Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-TM300P/PC HDC-HS300P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Batteries 1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals ( and ) with metal objects. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery) Insert with poles aligned. Do not touch the terminals ( and ) with metal objects.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.
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. Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. Refer to page 28 for more details on SD cards.
Contents Accessories.................................................. 10 Features........................................................ 11 Quick Guide.................................................. 12 Preparation Before using [1] Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) ....................... Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM300] ...................................... Handling of HDD [HDC-HS300]........... [2] Parts identification and handling ..... [HDC-TM300] .......................
Playback With a PC Before using [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Deleting scenes/still pictures ........... 97 Dividing a scene to partially delete .... 99 Protecting scenes/still pictures ..... 100 DPOF setting.................................... 101 Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD....................... 102 Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination................................. 102 Copying ............................................. 103 [6] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM300] ........
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit.
Features Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920 1080)* Number of available scan lines 1080 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. Standard images (720 480) Number of available scan lines 480 What is AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Quick Guide Charging the battery Charging lamp [CHARGE] Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows. Inserting the battery 1) Open the LCD monitor. Check that the access lamp has gone off. 2) Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever . 3) Insert/remove the SD card.
How to use the touch screen Recording motion pictures You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. 1) Change the mode to . 2) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 3) Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]. Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.
Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to be played back. 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to be played back. Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back the built-in memory. Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back the built-in memory.
Preparation Before using 1 Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) : This unit is equipped with the built-in 32 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. : This unit is equipped with the built-in 120 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
Handling of HDD [HDC-HS300] Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks. Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject to partial damages or may not be able to read, record, and play back data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power during recording or playback. If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a club or similar venue, the recording may stop due to sound vibrations.
Preparation 2 Before using Parts identification and handling [HDC-TM300] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 1 A/V 16 17 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (F 32, 41) It can open up to 90 . It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
14 Delete button [ ] (F 97) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (F 29) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (F 107, 121) Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
37 Photoshot button [ ] (F 55) 38 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (F 61) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [ /VOL ] (In Playback Mode) (F 88) 39 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 40 Shoe adaptor mounting part 41 Shoe adaptor cover 42 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied). Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input.
[HDC-HS300] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 1 A/V 16 17 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (F 32, 41) It can open up to 90 . It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.
23 24 25 26 27 32 33 22 28 29 30 22 Lens cover The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (F 30) 23 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 24 Multi manual ring (F 82) 25 Speaker 26 Accessory shoe The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) etc. can be mounted here. 34 31 Built-in flash (F 68) 32 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 33 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise to remove it.
39 40 41 38 37 36 35 MIC 45 42 43 44 35 Recording start/stop button (F 51) 36 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (F 16) 37 Viewfinder (F 42) 45 Shoulder strap fixture Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
Preparation Setup 1 Power supply About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.) To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 10, 25, 160). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Temperature: 25 C (77 F)/humidity: 60% When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) HDC-TM300 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2 h 35 min 1 h 45 min (1 h 40 min) 1 h 5 min (1 h) VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery capacity indication The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
Connecting to the AC outlet Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. DC IN DC output terminal DC input terminal Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
Preparation Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (F 106) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting.
Preparation 3 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by changing the mode to the lock release button . HDC-TM300 , or while pressing HDC-HS300 OFF Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with .
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the mode is set to or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn on the unit. The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
Preparation Setup 4 How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation, or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Touch About the operation icons Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. / / / : These icons are used to switch between the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch the center of the icon.
Preparation Setup 5 Using the menu screen MENU It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting. MENU 2 3 Touch the top menu . Touch the submenu . Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / .
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. 1 Press the Q.MENU button. Icon Function Q.MENU / 8M / 5M 10.6/ / 7M / 4.5M 10 M / 6M / 3.5 M 8.3 M / 2.1 M 9M 2 / Picture size 0.3M Touch the desired item. 8.3 M + ON A F 56, 57 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 8.3 M + ON 0 / +1 -1 / A / The following menus can be set in quick menu. The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or settings.
