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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD90P/PC HDC-TM90P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J56
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD90P/PC HDC-TM90P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J56
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...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the information on the market today. The serial number is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. You have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer...Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be sure to the presence of your camera. Model...
...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the information on the market today. The serial number is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. You have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer...Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be sure to the presence of your camera. Model...
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...11, iFrame motion pictures can be available depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is not compatible with this unit or the HD Writer AE 3.0. * This means the highest quality for damages directly or indirectly due to any type... Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be used in AVCHD or 1080/60p format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Pictures may be slightly different from AVCHD, 1080/60p or iFrame recording...
...11, iFrame motion pictures can be available depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is not compatible with this unit or the HD Writer AE 3.0. * This means the highest quality for damages directly or indirectly due to any type... Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be used in AVCHD or 1080/60p format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Pictures may be slightly different from AVCHD, 1080/60p or iFrame recording...
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... function...... 50 Touch function icons 50 Recording functions of operation icons 53 Operation icons 53 Recording functions of menus 59 Manual recording 73 White balance 74 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 75 Manual focus adjustment 76 Recording 3D video 77 Functions not available during 3D recording 79 Advanced (Playback) Basic Before recording 28...
... function...... 50 Touch function icons 50 Recording functions of operation icons 53 Operation icons 53 Recording functions of menus 59 Manual recording 73 White balance 74 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 75 Manual focus adjustment 76 Recording 3D video 77 Functions not available during 3D recording 79 Advanced (Playback) Basic Before recording 28...
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... and handling 1 2 AV MULTI MIC 7 8 9 10 1 Power button [ ] (l 24) 3 2 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 157) 3 USB terminal [ ] (l 107, 112, 126) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button 4 [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 73) 5 5 Optical image stabilizer button 6 [ O.I.S.] (l 48) 6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 49) 7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19) 8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 96, 100...
... and handling 1 2 AV MULTI MIC 7 8 9 10 1 Power button [ ] (l 24) 3 2 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 157) 3 USB terminal [ ] (l 107, 112, 126) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button 4 [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 73) 5 5 Optical image stabilizer button 6 [ O.I.S.] (l 48) 6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 49) 7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19) 8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 96, 100...
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...) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left side)/ (right side) of time during the Manual Mode. ∫ To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is also possible to switch the operation icons. Touch (left...
...) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left side)/ (right side) of time during the Manual Mode. ∫ To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is also possible to switch the operation icons. Touch (left...
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... picture. ≥ It is possible to . If so, move the contrasting object out of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the scene j When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines...
... picture. ≥ It is possible to . If so, move the contrasting object out of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the scene j When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines...
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...Night scenery Recording night scenery You can record very clearly even in This allows recording at very close to page 73 for details about Manual Mode. The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may not enter the desired mode. ≥...the object of the screen will be surrounded 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 center of recording. *1 Normal *2 Other situations Contrast is bigger ...
...Night scenery Recording night scenery You can record very clearly even in This allows recording at very close to page 73 for details about Manual Mode. The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may not enter the desired mode. ≥...the object of the screen will be surrounded 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 center of recording. *1 Normal *2 Other situations Contrast is bigger ...
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...Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 74, 76) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The effective range of... sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 74) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the...
...Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 74, 76) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The effective range of... sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 74) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the...
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... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to page 100. [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT...
... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to page 100. [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT...
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.... 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you want to the object that is locked. The focus and exposure will be canceled in Manual Mode. Touch a characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it can only be used with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About ...target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of the object is similar to the background j When the scene is dark ≥ When the target is too large ...
.... 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you want to the object that is locked. The focus and exposure will be canceled in Manual Mode. Touch a characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it can only be used with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About ...target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of the object is similar to the background j When the scene is dark ≥ When the target is too large ...
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...) is detected. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is necessary even when it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF] : The unit records a still picture on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc...
...) is detected. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is necessary even when it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF] : The unit records a still picture on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc...
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... used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). ≥ This function cannot be used in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]. ≥ This function's default...
... used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). ≥ This function cannot be used in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]. ≥ This function's default...
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[Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 60), or set to 1080/60p recording mode. (l 49) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] #... set to [ON].) [WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, ...
[Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 60), or set to 1080/60p recording mode. (l 49) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] #... set to [ON].) [WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, ...
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...) appears on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of sound distortion can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. When AGC is activated, the icon is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the screen...sounds are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for A Left B Right C Microphone input level microphone input level. 3 Touch [ENTER] to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the 2 built-in microphones. ≥...
...) appears on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of sound distortion can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. When AGC is activated, the icon is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the screen...sounds are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for A Left B Right C Microphone input level microphone input level. 3 Touch [ENTER] to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the 2 built-in microphones. ≥...
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[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change ...
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change ...
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... Motion Picture Recording Mode. 72 VQT3J56 [AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the video light to [AUTO] or [OFF]. (l 58) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
... Motion Picture Recording Mode. 72 VQT3J56 [AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the video light to [AUTO] or [OFF]. (l 58) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
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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. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 76) WB White balance (l 74) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 75) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 75) 73 VQT3J56
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. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 76) WB White balance (l 74) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 75) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 75) 73 VQT3J56
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...continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set . 74 VQT3J56 Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights... To return to auto setting, set to select the mode. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors, under a clear sky ...
...continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set . 74 VQT3J56 Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights... To return to auto setting, set to select the mode. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors, under a clear sky ...
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...when the Quick start is set lower than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to... auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set ... indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may see a band of 50 Hz. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ ...
...when the Quick start is set lower than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to... auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set ... indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may see a band of 50 Hz. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ ...