Panasonic Hdc Tm300 Operating Instructions

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When the mode is set to   or  , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and 
the viewfinder.
Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn on the unit.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD moni tor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the 
viewfinder is retracted.
∫ To turn on the power
A The status indicator lights.
∫To turn off the power
A The status...

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Setup
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How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation, or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate 
while you are touching another part of the 
touch screen.
∫ About the Stylus pen
The stylus pen...

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Setup
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Using the menu screen
AIt is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the 
buttons on the LCD monitor.
1Press the MENU button.
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu  B.
≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
≥ Information display setting is completed when 
 is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
4Touch the desired item to enter 
the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU 
button to exit the menu setting.
∫...

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This allows quick setting of some of the menus.
1Press the Q.MENU button.
2Touch the desired item.
3Touch the desired item to enter 
the setting.
The following menus can be set in quick menu.
≥The items displayed differ depending on the 
position of the mode dial or settings.
4Touch [EXIT] or press Q.MENU 
button to exit the quick menu.
Using the quick menu
IconFunctionPage
//
/ Recording 
mode
l53
///
// Interval 
recording
l
71
(1s b1 second, 1m b1 minute)
Q.MENU
ON ON+8.3MA
ON...

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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE].
2Touch [English].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. ( l143)
Motion Picture Recording Mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on.
*2 These menus are only for  .
*3 When the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]
*4  It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].
*5  It will be displayed...

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PICTURE
[PICTURE SIZE](l 56)
[QUALITY] (l 57)
[HI-SPEED BURST]
*1(l 78)
[SELF TIMER] (l 68)
[FLASH] (l68)
[FLASH LEVEL]
*1(l 68)
[RED EYE]
*1(l 69)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 79)
MEDIA SELECT
Media to record can be set to [Built-in 
Memory] or [SD CARD].
Media to record can be set to [HDD] or 
[SD CARD].
SETUP
[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as 
shown in the illustration below.
[OFF] [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. 
(l 34)
[CLOCK SET] (l 39)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 40)...

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Still Picture Recording Mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on.
≥ For any other menus that are not described 
above, refer to menus with the same names for 
the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, starting and 
stopping of recording and power on/off can 
be confirmed with this sound.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen. (
l141)
[POWER LCD] (l 41)
[LCD SET] (l 41)
[EVF SET] (l 43)...

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Playback mode
*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when 
[INTEL. SCENE] ( l91) is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
*3 These menus are only for  .
*4 These menus are only for  .
*5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.
*6  This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] 
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Setup
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Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Select the menu. ( l33)
2Touch the date or time to be set, 
then set the desired value using 
/.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
≥  appears on the right top of the...

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It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and 
the travel destination.
1Select the menu. (l33)
≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the 
current time. ( l39)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not 
set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and 
proceed to Step 3.
2(Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
≥Touch [ENTER].
3(Only when setting your home region)
Touch  /  to select your home 
region and touch [ENTER]....