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [LANGUAGE]. 2 Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (F 143) Motion Picture Recording Mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on. *2 These menus are only for . *3 When the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD] *4 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].
PICTURE SETUP [PICTURE SIZE] (F 56) [QUALITY] (F 57) [HI-SPEED BURST]*1 (F 78) [SELF TIMER] (F 68) [FLASH] (F 68) [FLASH LEVEL]*1 (F 68) [RED EYE]*1 (F 69) [SHTR SOUND] (F 79) MEDIA SELECT Media to record can be set to [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]. Media to record can be set to [HDD] or [SD CARD]. [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] 1h30m A R 1h20m NOV 15 2009 NOV 15 2009 It is possible to set from the quick menu.
[ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (F 141) This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the or position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (F 91) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *6 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] is selected.
Preparation Setup 6 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. Change the mode to 1 or . [DATE] [D/T] Select the menu. (F 33) NOV 15 2009 [SETUP] [CLOCK SET] [YES] 12:34PM NOV 15 2009 [OFF] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . Changing the date format Select the menu.
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. 1 Select the menu. (F 33) already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. [SETUP] [SET WORLD TIME] [YES] If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (F 39) When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3.
Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. LCD monitor adjustment Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (F 33) [SETUP] [POWER LCD] desired setting It is possible to set from the quick menu.
Touch screen calibration Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Select the menu. (F 33) [SETUP] [CALIBRATION] [YES] Viewfinder adjustment Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the images on the viewfinder clearly. Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial. Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch the [ ] with the supplied stylus pen and enter in calibration.
Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder 1 2 Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. Recording showing the contents to a partner Change the mode to or . Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Select the menu. (F 33) [SETUP] [EVF SET] [YES] The viewfinder turns on. 3 Touch [BRIGHTNESS]. 4 Touch / setting. to adjust the LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-to-face recording when the viewfinder is extended.
Preparation Using with the remote control 8 Setup Select the menu. (F 33) [SETUP] [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON] This function’s default setting is [ON]. [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so the remote control will not be mistakenly used when not in use.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU Remote control usable range OK Selected item will become yellow.
Recording Recording (Basic) 1 Before recording Basic camera positioning When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones . Turn the multi manual ring as shown above.
Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the Intelligent Auto Mode. Mode Portrait Scene/Effect Mode When the object is a person Night Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Modes are selected automatically by the unit, so it may not choose desired mode depending on the recording conditions. Brightness may change suddenly or flicker when set to on. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (F 73) Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. Optical image stabilizer function (F 63) is set to on in all modes.
Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus. Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. HDC-TM300 Quick power on (Only when recording to an SD card or builtin memory) The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.9 seconds when the mode is set to or from OFF. Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. Change the mode to HDC-HS300 or . 1 Select SD card as a media to record from the menu.
Recording Recording (Basic) 2 Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. When selecting media Select the menu. (F 33) : [MEDIA SELECT] [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] : [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 OF F Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with .
4 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. 5 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders).
Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] desired setting It is possible to set from the quick menu.
PRE-REC Shooting guide This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. 1 Press the PRE-REC button. Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING GUIDE] [ON] This function’s default setting is [ON]. PRE-REC PRE-REC appears on the screen. Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.
Recording Recording (Basic) 3 Recording still pictures HDC-HS300 Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . OFF HDC-TM300 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 3 Select the media to record from the menu. (F 51) .
About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording MEGA 10.6M R3000 Aspect ratio/Picture size This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. (When setting aspect ratio) Select the menu. (F 33) : `: ` : : MEGA : 10.
The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. Picture quality Select the menu. (F 33) [PICTURE] [QUALITY] desired setting : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] desired setting It is possible to set from the quick menu. (F 34) Selecting the picture quality. : Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode Select the menu.
Number of recordable pictures (In Still Picture Recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 4:3 9M 8M 5M 0.
Aspect ratio 3:2 10.6M 7M 4.
(In Motion Picture Recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 16:9 8.3 M 2.
Recording Recording (Basic) Zoom in/out function 4 The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12 . Change the mode to or Digital zoom function . / VOL W VOL If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 in Motion Picture Recording Mode, then the Digital Zoom function will be activated. T W T Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [D.
Extra Optical Zoom If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode, the still image can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a maximum of 20 without degrading the picture quality. Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [ASPECT RATIO] and [PICTURE SIZE]. (F 56) Extra Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to 4.5M , the maximum 10.6M area is cropped to the center 4.
Recording Recording (Basic) 5 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Change the mode to or . O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. In Motion Picture Recording Mode, appears on the screen, and the image stabilizer function works all the time.
Recording Recording (Basic) 6 AF tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Change the mode to 1 Touch or . . 3 Start recording. When you touch [RETURN], the tracking function will be canceled. About target frame Target frame will be displayed on the screen.
This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. This function cannot be used when the Scene Mode is set to the Fireworks Mode in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Recording Recording functions of operation icons 1 Recording (Advanced) Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Change the mode to 1 or . Touch F to display the operation icons on the screen. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. F F Touch at the bottom right of the screen to change the page and touch F F to display/ not-display the operation icon. Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode. *2 Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on. *3 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode. *4 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal. If you turn off the power or change the mode to , MagicPix, Backlight compensation, Self-timer and tele macro functions are canceled. If you turn off the power, the Fade function is canceled. It is possible to set from the menu.
Function MagicPix Self-timer Effect This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: h10 h2 setting canceled h10: Records after 10 seconds h2: Records after 2 seconds In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the menu.
Function Red eye reduction Headphone volume adjustment Effect Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the menu. Adjusts the volume of the headphone while recording. : Increases the volume : Decreases the volume Actual volume to be recorded does not change. Intelligent contrast control: If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Recording Recording (Advanced) 2 Function Scene Mode Recording functions of menus Effect/Setting method When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Change the mode to or . Select the menu.
Function Guide line Effect/Setting method You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. Change the mode to or . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [GUIDE LINES] desired setting It is possible to set from the quick menu. (F 34) When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to .
Function Digital cinema Effect/Setting method Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an image on a movie film. Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (F 53) Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [DIGITAL CINEMA] [ON] The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.
Function Auto GroundDirectional Standby (AGS) Effect/Setting method If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. Change the mode to . Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [AGS] [ON] Auto slow shutter You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu.
Function Digital cinema color Effect/Setting method Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [Digital Cinema Color] [ON] For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. Wind noise reduction This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength.
Function Effect/Setting method Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC: Auto Gain Control Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) 1 Select the menu.
Function Bass setting Effect/Setting method Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [BASS SETTING] desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] Normally set to [0dB]. Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
Function Histogram [OFF]: Not display [ALWAYS]: Constantly display [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (F 84) Effect/Setting method A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (F 84) Change the mode to or . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu.
Function Hi-speed burst shooting [24 frames/sec]: 72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 24 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920 1080). [60 frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second. The picture size is 0.9 M (1280 720). Effect/Setting method Recording is done continuously at the rate of 24 or 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
Function AF assist lamp Effect/Setting method Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Change the mode to . The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 47) Select the menu. (F 33) [PICTURE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [AUTO] This function’s default setting is [AUTO]. The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet). Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Night portrait The shutter speed is 1/2 or more. The flash is set to [ON]. Using a tripod is recommended. Interval recording: Still picture recording cannot be used. Recording mode cannot be changed when the interval recording is set. If you turn off the power or change the mode to , this function is canceled. 1 second of motion picture is recorded even if 24 frames are not recorded at the end of recording.
Hi-speed burst shooting: If you turn off the power or change the mode to , this function is canceled. The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15. (In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps. Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
Recording Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment 3 Recording (Advanced) The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Change the mode to or . Press the FUNCTION button. MNL appears on the screen. FUNCTION F WB SHTR IRIS WB SHTR IRIS White balance (F 83) Manual shutter speed (F 84) Aperture adjustment (F 84) When using the viewfinder, rotate the multi manual ring to set it.
