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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD90

HDC-TM90

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT3J67

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

until

2011/1/24

HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 1 ページ２０１１年１月１９日　水曜日　午後３時５９分

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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 1 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD90 HDC-TM90 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 2 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 3 ページ Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 4 ページ２０１１年１月１９日 ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility ∫ Product identification marking Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 5 ページ iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for viewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11). Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can be imported faster than AVCHD motion pictures. Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than that of AVCHD motion pictures. ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or 1080/50p format.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 6 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Accessories...............................................9 Preparation Parts identification and handling .......... 10 Power supply........................................... 13 Inserting/removing the battery........... 13 Charging the battery ......................... 14 Charging and recording time............. 15 Recording to a card ................................
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Others Indications............................................. 129 Messages .............................................. 132 About recovery................................ 133 Troubleshooting ................................... 134 Cautions for use ................................... 140 About copyright .................................... 146 Recording modes/approximate recordable time ..................................... 147 Approximate number of recordable pictures....................................
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 8 ページ ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 9 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 10 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation Parts identification and handling 2 1 3 4 5 6 AV MULTI 8 10 VQT3J67 9 MIC 7 10 1 2 Power button [ ] (l 19) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 149) 3 USB terminal [ ] (l 104, 109, 123) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 30, 70) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 11 ページ 11 12 13 14 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 11 Speaker 12 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 12 ページ 23 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 13 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 14 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 15 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ The stated times are when the AC adaptor is used. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 16 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ 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. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 17 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. 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.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 18 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Inserting/removing an SD card 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. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 19 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. 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 .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 20 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed. During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on/off. ∫ To turn on the unit ∫ To turn off the unit  A The status indicator lights.  B The status indicator goes off.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 21 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation 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. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 22 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 About the touch menu Touch (left side)/ Touch (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. (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. A Touch menu T W  Recording mode T  Playback mode FOCUS WB W ALL SHTR  IRIS MENU MENU  B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 23 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. 1 Select the menu. (l 35) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 24 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning     1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 25 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM90] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 35) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 26 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to  . Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W  A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 27 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) Recording formats [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [1080/50p] [iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates(l 81) Approx. 200 Approx. 200 Approx.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 28 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to 4 Press the . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) button fully. Focus indication:   A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 29 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording : R3000: : 5M : MEGA : : : ß: ßj: : Still picture operation indicator (l 129) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 30 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 70 about manual mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 31 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the portrait, spotlight, or low light mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. In the portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 61) ≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 32 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 22)  ALL Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 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.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 33 ページ 5 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h01m30s ≥ 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/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 34 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching. Motion picture compatibility Please refer to page 46 about 1080/50p.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 35 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ (right side) of Touch [MENU]. on the touch menu to display MENU . (l 22) 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. ∫ About 3 Touch the submenu B. guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 36 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 23. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. 1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 37 ページ 5 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)  Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting. ≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 38 ページ [QUICK POWER ON] ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or . ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 39 ページ [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 / Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 132) [POWER LCD] +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / A This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 40 ページ [AV MULTI] ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 96. [COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 96. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 96. [VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 97. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 95. [3D PLAYBACK] [3D]/[2D] Please refer to page 99. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 41 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [FORMAT CARD] 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. (l 103, 115) ≥ 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. (l 144) ≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 42 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ 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 requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 43 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [CALIBRATION] Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Touch [CALIBRATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre). 3 Touch [ENTER]. [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 44 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W 6 W T T W ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 57) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 45 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function 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 49 for details about the optical image stabilizer lock. O.I.S.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 46 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ヒパベパバブパㄑ 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 47 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording with the touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display touch function icons. (l 22) T W (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the touch function icon. ≥ To cancel, touch the touch function icon again. (Optical image stabilizer lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 48 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 AF/AE tracking 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) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 58) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 49 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Optical image stabilizer lock 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.  A optical image stabilizer lock icon 1 2 Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 50 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of display the operation icons. (l 22) ≥ Touch / downward. 2 on the touch menu to on touch menu to switch pages upward or (e.g. Backlight compensation) Touch an operation icon. ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 51 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Fade 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 cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade in) (Fade out) MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 52 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile shot 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.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 53 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Built-in flash 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]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 54 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Intelligent exposure This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly. ≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 55 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Guideline 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 cancelled ≥ 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.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 56 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 57 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 26k [i.Zoom 40k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 58 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [RELAY REC] 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] (l 57), or set to 1080/50p recording mode (l 46) ≥ Insert an SD card. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] is displayed on the screen.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 59 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Registering a face for face recognition MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ 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].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 60 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 61 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or playback mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 62 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 70) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 63 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [Digital Cinema Colour] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 70) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 57), or set to 1080/50p recording mode. (l 46) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 64 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 65 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 70) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 4 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 66 ペペペ２２２２年２月２１日水水日午午３時５１分 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 67) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size 5M 2592k1944 1.9M 1600k1200 0.3M 640k480 4.8M 2688k1792 1.9M 1680k1120 4.5 M 2816k1584 2.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 67 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. MENU : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 68 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [25 Frames/sec]: 90 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080).
