PANASONIC HDC-HS300, HDC-TM300 User Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-TM300

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Operating Instructions

HDC-HS300

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Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your High Definition Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

∫ Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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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.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables, Component

cable and USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ 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. For proper treatment, recovery

used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/ EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

and recycling of old products and

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording

content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models and . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , 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 26 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture

recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by

in these operating instructions.

≥ “HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC” is referred to as

the “HD Writer AE 1.0”.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

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∫ 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

Corporation.

≥ “x.v.Colour” is trademark. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥ Microsoft

DirectX trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

≥ Intel

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon

Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ Apple, Mac OS and iMovie are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

≥ Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

™

is a trademark of Panasonic

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the Advanced

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .......................... 2

Accessories.................................................... 9

Features........................................................ 10

Preparation

Before using

[1] Handling of Built-in Memory and

HDD (Hard disk drive) .......................11

Handling of built-in memory

[HDC-TM300] ...................................... 11

Handling of HDD [HDC-HS300]........... 12

[2] Parts identification and handling..... 13

[HDC-TM300] ...................................... 13

[HDC-HS300]....................................... 17

Setup

[1] Power supply ..................................... 21

Charging the battery............................ 21

Inserting/removing the battery............. 22

Charging and recording time ............... 23

Connecting to the AC outlet................. 25

[2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 26

Cards that you can use with this

unit....................................................... 26

Inserting/removing an SD card............ 27

[3] Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off) .................... 28

Turning the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder ................. 29

[4] How to use the touch screen............ 30

[5] Using the menu screen..................... 31

Using the quick menu .......................... 32

Language selection ............................. 33

Menu list .............................................. 33

[6] Setting date and time ........................ 37

World time setting (Displaying the

time of the travel destination) .............. 38

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder........................................... 39

LCD monitor adjustment...................... 39

Touch screen calibration...................... 40

Changing the picture quality on the

LCD monitor ........................................ 40

Viewfinder adjustment ......................... 40

Recording showing the contents to a

partner ................................................. 41

[8] Using with the remote control ......... 42

Operation of direction buttons/OK

button .................................................. 43

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ............................... 44

Intelligent auto mode........................... 45

Quick start........................................... 47

Quick power on................................... 48

[2] Recording motion pictures .............. 49

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ................................... 51

PRE-REC............................................ 52

Shooting guide .................................... 52

[3] Recording still pictures .................... 53

Aspect ratio/picture size...................... 54

Picture quality...................................... 55

Recording still pictures in motion

picture recording mode ....................... 56

Number of recordable pictures............ 57

[4] Zoom in/out function ........................ 60

Digital zoom function ........................... 60

Ring zoom........................................... 60

Extra optical zoom............................... 61

[5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 62

[6] AF tracking ........................................ 63

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 64

Operation icons................................... 64

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 68

[3] Recording manually by setting

white balance, shutter speed or iris

adjustment ......................................... 79

White balance ..................................... 80

Manual shutter speed/iris

adjustment........................................... 81

[4] Recording with manual focus .......... 82

[5] Recording manually by setting the

menu................................................... 83

Picture adjustment .............................. 83

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Playback

Backup

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 84

Creating still picture from motion

picture.................................................. 87

Highlight&Time frame index................. 87

Playing back motion pictures by

date...................................................... 88

Intelligent scene selection ................... 88

Highlight playback ............................... 89

Repeat playback.................................. 90

Resuming the previous playback......... 90

[2] Still picture playback......................... 91

Playing back still pictures by date........ 93

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ........... 94

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ................ 96

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 97

[4] DPOF setting...................................... 98

[5] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD .........................99

Confirming remaining capacity on

the copy destination............................. 99

Copying ............................................. 100

[6] Relay scene combining

[HDC-TM300] .................................... 102

[7] Formatting........................................ 103

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on your

TV ...................................................... 104

Connecting with a HDMI mini

cable.................................................. 107

Listening in 5.1 channel sound .......... 108

Connecting with the component

cable.................................................. 108

[2] Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI

Control

™

).......................................... 109

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy

to/play back a disc .......................... 112

Preparing for copying/playing

back................................................... 112

Copying to discs................................ 114

Playing back the copied disc............. 117

Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying

disc information) ................................ 118

[2] Dubbing images onto other video

device ................................................ 119

[3] With a printer (PictBridge).............. 120

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ............ 123

End User License Agreement ........... 125

[2] Operating environment................... 126

Setup

[1] Installation ....................................... 128

[2] Connecting to a PC ......................... 130

About the PC display......................... 132

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ............... 133

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications............... 133

[2] If using Macintosh........................... 134

Others

Indications

[1] Indications....................................... 135

[2] Messages ......................................... 138

About recovery .................................. 139

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ................................ 140