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. Press the FUNCTION button. (F 82) 1 Touch [WB]. button to select the , rotate multi manual ring to select [CANCEL], and press the FUNCTION button again. When using the viewfinder, press the FUNCTION button to select it.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Press the FUNCTION button. (F 82) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. When using the viewfinder, press the FUNCTION button. (F 82) When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.
Recording Recording (Advanced) 4 Recording with manual focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. Change the mode to or . Press the FOCUS button. MF appears on the screen. FOCUS Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. (F 33) [RECORD SETUP] [MF ASSIST] [ON] It is possible to set from the quick menu.
Recording Recording (Advanced) 5 Change the mode to Recording manually by setting the menu or . Press the FUNCTION button. MNL appears on the screen. FUNCTION Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. 1 Select the menu. (F 33) 3 Touch / to adjust settings. [RECORD SETUP] [PICTURE ADJUST] [YES] 2 Touch the desired setting items.
Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 F OF Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . 1 2 Change the mode to Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . . Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the scene to be played back.
4 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Fast forward/rewind playback Touch (Touch during playback to fast forward. to rewind.) 0h00m00s / : : : : : Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Displays the direct playback bar. (F 89) Operation icon disappears if no playback operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Pause the playback. When the operation icon disappears, touch the screen to display the icon again. 2 Touch . (Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) Normal playback is restored when you touch . When the frames are advanced one at a time in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds. Direct playback 1) Touch to display the direct playback bar.
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is 2.1 M (1920 1080). 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. Intelligent scene selection Play back the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus error. 1 Touch 2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE]. 3 Touch the scene to be played back. . Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date.
Highlight playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. 1 Touch Scene setting 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. . 2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back. 2 Touch [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 Touch the desired item. Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession. When touched, the scene is selected and is displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.
Playback time setting 1) Touch the playback time to set. Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (F 33) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] [ON] The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short. Music setting 1) Touch your favorite music.
Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 F OF Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . 1 2 Change the mode to Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with . . 3 Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to be played back. Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
4 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Changing the playback settings for the slide show 1) Touch . / : Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. : Plays back the previous picture. : Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Operation icon disappears if no playback operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
Still picture compatibility This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.
Playback 1 Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Change the mode to . To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] [DELETE] [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
Playback Editing 2 Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. Change the mode to 1 2 . Touch the Play Mode select icon to select the desired media to divide a scene. (F 87) 6 Select the menu. (F 33) To delete all the divided points [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE] [SET] 3 4 Touch the scene to be divided. Touch point. to set the dividing 0h00m00s Delete the unnecessary scene.
Playback Editing 3 Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) Change the mode to 1 . Select the menu. (F 33) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] [SCENE PROTECT] [YES] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail.
Playback 4 Editing DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. Change the mode to SD CARD]. (F 94) and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print.
Playback Editing 5 Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.
Copying If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) Touch the desired item. Select the menu.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Touch the date to be copied. When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. Up to 99 dates can be set in succession. 6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/ [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Touch [Enter]/[ENTER]. 7 When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES]. If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on the screen.
Playback Editing Relay scene combining 6 [HDC-TM300] You can combine the relayed scene (F 72) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining Built-in memory SD card Range of relay recording Change the mode to . 1 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording. When the relayed scenes in the built-in memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible.
Playback Editing 7 Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (F 114, 125) Change the mode to (F 51, 55, 87) , or , and select desired media to be formatted. Select the menu.
Playback With a TV 1 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. High quality HDMI terminal Component terminal Video terminal Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. 1 Connect this unit to a TV.
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.) Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 2 Select the video input on the TV.
To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) Select the menu. (F 33) To display the on-screen information on the TV When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. It will not display when the power is turned off.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (F 112) Select the desired method of HDMI output. Select the menu.
Listening in 5.1 channel sound You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible.
Playback With a TV 2 Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. Operation icons Display operation icons Cancel operation icons Display/Cancel operation icons The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
Backup With other products 1 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner. You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). . Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) DVD burner (optional) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. (F 120) When copying a scene in the built-in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc. 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying.