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 69 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 [AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 70) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the video light to [AUTO] or [OFF]. (l 55) ≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 70 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 71 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 70) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / MNL FOCUS to select white balance mode. ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 72 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 70) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 73 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 70) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 74 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D video With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens is required. 3D video The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 75 ページ 4 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. ≥ 2 screens will appear. 5 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ After adjustment, a single screen appears. ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact etc., it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again.  A 6 3D HG 3D 0h00m00s R 1h20m appears. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 76 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 77 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 32. Playback operation Fast forward/ rewind playback Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 78 ページ Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 79 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. (l 33) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 80 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 81 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. (l 22)  ALL A Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 82 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. 1 Touch . (l 22) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 83 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Priority settings 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 2 3 4 5 6 KEN ANNA MARY ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. JOE ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 84 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Music setting 1 Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 33) 2 Touch [ENTER]. To test the music audio Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 85 ページ 3 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When the effect setting is changed, music setting will be set the same as the effect setting. (To set the effect setting and music setting to different settings, change the music setting after setting the effect setting.) ≥ [SLIDES INTERVAL] cannot be set, when [EFFECT SETUP] is set.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 86 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 87 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 88 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 89 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD]. (l 32) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 90 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [MEDIA] to [SD CARD] and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 91 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM90] You can combine the relayed scene (l 58) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of relay recording ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 92 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 3.0.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 93 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 96) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 94 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 95 ページ ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 96 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 97 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 98 ページ 3 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2)     1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 99 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Advanced (Playback) 3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 32) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [3D] [3D]: Play back scenes recorded in 3D in unaltered form as 3D video.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 100 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 101 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HDC-TM90] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 42).
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 102 ページ 3 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 103 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 104 ページ 1 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 105 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 106 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 107) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 107 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 108 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 104) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 109 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 110 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder. ≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 111 ページ 2 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 3 Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 112 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 113 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 103 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D video Recording format: [AVCHD] The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D video.The video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 114 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HDC-TM90] ≥ Please refer to page 101 for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory. ∫ Copying scenes recorded in 3D MENU : [COPY] # [ ] or [ ] ≥ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory. (You cannot copy scenes recorded in 3D when [ ] is selected.) j Select [VIDEO] > [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE] > [AVCHD].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 115 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 116 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 3.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 117 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 118 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 119 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Free hard disk drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 120 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 121 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 122 ページ 7 8 ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 3.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 123 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 124 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 125 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 3.0.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 126 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 127 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. j For users who have , import after converting to a normal scene using [ ].
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 128 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ For users who have ≥ Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the PC using a USB cable.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 129 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Indications * only ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s Still picture recording mode 1h30m R 1h20m +1  R 3000 1h30m +1 5M MEGA PRE-REC MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2011 / / / MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 131 ページ ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 111, 124) Display during playback (l 32, 77) Accessing the built-in memory (l 111, 124)* 0h00m00s Playback time (l 32) No.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 132 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 103, 115) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 133 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 134 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Troubleshooting Power Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 135 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Indication Problem Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 136 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 89) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 137 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 95) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 138 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 118, 127) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 139 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/50p) The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 140 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 141 ページ Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 142 ページ Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old battery into fire.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 143 ページ About 3D About 3D recording Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure attachment. Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens without adjusting it first. ≥ It will not be possible to record 3D video correctly, and this may lead to tiredness or discomfort. ≥ When you re-attach the 3D Conversion Lens after removing it, we recommend making the adjustments again.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 144 ページ About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 145 ページ About personal information After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images. ≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/ disposed of, the personal information should be deleted in the interests of protecting personal information.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 146 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 147 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 148 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to ) 5M Picture size SD card Built-in memory 1.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 149 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC10EB) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) ∫ Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mounting part.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 150 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 5.2 W 7.7 W 5.2 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format: [1080/50p]; Original format [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 151 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Image stabilizer function: Optical (Hybrid optical image stabilizer, active mode, optical image stabilizer lock function) Monitor: 7.6 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 152 ページ２０１１年１月１９日 Mass: Approx. 244 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 245 g [without battery (supplied)] Mass in operation: Approx. 288 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 287 g [with battery (supplied)] Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 15 ∫ 3D Conversion Lens (optional) Lens: F3.3 (f = 2.
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 154 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 Index ∫ Numerics ∫D 1080/50p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1080/50p recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 3D playback/viewing . . . . . . . . . .99, 143 3D recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74, 143 Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Deleting personal information . . . . . . .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 155 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 ∫L ∫S Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 144 LCD set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Scene protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HDC-SD90&TM90_EB-VQT3J67_mst.book 156 ページ２０１１年１月１９日水曜日午後３時５９分 EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany B VQT3J67 F0111KB0 ( 2000 ) Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.