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2 Getting Started
The HM-Series cameras shown below are available with the features, 
options, and accessories described in this manual.
19 mm Lens with 2× Extender 19 mm Lens Configuration
Focus Ring
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2–1 Shipping Kits
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to 
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
• HM-224b and HM-324b XP Cameras
• HM-224b Pro and HM-324b XP+ Cameras
• In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/
Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the 
camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output CableUSB Cable
AC Power Adaptor SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
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2–2 Options and Accessories
2× Optical Extender for 19 mm lens:
Note
The attachable 2× Optical Extender lens doubles the range of 
performance when needed, without sacrificing the situational 
awareness benefits of the wide field of view lens.
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used 
in wet environments.
Rear Lens Cover
Manual Focus Ring
Front Lens Cover
Lens Release Lever
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Camera Case
Protection for your camera and all accessories. 
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Hardshell Storage Case
Protection for your camera and all accessories.
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3 Operating Your HM-Series Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power 2× zoom White hot/
Display Black hot/
Adjustable
DiopterEyepiece
Lens capCapture
Brightness
SD Carddoor
Battery
cover Hot Shoe/
Tripod mount
Hot Shoe 
power contacts
Instalert
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3–2 Installing the Batteries and SD Card
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your 
camera. Also install your S D  c a r d  a t  t h is  t im e.
1.  To help when removing the 
battery cover, remove the 
small SD card door. No 
tools are required. 
2.  Loosen the four captive 
screws securing the battery 
cover.
3.  Remove the battery cover by 
grasping the front edge 
exposed when the card door 
was removed.
4.  Install the batteries as shown.
5.  Iinstall the SD card.
6.  Snap the SD card door back into place, ensuring that the rubber 
lanyard retracts into the camera.
7.  Re-install the battery cover—it only fits one way.
8.  Tighten the four screws.
If you have installed rechargeable batteries, they must be charged 
before using the camera. Regular AA batteries will provide about one 
and a half hours of camera use.
Grasp SD card door edges and pull
Battery
cover
+
– +
–
–
+ –
+
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3–3 Charging the Camera
The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not 
fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the 
battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining 
battery life. Only use the auxiliary power adapter provided with your 
HM-Series camera.
1.  Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera.
2.  Rotate the attachment wheel in 
the clockwise direction until tight. 
3.  Plug the power adapter provided 
with the camera into its power 
source and also into the Hot Shoe.
4.  Ensure that the plug is fully 
seated in the Hot Shoe.
When charging correctly, the 
charging indicator will be lit 
yellow and will blink green for one 
second within about 35 seconds.
The charging indicator will 
continue to blink at decreasing 
intervals until the batteries are 
fully charged. 
When fully charged, the charging 
indicator will be lit solid green. 
The initial charge time is 
approximately 4 hours.
Note
The charging indicator will be lit solid green when the Hot Shoe is 
not connected to the camera or the recommended batteries are 
not installed. Ensure the batteries are charging by verifying the 
green blink described above.
Plug from power adapter 
Charging
indicator
Solid
green
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3–4 HM-Series Power Management
Your HM-Series camera is equipped with a power management 
system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up 
to five days of standby time between battery charges. To make the 
best use of the camera and to assure it is always ready when you need 
it, it is important to understand the basic power states of the camera.
The HM-Series camera is designed to operate much like your cell 
phone:   
• It is rarely turned off unless you do not plan to use it for a few 
days or more.
• When near a power source or when not in use, you keep it on the 
charger.
• When you turn it on from all the way off, it takes about 90 
seconds to become operational.
• In Standby, it is always ready to go. Press the Power button and it 
is on in about two seconds.
• It will automatically put itself in Standby to conserve the battery.
A red state LED located next to the display indicates the current power 
state and can only be seen when the shuttered eyepiece is opened (for 
example, when the camera is held up to the eye) or when the eyepiece 
is removed as shown in the photograph below.
State LEDDisplay screen
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