When [Video&Picture] is selected in step 3, follow the instructions on the screen and touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8. 5 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5) Touch the date you want to copy. (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) Touch the desired item. When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession. [ALL SCENES]: All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Important Notice When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.
Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically divided. When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop at the points where the scenes switch. Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] cannot be used in the Intelligent Scene Selection or Highlight Playback. Playing back the copied disc Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (F 114) Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. Select the menu. (F 33) [DISC SETUP] [FORMAT DISC] [YES] When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
Backup With other products 2 Dubbing images onto other video devices Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. Images are dubbed in standard quality. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. A/V The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
Backup With other products 3 With a printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to connect the camera to a PC.
3 5 Select print source media and touch the icon. Select print source media and touch the icon. If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. Touch a still picture to be printed. / to set the number of Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is set. You can set up to 9 prints. To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. Up to 99 files can be set in succession. 6 4 Touch prints. Touch .
8 Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4 5 INCH]: L size [5 7 INCH]: 2L size [4 6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 9 Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select the desired layout setting. [STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer : No frame print : Frame print You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. Touch . 10 Touch to print the pictures.
With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Available function Data type Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer AE 1.
Available function Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (F 135) Software required HD Writer AE 1.0 or standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 137 if using a Macintosh. * Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. Important Notice Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
With a PC Before using 2 Operating environment Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Necessary software Windows Vista SP1: DirectX 10.1 (already installed with Windows Vista SP1) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c (already installed with Windows XP SP2) If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vist
With a PC Setup 1 Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. For Windows Vista: If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click [Continue]. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0 7 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. 8 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] ([Settings] ) [Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC], then click [Change/ Remove] ([Change or Remove] or [Add/Remove]) or [Uninstall].
With a PC Setup 2 Connecting to a PC Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. It is possible to use the unit connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to write data into the unit. 2 Turn on the unit. This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC. The USB function selection screen will appear.
If the driver has not been recognized properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognized. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your PC once and try verifying again. Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying again. Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your PC. To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 Double click the ( ) icon in task tray displayed on the PC. Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 1.0. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on the unit from a PC.
With a PC Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account.
With a PC Using with a PC If using Macintosh 2 HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh. iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For details about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc. Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.
Others Indications 1 Indications *1 *2 only only Recording indications Motion picture recording mode World time setting (F 40) 0h00m00s A MF HG1920 Motion picture recording mode (F 53) HA mode HG mode HX mode HE mode 1h30m R 1h20m +6dB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 99%↑ 99 Built-in memory recording possible status*1 12:34PM NOV 15 2009 HDD recording possible status*2 (White) (Green) Still picture recording mode MNL MEGA A MF 1h30m 10.
0dB Gain value (F 84) / / / / / / / / / / / Scene mode (F 70) Sports mode Portrait mode Spotlight mode Snow mode Beach mode Sunset mode Fireworks mode Scenery mode Low light mode Night scenery mode Night portrait mode +1 -1 , , +2 , Power LCD (F 41) / Image stabilizer (F 63) A / AF tracking (F 64) Relay recording (F 72)*1 Zebra (F 76) Picture adjustment (F 86) Digital cinema (F 72) Hi-speed burst shooting (F 78) Digital cinema color (F 74) AF assist lamp (F 79) 12 Zoom magnification indicati
Playback indications PC connection indications Playback (F 88, 95) Accessing the card (When connected to a PC) (F 133) Pause (F 88, 95) , , / / Last/first scene paused / Skip playback (F 88) !/" Slow motion playback (F 88) / 0h00m00s Accessing the built-in memory (When connected to a PC) (F 133)*1 Fast forward/rewind playback (F 88) Frame-by-frame playback (F 89) Next/Previous still picture (F 95) Playback time Accessing the HDD (When connected to a PC) (F 133)*2 Confirmatory i
Others Indications 2 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY. We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.* There is a possible problem with the HDD.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. * only About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow directions in the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) CONTROL DATA ERROR DETECTED IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1 CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
Others Helpful hints 1 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
Functions Conditions which disable the functions Auto slow shutter When the Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode is on When the Scene Mode is used In Still Picture Recording Mode Backlight compensation When the MagicPix function is used When the Iris/gain is set Intelligent contrast control When the MagicPix function is used When the Iris/gain is set Intelligent exposure When the Scene Mode is used When the Iris/gain is set Soft Skin Mode When the Intelligent Auto Mode is on Tele mac
Functions Conditions which disable the functions Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode When the Digital Zoom is set to [30 ] or [700 ] When the AF tracking is used When the Intelligent Auto Mode is on When the Interval Recording Mode is used Self timer When the Interval Recording Mode is used Flash While recording motion pictures When PRE-REC is used When the MagicPix function is used When the Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode is on When the Sunset, Fireworks or Night Scenery Mode of Scene Mode
Others Helpful hints 2 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. Troubleshooting Check points Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (F 23) The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media.
