User manual PANASONIC HDC-SD900

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD900 HDC-SD909 HDC-TM900 HDC-HS900 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3K98 Information for Your Safety 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. (l 48, 59) 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*. [. . . ] 3D video The image is an illustration. In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure). Since the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D video is not of high definition picture quality. Recording 3D video For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens. When using for the first time, be sure to adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position. Change the mode to . 1 2 Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit. Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move. You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the lens hood or a filter etc. Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens. Turn on the unit. Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state. The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after performing the initial setting. If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, set from the menu. LENS SETUP]) If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority. 3 Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. 2 screens will appear. The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfinder. - 79 - 4 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. 3D 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. HG R 1h20m 0h00m00s A 3D appears. 5 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. Start recording after removing the Lens front cap. When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled. When recording in 3D, the image will appear with grey frame around it. The grey frame will be recorded in the video. To ensure that the 3D video can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following points when recording. Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state. (record from a distance of at least 1. 2 m. ) When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly. Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking. Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture. The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the unit, so operate from the lower side. (l 45) [ECONOMY] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position. [. . . ] Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. [. . . ]