Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Model No. HC-V250 HC-V230 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Read this first ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-V550M] You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 70) *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. AVCHD: It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc*2.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
Contents Read this first ................................................. 2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6 Power supply................................................ 10 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10 Charging the battery .............................. 11 Charging and recording time ................. 12 Recording to a card ..................................... 14 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 14 Inserting/removing an SD card ..............
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 106 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 109 Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 110 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V550M] .................................. 112 Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ... 115 Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 115 Simple copy ......................................... 117 Copy selected files .............................. 118 Playing back the USB HDD .................
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 13 14 8 7 15 9 10 11 1 2 3 Speaker A/V connector [A/V] (l 106, 123) Recording/playback button [ / ] (l 17) 4 HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 Level Shot Function button [ ] (l 42) HC-V250 / HC-V230 Optical Image Stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
19 20 16 17 18 16 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 17 Shoulder strap fixture 18 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 19 Photoshot button [ ] (l 25) 20 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 41)/ Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 28)/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 29) 1 2 3 Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt.
HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 HC-V250 / HC-V230 21 21 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 22 23 24 22 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
HC-V250 / HC-V230 25 27 26 28 25 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens. ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/ close the cover.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380. ≥ 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.
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. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V550/HC-V550M/HC-V530 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.
HC-V250/HC-V230 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] Charging time Recording format [AVCHD] 2 h 20 min (5 h 20 min) [MP4/ iFrame] [AVCHD] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
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. (l 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. 1 Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
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. A To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. The status indicator lights on.
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording motion pictures. Still Picture Recording Mode (l 25) Recording still pictures.
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ operation icons. (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu T W Recording Mode T Playback Mode FOCUS WB W ALL SHTR IRIS MENU MENU You can change the operation icons to display.
Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . Displaying the World Time setting (l 31): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. A 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V550M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 17) Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 3 : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER].
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 / HC-V230 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 9) 1 2 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T A 3 W B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Recording button icon Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) Recording format [AVCHD] [MP4/iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates (l 83) Approx. 900 Approx. 900 ≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both MP4/iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory.
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ HC-V250 / HC-V230 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 9) 1 2 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) Press the Focus only) button halfway. (For Auto Focus indication: A B 3 Press the Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. Focus area (area inside brackets) button fully.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator (l 188) R3000 10M MEGA R3000 10M Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. MEGA Size of still pictures (l 77) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 25) HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 Optical Image Stabilizer (l 60) HC-V250 / HC-V230 Optical Image Stabilizer (l 43) ≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 19). ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. (l 30) 3 ALL HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.
5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. 6 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 0h01m30s ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume Sound will be heard only during normal playback. If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . ∫ About Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching / . 4 5 . (l 19) guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed, the guide display is cancelled.
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. MENU : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [5 SECONDS]: [ON]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen. Constantly displayed. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 20.
≥ 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. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time.
[DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. MENU : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. (l 17) ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed. This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen. [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format.
[ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. MENU : [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. j PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback j HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V250 Using the Wi-Fi function * When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.
[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 50% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ HC-V550M Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. 1 Select the menu.
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons (l 65) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favourite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Backlight Compensation) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Self-timer), (Backlight Compensation) and (Tele Macro) for Still Picture Recording Mode. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [SETUP] # [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
[HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 109. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 110. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 108. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. MENU : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 , this menu is not displayed.
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. MENU : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 184) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥ HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are not reset.
[MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked. MENU : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ HC-V550M Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory. ≥ The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
[DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. MENU : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again.
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) W T 6 W T W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 70) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. W T B C i.Zoom off i.
Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function. (Normal) # (Strong) # Off (Normal): Corrects the tilt. (Strong): Strengthen tilt correction. Off: Cancel the setting.
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function [HC-V250]/[HC-V230] Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard], is displayed; when [O.I.S.] is set to [Active], is displayed.
Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode 1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU 2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode *1 MNL *1 *2, 3 *1 *2 *3 Effect Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 45) Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. *1 Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly. *1 Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 45 for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Night Scenery)*2/ *1 *2 (Spotlight)*1/ (Macro)*2/ (Low Light)*1/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . (l 44) . (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone. B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
MINI 1 [Miniature Effect] Touch to adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original position when you touch [Reset]. 2 Touch [SIZE].
