Panasonic HDC-HS900, HDC-TM900, HDC-SD900 Cards that you can use with this unit

Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 108, 121)

If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately.

Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact your dealer.

Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.

Operation may stop in hot or cold environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures.

The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m or higher above sea level.

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the unit and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the unit.

Falling detection

[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state (a weightless state). If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD.

≥HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 9) illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 147)

∫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 15 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”.

≥Functions that can be used for motion

picture recording mode:

Functions that can be used for still picture recording mode:

≥Functions that can be used for motion

picture playback mode: Functions 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 HDC-SD900 , HDC-TM900and HDC-HS900 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original.

≥The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model HDC-SD900 , 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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