Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-TM300P/PC
HDC-HS300P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions
and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
HDC-TM300P/HDC-HS300P
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Support Contact:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
HDC-HS300P
HDC-TM300P
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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 terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥ Keep out of reach of children
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly
with water, and then consult a doctor.
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 (140 oF)
Battery pack
60 oC (140 oF)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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.
<For USA-California only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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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.
12) Use only with the cart,
2) Keep these instructions.
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
3) Heed all warnings.
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
4) Follow all instructions.
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your camera body.
WARNING
≥ 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. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the power
supply before cleaning.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial camera lens solution and lens
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,
make sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,
as it may damage the finish.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of
disposal.
CAUTION
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next
to a heater, etc... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera.
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.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
IMPORTANT
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can
be used for your personal entertainment only.
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot
be used without obtaining permission from
the holders of the copyrights.
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and inside
the unit.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT
IN USE.
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and
handle your camera in a manner that will not
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a
sensitive pick-up device which could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
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
,
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however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are
not available.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
®
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista and
®
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
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.
∫ 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.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ Refer to page 28 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
≥ AMD Athlon is a trademark of the Advanced
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.
indicated by
instructions.
in these operating
≥ 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
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
∫ 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.
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ “x.v.Color” is trademark.
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Contents
Accessories.................................................. 10
Features........................................................ 11
Quick Guide.................................................. 12
Recording
Recording (Basic)
Preparation
[1] Before recording ............................... 46
Intelligent auto mode........................... 47
Quick start........................................... 49
Quick power on ................................... 50
[2] Recording motion pictures .............. 51
Recording modes/approximate
Before using
[1] Handling of Built-in Memory and
HDD (Hard disk drive) ....................... 15
Handling of built-in memory
[HDC-TM300] ...................................... 15
Handling of HDD [HDC-HS300]........... 16
[2] Parts identification and handling..... 17
[HDC-TM300] ...................................... 17
[HDC-HS300]....................................... 20
recordable time ................................... 53
PRE-REC............................................ 54
Shooting guide .................................... 54
[3] Recording still pictures .................... 55
Aspect ratio/Picture size...................... 56
Picture quality...................................... 57
Recording still pictures in Motion
Setup
[1] Power supply ..................................... 23
Charging the battery............................ 23
Inserting/removing the battery............. 24
Charging and recording time ............... 25
Connecting to the AC outlet................. 27
[2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 28
Cards that you can use with this unit.... 28
Inserting/removing an SD card............ 29
[3] Selecting a mode
Picture Recording Mode...................... 57
Number of recordable pictures............ 58
[4] Zoom in/out function ........................ 61
Digital zoom function........................... 61
Ring zoom........................................... 61
Extra Optical Zoom ............................. 62
[5] Optical image stabilizer function..... 63
[6] AF tracking ........................................ 64
Recording (Advanced)
(Turning the unit on/off).................... 30
Turning the power on and off with the
[1] Recording functions of operation
icons................................................... 66
Operation icons................................... 66
[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 70
[3] Recording manually by setting
white balance, shutter speed or
LCD monitor/viewfinder ....................... 31
[4] How to use the touch screen............ 32
[5] Using the menu screen..................... 33
Using the quick menu.......................... 34
Language selection ............................. 35
Menu list .............................................. 35
[6] Setting date and time ........................ 39
World time setting (Displaying the
iris adjustment................................... 82
White balance ..................................... 83
Manual shutter speed/iris
time of the travel destination) .............. 40
[7] Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder .... 41
LCD monitor adjustment...................... 41
Touch screen calibration...................... 42
Viewfinder adjustment ......................... 42
Recording showing the contents to a
adjustment........................................... 84
[4] Recording with manual focus.......... 85
[5] Recording manually by setting
the menu ............................................ 86
Picture adjustment .............................. 86
partner ................................................. 43
[8] Using with the remote control.......... 44
Operation of direction buttons/
OK button ............................................ 45
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Playback
With a PC
Playback
Before using
[1] Motion picture playback ................... 87
Creating still picture from motion
[1] What you can do with a PC ............ 125
End User License Agreement ........... 127
[2] Operating environment................... 128
picture.................................................. 90
Highlight&Time frame index................. 90
Playing back motion pictures by date.... 91
Intelligent scene selection ................... 91
Highlight playback ............................... 92
Repeat playback.................................. 93
Resuming the previous playback......... 93
[2] Still picture playback......................... 94
Playing back still pictures by date........ 96
Setup
[1] Installation ....................................... 131
[2] Connecting to a PC......................... 133
About the PC display......................... 135
Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ............... 136
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications................... 136
[2] If using Macintosh........................... 137
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures........... 97
[2] Dividing a scene to partially delete.... 99
[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ..... 100
[4] DPOF setting.................................... 101
[5] Copying between SD card and
Built-in Memory/HDD....................... 102
Confirming remaining capacity on the
copy destination................................. 102
Copying ............................................. 103
[6] Relay scene combining
Others
Indications
[1] Indications ....................................... 138
[2] Messages......................................... 141
About recovery.................................. 142
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
[HDC-TM300].................................... 105
[7] Formatting........................................ 106
simultaneously................................ 143
[2] Troubleshooting.............................. 146
Cautions for use........................................ 153
Specifications............................................ 156
Optional accessories ................................ 160
Accessory Order Form (For USA and
Puerto Rico Customers).................... 162
Request for Service Notice (USA and
Puerto Rico Only)...................................... 163
Limited Warranty (United States and
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV ............................................. 107
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable.... 110
Listening in 5.1 channel sound.......... 111
Connecting with the component
cable.................................................. 111
™
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
™
(HDAVI Control )............................. 112
Puerto Rico)............................................... 164
Customer Services Directory
Backup
(United States and Puerto Rico)............... 165
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)....... 166
Index........................................................... 167
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española
para el uso rápido ..................................... 169
With other products
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc............................... 114
Preparing for copying/playing back..... 114
Copying to discs ................................ 116
Playing back the copied disc ............. 119
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect,
Displaying disc information)............... 120
[2] Dubbing images onto other video
devices ............................................. 121
[3] With a printer (PictBridge).............. 122
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VSK0697
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
Remote control
(Built-in battery)
N2QAEC000024
AV cable
K2KYYYY00054
Component cable
K1HY10YY0005
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VFC4394
Shoe adaptor
(supplied for HDC-TM300;
not supplied for HDC-HS300)
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
Standard images (720k480)
B Number of available scan lines 480
Number of available scan lines 1080
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
What is 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 is not compatible.
∫ Compatibility with other products
With other products
Available function
Picture quality
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(l 107 to 113)
Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI
Control™) (l 112)
High definition
images
Playback with the component cable [1080i]
Playback with the component cable [480i]
Playback with the AV cable
Standard images
Using a DVD burner
(l 114 to 120)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a
disc
High definition
images
jPlaying back the copied disc (l 119)
Standard images
What you can do with a
PC
(l 125 to 126)
Copying data to a PC and editing
High definition
images
Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
Creating a DVD Video disc
Standard images
Dubbing images onto
other video devices
(l 121)
Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images
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