8mm 1 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # 2 (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # 3 (Red) # (Yellow) Start recording. ≥ The sound is monaural. SILN 1 [Silent movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
INTV [Time Lapse Rec] Touch the desired setup time. [1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. Setup time (recording interval) Recording time Recorded time Sunset 1s 1h 2 min Blooming 30 s 3h 12 s Setup example ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 44) Touch the desired Scene Mode. Mode 5Sports: Effect To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin: To makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated. Snow: Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
≥ (Night Scenery) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended.
Endless Loop Recording ≥ Insert an SD card. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 2 . (l 44) Select sound in loop recording setting. [ON]: Records sound. [OFF]: Recording of sound is off. Start recording. ≥ Once you start recording, the scene will be automatically divided every 2 minutes. The divided scenes will be saved in the SD card. (Each time you use Endless Loop Recording, a set of up to 30 scenes will be saved.
Stop Motion Animation Assist [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode. ≥ HC-V550M Recording groups for the SD card and the built-in memory are created separately. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 2 .
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Touch the MNL to switch to Manual Mode.
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / FOCUS to select White Balance Mode. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
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. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the focus by touching MF / MF .
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch Function icons. (l 19) on the Touch Menu to display Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE tracking) ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. ≥ The icon at position A is switched. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) ( / ), ( / )# (setting cancelled) ≥ When [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard], is displayed; when [O.I.S.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2] [MODE1]: The function works all the time. [MODE2]: The function works when the button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode. HC-V250 / HC-V230 Image Stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.
AF/AE 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. 1 Touch . ≥ An icon is displayed B. 2 Touch 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.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l 60) HC-V250 / HC-V230 2 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l 61) Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding .
Touch Shutter It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched. 1 Touch . ≥ An icon is displayed A. 2 Touch the subject. ≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still picture is recorded. ≥ Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be possible to record the intended picture. ≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of operation icons. (l 19) on the Touch Menu to display the Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed. ([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 36) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Fade 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 cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade in) (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
Backlight Compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Tele Macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 1.1 m. ≥ When you set Tele Macro, the zoom magnification automatically changes to one of the following levels. In Still Picture Recording Mode, the level depends on the picture size setting.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l 44) The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is set.
[ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 62k* [i.Zoom 90k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 90k) [D.Zoom 150k]: Digital zoom (Up to 150k) [D.Zoom 3000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 3000k) * HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off.
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: (A B) Set the recording format to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50p.
HC-V550M [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 70) ≥ Insert an SD card. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and appear green when there is almost no tilt.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
[WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: 2 AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound distortions are reduced. [SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in natural quality. (When [SET Touch ]/[SET / ] is selected) to adjust.
4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. ≥ appears on the screen. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
[SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. MENU : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting : Volume low : Volume high [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip Playback (to the start of a scene) Slow-motion Playback During Pause Frame-by-frame Playback With the playback paused, continue touching .
Playback operation Playback display During Pause Direct Playback Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. For scenes recorded in AVCHD or MP4/iFrame, still pictures in 2.1M (1920k1080) are recorded, and for scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality), still pictures in 0.
Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. (l 28) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. (l 28) 2 Touch the desired search condition.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or press the recording/playback button. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
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. 1 Touch the date select icon. (l 19) A 2 ALL Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. 1 Touch . (l 19) ALL 2 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Touch the desired effect. [POP]: Recommended for party scene.
∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 2 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. 3 (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].
Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]*1: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]*2: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 87) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]*2: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 87) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 87) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back. (l 88) [TITLE SETUP]: Select the cover image and enter the title.
∫ Checking the favourite scenes 1 2 Touch the scenes to be played back. Touch [Add] and add the favourite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favourite. ≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes selected.) ≥ Favourite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and favourite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short. ∫ Setting up the title 1 Touch / to select your favourite title sheet. [NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4] ≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected. 2 Touch [TITLE].
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V550M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory. 1 2 3 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished. Touch [SAVE]. Select the format to save. [QUALITY (AVCHD)]: It will be saved in high-definition image quality.
Manual Edit You can join desired scenes or parts of scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added. ≥ Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] Touch [1080/50p] or [1080/50i]. ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ Thumbnails are displayed by each scene. 3 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Select the scene or part of the scene to play back, and set the music.
