Panasonic HDC-HS900 Operating Instructions Manual

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5VQT3K80∫ About the recording format forrecording motion picturesYou can select from AVCHD, 1080/50p oriFrame recording formats to record motionpictures using this unit. (l 53, 64)AVCHD:You can record high definition quality imageswith this format. It is suitable for viewing on alarge format TV or for saving to disc.1080/50p:This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50progressive) recording mode that can recordin maximum quality*. The scenes recordedin 1080/50p can be saved or played back bythis unit or the HD Writer AE 3.0.* This means the highest quality for thisunit.iFrame:This is a recording format suitable forplaying back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11).Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures canbe imported faster than AVCHD motionpictures. Also, the imported file size ofiFrame motion pictures will be smaller thanthat of AVCHD motion pictures.≥ It is not compatible with motion picturerecorded in AVCHD or 1080/50p format.∫ Indemnity about recordedcontentPanasonic does not accept anyresponsibility for damages directly orindirectly due to any type of problems thatresult in loss of recording or edited content,and does not guarantee any content ifrecording or editing does not work properly.Likewise, the above also applies in a casewhere any type of repair is made to the unit(including any other non-built-in memory/HDD related component).∫ Handling of built-in memory[HDC-TM900]This unit is equipped with the built-inmemory. When using this component, payattention to the following points.Back up data periodically.The built-in memory is temporary storage. Inorder to avoid erasing data due to staticelectricity, electromagnetic waves,breakage, and failures, back up the data to aPC or DVD disc. (l 113, 126)≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11) illuminateswhile the SD card or built-in memory isbeing accessed (initialization, recording,playback, deleting etc.). Do not performthe following operations when the lampilluminates. It may damage the built-inmemory or cause a malfunction in the unit.j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)j Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shock≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.(l 151)∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS900]This unit is equipped with the built-in HDD.While the HDD is capable of storing a largeamount of data, there are a few things tolook out for. When using this component,pay attention to the following points.Do not expose the HDD to vibrations andshocks.Due to the environment and handlingconditions, the HDD may be subject topartial damages or may not be able to read,record, and play back data. Do not exposethe unit to vibrations or shock, and do notturn off the unit during recording or playback.If the unit is used in a place with loudsounds, such as a club or venue, therecording may stop due to soundvibrations. Recording data on an SD cardis recommended in these places.Back up data periodically.The HDD is temporary storage. In order toavoid erasing data due to static electricity,electromagnetic waves, breakage, andfailures, back up the data to a PC or DVDdisc. (l 113, 126)If the HDD experiences any abnormality,back up data immediately.Failure in the HDD may produce continuousnoise or choppy sound during recording or