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 rotating the ring.
A side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
B side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the 
speed to rotate the ring.
Zoom lever/Zoom buttons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the z oom lever is moved.
WT/ VOL
WTVOL
1WT1WT
6WT6WT
WTWT12 1212
Digital zoom function
[RECORD SETUP] 
# [D.ZOOM] # desired 
setting
Ring zoom
A
B
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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 with a higher zoom 
effect.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 12 k, the 
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) 
or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k , this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q) 
away from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating 
with the zoom button and the remote control.
Extra Optical Zoom
4.5M
10.6M4.5M
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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
≥ When recording yourself in Still Picture Recording Mode or using a tripod, we recommend setting this 
function to   (MODE2).
O.I.S.Optical Image Stabilizer button
Press this button to switch on/off the 
image stabilizer function.
In Motion Picture Recording Mode,   
appears on the screen, and the image 
stabilizer function works all the time.
In Still Picture Recording Mode, each time 
the button is pressed, the indication 
changes by one setting in the following 
order:
 #   #  OFF
 (MODE1):
The function works all the time.  (MODE2):
The function works when the   button 
is pressed.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
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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.
≥
Available target lock range will be displayed 
in red frame when the Intelligent Auto Mode 
is set to anything but   (Portrait).
2Touch the object and lock the target.
≥ When you touch the head of the object, the 
target frame on the head gets locked and 
tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again 
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is 
selected, the setting becomes   
(normal) and touched obj ect is tracked. 
Selection becomes   (Portrait) when 
target frame is locked on a face.
3Start recording.
≥ When you touch [RETURN], the tracking 
function will be canceled.
∫ About target frame
≥The frame out assist  B is displayed when the 
target frame gets close to framing out.
≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks 
in red and then disappears. In such cases, 
touch the object again and lock the target.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway, the 
focus is set to the object that is locked. The 
target frame turns green when it focuses, and 
the target cannot be changed.
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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 the subject moves quickly
≥
When the target is locked in Still Picture 
Recording Mode, the screen may become dark 
or the AF assist lamp may turn on.
≥A message will be displayed when an object 
becomes unable to be tracked half-way through. 
In such cases, touch the object one more time.
≥AF tracking will be canceled in the following cases.j When the mode is changed
j When the power is turned off
j When the Scene Mode is set
j
When the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on/off≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation 
is performed for about 3 seconds, the 
operation icon disappears. Touch the screen to 
display the icon again. When the AF tracking is 
used, the icon does not disappear.
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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 respective pages for canceling the 
following functions.
jSelf-timer ( l68)
j Built-in flash ( l68)
F
F
FF
F
Operation icons
Backlight 
compensation Intelligent 
contrast control*1, 2Intelligent 
exposure*2, 3Fade*1
Soft skin mode*2Tele macro MagicPix*1, 2Self-timer*3
Built-in flash*3Red-eye 
reduction*2, 3Headphone 
volume adjustment*4
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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 the headphone volume adjustment)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is performed for about 3 s econds, the operation icon 
disappears. Touch the screen to display the icon again.
FunctionEffect
 Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
 Intelligent contrast 
controlThis brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see 
and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same 
time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
 Intelligent exposureThis brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded 
clearly.
 Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥
The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
Select the menu. ( l33)
[RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR]  # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK]
 Soft skin modeThis makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from 
the torso up.
 Tele macroA more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on 
the object only in closeup and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 
60 cm (24q).
≥ If the magnification is 12k  or less, then it is automatically set 
to 12 k.
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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 picture is recorded 
after the Ø 10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes 
for the time which has been set.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the   button is pressed halfway 
once and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the 
button is pressed halfway.
≥ If the   button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses 
on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
Built-in flashWhen the   button is pressed, the flash is activated and 
the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order 
to record still pictures in dark places.
Each time the  ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one 
setting in the following order:
ß  #  ß A  # 
ß :ON
ß A: AUTO
:OFF
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the 
menu.
≥ This function’s default setting is  ßA.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator 
will appear.
≥
The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even 
when it has been set to   by detecting the ambient brightness. 
(If it determines that the flas h is necessary, the   indication 
lights up in red when the   button is pressed halfway.)
∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash
≥ The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode. ( l47)
Select the menu. ( l33)
[PICTURE]  # [FLASH LEVEL]  # desired setting
[ ß j ]: Less bright
[ ß d 0]: Normal
[ ß i ]: Much brighter
FunctionEffect
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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 brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face 
may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face 
(close-up) to record.
Tele macro:
≥ The tele macro function is canceled when the 
zoom magnification becomes lower than 12 k.
MagicPix:
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit 
slower. This is normal.  
Self-timer:
≥ The Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled when 
you press the recording start/stop button to 
start motion picture recording.
≥ Setting the self-timer to  Ø2 is a good way to 
prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
Built-in flash:
≥ Set the flash to   where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥ If the  ß indication etc. flashes when the   
button is pressed halfway, the flash is not 
activated.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m 
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 
or slower.
 Red eye reduction:
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto 
Mode, the red eye reduction is set to on.
Headphone volume adjustment:
≥ Headphone volume adjustment cannot be 
used when the viewfinder is in use.
Red eye reductionReduces the phenomena where human eyes become red 
from flashes.
≥In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the 
menu.
 Headphone volume 
adjustmentAdjusts the volume of the headphone while recording.
: Increases the volume
: Decreases the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
FunctionEffect
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash 
and may cause a vignetting effect.
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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 when subjec t is brightly illuminated.
  Snow:
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.  Beach:
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
 Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant  Fireworks:
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  Scenery:
For spatial scenery
 Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
 Night scenery:
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
 Night portrait:
To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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