[2] Troubleshooting.............................. 143

Cautions for use........................................ 150

Specifications ............................................ 154

Index........................................................... 158

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland:

01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CT3CA00004

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control (Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

Component cable

K1HY10YY0005

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VFC4394

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

Tele conversion lens (VW-T4314H)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H)

Filter kit (VW-LF43NE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

SD/SDHC Memory Card (Refer to page 26)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on

this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

Shoe adaptor

(supplied for HDC-TM300; not supplied for HDCHS300) VYC0996

CD-ROM

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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.264 codec for compressing images and audio is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.

≥ Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data are not compatible.

∫ Compatibility with other products

With other products Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV (l 104 to 111)

Using a DVD burner (l 112 to 118)

What you can do with a PC (l 123 to 124)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 119)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

(l 109)

Playback with the component cable [1080i]

Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images

Playback with the AV cable

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

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 117)

Copying data to a PC and editing High definition

Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards

Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images

Creating a DVD Video disc

Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images

High definition

™

)

images

High definition images

Standard images

images

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Preparation

Before using

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.

Indemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory/HDD related component).

Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM300]

∫ Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 112, 123)

∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording,

playback, deleting etc.).

≥ Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in

memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 151)

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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 venue, the recording may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these places.

∫ Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 112,

123)

∫ If the HDD experiences any

abnormality, back up data immediately.

Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact your dealer. Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.

∫ Operation may stop in hot or cold

environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

∫ Do not use the unit in low

atmospheric pressures.

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

∫ Transportation

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

∫ Falling detection

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

∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being

accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.).

≥ Do not perform the following operations when

the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 151)

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Preparation

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7 8

10 11 12 13 14 15

19 20 21

A/V

16 17 18

Before using

[HDC-TM300]

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 30, 39)

≥ 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.

2 Optical image stabilizer button

3 Inlet (cooling fan)

≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal

4 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 45) 5 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 52) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 40) 7 Battery holder (l 22) 8 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

9 USB terminal [ ] (l 112, 120, 130) 10 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 32) 11 Sub recording start/stop button (l 44)

≥ This button functions in the same manner as

[ , O.I.S.] (l 62)

temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet when using this unit.

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional).

the recording start/stop button.

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12 Zoom buttons (l 60)

29 30

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 31) 14 Delete button [ ] (l 94) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 27) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 104, 119)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

17 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l104) 18 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 104, 109) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11, 27) 20 Card slot (l 27) 21 SD card cover (l 27)

22 23

27 28

22 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 28)

23 Multi manual ring (l 79) 24 Speaker 25 Manual focus button [FOCUS] (l 82) 26 Manual function button [FUNCTION] (l83) 27 Remote control sensor (l 43) 28 Recording lamp (l 34)

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the lens hood.

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

Be careful about the following.

When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional))

≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is

used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit.

29 Built-in flash (l 66) 30 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 31 Lens hood

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≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb.

32 AF assist lamp (l 77)

33 Mode dial (l 28)

4546

38 39

MIC

41 42

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



34 Recording start/stop button (l 49) 35 Status indicator (l 28) 36 Viewfinder (l 40)

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.

37 Photoshot button [ ] (l 53) 38 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 60) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 85)

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-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied).







1 Open the shoe adaptor cover. 2 Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit, and

close the cover.

3 Attach the video DC light to this unit.

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≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the

47 48

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. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

44 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 67)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

45 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

46 Shoulder strap fixture

47 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 22) 48 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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A Camera base

[HDC-HS300]

A/V

1345

7 8

10 11 12 13 14

19 20 21

16 17 18

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 30, 39)

≥ 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.

2 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 62) 3 Inlet (cooling fan)

≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal

temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet when using this unit.

4 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 45) 5 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 52) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 40) 7 Battery holder (l 22) 8 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

9 USB terminal [ ] (l 112, 120, 130) 10 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 32) 11 Sub recording start/stop button (l 44)

≥ This button functions in the same manner as

12 Zoom buttons (l 60)

≥

13 Menu button [MENU] (l 31) 14 Delete button [ ] (l 94) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 27) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

17 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

18 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 104, 109) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 27) 20 Card slot (l 27) 21 SD card cover (l 27)

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional).

the recording start/stop button.