∫ To select a scene Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the indication appears on the thumbnail. To cancel the operation, touch the scene again. 3S indication appears on the thumbnail. If you ≥ When part of a scene has been selected, the touch the thumbnail, the scene will be displayed by 3 second thumbnails. ≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching / . ∫ To select part of a scene 1 Touch [3 sec]. ≥ To cancel the operation, touch it again.
∫ To set the music 1 2 Touch [Music]. Touch the desired sound. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. (To test the music audio) Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ∫ To save a manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card.
Baby Calendar When a baby’s birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby’s birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed. ≥ You can register up to 3 babies. 1 Touch . MENU 2 (When registering for the first time) Enter the baby’s birthday. ≥ Touch the date to be set, then set the desired value using ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥ Touch [Enter].
5 Touch the thumbnail in the centre. ≥ The thumbnails of the scenes recorded in the same age in months are displayed. Touch the desired scene to select the playback operation. (l 28) ≥ The thumbnail display cannot be set to 1 scene/20 scenes display or to the Highlight & Time Frame Index. To return to the normal thumbnail display Touch the while the Baby Calendar is displayed. To change/add a baby’s registered details 1 Touch the name display on the Baby Calendar (l 93) or select the menu.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 19) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. * [SLIDES INTERVAL] : * Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP] : Select the effect for playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback.
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. 4 5 Touch [START]. Select the playback operation. (l 28) ≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching MENU , selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete. Set the section to delete by touching and sliding the top and bottom section selection buttons .
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point. ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-byframe Playback.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the MP4/iFrame scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Touch the scene to be divided.
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.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO 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.
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/25p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/25p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (Low Quality) cannot be converted to MP4. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [EDIT SCENE] # [CONVERT TO MP4] Touch the scene you want to convert.
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V550M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 72) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene A B C Relay scene combining Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay Recording ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording.
To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, 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. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using the HD Writer LE 2.1.
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A 1 2 High quality HDMI terminal Video terminal ≥ Use the HDMI mini cable (supplied). ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible highdefinition TV and then play back the recorded high-definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
2 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.) 3 Change the mode to to play back. ≥ When this unit is connected to a TV, no image will be displayed on the TV in the following cases.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) MENU When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. MENU : [SETUP] # [EXT.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (supplied) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. ≥ You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pressing the button up, down, left or right, and then the button in the centre. (When selecting scenes) (When playing back) A Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control. Green ≥ Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display (9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V550M] 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].
≥ When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. If there is no need to convert the recording format, touch [NO]. If there is need to convert the recording format, touch [YES] and select the copying method. [ [ [ ]: This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to MP4 (1280k720/25p or 640k360/25p) and copy to the SD card. This will convert the scene recorded in MP4 on built-in memory * to an MP4 (1280k720/25p or 640k360/25p) scene, and copy it to SD card.
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large. j The temperature of the unit is high.
Copy/Dubbing Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In these Operating Instructions, “USB hard disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”. If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit by using a USB Connection Cable (commercially-available), you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a USB HDD. It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the USB HDD.
2 Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit, and press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ If the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the USB HDD cannot be used. 3 Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable (commercially-available). ≥ Use a USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) compatible with the USB terminals of this unit and the USB HDD.
∫ Formatting This is for initialising 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. ≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD] MENU : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [HDD] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
Copy selected files 1 2 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 115) Touch [Copy selected files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching 3 MENU , selecting [COPY]. HC-V550 / HC-V530 / HC-V250 / HC-V230 Touch [NEXT]. HC-V550M Touch the media you want to copy. [ ]: When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD. [ ]: When copying from the built-in memory to the USB HDD.
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 2.1 can be played back. USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) USB HDD (commercially-available) Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. A B C 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ HC-V550M To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 112. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit.
About the screen indication of the unit ≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ HC-V550M When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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 (commercially-available). ≥ 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. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details.
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. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card manufacturer.
∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless 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 EyeFi direct mode settings. ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi DIRECT] ≥ This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].
≥ 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 EyeFi card before use. ≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Wi-Fi® function ∫ Use this unit as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security. ≥ When sending scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. If you are using the battery, we recommend you use the fully charged one.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Remote Ctrl] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). Image App Image App A B When connecting directly to a smartphone When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.
∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection. ≥ [Easy Connection (WPS)] (l 163) ≥ Connecting with QR code (l 163) ≥ Connecting by entering an SSID and Password (l 164) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection”. (l 131) Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point 1 2 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. 1 2 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit, touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the smartphone on of this unit again. ≥ If the unit is not recognised even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try again.
