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Panasonic HC-V210K Owner's Manual

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High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
Owner's Manual
HC-V210
HC-V201
HC-V210M
HC-V110
(U.S. customers only)
VQT4T63

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera HC-V210 Model No. HC-V201 HC-V210M HC-V110 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT4T63...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 3: This Unit

    ∫ About Condensation (When ∫ For the purposes of this the lens or the LCD monitor is owner’s manual fogged up) ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the Condensation occurs when there is a change in “SD card”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first ..........2 Advanced (Playback) Preparation Playback Operations........57 Motion picture playback using Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 6 operation icon ........57 Power supply..........9 Creating still picture from Inserting/removing the battery ....10 motion picture ........58 Charging the battery ......
  • Page 5 With a PC What you can do with a PC ......90 End User License Agreement....92 Operating environment ....... 94 Installation ............ 97 Connecting to a PC........98 About the PC display ......100 Starting HD Writer LE 2.0 ......101 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications .....

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Speaker Power button [ HDMI mini connector [HDMI] USB terminal [ ] 83, 98) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] 26, 53) A/V connector [A/V] 71, 86) Optical image stabilizer/Delete button Battery release lever [BATT] O.I.S./ 42, 64) Delete button [...
  • Page 7 Enter button [ENTER] 28, 31, 43) 15 16 LCD monitor ≥ It can open up to 90o. Menu button [MENU] Mode switch Status indicator Recording start/stop button ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or Cursor button 28, 31, 43) 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 8 Photoshot button [ Grip belt Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) DC input terminal [DC IN] ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. ∫ Charging with an AC adaptor. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live”...

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    A USB terminal B To the AC outlet ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Open the LCD monitor. Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor. ≥ Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned. Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
  • Page 13 ≥ When connected to a PC, an error message may be displayed at the top of the PC screen. For more details, refer to page 110. ≥ The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder with a USB cable, even if the unit is turned off.

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V210/HC-V210M Maximum Battery model number Actual Charging Recording Recording continuously [Voltage/Capacity recordable time format mode recordable (minimum)]...
  • Page 15 5 h 10 min 2 h 40 min 5 h 20 min 2 h 45 min ≥ Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder, or DVD recorder. HC-V110 Maximum...

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording Mode 23, 25) Playback Mode 28, 57) - 19 -...

  • Page 20: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ¬ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using 3/4. A Displaying the World time setting 32): [HOME]/...

  • Page 21: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Media To Record [Hc-V210M]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V210M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 23: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ∫...
  • Page 24 ≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. 48, 49) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC FORMAT] set to [iFrame] or [MP4], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided.

  • Page 25: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the button. ≥ The still picture operating display ( ) will turn red while recording still pictures. ∫...

  • Page 26: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode 53). Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

  • Page 27: Automatic White Balance

    ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject, etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness.

  • Page 28: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback NOV 15 2013 is displayed only for Change the mode to Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button. ≥ This can also be set from the menu. [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] Select still picture B or motion picture C to playback using 3/4/2/1 and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 29 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the ENTER button. NOV 15 2013 ≥ When you select and press the ENTER button, the next (previous) page is displayed. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 30: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene. ≥ When played back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches.

  • Page 31: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. Press 2 of the cursor button. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the top To exit the menu screen menu A, then press the ENTER Press the MENU button. button.

  • Page 32: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [ON] (Display all information)/[OFF] (Display part of information) [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 72. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 20. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

  • Page 33: Date Format

    (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select [DESTINATION] using and press the ENTER button. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
  • Page 34 [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor j Using the USB cable for PC etc.

  • Page 35: Quick Start

    [QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥...

  • Page 36: Power Lcd

    [ALERT SOUND] Starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc. : [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting (Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF] 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs.

  • Page 37: Hdmi Resolution

    [HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 73. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 74. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 72. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Only when the mode is at the position) : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] ≥...

  • Page 38: Format Media

    [FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will erase and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, etc. : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired setting [Built-inMemory] /[SD CARD]/[HDD] only...

