Panasonic Hdc Tm300 Operating Instructions

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You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is 
connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV 
amplifier and TV.
≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with 
VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 112)
≥ The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.
≥ Audio recorded from an external microphone is in stereo (2 ch).
Component output setting can be changed.
Select the menu. ( l33)
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
Listening in 5.1 channel sound
Connecting with the component cable
[SETUP]  # [COMPONENT OUT]  # desired setting
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Playback
With a TV
2
Playback using VIERA Link™ 
(HDAVI Control
™)
¬ Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l33)
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a 
HDMI mini cable.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or 
more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for 
how to set etc.)
≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30; optional).
What is the VIERA Link?
≥
VIERA Link
™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when 
this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable 
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built  on a HDMI control function using the standard 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) s pecification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC 
compatible devices made by other companies  are not guaranteed. When using devices made by 
other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the 
respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.4. VIERA Link Ver.4 is the newest Panasonic version 
and is also compatible with existing P anasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Dec 2008)
[SETUP]  # [VIERA Link] #  [ON]
HDMI IN
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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are av ailable by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display 
(9 thumbnails # 20 thumbnails  # 9 thumbnails...)
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
∫ 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. If  the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this 
case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 150.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV  amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a  Panasonic TV is different depending on the types 
of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable  that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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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.
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
*1 Only 12 cm size disc can be used.
*2 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.
*3 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or  HD Writer AE 1.0 can additionally copy.
*4 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatti ng. If you format a used disc, you can copy on 
that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be 
erased. ( l120)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the 
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended 
discs, disc handling etc.
≥ The following cannot be copied on the same disc.
jMotion pictures and still pictures
j High-definition picture quality and  existing standard picture quality
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
Disc type*1DVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RDVD-R DL
Copy*2≤≤≤≤
Additional copy *3≤ ———
Format*4≤≤ ——
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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥You cannot supply power to t he DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the DVD bur ner 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.
4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the VW-BN1.
5Touch the desired item.
≥[BURN DISC]: Refer to page 116 for how to copy discs.
≥ [PLAY DISC]: Refer to page 119 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
≥Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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≥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. ( l120)
≥
 When copying a scene in the built-in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was 
relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
( l 114 )
2
Touch copy source media.
Touch copy source media.
3Touch the desired item to be 
copied.
When [Video&Picture] is selected, all scenes 
are copied in order of motion pictures, then 
still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are 
copied to separate discs, 2 or more discs are 
required.)
≥It will return to the previous step by touching 
.
4(Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is 
selected in step 3)
Touch the recording method for 
copying.
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture 
quality with this unit ar e copied as they are.
[Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]:
Images are converted into  the original standard 
picture quality and then copied.
Since XP has a higher picture quality compared 
to SP, the data capacity becomes large so that 
you may need more discs for copying than SP.
Copying to discs
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≥When [Video&Picture] is selected in step 3, 
follow the instructions on the screen and touch 
[NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
5(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected 
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(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 
in step 5)
Touch the scene you want to 
copy.
≥When touched, the scene is selected and the 
 indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch 
the scene again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in 
succession. (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in 
step 5)
Touch the date you want to copy.
≥
When touched, the date is selected and 
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to 
cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
7(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/
[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
≥Touch [NEXT].
8Touch [START].
A The number of discs necessary for copying 
by disc type
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed 
number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the 
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l119)
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≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. 
(l 119)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or  disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying,  the last scene copied to a disc is automatically 
divided to fit the space on the disc.
Important Notice
≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a 
disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not 
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc 
will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a 
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since 
deleted data cannot be restored later.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time
[High Definition][Standard (XP)][Standard (SP)]
DVD-RAM Approx. 
50 min to 80 min
Approx. 
90 min to 120 min Approx. 
135 min to 180 min
DVD-RW
*Approx. 
35 min to 75 min
DVD-R
*Approx. 
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same  as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time of 
[Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that  of [Standard (SP)] is approx. 120 minutes.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (picture size  )
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 10 min to 20 min
≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above 
times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
10.6M
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≥Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically 
divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on  another device, the picture may momentarily stop 
at the points where the scenes switch.
≥ Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] canno t be used in the Intelligent Scene Selection or 
Highlight Playback.
≥
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)
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. ( l11 4 )
≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV 
cable. ( l107)
2Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when  playing back motion pictures or still pictures. 
(l 87, 94)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 115 when [RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to pl ay back by touching the Play Mode Select icon.
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [P ICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is connected.
≥ Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back connected to a TV 
with 4:3 ratio.
Playing back the copied disc
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≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. ( l114)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializ ing 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. ( l33)
≥When the confirmation message appears, 
touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to 
exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format 
discs. You may no longer be able to use the 
discs if you format them on another device 
such as a PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or 
DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or 
still pictures in high definition picture quality to 
the disc.
1Select the menu. ( l33)
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in 
another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the 
disc. We recommend setting 
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent 
accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l11 6 )
≥The copied disc is write protected when it is 
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
To release the disc protection
≥If you format a disc, the auto protection is 
released. Please be aware that all the data 
recorded on the disc is erased and cannot be 
recovered.
≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the 
device you will use.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, 
the number of recorded scenes and whether or 
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
Select the menu. ( l33)
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)
[DISC SETUP]  # [FORMAT DISC]  # [YES]
[DISC SETUP]  # [AUTO PROTECT]  # [ON]
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]  # [YES]
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