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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-V500

HC-V500M

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT3W38

until

2012/1/30

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１３日　金曜日　午後９時４分

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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V500 HC-V500M Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 2 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 3 ページ Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 4 ページ ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 5 ページ and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component). ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-V500M] This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. Back up data periodically. The built-in memory is temporary storage.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 6 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Accessories...............................................9 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 10 Power supply........................................... 13 Inserting/removing the battery........... 13 Charging the battery ......................... 14 Charging and recording time............. 15 Recording to a card ................................
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Playback Operations .............................. 72 Motion picture playback using operation icon ................................... 72 Creating still picture from motion picture ................................... 73 Highlight & Time Frame Index........... 74 Repeat Playback ............................... 74 Resuming the previous playback ...... 75 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ..... 75 Various playback functions ...................
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 8 ページ ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday– Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 9 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 10 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 2 1 3 4 5 6 AV MULTI 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 VQT3W38 1 2 3 4 Power button [ ] (l 18) Speaker USB terminal [ ] (l 102, 107, 119) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 29, 68) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 11 ページ 14 15 16 17 ２０１２年１月１３日 14 15 16 17 金曜日午後９時４分 Mode switch (l 19) Status indicator (l 18) Recording start/stop button (l 24) LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 18   ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 12 ページ 23 24 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 43) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 32) 25 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 25    26 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 13 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 14 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 15 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ 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. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 16 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 17 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 40, 41) 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 18 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit  Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 19 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 24) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26) Playback Mode (l 31, 72) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 20 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ About the operation icons / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ Touch (right side) of (left side)/ on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. (right side) of on the Touch Menu.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 21 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 22 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 around your waist. ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 23 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V500M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 34) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 24 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor.  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T  W A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 25 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.) ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) Recording formats [1080/50p]/[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates (l 76) Approx. 900 Approx.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 26 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets)   4 Press the button fully.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 27 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 124) R3000 3M MEGA Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 28 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode. ¬ Change the mode to Press the . button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture. ≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording) ≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures are being recorded.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 29 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 68 about Manual Mode. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 30 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 60) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 31 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to .  ALL Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 20) HC-V500  Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.  HC-V500M Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.    ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 32 ページ 5 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F 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.  Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 33 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. AVCHD Progressive format ≥ Video signal for the AVCHD Progressive that can be played back with this unit is 1920k1080/50p.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 34 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of . on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 20) 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. ∫ About 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching / .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 35 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [5 SECONDS]/[ON] Set the display method for the screen information display. [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the recording mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen. [ON]: Constantly displayed.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 36 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 37 ページ [EXT. DISPLAY] ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] Please refer to page 94. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 38 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Close the LCD monitor. The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close. 3 Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.   ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is cancelled if j about 5 minutes elapsed j mode is set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings, time for Quick Start may be longer than 0.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 39 ページ [POWER LCD] A ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 / +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 A (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 40 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have HC-V500 , this menu is not displayed. [Auto Cursor Position] [ON]/[OFF] The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second at the time of character input, and the cursor is moved to right.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 41 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 HC-V500M [FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 101, 111) 1 2 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory]. ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 42 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 43 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W T T 6 W W  A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 56) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 46) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 44 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Recording) 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. O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [HYBRID O.I.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 45 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a recording mode that can record in 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive), which is the highest picture quality for this unit. ヒパベパバブパㄑ 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears. It is also possible to set from the menu.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 46 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. (l 20) T W 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 .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 47 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 57) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 48 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 2 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 49 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of display the operation icons. (l 20) 2 Touch an operation icon. on the Touch Menu to PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 50 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 51 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile Shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF] : The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 52 ページ : ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Always on. : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings. : Cancel the setting. ≥ When set to ([AUTO]), the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ The (approximate) available range of the video Light is approximately up to 1.2 m.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 53 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from Photo light. ≥ The Photo light is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on. Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 54 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ The Tele Macro function is cancelled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 42k in Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Tele Macro function is cancelled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes lower than the below in Still Picture Recording Mode: j Lower than 42k (when picture size is [ 16:9 3M]/[ 16:9 2.1M]) j Lower than 38k (when picture size is [ 4:3 2.6M]/[ 4:3 0.3M]/[ 3:2 2.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 55 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 56 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ (Soft skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record. ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 57 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 15) ≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 143 about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 58 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ Registering a face for Face Recognition MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 1 Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. 2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 59 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 60 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by Face Recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [3]/[2]/[1]/[OFF] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 61 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 62 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 63 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [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]: [SETr 2 AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: (When [SETr Touch / The desired recording level can be set. ]/[SET] is selected) to adjust. ≥ Touch to activate/disactivate AGC.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 64 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 68) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 65 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [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 Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) 16:9: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 66 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [OFF]: Cancel the setting. 2 Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 67 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 [AF ASSIST LAMP] The Photo light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 68) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the Photo light to [AUTO] or [OFF]. (l 52) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ It may not turn on when the LED light is very hot.