Panasonic HDC-TM700 User manual

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Panasonic TM700 HD Video Camera
User Guide
Kit Contents:
Panasonic TM700 HD Video Camera with Tripod footplate
7”Table top tripod
Power supply / Battery Charger (inc. power and Fig8 leads)
Hot-shoe bracket
Battery
Remote Control
USB Cable
Composite (phono) Video cable

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Preparation
Before using 1Parts identification and
handling
1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l22)
3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l26)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l32, 75)
5 Optical image stabilizer button
[ /O.I.S.] (l50)
6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l24)
7 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l52)
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l16)
9 Battery holder (l16)
10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l19)
≥Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21E-K; optional).
11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
(l95, 99)
12 USB terminal [ ] (l104, 119)
13 AV multi connector (l95, 110)
≥
Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).
14 Card slot (l21)
15 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l21)
16 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in motion
picture recording mode or still picture
recording mode. (l23)
17 Multi manual ring (l75, 78)
18 Camera function button
[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l75)
19 Remote control sensor (l48)
20 Built-in flash (l55)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥Please refer to page 26 for details about
attaching the lens hood.
22 AF assist lamp (l74)
23 Recording lamp (l42)
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24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l 24)
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180oAtowards the lens
or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
25 Viewfinder (l24)
26 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l38)
27 Sub recording start/stop button ( l 26)
≥This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.
28 Adjust zoom buttons (l49)
29 Menu button [MENU] (l37)
30 Delete button [ ] (l88)
31 Tripod receptacle
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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.
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.
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32 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l150)
33 Shoe adaptor cover (l150)
34 Shoe adaptor release lever
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l150)
35 Photoshot button [ ] (l30)
36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture
recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l49)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l36)
37 Status indicator (l22)
38 Internal microphones
39 Recording start/stop button (l28)
40 Mode dial (l23)
41 Shoulder strap fixture
42 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt.
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 [ ] (l57)
≥Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
MIC
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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l8, 17, 18, 149)
≥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
Be sure to hold down the power
button until the status indicator
goes off. Then remove the battery
while supporting the unit to prevent
it dropping.
Move the battery release lever in
the direction indicated by the
arrow and remove the battery
when unlocked.
BATT
AInsert the battery until it clicks and
locks.
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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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.
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 terminal [DC IN].
≥When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
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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. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥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 using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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DC IN
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ADC output terminal
B
DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the
[ ] mark of the DC input terminal.

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Preparation
Setup 2Recording to a card
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD.
To record to an SD card, read the following.
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.
≥Please confirm the latest information
about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory
Cards/SDXC 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.)
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
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.
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory
Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with
other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card type Capacity Motion picture recording
Still
picture
recording
SD
Memory
Card
8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
Can be
used.
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during
motion picture recording depending on
the SD card you use. (l130)
512 MB/1 GB/
2GB
Can be used
SDHC
Memory
Card
4GB/6GB/8GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDXC
Memory
Card
48 GB/64 GB
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Basic
Recording/
Playback 2Selecting a media to
record [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]
The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion
pictures or still pictures.
1Change the mode to or .
2Select the menu.
3Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
≥The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4Touch [ENTER].
: [MEDIA SELECT]
A[VIDEO/SD CARD]
B[VIDEO/Built-inMemory]
C[PICTURE/SD CARD]
D[PICTURE/Built-inMemory]
E[VIDEO/SD CARD]
F[VIDEO/HDD]
G[PICTURE/SD CARD]
H[PICTURE/HDD]
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Basic
Recording/
Playback 3Recording motion
pictures
1Change the mode to .
2Open the LCD monitor or
extend the viewfinder.
3Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
BWhen you begin recording, ;
changes to ¥.
4Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause
recording.
≥Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l31)
≥The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l83)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed
and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with
the MIC terminal.
≥Align with the status indicator A.