  • Page 39: Media Status

    You can update the firmware version of this unit. (Only when the mode is at the position) : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2012) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Demo Mode

    [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

  • Page 41: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Using the Zoom ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥...

  • Page 42: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function ∫ Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to O.I.S./ Optical image stabilizer/Delete button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (On) # setting canceled ≥...

  • Page 43: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Press the ENTER button to display (e.g. Backlight Compensation) the operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon.

  • Page 44: Backlight Compensation

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) 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 (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]...

  • Page 45: Tele Macro

    Guidelines You can check if the image is level while recording. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is selected. #Setting canceled ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. Tele Macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background.

  • Page 46: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Color Night Rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥...

  • Page 47: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Change the mode to [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback...

  • Page 48: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/30. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery) j Using a tripod is recommended. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 42k Up to 48k...

  • Page 49: Rec Mode

    [REC MODE] Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record in AVCHD. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting [1080/60p] Set the recording mode to 1080/60p. [HA]/[HG]/[HE] Set the recording mode to 1080/60i. [HA]/[HG]/[HE] Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.

  • Page 50: Face Framing

    ≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay- recorded on the built-in memory. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.

  • Page 51: Shooting Guide

    [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...

  • Page 52: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Picture size Aspect ratio 4224k2376 16:9 1920k1080 Picture size Aspect ratio 3968k2232 16:9 1920k1080 ≥ This function’s default settings is This function’s default settings is ≥...

  • Page 53: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to Press the button to switch to Manual Mode. Intelligent auto/Manual ≥ appears on the screen. /MANUAL 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White Balance Manual Shutter Speed Iris Adjustment Focus ≥...

  • Page 54: White Balance

    White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. Select [WB] using the cursor button. Press 2/1 to select White Balance Mode.

  • Page 55: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press 2/1 to adjust settings.

  • Page 56: Recording With Manual Focus

    Recording with Manual Focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥...

  • Page 57: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. Cursor button/Playback Playback operation Operating steps display With the playback paused, press and hold 1 of the cursor button. (Press and hold 2 for slow rewind playback) Slow-motion playback will continue over the...

  • Page 58: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. (1920k1080) still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes, and (640k360) still pictures will be recorded for the MP4 scenes. Press the button at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback.

  • Page 59: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)

    Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in on still pictures during playback. Move the zoom lever to side. ≥ You can zoom to a maximum of 4a. (1k # 2k # 4k) Shift the position of the zoomed portion using the cursor button.

  • Page 60: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select the date select icon using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 61: Highlight Playback [Hc-V210]/[Hc-V201]/[Hc-V210M]

    Highlight Playback [HC-V210]/[HC-V201]/[HC-V210M] Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be performed for scenes in iFrame or MP4. Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 62 (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) Select the date to be played back and press the ENTER button. ≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected. ≥ Selected date will be surrounded in red. Press the ENTER button again to cancel. (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Select the scenes to be played back and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 63: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. (Only when you would like to change the settings) Select the item to change and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back.

  • Page 64: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button or Delete button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 65 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER button. ≥ The scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancel the operation. ≥...

  • Page 66: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)

    Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Set the mode switch to , select the play mode selection icon, and select the AVCHD scene.

  • Page 67: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe, Mp4)

    Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame, MP4) Divide the iFrame or MP4 scene, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥...

  • Page 68: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]* * [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed when using the Eye-Fi card that is set as the selected transfer setting device in advance on the computer.

  • Page 69: Relay Scene Combining [Hc-V210M]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V210M] You can combine the relayed scene 49) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥...
  • Page 70 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.

  • Page 71: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.
  • Page 72 Select the video input on the TV. ≥ Example: Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) Change the mode to to play back.

  • Page 73: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC FORMAT] and [REC MODE].

  • Page 74: Playback Using Viera Link

    ≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable (supplied or optional)* for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 75 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 76: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V210M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] 39).
  • Page 77 Following the screen display, select the desired item using the cursor button, and press the ENTER button. ≥ Select and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When you press the ENTER button, the scene/still picture is selected and indication appears on the thumbnail.

