HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Basic 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. This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 ∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book ∫ Cautions for use 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 6 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Contents ∫ How to open the Operating Instructions (PDF format) When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open. ≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Information for Your Safety...........................
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 For United Kingdom and Ireland customers ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays). ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 8 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2013. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor (EB) A VSK0815L (EP) B VSK0815K Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 ≥ 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-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 12 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 ∫ Battery capacity indication The battery capacity indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. ≥ If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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 22) 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 14 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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 19) Recording motion pictures.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. T ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A W Touch Menu ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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 22) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . Displaying the World Time setting: [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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 18 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Basic 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 18 Effect Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 19 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 / HC-V230 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 14) 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 20 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T W T 6 W T T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. W A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 14). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 16).
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 21 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 ≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected [ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame] ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 22 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of . MENU 2 on the Touch Menu to display ∫ About MENU . (l 16) 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. Language selection Touch the top menu A.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 23 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Remote Ctrl]‚ [Baby Monitor]‚ [Hom.Monitor]‚ [DLNA Play], [Copy], [Live Cast] and [History]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device. To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 24 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established 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.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book Problem The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. 25 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Check points (Wireless Access Point Connection) ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same wireless access point. ≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 26 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; HC-V550 / HC-V550M / HC-V530 4.9 W HC-V250 / HC-V230 4.7 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD Progressive) [MP4/iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book Image sensor: 1/5.8 type (1/5.8z) 1MOS image sensor Total; 2510 K Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2200 K (16:9)* Still picture; 2200 K (16:9), 1700 K (4:3), 1670 K (3:2) Lens: Auto Iris, 50k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.2 Focal length; 2.06 mm to 103 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Motion picture; 28.0 mm to 1740 mm (16:9)* Still picture; 28.0 mm to 1740 mm (16:9), 34.0 mm to 1766 mm (4:3), 33.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book Mass: HC-V550 Approx. 235 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-V550M Approx. 237 g [without battery (supplied)] HC-V530 Approx. 226 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-V250 Approx. 216 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-V230 Approx. 211 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation: HC-V550 Approx.
HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 29 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 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.
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HC-V550&V550M&V530&V250&230EP&EB-SQT0010_mst.book 32 ページ ２０１３年１２月２４日 火曜日 EU Manufactured by: Importer for Europe: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.
