Panasonic Hdc Tm300 Operating Instructions

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FunctionEffect/Setting method
Guide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing 
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also 
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l34)
When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to  . (l...

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Digital cinemaUse this function to record an image with vivid color, like an 
image on a movie film.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. ( l53)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [DIGITAL CINEMA]  # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is 
[ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
≥ In Digital Cinema Mode, the images are recorded at a rate of 24 
frames per second so the images may not appear smooth....

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Auto Ground-
Directional Standby 
(AGS)If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal 
horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is 
automatically put into recording pause.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [AGS]  # [ON]
Auto slow shutterYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing 
the shutter speed.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  #...

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Digital cinema colorRecording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using 
x.v.Color™ technology.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that 
supports the x.v.Color
™.
Wind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in 
microphones depending on the wind strength.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The...

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Microphone level
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:
The desired recording level 
can be set.
AGC: Auto Gain Control When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones 
and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.≥
Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
1Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL]  # [SETr]/[SET]
≥ It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in...

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Bass settingChange the lower setting of the built-in microphone according 
to your choice.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [BASS SETTING]  # desired setting
[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. 
Select [LOWCUT], when recording is done outside in strong wind 
or when wind noise cannot be reduced only with the wind noise...

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Histogram
[OFF]:
Not display
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is 
adjusted. (l84) A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of 
pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is 
possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by 
looking at the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (
l84)
≥Change the mode to   or  .
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]...

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Hi-speed burst 
shooting
[24 frames/sec]:
72 still pictures are recorded 
continuously at the rate of 24 
per second.
The picture size is   
(1920k1080).
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are 
recorded continuously at the 
rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   
(1280k 720). Recording is done continuously at the rate of 24 or 60 still 
pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
It is recorded in Motion Picture Recording Mode, since still 
pictures are...

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Scene Mode:
5Sports
≥ During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥ Color and screen brightness may change 
under indoor lighting.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode 
does not function. The  5/ display 
flashes.
≥ The shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture 
Recording Mode.
 Portrait
≥ Color and screen brightness may change 
under indoor lighting.
≥ The shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture 
Recording Mode.
 Spotlight
≥ The shutter speed is...

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 Night portrait
≥ The shutter speed is 1/2 or more.
≥ The flash is set to [ON].
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
Interval recording:
≥ Still picture recording cannot be used.
≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the 
interval recording is set.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode to 
, this function is canceled.
≥ 1 second of motion picture is recorded even if 
24 frames are not recorded at the end of 
recording.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted 
automatically...