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 68 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 69 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 68) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / MNL FOCUS to select White Balance Mode. WB SHTR ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 70 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 68) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 71 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 68) 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 72 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 31. Playback operation Fast forward/ rewind playback Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 73 ページ Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. ( 2.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 74 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 32) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 75 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 76 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 20)  ALL A Date select icon 2 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 77 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. It can be saved as a single scene. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback is not possible for the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Touch .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 78 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 3 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 79 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 80) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 80) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 81) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 80 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 81 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ Priority setting 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 2 3 KEN ANNA MARY ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. JOE ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 82 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. The scenes recorded on the SD card can be saved on the SD card. HC-V500M The scenes recorded on the built-in memory can be saved on the built-in memory. 1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished. 2 3 Touch [SAVE]. Select the format to save.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 83 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 20) 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. [PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 84 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 32) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 85 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be 0h01m30s deleted are being played back.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 86 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 87 ページ 7 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Repeat steps 2-7 to continuously delete parts from other scenes. ≥ Deleting of part cannot be performed when there are 99 scenes in a single date. ≥ It may not be possible to delete part of a scene with a short recording time. ≥ The scene will be divided into two scenes when middle part of a scene is deleted.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 88 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scene or the scene saved as MP4, 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. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 31) 1 Select the menu.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 89 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 31) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 90 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V500M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 57) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥ Change the mode to AVCHD scene. (l 31) 1 2 and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 91 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 4.0.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 92 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 95) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 93 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 94 ページ ∫ 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 : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ２０１２年１月１３日 [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 95 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 96 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 97 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2)     1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 98 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Advanced (Playback) Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scene/still picture recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the . (l 31) AVCHD scene, or set to MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [CONV. 2D TO 3D] # [ON] [ON]: Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 99 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V500M] 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].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 100 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 101 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 102 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 103 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 104 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 105) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 105 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 106 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 102) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initialising DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 107 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 108 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder. ≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 109 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-V500 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 3 HC-V500M Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 110 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 111 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 4.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 112 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ≥ It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 123 for details about using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 113 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 114 ページ Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method. Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work around any technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 115 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 116 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Free hard disk drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 118 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 119 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function. 2 Turn on the unit.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 120 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 121 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 AE 4.0 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 AE 4.0.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 122 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 4.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 4.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 123 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 4.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HC-V500 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 124 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Others Indications * HC-V500M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s Still Picture Recording Mode  1h30m R 1h20m +1 R 3000 1h30m +1 3M MEGA PRE-REC  MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2012  R 1h20m A / / / / MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 125 ページ２０１２年１月１３日 B PRE-REC 午後９時４分 C PRE-REC (l 50) Display Touch Menu (l 20) Zoom Microphone (l 62) Wind Noise Canceller (l 62) Backlight Compensation (l 53) Picture Adjustment (l 64) Tele Macro (l 53) Digital Cinema Colour (l 61) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 50) AF/AE tracking (l 47) Microphone Level (l 63) Touch Zoom (l 46) / Touch Shutter (l 48) MF 金曜日 Manual Focus (l 71) AWB / / / / White Balance (l 69) / / Shutter Speed (l 70) OPEN/F2.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 126 ページ ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ ２０１２年１月１３日 Playback Time (l 31) No.10 Scene Number Repeat Playback (l 74) Resume Playback (l 75) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name Accessing the card (l 109, 120) Accessing the built-in memory (l 109, 120)* ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 127 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * HC-V500M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 101, 111) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 128 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 129 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 change the mode to or . Object seems to be warped.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 130 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Power Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed. Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 131 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 16) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card or built-in memory. (l 40, 41) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 132 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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 89) ≥ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 133 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 94) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 134 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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. (l 115, 123) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 135 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 ∫ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 136 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 137 ページ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 138 ページ 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 139 ページ About 3D About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents. ≥ Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop viewing at once. ≥ Continuing to view may cause illness. ≥ Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 140 ページ LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 141 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 142 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 143 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 144 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 2.6 M 0.3M 2.8M 1856k1392 640k480 2064k1376 Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 4 GB 2500 28000 2300 SD card 16 GB 10500 118000 9500 475000 39000 64 GB 43000 HC-V500M Built-in memory 16 GB Picture size 10500 3M 118000 9500 2.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 145 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 146 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 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; 5.7 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD Progressive) [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 147 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Lens: Auto Iris, 38k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.2 Focal length; 2.35 mm to 89.3 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Motion picture; 32.4 mm to 1345 mm (16:9) Still picture; 40.7 mm to 1547 mm (4:3), 37.3 mm to 1419 mm (3:2), 32.4 mm to 1345 mm (16:9) Minimum focus distance; Normal; Approx. 3.0 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.6 m (Tele) Tele Macro; Approx. 70 cm (Tele) Intelligent Auto Macro; Approx. 1.0 cm (Wide)/Approx. 70 cm (Tele) Zoom: i.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 148 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 USB: Reader function SD card; Read only (No copyright protection support) HC-V500M Built-in memory; Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB USB host function (for DVD burner) Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off) Photo light: Available range; approx. 1.2 m Dimensions: 52.5 mm (W)k65 mm (H)k119.5 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Mass: HC-V500 Approx.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 149 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 AC adaptor Information for your safety VSK0781: Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A Dimensions: 49 mm (W)k24 mm (H)k79 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 91 g VSK0712: Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A Dimensions: 46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D) Mass: Approx.
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 150 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 Index ∫ Numerics 1080/50p recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3D playback/viewing . . . . . . . . . . 98, 139 ∫A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 138 AF assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AF/AE tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Approximate number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 151 ページ Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Motion picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . 33 Music select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 ∫N Name display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Number reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ∫O O.I.S. LOCK . . . . . .
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HC-V500&V500M-EB-VQT3W38_mst.book 152 ページ２０１２年１月１３日金曜日午後９時４分 EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.