Problem Check points AF tracking does not work when the object is touched. Touch the part of the object that has specific color such as the part that is different from the surrounding. (F 64) Auto focus function does not work. Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to on or off. If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus mode, use the Manual Focus mode to adjust the focus. (F 49, 85) Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium.
Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
Problem VIERA Link does not work. Check points [Setting on this unit] Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (F 112) Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON]. (F 112) Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input.
If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
When the interval recording is used Normal recording Interval recording The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before the interval recording and at the end of the last scene of interval recording. When deleting scenes Scene to be deleted The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where there are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the High Definition Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that: Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built-in memory or HDD of this unit. The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like. We recommend that you physically format the built-in memory or HDD before disposing of or giving away this unit.
Do not throw an old battery into fire. Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 6.8 W 7.8 W HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 Signal system 1080/60i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1# 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 K 3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 2070 K 3 (16:9) Still picture: 2320 K 3 (4:3), 2650 K 3 (3:2), 2510 K 3 (16:9) Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.
HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination Approx. 1.6 lx (1/30 in Low light mode) Approx. 1 lx with the MagicPix function AV terminal video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 $, NTSC system Component terminal video output level Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 $ Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 $ Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 $ HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI™ (x.v.
Motion pictures HDC-TM300 Recording media SD card Built-in memory HDD HDC-HS300 SD Memory Card: 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) 32 GB – – 120 GB Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and transfer rate HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 53 for the recordable time.
AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W) 33 mm (H) 61 mm (D) [3.6 (W) 1.3 (H) 2.4 (D)] Mass (Weight) Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.) Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
Request for Service Notice (USA and Puerto Rico Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: •Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Limited Warranty (United States and Puerto Rico) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Service in Canada: As per Servicentre listed in Canadian warranty information on page 166. Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Index Numerics F 5.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Face-to-face recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 85 Focus microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 120 Frame-by-frame playback . . . . .
O T Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Optical image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Touch screen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22 P PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Carga de la batería Luz indicadora de carga [CHARGE] Encendida: Carga en curso Apagada: Carga completada Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA. Instale la batería el adaptador de CA alineando las flechas. Inserción de la batería Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura. 1) Abra la pantalla LCD. Compruebe que lámpara de acceso se haya apagado.
Cómo usar la pantalla táctil Grabación de películas Puede actuar directamente tocando el monitor LCD (pantalla táctil) con su dedo. Es más sencillo utilizar el lápiz electrónico (suministrado) para operaciones detalladas o bien si es difícil de actuar con los dedos. 1) Cambie el modo a . 2) Abra el monitor LCD o extienda el visor. 3) Pulse el botón MENU, luego toque [SELEC MEDIO] [MEM INTERNA] o [TARJETA SD]. Toque y suelte la pantalla táctil para seleccionar el icono o la imagen.
Reproducción de películas Reproducción de fotografías 1) Cambie el modo a . 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción para seleccionar el medio deseado a ser reproducido. 1) Cambie el modo a . 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción para seleccionar el medio deseado a ser reproducido. Toque [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] para reproducir la tarjeta SD. Toque [IMAGEN/TARJETA SD] para reproducir la tarjeta SD. Toque [VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA] para reproducir la memoria integrada.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc.
