Motion  Picture Recording Mode.
*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  , PRE-REC, Backlight compensation, 
Color night rec, Self-timer and Tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. 
(Except for the PRE-REC and Headphone volume adjustment)
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation icons
Fade*1
Intelligent contrast control*1, 2
PRE-REC*1
Smile shot*1
Built-in flash*3
Red-Eye Reduction*2, 3
Self-timer*3
Intelligent exposure*2, 3
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode
*2
Te l e  m a c r o
Guideline
Color Night Rec
*1, 2
Headphone volume adjustment*4
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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR]  # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in 
bright parts at the same time. Both bright  and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not 
be clear.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds 
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode
j If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]
j If you touch [MENU] or [Q.MENU]
j If you press 1080/60p button
j If you turn the unit off
j If you start recording
j After 3 hours have passed
≥
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC 
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion 
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures 
displayed at the start of playback.
Fade
Intelligent contrast control
PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
MENU
PRE-REC
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When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit 
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.([ON])  # ([FACE RECOG.])  # [OFF]
: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
: Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face  Recognition
 (l69) is detected.
[OFF] : Cancel the setting.
≥ During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green 
frame and  /  are red.
≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( /  will flash)
j
When [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [PICTURE/S D CARD], and there is no SD card inserted.jWhen it is set to Manual Focus
j When the Interval recording is used
j
When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In  ([FACE RECOG.]) only)
≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the 
subject may not be detected correctly.
≥ The number of recording pixels are  (4864 k2736), (3840 k2160) or 
(1920 k1080). ( l78)
≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as 
thumbnails, the   appears.
≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are 
only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot 
function is set to  ([FACE RECOG.]), it will record  only if the face of a subject registered 
with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.
When the   button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be 
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
Each time the ß  icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:
ß  ([ON])  # ß A ([AUTO])  #  ([OFF])
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to 
 by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the 
 indication lights up in red.)
∫To adjust the brightness of the flash
: [PICTURE]  # [FLASH LEVEL]  # desired setting
[ ß j ]: Less bright
[ ß d 0]: Normal
[ ß i ]: Much brighter
≥ The light from the flash may be blocked by the lens hood when the lens hood is attached.
≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional) or the conversion lens (optional) attached.
≥
If the ß indication etc. flashes when the   button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.
Smile shot
Built-in flash
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MENU
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≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower.
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with 
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the   icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:Ø 10 (Records after 10 seconds)  # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)  # setting canceled
≥ When the   button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the  Ø10 or  Ø2 display 
and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the 
Self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the   button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens 
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the   button is pressed 
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway throughTouch [CANCEL].
≥Setting the Self-timer to  Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
≥ Self-timer can be stopped midway by pressing MENU on the remote control.
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
Red-Eye Reduction
Self-timer
Intelligent exposure
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode
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A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up 
and shading off the background.
≥The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28 q).
≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12 k, it will automatically 
be set to 12 k.
≥ Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12 k.
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures 
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the 
composition.
It will switch every time  the icon is touched.
  #    #   # Setting canceled
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l45)
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying Guidelines at playback
≥Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [1080/60p], [AVCHD] or [iFrame]. ( l41)
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording. (When 
the LCD monitor is in use)
: Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
Tele macro
Guideline
Color Night Rec
Headphone volume adjustment
MENU
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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥(Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more (When [DIGIT AL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.) 
in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when a close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j
If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The 5 display flashes.≥ (Portrait)
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surroundings.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5 Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 
and pause of playback
 Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
 Spotlight:Improved quality when subj ect is brightly illuminated.
 Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
 Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
 Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
 Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
 Scenery:For spatial scenery
  Night scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
 Low light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
 Night portrait:To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
MENU
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≥(Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night portrait)
jThe flash is set to [ON].
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX], and [HE].
*2 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a Mac.
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 23)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 155 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[Opt.Zoom 12k]:Optical zoom only (Up to 12 k)
[i.Zoom 20 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality (Up to 20k )
[D.Zoom 30k]:Digital zoom (Up to 30 k)
[D.Zoom 700 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 700 k)
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l45)
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1:Set the recording mode to AVCHD.
[iFrame]*2:Set the recording mode to iFrame.
MENU
MENU
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A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, 
and is recorded as a short time motion picture.
A frame is recorded with a set recording interval.
30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
≥Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12 k]. ( l67)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. ( l67)
≥  appears on the screen.
≥ After recording, the setting of interval recording is canceled.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Still picture recording cannot be used.
≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the Interval recording is set.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  , this function is canceled.
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l83, 85)
Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an image on a movie film.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l82)
≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12 k]. ( l67)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA] or [HG]. ( l67)
≥
The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
≥ The images may not appear smooth.
[TIME LAPSE REC]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [TIME LAPSE REC] #  desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]:
Change the recording interval.
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s
[DIGITAL CINEMA]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [DIGITAL CINEMA] #  [ON]
MENU
MENU
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It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space 
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in 
memory.)
≥Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] ( l67), or set to 1080/60p recording 
mode. ( l57)
≥ Insert an SD card.
≥  is displayed on the screen.    will disappear when space in the built-in memory is 
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] 
into the SD card. ( l101, 111)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording 
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE 
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will  be able to perform Relay Recording by 
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after 
that.
≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay recording.
≥  is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of a scene that was relay-
recorded on the built-in memory.
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been 
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function 
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the 
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
[RELAY REC]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [RELAY REC] # [ON]
[FACE RECOG.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
[ON]:The Face Recognition function is available
[SET]:Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation
HDC-TM900
MENU
MENU
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∫Registering a face for face recognition
≥Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥Take a picture of the persons face from the front, 
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of 
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the   button fully.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending 
on the recording conditions. In this case, try 
recording the face again.
3 Entering the person’s name.≥Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen 
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
Entering text
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.≥Touch [EXIT]. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET]
IconDescription of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character. Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enter a space.
[Delete] Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.
MENU

A Guide

BText entry icon
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