Panasonic HDC-SD90, HDC-SD99, HDC-TM99 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Skrócona instrukcja obsługi

High Definition Video Camera

Kamera wideo wysokiej rozdzielczości (HD)

Model No. HDC-SD90

Model No. HDC-SD99

Model No. HDC-TM99

Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Szczegółowe informacje dotyczące obsługi kamery znajdują się w “Instrukcja obsługi (format PDF)” na dołączonej płycie CD-ROM. W celu zapoznania się z treścią instrukcji, należy zainstalować ją na komputerze.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS

UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF

NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

∫ Concerning the battery

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI

mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

High Definition Video Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

Battery holder

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∫ 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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the

European Union

If you wish to discard

electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact

your dealer or supplier for

further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ Cautions for use

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.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones

because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or

pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated

by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

the supplied one.

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∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can select from AVCHD, 1080/50p or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

1080/50p:

This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. 1080/50p motion pictures can be saved and played back with this unit or the HD Writer AE 3.0. * This means the highest quality for this

unit.

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.

∫ Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component).

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 11 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Function that can be used for motion

picture recording mode: Function that can be used for still picture recording mode:

≥ Function that can be used for motion

picture playback mode: Function that can be used for still picture playback mode:

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

and . Pictures

may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...................... 2

Accessories............................................... 6

Preparation

Power supply............................................. 8

Inserting/removing the battery............. 8

Charging the battery ........................... 9

Charging and recording time............. 10

Recording to a card ................................ 11

Cards that you can use

with this unit ...................................... 11

Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 12

Turning the unit on/off ............................ 13

Turning the unit on and off

with the power button ........................ 13

Selecting a mode ....................................13

How to use the touch screen ................. 14

About the touch menu ....................... 15

Setting date and time.............................. 16

Basic

Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM99] .............................................17

Intelligent auto mode ..............................17

Recording motion pictures .................... 18

Recording still pictures .......................... 18

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Watching Video/

Pictures on your TV .......................... 20

Using the menu screen ..........................21

Language selection ........................... 21

Zoom in/out function ..............................22

Formatting ............................................... 22

...... 19

Others

Specifications.......................................... 23

About copyright ......................................28

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ............................................ 29

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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.

Battery pack

VW-VBK180

AC adaptor

VSK0712

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0008

USB cable

K1HA05AD0007

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

≥ This is used for operations that are hard to

operate with your fingers or performing detailed operations with the touch screen operation. (l 14)

Shoe adaptor

VYC1055

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions VFF0778

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Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery charger (VW-BC10E)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

3D Conversion Lens/Step up ring (VW-CLT1)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN01)

Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)

*1 To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe

adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/ VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21E-K, VW-AD20E-K is required.

*2 External microphone may intrude into

the frame when recording. Set the zoom to wide angle, and tilt the external microphone upward so it will not intrude into the frame. This will not affect the audio being recorded.

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Preparation

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Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

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A Battery holder B Insert the battery until it

clicks and locks.

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. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 13)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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Charging the battery

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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. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.

Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10E; optional). ≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on. ≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.

(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

≥ Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.

2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has

begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected.

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