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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-TM300

HDC-HS300

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT1Z23

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2009/03/31

HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 1 ページ２００９年１月２６日　月曜日　午前９時１１分

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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 1 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 2 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 3 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 4 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ “x.v.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 5 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Contents [1] Power supply ..................................... 19 Charging the battery ............................ 19 Inserting/removing the battery ............. 20 Charging and recording time ............... 21 Connecting to the AC outlet................. 23 [2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 24 Cards that you can use with this unit....................................................... 24 Inserting/removing an SD card .....
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 6 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Playback [1] Motion picture playback ................... Creating still picture from motion picture.................................................. Highlight&Time frame index................. Playing back motion pictures by date...................................................... Intelligent scene selection ................... Highlight playback ............................... Repeat playback..................................
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 7 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VSK0698 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 8 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images.  High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available scan lines 1080 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.  Standard images (720k576) B Number of available scan lines 576 What is the 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 9 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 10 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 11 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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) (l 28, 37) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 12 ページ２００９年１月２６日 12 Zoom buttons (l 58) ≥ These buttons function in the same manner as the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail display and adjusting the volume can be operated. 13 Menu button [MENU] (l 29) 14 Delete button [ ] (l 92) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 102, 117) ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 13 ページ 37 38 ２００９年１月２６日 39 月曜日午前９時１１分 40 41 42 36 35 34 MIC 33 43 44 46 33 34 35 36 45 Mode dial (l 26) Recording start/stop button (l 47) Status indicator (l 26) Viewfinder (l 38) 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 14 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever. 43 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input. ≥ When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 15 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 [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) (l 28, 37) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 16 ページ 23 24 ２００９年１月２６日 25 26 27 22 28 29 30 22 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 26) 23 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 24 Multi manual ring (l 77) 25 Speaker 26 Accessory shoe ≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted here.   月曜日午前９時１１分 32 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 33 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 17 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 39 40 41 38 37 36 35 MIC 42 43 45 44 35 Recording start/stop button (l 47) 36 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10) 37 Viewfinder (l 38) 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 18 ページ２００９年１月２６日 44 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 45 Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt. Shoulder strap fixture 46 47 46 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 18 VQT1Z23 月曜日午前９時１１分 47 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 19 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 20 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 21, 22). ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 21 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 22 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 HDC-HS300 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 23 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 24 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 25 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 101) 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 26 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 A. 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 the mark B. ≥ Status indicator C.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 27 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 28 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 29 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Preparation Setup 5 Using the menu screen MENU A 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 A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 30 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 + ON A l 52, 54 Display / 3 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 31 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 138) 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].
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 32 ページ２００９年１月２６日 PICTURE (l 52) [QUALITY] (l 53) [HI-SPEED BURST]*1 (l 74) [SELF TIMER] (l 64) [FLASH] (l 64) [FLASH LEVEL]*1 (l 64) EYE]*1 (l 65) [RED 午前９時１１分 SETUP [PICTURE SIZE] [SHTR SOUND] 月曜日 (l 75) MEDIA SELECT Media to record can be set to [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]. [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] 1h30m A R 1h20m ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 33 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Touch screen operation, start and stop 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. (l 136) This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 34 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 86) 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 35 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 . Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 36 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 29) [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 35) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 37 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 29) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 38 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Touch screen calibration Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch [r] with the supplied stylus pen and enter in calibration. ≥ Touch the [i] in the order it is displayed. (5 locations) 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 39 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder 1 Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. 月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording showing the contents to a partner ¬ Change the mode to or . Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. 2 Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [EVF SET] # [YES] ≥ The viewfinder turns on. 3 Touch [BRIGHTNESS]. 4 Touch / setting.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 40 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Preparation 8 Setup Using with the remote control Select the menu. (l 29) [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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 41 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Warning Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. 月曜日午前９時１１分 Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 ∫ Remote control usable range Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 42 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones A.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 43 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 44 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ≥ 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, one that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 69) ≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode. ≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 60) is set to on in all modes.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 45 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. jAdjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. jAttempts 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 46 ページ 3 ２００９年１月２６日 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. HDC-TM300 月曜日午前９時１１分 Quick power on (Only when recording to an SD card or built-in 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 47 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 48 ページ 4 ２００９年１月２６日 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 5 月曜日午前９時１１分 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 49 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 50 ページ２００９年１月２６日 PRE-REC 午前９時１１分 Shooting guide This prevents you 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 月曜日 Press the PRE-REC button. PRE-REC Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. PRE-REC appears on the screen.