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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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Please take time to persons. Be sure to retain this manual as your family years of electric shock to fill in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 VQT3J56 Serial No. CAUTION! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ... REMOVE SCREWS. Things You Should Know Thank you and your convenient camera information source. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions Date of your camera. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO...
Please take time to persons. Be sure to retain this manual as your family years of electric shock to fill in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 VQT3J56 Serial No. CAUTION! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ... REMOVE SCREWS. Things You Should Know Thank you and your convenient camera information source. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions Date of your camera. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO...
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...the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is temporary storage. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is 8 VQT3J56 being accessed (initialization, recording, playback,...motion pictures. ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or 1080/60p format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to the unit (including any content if recording or editing does not work...
...the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is temporary storage. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is 8 VQT3J56 being accessed (initialization, recording, playback,...motion pictures. ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or 1080/60p format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to the unit (including any content if recording or editing does not work...
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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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To display it . C Displayed only 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 by sliding ...
To display it . C Displayed only 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 by sliding ...
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.... ≥ If simultaneous recording is set.) ≥ The focus indication indicates the status 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 following conditions. To display it again, touch the screen. (It...
.... ≥ If simultaneous recording is set.) ≥ The focus indication indicates the status 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 following conditions. To display it again, touch the screen. (It...
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... 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 recorded clearly....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. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. 34 VQT3J56 Basic Intelligent Auto...
... 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 recorded clearly....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. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. 34 VQT3J56 Basic Intelligent Auto...
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...Candlelight 7) If the automatic white balance is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 35 VQT3J56 If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 74, 76) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1)...at the same time j Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that 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 Intelligent ...
...Candlelight 7) If the automatic white balance is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 35 VQT3J56 If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 74, 76) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1)...at the same time j Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that 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 Intelligent ...
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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 bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images...
... 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 bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images...
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... that is locked. Touch a characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Manual Mode. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target cannot be changed j When the unit is turned off j When the Scene mode...cannot be canceled in red and then disappears. AF/AE tracking It is possible to set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of yourself 51 VQT3J56 When Manual Mode is set to change the target. ≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting becomes (Normal)...
... that is locked. Touch a characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Manual Mode. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target cannot be changed j When the unit is turned off j When the Scene mode...cannot be canceled in red and then disappears. AF/AE tracking It is possible to set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of yourself 51 VQT3J56 When Manual Mode is set to change the target. ≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting becomes (Normal)...
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... are only recorded if a smiling face is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to record still pictures in dark places. Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated...
... are only recorded if a smiling face is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to record still pictures in dark places. Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated...
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... scene will become darker. [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even 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 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness...
... scene will become darker. [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even 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 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness...
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... 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 ...recording mode. (l 49) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For 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 [ON], and the setting cannot be reproduced ...
... 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 ...recording mode. (l 49) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For 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 [ON], and the setting cannot be reproduced ...
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...Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is selected) Touch / to adjust. ≥ Touch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be performed. ≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 ...bars of the gain value are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the ...
...Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is selected) Touch / to adjust. ≥ Touch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be performed. ≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 ...bars of the gain value are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the ...
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... 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 73) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to complete the settings. ≥ appears on the screen. 68 VQT3J56 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch...
... 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 73) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to complete the settings. ≥ appears on the screen. 68 VQT3J56 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch...
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... 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 73) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the video light to [AUTO] or [OFF]. (l 58) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
... 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 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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...cannot be set to select the mode. White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the IRIS screen. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, ...Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to select White balance mode. Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors, under...
...cannot be set to select the mode. White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the IRIS screen. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, ...Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to select White balance mode. Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors, under...
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... adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to 18dB brightens the image. ≥ When the ...1/30 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ The shutter speed will be set to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the shutter speed to...
... adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to 18dB brightens the image. ≥ When the ...1/30 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ The shutter speed will be set to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the shutter speed to...