Panasonic Hdc Hs700 Operating Instructions

until 
2010/3/8
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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.HDC-TM700P/PCHDC-HS700P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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Things You Should 
Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re 
sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located 
on the back of your camera. Be sure to 
retain this manual as your convenient 
camera information source.
Safety Precautions
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause...

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∫Concerning the AC adaptor
Batteries
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or  other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the...

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This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – 
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety 
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these 
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
camera and power supply should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not 
connect the power supply or operate your 
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has 
been designed for outdoor use, however it 
is not designed to sustain direct exposure 
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a 
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup 
of coffee. This action could permanently 
damage the internal parts of your camera. 
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∫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-TM700]
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unit may stop the recording or playback 
operation in order to protect the HDD.
≥HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] ( l21) 
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.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
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Accessories ............................................12
Quick Guide ............................................13
Preparation
Before using
[1]Parts identification and 
handling ...................................... 16
[HDC-TM700] ............................... 16
[HDC-HS700] ............................... 19
Setup
[1]Power supply.............................. 22
Charging the battery .................... 22
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 23
Charging and recording time........ 24...