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 51 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording Recording (Basic) 3 Recording still pictures HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 OFF ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 3 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 52 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets) Press the 午前９時１１分 ∫ About the focus indication   5 月曜日 button fully. ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 53 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 16:9 Picture size Extra optical zoom 9M 3520k2640 –* 8M 3264k2448 12.9k 5M 2560k1920 16.5k 0.3M 640k480 20k 10.6M 3984k2656 –* 7M 3264k2176 14.6k 4.5M 2592k1728 18.4k 10 M 4224k2376 –* 6M 3328k1872 15.2k 3.5 M 2560k1440 19.8k 月曜日午前９時１１分 Picture quality Selecting the picture quality. Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 54 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode. ¬ Change the mode to 1 . While pausing the recording, press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) 月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures) You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures. ¬ Change the mode to .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 55 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Number of recordable pictures (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 4:3 8M 9M 3520k2640 5M 3264k2448 0.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 56 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 3:2 Aspect ratio 10.6M 7M 4.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 57 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 (In motion picture recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 16:9 8.3 M 2.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 58 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording Recording (Basic) 4 Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. ¬ Change the mode to or Digital zoom function . / VOL W VOL If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k in motion picture recording mode, then the digital zoom function will be activated. T W T Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 59 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 20k without degrading the picture quality. ≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [ASPECT RATIO] and [PICTURE SIZE]. (l 52) ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to 4.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 60 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 61 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 . A Target frame ≥ will be displayed on the screen.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 62 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording 1 Recording (Advanced) Recording functions of operation icons 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 1 at the bottom right of the screen to change the page and touch F F to display/ not-display the operation icon.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 63 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 *1 It is not displayed in still picture recording mode. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on. *3 It is 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 , colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 64 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Function Effect Colour night view This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 65 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Function Red eye reduction Headphone volume adjustment 月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 66 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 67 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Function Guide line 月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 43) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 68 ページ Function Digital cinema ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Effect/Setting method Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 43) ≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 49) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON] ≥ When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], smooth viewing of the motion pictures may not be possible.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 69 ページ Function Anti-GroundShooting (AGS) ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 29) [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 .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 70 ページ Function Digital cinema colour ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Effect/Setting method Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 43) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 71 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Function Microphone level [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC: Auto Gain Control 月曜日午前９時１１分 Effect/Setting method When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 43) 1 Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 72 ページ Function Bass setting ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 43) Select the menu. (l 29) [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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 73 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Function Histogram [OFF]: Not display [ANYTIME]: Constantly display [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 79) 月曜日午前９時１１分 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]. (l 79) ≥ Change the mode to or .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 74 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Function Hi-speed burst shooting [25 Frames/sec]: 72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 0.9 M (1280k720). 月曜日午前９時１１分 Effect/Setting method Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 75 ページ Function AF assist lamp ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 43) Select the menu. (l 29) Shutter sound [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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 76 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Relay recording ≥ It does not allow the relay recording of still pictures. However, even still pictures are recorded to the SD card after relay recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay recorded on the built-in memory. Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 77 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Recording 3 Recording (Advanced) Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ¬ Change the mode to or . Press the FUNCTION button. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 78 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours 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 recognise the reference colour white. ≥ Press the FUNCTION button. (l 77) 1 Touch [WB]. ≥ When using the viewfinder, press the FUNCTION button to select it.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 79 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 77) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. ≥ When using the viewfinder, press the FUNCTION button. (l 77) 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 1/100 100 F WB SHTR IRIS ≥ When using the viewfinder, rotate the multi manual ring and set it.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 80 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 81 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 29) 3 Touch / to adjust settings.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 82 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 83 ページ 4 ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) 0h00m00s Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1: Displays the direct playback bar (l 84) ≥ Operation icon disappears if no playback operation is performed for about 3 seconds.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 84 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 85 ページ２００９年１月２６日 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 (1920k1080). 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. 月曜日午前９時１１分 Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 86 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. 月曜日午前９時１１分 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 A Date select icon 2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE]. 2 3 Touch the scene to be played back. .  Touch the playback date.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 87 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. 1 Touch 月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ 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 desired item. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 88 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ Playback time setting 1) Touch the playback time to set. 月曜日午前９時１１分 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 29) [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 recognised as clearly recorded is short.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 89 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. . ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 90 ページ 4 ２００９年１月２６日 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 91 ページ２００９年１月２６日 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 92 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 93 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 (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 cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 94 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Playback Editing 2 Dividing a scene to delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 82) 2 Select the menu. (l 29) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 3 4 Touch the scene to be divided. Touch point.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 95 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 29) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 96 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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].