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ When you connect using NFC for the first time, please make connection of this unit and a wireless access point. (l 159) 2 3 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit.
About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
Functions available for remote operations ∫ In Recording Mode ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures ≥ Selecting a mode ≥ HC-V550M Selecting a media to record ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ Recording format ≥ Picture size ≥ White Balance ≥ Backlight Compensation ≥ Night Mode ≥ Self-timer ≥ Turning the unit off ∫ In Playback Mode ≥ Pla
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Baby Monitor] You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
Using [Baby Monitor] 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥ The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed. 2 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this unit. 3 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected. ∫ [Remote Voice Level] This sets the voice message volume. (Volume high)/ (Volume low) ∫ [Sound Detection Sensitivity] This sets the sound detection sensitivity.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 20) is not set correctly, [Hom.Monitor] cannot be used. ≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit placed on communication traffic.
Using [Hom.Monitor] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. (l 142) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. 1 2 Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
6 Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into the smartphone. ≥ When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on your iOS device). ≥ If you want to check the Device ID and Password after performing Step 7, on the screen of this unit, touch [Setup] # [Home Monitor Connect]. 7 Touch [ENTER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from this unit.
3 Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If the unit is not recognised even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try again. ≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home monitor. ≥ This unit is turned on even if it touches the smartphone on of this unit, where this unit is turned off with a LCD monitor. ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Hom.Monitor].
≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment. ≥ Narrowband lines such as analogue modems cannot be used. ≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, connect again. What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring ≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
Changing the home monitor settings of this unit ≥ Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone. Touch [Setup] and select desired setting. ∫ [Home Monitor Connect] You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password. ≥ If [QR code] is touched, a QR code will be displayed on the screen of this unit. ∫ [Remote Voice Level] You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume level of the remote voice function.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV. A DLNA-compatible TV ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point. ≥ Do not remove the SD card in playing back on a TV. Preparations before using [DLNA Play] 1 2 3 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n. Check if the TV is DLNA-compatible.
2 Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side. ≥ Select the media ([SD/MEM]) and select the motion picture ([AVCHD/MP4]) or still picture ([JPEG]) to play back. 3 Perform playback operations with the TV remote control. ≥ Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use. ≥ The following operations can be performed if a colour button is pushed. Blue/Red: Skip playback ≥ Fast forward/Fast rewind playback cannot be performed. ≥ You cannot perform playback operations with this unit.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC. A PC ≥ For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use. ≥ If this unit and a PC are not connected to the same wireless access point, copying is not possible.
Creating a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the PC, complete the following preparations: j Turn on the PC j Create a shared folder (destination folder)*1 *1 The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters. ∫ When using HD Writer LE 2.1 1 Install HD Writer LE 2.1.
Copying to a PC ≥ Create a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC. (l 147) 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Copy]. Touch the PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) 3 Touch [Set Manually]. (When [Set Manually] is touched) Enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). ≥ Enter the computer name of your PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). (A maximum of 15 characters can be entered.
If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished, always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used. ≥ Once scenes or still pictures are copied to a PC, the original scenes or still pictures cannot be copied to any PCs.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 20) is not set correctly, [Live Cast] cannot be used.
Preparations before using [Live Cast] 1 (When connecting to a wireless access point) Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n. (For tethering connection) Check if your smartphone is compatible with the tethering function. ≥ For information on how to set up the tethering function, refer to the operating instructions for your smartphone. 2 Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Programme. ≥ Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Programme using a smartphone or a PC.
Broadcasting live Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Live Cast]. ≥ If a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them according to the screen. ≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit. ≥ When the connection is made correctly, the screen of this unit switches to the Live Cast Mode.
∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode / Live broadcast indication Line quality (l 154) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 12fps Frame rate (l 154) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated. The indication does not appear when the number is 0. E-mail delivery setting Live broadcast microphone setting (l 155) ≥ The indication appears when [Microphone On Air] is set to [OFF].
∫ To configure the e-mail delivery settings You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail. 1 2 3 Touch [E-MAIL SETUP]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Enables e-mailing. [OFF]: Disables e-mailing. (When [ON] is selected) To set the scheduled broadcast date. [AUTO]: Allows you to set the date on which [MANUAL]: Allows you to set the desired time and date.