  • Page 78: Copying/Playing Back With A Usb Hdd

    ≥ You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back For the latest compatible USB HDD recommended by Panasonic, check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ≥...
  • Page 79 Playback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 2.0 When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a message prompting to format the USB HDD may display.

  • Page 80: Simple Copy

    ∫ Formatting This is for initializing the USB HDD. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥...

  • Page 81: Copy Selected Files

    Copy selected files Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. ≥ You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit. Select [Copy selected files] using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. ≥ It can also be set by selecting [COPY] from the menu. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 82: Playing Back The Usb Hdd

    Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only mortion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or created with HD Writer LE 2.0 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD) B recommended USB HDD (commercially-available) ≥...

  • Page 83: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Devices, Etc

    ≥ The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To dub iFrame scenes, refer to page 86. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.

  • Page 84: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 76. ∫...
  • Page 85 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.

  • Page 86: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 87: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card

    Copy/Dubbing ™ Using the Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product.

  • Page 88: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode

    ∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye-Fi direct mode settings.
  • Page 89 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. ≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye- Fi card before use.

  • Page 90: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer LE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 2.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

  • Page 91: Important Notice

    ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 92: End User License Agreement

    Software will be uninterrupted or error modify the Software, except as expressly free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not provided for in this Agreement. be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s...
  • Page 93 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method.

  • Page 94: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 95 Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA — 100 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, the twice amount of free space as the disc is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device...
  • Page 96 ∫ To use the HD Writer LE 2.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.

  • Page 97: Installation

    ≥ The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes]. ≥ If the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. Click [Next].

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥...

  • Page 99: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥...

  • Page 100: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer LE 2.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy motion picture data.

  • Page 101: Starting Hd Writer Le 2.0

    The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 2.0] # [HD Writer LE 2.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 102: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer LE 2.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p. 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ∫...

  • Page 103: Indications

    Others Indications only Manual Focus only Built-in memory recording only possible status (motion picture) ∫ Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) 0h00m00s (Green) Recognizing the card (motion R 1h20m picture) PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN Recording Format/Recording Mode 48, 49) R 3000 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion...
  • Page 104 ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/6/ /7/8/D/E/;1/2; Built-in memory recording possible status (still picture) Display during playback 29, 57) (White) Card recording possible status 0h00m00s Playback Time (still picture) No.10 Scene Number (Green) recognizing the card (still picture) Repeat Playback Number of recording pixels for Resume Playback still pictures 25, 52, 58)

  • Page 105: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 106: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in the following cases ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Object seems to be warped.
  • Page 108 Indication Problem Check points ≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording Problem Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. The unit arbitrarily stops recording.
  • Page 109 * Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI mini cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.
  • Page 110 With other products Problem Check points ≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. to other equipment with the USB cable. With a PC Problem Check points...
  • Page 111 ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.

  • Page 112: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

  • Page 113: About The Battery

    Cold places such as a ski resort can ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in shorten recording time. memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held If you drop the battery accidentally, check to responsible in the unlikely case that private see if the terminals are damaged.

  • Page 114: About The Ac Adaptor

    Do not throw old battery into fire. About status indicator during ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may charging result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after When the status indicator is flashing at a the battery has been recharged, the battery particularly fast or slow rate, the following has worn out.

  • Page 115: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner. ≥...

  • Page 116: About Copyright

    “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” activity and/or was obtained from a video logo are trademarks of Panasonic provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No Corporation and Sony Corporation. license is granted or shall be implied for any ≥...
  • Page 117 This product incorporates the following software: (1)the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2)the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3)the open source software. For the software categorized as (3), please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached software CD-ROM.

  • Page 118: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording format [AVCHD] Recording mode [1080/60p] [HA] [HG] [HE] Picture size/frame rate 1920k1080/60p 1920k1080/60i 1920k1080/60i 1920k1080/60i 4 GB...

  • Page 119: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 4224k2376 3968k2232 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 4 GB 3200 SD card 16 GB 2900 3200...
  • Page 120 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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