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 97 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 98 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 . 4 ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) Touch the desired item. Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 99 ページ２００９年１月２６日 (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].
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 100 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Playback Editing 6 Relay scene combining [HDC-TM300] You can combine the relayed scene (l 68) 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 A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of relay recording ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording. 2 Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 101 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 110, 121) ¬ Change the mode to (l 47, 51, 82) , or , and select desired media to be formatted. Select the menu.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 102 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 103 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 104 ページ２００９年１月２６日 ∫ 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. (l 29) 月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 105 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 107) Select the desired method of HDMI output.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 106 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 107 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Playback With a TV 2 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 108 ページ 3 ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 109 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. Automatic input switching: If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 110 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 111 ページ 1 ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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). . A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 112 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 113 ページ 5 ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5) (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected Touch the date you want to copy. in step 3) Touch the desired item. [ALL SCENES]: All motion pictures or still pictures are copied. Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8. [SELECT SCENES]: Some scenes are selected for copying. [SELECT DATE]: Copy by selecting the date. 6 ≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 114 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 115 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 116 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 110) ∫ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 117 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Backup With other products 2 Dubbing images onto other video device 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 118 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 119 ページ２００９年１月２６日 3 5 Select print source media and touch the icon. Select print source media and touch the icon. / 午前９時１１分 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 ≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. 4 Touch prints.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 120 ページ 8 ２００９年１月２６日 Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size [5k7 INCH]: 2L size [4k6 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 .
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 121 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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 card 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 122 ページ Available function ２００９年１月２６日月曜日 Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (l 130) 午前９時１１分 Software required HD Writer AE 1.0 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 132 if using a Macintosh. * Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 123 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 124 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 125 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 126 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 127 ページ 7 ２００９年１月２６日 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. 8 月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 128 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 129 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ If the driver has not been recognised properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognised. 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 130 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 131 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 132 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 With a PC Using with a PC 2 If using Macintosh ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 133 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Others 1 Indications *1 *2 Indications only only Motion picture recording mode (l 49) ∫ Recording indications HA mode Motion picture recording mode HG mode 0h00m00s A MF HG1920 HX mode 1h30m R 1h20m HE mode Built-in memory recording possible status*1 +6dB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 99%↑ 99 HDD recording possible status*2 12:34 15. 11.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 136 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 137 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC, 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 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 138 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 140 ページ Functions ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Conditions which disable the functions Microphone level ≥ When the interval recording mode is used ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Bass setting ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on ≥ When the interval recording mode is used ≥ An external microphone is used.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 141 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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. (l 19) ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 142 ページ Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 143 ページ Problem ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Check points AF tracking does not work when the object is touched. ≥ Touch the part of the object that has specific colour such as the part that is different from the surrounding. (l 61) Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Set to 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 144 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised. ≥ 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. Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 145 ページ Problem VIERA Link does not work. ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Check points [Setting on this unit] ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 107) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 107) ≥ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 146 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 147 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 ∫ When the interval recording is used 1 Normal recording 2 Interval recording A 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 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 148 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 149 ページ２００９年１月２６日 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 150 ページ２００９年１月２６日 Do not throw 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. About the AC adaptor ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 151 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 152 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 6.8 W 7.8 W HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 153 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 HDC-TM300 HDC-HS300 Minimum required illumination Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV terminal video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Component terminal video output level Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI™ (x.v.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 154 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 155 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 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)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
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HDCTM300&HS300EP-VQT1Z23_mst.book 156 ページ２００９年１月２６日月曜日午前９時１１分 EU E VQT1Z23 F0209TD0 ( 300 ) Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.