Panasonic Hdc Tm300 Operating Instructions

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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.
¬ Change the mode to   or  .
If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 k in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode, then the Digital Zoom 
function will be activated.
Select the menu. ( l33)
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12 k)
[30 k]: Up to 30 k
[700 k]: Up to 700 k
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
Zoom operation can be done using the multi 
manual ring.
Zoom by...

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If the number of the recording pixels is set to 
anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode, 
the still image can be recorded with a zoom ratio 
of a maximum of 20k without degrading the 
picture quality.
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on 
the setting of [ASPECT RATIO] and 
[PICTURE SIZE]. ( l56)
∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the 
maximum   area is cropped to the center   
area, allowing a picture...

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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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Optical image stabilizer 
function
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
≥This function’s default setting is on.
≥ Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to off before turning the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
j When you record a moving subject while tracking it
≥...

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Recording (Basic)
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AF tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch .
A Target frame
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ The prioritized face framing (orange) will 
change to the target frame when the 
Intelligent Auto Mode is   (Portrait), and 
it will track the face  that was framed.
≥...

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≥This function cannot be used in Manual Mode.
≥ This function cannot be used when the Scene 
Mode is set to the Fireworks Mode in Still 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock 
the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the 
background
j When using zoom
j When the camera is shaking
j When more than one object overlaps
j When the scene is dark
j When...

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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch   to display the 
operation icons on the screen.
≥Touch  1 at the bottom right of the screen to 
change the page and touch   to display/
not-display the operation icon.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the 
function.
≥ Refer to the...

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*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on.
*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal.
≥If you turn off the power or change the mode to  , MagicPix, Backlight compensation, Self-timer 
and tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the Fade function is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
 (l 35) (Except for...

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 MagicPixThis function allows you to record color images in very low 
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 
1lx)
 Self-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the   icon is selected, the indication changes by 
one setting in the following order:
Ø10 # Ø 2 #  setting canceled
Ø10: Records after 10 seconds
Ø2: Records after 2 seconds
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the 
menu.
≥ When the   button is pressed, a still...

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Intelligent contrast control:
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Intelligent exposure:
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the 
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Fade:
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Soft Skin Mode:
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥ If the...

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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
menus
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Scene ModeWhen you record images in different situations, this mode 
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE]  # desired setting
5 Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback  Portrait:
To make people stand out against the background
 Spotlight:
Improved quality...