These buttons function in the same manner as the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail display and adjusting the volume can be operated.

(l 104, 119)

(l 104)

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32 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

23 24

29 30





33 Lens hood

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

22 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 28)

23 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 24 Multi manual ring (l 79) 25 Speaker 26 Accessory shoe

≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional)

etc. can be mounted here.

27 Manual focus button [FOCUS] (l 82) 28 Manual function button [FUNCTION] (l83) 29 Remote control sensor (l 43) 30 Recording lamp (l 34)

≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the lens hood.

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

Be careful about the following.

Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional))

≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is

used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit.

31 32

31 Built-in flash (l 66)

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≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb.

34 AF assist lamp (l 77)

35 Recording start/stop button (l 49)

MIC

36 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 12) 37 Viewfinder (l 40)

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.

38 Mode dial (l 28) 39 Photoshot button [ ] (l 53) 40 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 60)

Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever

[s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 85) 41 Status indicator (l 28)

42 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. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

43 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 67)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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44 Grip belt

46 47

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

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.)

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

45 Shoulder strap fixture

46 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 22)

A Camera base

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 23)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 152)

Setup

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.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 23, 24).

Removing the battery

Make sure that the power is off and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop.

Move the BATTERY lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

BATT

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

≥ 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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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)

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Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130

(optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

Charging time

2h35min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h50min

(1 h 45 min)

Actual recordable

time

1h5min

(1 h 5 min)

VW-VBG260

(optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

4h40min

9h25min

3h30min

(3 h 20 min)

8h40min

(8 h 15 min)

2h10min (2 h 5 min)

5h20min (5 h 5 min)

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Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130

(optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG260

(optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6

(optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

Recording

destination

HDD

Recording

mode

HA/HG/HX

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX

HA/HG/HX/

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h35min

(1h35min)

1h40min

(1h35min)

1h45min

(1h40min)

3h10min

(3 h)

3h10min

(3 h 5 min)

3h20min

(3h10min)

7h50min

(7h30min)

(7h35min)

8h20min

(8 h)

Actual

recordable

time

(55 min)

(1 h)

1h5min

(1 h)

1h55min

(1 h 50 min)

(1 h 55 min)

2h5min

(2 h)

4h50min

(4 h 40 min)

4h55min

(4 h 40 min)

5h10min

(4 h 55 min)

* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.

≥ These times are approximations. ≥

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

≥ 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.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for

this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If

the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

≥ When changing modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the

remaining battery capacity time.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity

will not be shown.

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Connecting to the AC outlet



DC IN



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. Also, do

not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

A DC output terminal B 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.

3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

≥ Make sure to set the mode to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC

adaptor.

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Preparation

Setup

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.

Card type Capacity

8MB

16 MB

32 MB

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

1 GB RP-SDV01G

2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G

4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G

6 GB RP-SDM06G

8 GB RP-SDV08G

12 GB RP-SDM12G

16 GB RP-SDV16G

32 GB RP-SDV32G

The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be used.

Cannot be used. Can be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 144)

Motion picture recording

Still picture

recording

≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD

Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

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≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect

switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Inserting/removing an SD card

OPEN

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 103) 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. (l 112, 123)

Caution: When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or

built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by

sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in

the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it

straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the

data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

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Preparation

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≥ 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.

OFF

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≥ 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.

Setup

Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.

Turn on the power by changing the mode to , or while pressing the lock release button A.

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

The status indicator lights.

To turn off the power

Change the mode to OFF. The status indicator goes off.

Motion picture recording mode (l 49)

Still picture recording mode (l 53)

Playback mode (l 84, 91)

OFF

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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.

∫ To turn on the power

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A The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off the power

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A The status indicator goes off.

Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.

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Preparation

Setup

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

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.

≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate

while you are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ About the Stylus pen

The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.

∫ About the operation icons

///: These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc.

: Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus

≥ Only use the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD

monitor.

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≥ Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such

as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard

pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger

nails, or rub or press with strong force.

≥ It may become hard to see or hard to

recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.

≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the

touch is not recognised or wrong location is recognised. (l 40)

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