∫ To save in USTREAM 1 2 Touch [Save in USTREAM]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM. [OFF]: Select this option not to save on USTREAM. ∫ Broadcasting live with no sound 1 2 Touch [Microphone On Air]. Touch [OFF]. [ON]: Sound is output during live broadcasts. [OFF]: Sound is not output during live broadcasts.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Install the “Image App” ≥ To use the following Wi-Fi functions, you need to install the smartphone application “Image App”. j [Remote Ctrl] (l 129) j [Baby Monitor] (l 135) j [Hom.Monitor] (l 138) About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps OS Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 5.0 or later Installation procedure 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your Android device to a network. Select “Google Play™ Store”.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ When this unit is turned on, the Wi-Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed. Touch [YES], and set up Wi-Fi setting. ≥ To set up the Wi-Fi setting of this unit using the smartphone application “Image App”, touch [YES] again. (Refer to “Using the Network Easy Setup to set up a connection” on page 158.
Using the Network Easy Setup to set up a connection With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function.
Connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: [Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection] (l 160) [Easy Connection (WPS)] 1 Press Wi-Fi button. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 5.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green j is displayed on the screen Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. 1 Press Wi-Fi button. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 5. 2 3 4 Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Set Wireless Access Point].
Setting up a connection manually ≥ When connecting by [Set Manually], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are using. 1 Press Wi-Fi button. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 5. 2 3 4 Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Set Wireless Access Point]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point.
≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The Encryption methods are [AES], [TKIP] and [WEP] in descending order of strength. We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method. ≥ When the signal of the wireless access point is weak, a connection may not be established. Refer to “Messages” (l 191) and “Troubleshooting” (l 193) for details.
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone Check if the smartphone you are using is compatible with WPS j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code” [Easy Connection (WPS)] 1 2 3 4 5 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)]. Set the smartphone to WPS Mode.
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. Enter the Password displayed on this unit’s screen on the smartphone. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green j is displayed on the screen ≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.
Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history. Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [History]. Touch the desired item to be connected. ≥ The history of Wi-Fi functions and connection destinations that have been used is displayed as a list. ≥ For periods when a smartphone, etc.
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem It cannot connect to the wireless access point. The wireless access point is not detected. Check points (General) ≥ Turn ON the wireless access point. ≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect. ≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connection will be aborted. Reset the connection settings.
Problem Check points It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone. ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a malfunction. This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone. ≥ Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. The Wi-Fi connection is disconnected immediately.
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch desired menu item. [Set Wireless Access Point] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access points. ≥ Up to 3 wireless access points can be set.
[Start up using NFC] [ON]/[OFF] This item allows you to use NFC to turn on this unit, establish a remote connection, and configure the home monitoring settings. [Home Monitor Connect] Please refer to page 143. [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] If you set [ON], the LCD monitor turns off when remotely operating this unit with a smartphone (in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) so that power consumption is reduced.
[Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s Device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. 1 Touch [INPUT], and enter the desired Device name (SSID). ≥ Input up to 20 characters are recommended. All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used. (l 163) ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 88. 2 Touch [EXIT].
[PC Connect Setup] [Change]/[Return to default] You can change the workgroup setting. ≥ When copying scenes or still pictures to a PC using a Wi-Fi function [Copy], you need to create a shared folder on the PC and connect this unit to the workgroup to which the PC belongs. (The default setting is WORKGROUP.) ≥ For information on how to create a shared folder, refer to page 147. [Change]: Enter the name of the workgroup to which the destination PC belongs.
∫ Check or change the acquired Login ID/Password ≥ To change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password on this unit, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password in advance. 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB]. Touch [Add/Change Account]. Touch [Change Account]. ≥ The Login ID and Password are displayed. ≥ The Password is displayed as “ ”. 5 6 Touch [Login ID] or [Password]. Enter the Login ID or Password, and touch [Enter].
Using WEB services When sending images to WEB services, the WEB service being used must be registered with the “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. ≥ Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available.
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer LE 2.1 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 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 2.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer LE 2.1 installed.
Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 2.1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. ≥ To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080/50p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive.
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With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions 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.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
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, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ To use the HD Writer LE 2.1 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. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC.
With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorisation. (If you do not have authorisation to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the 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. USB cable (supplied) Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A B 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
∫ 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 ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer LE 2.1 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer LE 2.1. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or SD card on this unit from a PC.
∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. 1 Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.) 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD). ≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
With a PC Starting HD Writer LE 2.1 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 2.1] # [HD Writer LE 2.1]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer LE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie supported. For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS OS X v10.9 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better RAM 4 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.
Others Indications *1 *2 *3 HC-V550 / HC-V530 only HC-V550M only HC-V250 / HC-V230 only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 10M +1 MEGA +1 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 1h30m A / / / / / / Built-in memory recording possible status*2 / Intelligent Auto Mode (l 45) / / / / / / (White) / (Green) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 47) MINI / 8mm / SILN / / ヒパベパ ヮヱフ / ヘビパ INTV Creative Contr
B PRE-REC C PRE-REC (l 67) Display Touch Menu (l 19) Time Lapse Recording (l 50) Backlight Compensation (l 68) Zoom Microphone (l 75) Tele Macro (l 68) Stereo Microphone (l 75) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 66) Wind cut (l 75) +1 / -1 Microphone Level (l 76) Power LCD (l 36) / / / / / / / Image Stabilizer (l 60)/Optical Image Stabilizer Lock (l 63)*1,2 / / / Night Mode (l 68) Intelligent Exposure (l 67) World Time setting (l 31) / Image Stabilizer (l 43)/Optical Image Stabilizer Lo
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/ [HC-V250] /7/8/9/:/ Display during playback (l 28, 79) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 28) No.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 HC-V550 / HC-V250 only *2 HC-V550M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 174) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
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. Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
Indication Problem Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 102) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data.
With other products Problem Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable. Check points ≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment.
About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Problem Check points The live broadcast screen will not be displayed. ≥ Make sure the “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password have been input correctly. ≥ Use a PC or smartphone to make sure the USTREAM account registration is complete. ≥ Use a PC or smartphone to register and set up USTREAM from a “LUMIX CLUB” linked service.(l 151) ≥ “LUMIX CLUB” or USTREAM lines may be congested. Retry the live broadcast after waiting a short while. [Hom.
∫ 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. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw an old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.
About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
on web services, check carefully, and then upload. About personal information When a name or birthday is set by Baby Calendar, personal information will be included in this unit. HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V250 When the Wi-Fi function is used, the SSID, Password, and other personal information will be included in this unit. Setting a Wi-Fi password is recommended to protect personal information.
Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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 software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
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.
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. 7.4M 10M 2.1M 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 Picture size Aspect ratio SD card HC-V550M Built-in memory [16:9] 600 3200 800 28000 16 GB 2500 12500 3300 117000 64 GB 10000 52000 13000 475000 16 GB 2500 12500 3300 117000 2M 7.
Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. About the Suction Cup Mount/the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) You can attach the Suction Cup Mount (VW-SCA100) as follows. ≥ For information on how to mount the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) RP-CMC10E, refer to the operating instructions for it. ∫ When attaching the Suction Cup Mount 1 Align tripod receptacle A of this unit with camera screw B of the suction cup mount.
About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded. This unit zooms in/out the image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit. HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V250 Using Wi-Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi-Fi functions.
6 Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its home position will face the front of the subject. ≥ The home position runs through the centre of the power button. Home position ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ As shown in the illustration, connect the USB cable or DC cable so that it will not be caught in objects such as the moving part of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle and other cables.
2 (When [Manual] is selected) Touch , and operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle with / / / . ≥ When you finish the operation, touch [ENTER]. 3 Press the recording start/stop button. (When [Party Scene]/[Moving Object] is selected) ≥ Before recording starts, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position. It takes time until recording starts. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in advance.
j The background and the subject are similar in colour j The recording location is dark j Bright light is detected (sky, TV, lamp, etc.) j The subject is moving too fast, or not moving j The area being recorded is close to a window ≥ Depending on recording conditions, scenes may not be recorded as intended. In such cases, we recommend setting the mode to [Manual]. (About [Moving Object]) ≥ When recording starts, a moving subject will be detected. Before recording, point the camera at the subject.
[Pan/Tilt Check] You can confirm the operating range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle set for [Party Scene]/[Moving Object]. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle moves in the ranges set at [Panning Angle] and [Tilt Angle]. ≥ When the confirmation operation is finished, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle returns to its home position. [Version Disp.] The firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed. [Version Up] You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
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