Panasonic Hdc Tm300 Operating Instructions

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22 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in   Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or   Still Picture Recording 
Mode. ( l30)
23 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)
24 Multi manual ring ( l82)
25 Speaker
26 Accessory shoe
≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) 
etc. can be mounted here.
27 Manual focus button [FOCUS] ( l85)
28 Manual function button [FUNCTION]  (l86)
29 Remote control sensor ( l45)
30 Recording lamp ( l36) 31 Built-in flash (
l68)
32 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
33 Lens hood
Rotate...

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35 Recording start/stop button (l51)
36 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] ( l16)
37 Viewfinder ( l42)
38 Mode dial ( l30)
39 Photoshot button [ ] ( l55)
40
Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (l 61)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever 
[s /VOLr] (In Playback Mode) ( l88)
41 Status indicator ( l30)
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...

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Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries 
(VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are 
not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
Important:
If...

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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l10, 25, 160).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot  guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Install the battery by inserting it in  the direction shown in the figure.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the battery
Make sure that the power is off and that the 
status indicator is...

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∫Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in par entheses are when using the LCD monitor)
* 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.
Charging and recording time
HDC-TM300
Battery model number...

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≥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 c harging. 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...

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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.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC input...

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Preparation
Setup
2
Preparation of SD cards
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture 
recording.
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥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...

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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.
1Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2Open the SD card cover by 
sliding the OPEN lever  B.
3Insert/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 center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
4Securely close the SD...

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Preparation
Setup
3
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  ,   or   while pressing 
the lock release button A.
The status indicator lights.
To turn off the power
Change the mode to OFF.
The status indicator  goes 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  B.
≥ Status indicator  C
HDC-TM300
≥Rotate...