Panasonic HDC-SD90 - User Manual

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Operating Instructions29 pages

Questions and Answers

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alvarezjoshuaSep 7, 2025
How to fix VIERA Link on Panasonic HDC-SD90 Camcorder?
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  David BeckSep 7, 2025
  If VIERA Link isn't working on your Panasonic camcorder, try the following: * Connect with a HDMI mini cable. * Ensure VIERA Link is enabled in the camcorder's setup menu: Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. * Turn the camcorder off and then back on again. * If the TV input doesn't switch automatically, use the TV remote to manually switch the input. * Check the VIERA Link settings on the connected device.
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Veronica HansonAug 22, 2025
What to do if my Panasonic HDC-SD90 Camcorder is not detected by my PC when connected by USB cable?
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  kimfischerAug 22, 2025
  If your Panasonic camcorder isn't being recognized by your PC via USB: * Make sure the SD card is properly inserted into the unit, and then reconnect the USB cable. * Try using a different USB port on your computer. * Ensure your PC meets the camcorder's operating environment requirements. * Restart your PC and the camcorder, then reconnect the USB cable.
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Leroy LeSep 5, 2025
How to improve remaining battery indication on Panasonic Camcorder?
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  Colleen WoodsSep 5, 2025
  If the remaining battery indication on your Panasonic camcorder isn't displaying correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it completely, and then charge it again. Note that the remaining battery capacity indication is always an approximation.
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Lee MorganSep 3, 2025
How to fix Panasonic Camcorder auto focus?
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  William HobbsSep 3, 2025
  If the auto focus function on your Panasonic camcorder isn't working, try switching to Intelligent Auto Mode. Alternatively, if you're recording a difficult-to-focus scene in Auto Focus Mode, switch to Manual Focus Mode and adjust the focus manually.
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Gabriella MooreSep 2, 2025
Why does my Panasonic HDC-SD90 stop recording arbitrarily?
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  Cindy PetersonSep 2, 2025
  Your Panasonic camcorder might be stopping recording for several reasons: * Ensure you're using an SD card suitable for motion picture recording. * Format the SD card or built-in memory using the camcorder to address potential data writing speed issues. * If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].
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Rebekah Pace MDAug 31, 2025
What to do if my Panasonic HDC-SD90 SD card is not recognized?
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  sonia72Aug 31, 2025
  If your Panasonic camcorder isn't recognizing the SD card, make sure that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted.
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William HerreraAug 30, 2025
How to fix flickering LCD monitor on Panasonic Camcorder?
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  Patricia JohnstonAug 30, 2025
  If the LCD monitor of your Panasonic camcorder flickers indoors, or if you notice color or brightness changes with horizontal bars in the image, set the camcorder to Intelligent Auto Mode in Motion Picture Recording Mode. Alternatively, manually set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas with a 60 Hz power supply, or 1/100 in areas with a 50 Hz power supply.
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isaiah70Aug 29, 2025
How to fix the color balance on my Panasonic Camcorder when recording indoors?
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  David HughesAug 29, 2025
  If the color balance of your Panasonic camcorder images appears strange when recording indoors, such as in a gymnasium, try setting the white balance to Indoor mode 2. If the issue persists, switch to Manual adjustment mode.
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Alisha HaleAug 27, 2025
Why does my Panasonic Camcorder turn off automatically?
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  Paul JonesAug 28, 2025
  Your Panasonic camcorder might be turning off automatically due to the VIERA Link function. If you're not using VIERA Link, disable it in the settings. Also, if the camcorder is connected to a DVD burner and the USB cable is removed while copying or playing back images, it will turn off automatically.
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Mackenzie WellsAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Panasonic HDC-SD90 Camcorder displays 'ERROR OCCURRED'?
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  Jason JohnsonAug 26, 2025
  If your Panasonic camcorder displays the error message “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”, restart the unit by turning it off and then on again. If the error message continues to appear after restarting, disconnect the power and contact consumer support for repairs.

Summary

Things You Should Know

Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines to follow before operating the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Accessories

Quick Guide

Inserting the battery

Step-by-step instructions for installing and removing the battery.

Charging the battery

Procedure for connecting the AC adapter and charging the battery.

Parts identification and handling

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Details on compatible SD card types and their specifications for recording.

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

Touch

Basic operation of touching the screen to select icons or pictures.

Before recording

Basic camera positioning

Guidance on holding the camera correctly for stable recording.

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Intelligent Auto Mode

Motion picture;Still picture playback

Zoom in;out function

Extra Optical Zoom

Functionality for high-quality zoom without picture degradation.

Image Stabilizer Function

Changing Image Stabilizer Mode

How to adjust the image stabilizer for different recording situations.

Recording functions of operation icons

Recording functions of menus

[SCENE MODE]

Automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures for different scenes.

Manual recording

White balance

Manual shutter speed;iris adjustment

Manual focus adjustment

Recording 3 D video

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

How to control motion picture playback using on-screen icons.

Highlight Playback

Deleting scenes;still pictures

Watching Video;Pictures on your TV

Playback using VIERA Link

3 D video playback

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HDC-TM90]

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to; play back a disc

Preparing for copying;playing back

Steps to prepare for copying or playing back discs with a DVD burner.

Managing the copied disc

What you can do with a PC

HD Writer AE 3.0

Software for PC data transfer, editing, and management.

Operating environment

Operating environment for HD Writer AE 3.0

System requirements for installing and running HD Writer AE 3.0 software.

Installation

Connecting to a PC

Starting HD Writer AE 3.0

Indications

Recording indications

Icons and symbols displayed on the screen during recording.

Messages

About recovery

Troubleshooting

Power

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

Cautions for use

About this unit

General cautions regarding the unit's use and environmental factors.

About 3 D viewing

About the SD card

About condensation

Causes of condensation

Factors that can cause condensation to form on the unit.

Recording modes;approximate recordable time

Approximate number of recordable pictures

Specifications

Optional accessories

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 Specifications

General

Filter size	41.5 mm
Digital zoom	1500 x
Optical zoom	21 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	2.82 - 59.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 729 mm
Sensor type	MOS
Total megapixels	3.32 MP
Optical sensor size	1/4.1 \
Effective megapixels (movie)	2.61 MP
Interface	USB 2.0
Video out	1
Power requirements	AC/DC, 3.6 - 5.0 V
Power consumption (typical)	7.7 W
Display diagonal	3 \
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Image formats supported	JPG
Still image resolution(s)	2592 x 1944
Audio system	Dolby Digital
Camera shutter speed	1/25 - 1/8000 s
Shutter speed (photo)	1/25 s
Shutter speed (video)	1/8000 s
Minimum illumination	1 lx
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Product color	Black, Grey
Bundled software	HD Writer AE 3.0