Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V520 HC-V520M HC-V510 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-V520M] You can record motion pictures in either AVCHD*1 or iFrame recording formats using this unit. (l 63) *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.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD cards. ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
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 ..................................... 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 13 Inserting/removing an SD card ..............
Advanced (Playback) Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Playback Operations ................................... 76 Motion picture playback using operation icon .............................. 76 Creating still picture from motion picture................................ 77 Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 78 Repeat Playback ................................... 78 Resuming the previous playback........... 79 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)..........
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 8 7 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker A/V connector [A/V] (l 98, 114) Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25) Optical Image Stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 41) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) Power button [ ] (l 15) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98) USB terminal [ ] (l 106, 111, 163) 9 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
12 13 14 17 18 16 15 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 Mode switch (l 16) Status indicator (l 15, 126) Recording start/stop button (l 21) Battery holder (l 10) LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) 17 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 18 SD card cover (l 14) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14) 20 Card slot (l 14) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
22 23 25 24 21 21 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 24 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 25 -8- Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt.
HC-V520 / HC-V520M 27 28 26 26 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 126, 131, 136, 140, 141, 145, 149) 27 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 119) 28 NFC touch part (l 135) -9-
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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
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)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] 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 37) 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 Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Playback Mode (l 27, 76) 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. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
∫ About the operation icons / / / : Touch when changing a page or performing settings. : Touch to return to the previous screen. 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.
∫ 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. To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. 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.
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-V520M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to MENU 3 or . Select the menu. (l 30) : [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].
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 A B 4 W 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 formats [1080/50p]/[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE] [iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates (l 80) 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 iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory.
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 B 4 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. ≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 41) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator (l 168) R3000 10M MEGA R3000 10M Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. MEGA Size of still pictures (l 73) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 23) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 41) ≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto button Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change the Recording Mode. (l 43) ≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other Recording Modes are set will change to Intelligent Auto Mode. Mode Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
∫ 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.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Change the mode to . Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17). ALL ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. (l 30) MENU 3 HC-V520 / HC-V510 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. HC-V520M 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.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. E 0h01m30s Operation icon ≥ 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: ∫: Still picture playback Playback/Pause Fast rewind playback* Fast forward playback* Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may not be possible.(Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.
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 17) 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 18.
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. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting. ≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT]. appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] Please refer to page 56. [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 99. [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.
[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 70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-V520 / HC-V510 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ HC-V520M 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 57) 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 100. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 101. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 99. [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-V520 / HC-V510 , this menu is not displayed.
[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 155) MENU : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired media [Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]*2 *1 *2 HC-V520M only. Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. (l 108) ≥ HC-V520 / HC-V510 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
[Version Disp.] The firmware version of this unit is displayed. MENU : [SETUP] # [Version Disp.] [Version Up] You can update the firmware version of this unit. MENU : [SETUP] # [Version Up] For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2012) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 115. [Eye-Fi DIRECT] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 116. [LANGUAGE] You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
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 62) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. W T B C Optical Zoom Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.
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 [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. ≥ Please refer to page 56 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode 1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU 2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 25) Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 25 for details about the effect of each mode. *1 *2 (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Low Light)*1/ (Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 . (l 43) (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . (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 2 3 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow) Start recording. ≥ The sound is monaural. SILN 1 2 [Silent movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
SCN Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to SCN . (l 43) 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.
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 49) 1 2 Touch [WB]. FOCUS MNL WB Touch / 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 49) 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 49) 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 Function icons. (l 17) on the Touch Menu to display Touch 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 .
Level Shot This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position before recording. : When this function is set to on. : When this function is set to off. 1 Touch . ≥ Icon is displayed in A position. j When the tilt is corrected: j When the tilt is above the correction range: / ≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where is displayed. 2 Start recording.
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 . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 64) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 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.
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 . ≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
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 17) on the Touch Menu to display the Touch an operation icon. (e.g. PRE-REC) PRE-REC ≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed. ([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 35) ≥ 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).
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. : Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face Recognition (l 64) is detected. [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is cancelled.
Guidelines You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is touched. # # # Setting cancelled ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ∫ Displaying guidelines at playback ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene, or set to [iFrame] or [MP4].
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Set Creative Control Mode to [Time Lapse Rec].
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. MENU [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p. [iFrame]*3: Set the recording format to iFrame. *1 *2 *3 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Recording will have higher quality in the order of [PH], [HA], [HG] and [HE].
[FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting [ON]: The Face Recognition function is available. [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 36) Icon [A] etc. / [A/a/1] Description of operation Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space. [Delete] Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space. [Enter] Ends text entry. ≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
∫ Cancelling a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. 2 (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥ When touched, the person is selected and again. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. is displayed. To cancel the selected person, touch ≥ Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no guarantee of positive recognition.
[FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given priority.
[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 49) 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 Noise Canceller] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 49) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceller] # desired setting [Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound. [Normal]: This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without deteriorating the sound quality. [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
[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 to adjust.
[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 49) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 4 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
[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.
[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 2 : [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. Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording. ≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record.
[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 Playback Direct playback 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.
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 27) 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 change the mode. (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 17) 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 iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4. 1 Touch . (l 17) 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 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]. (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]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 84) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 84) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 85) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back.
∫ 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.
∫ 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. ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-V520 / HC-V510 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V520M 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.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 17) 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. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
(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].) ≥ [SLIDES INTERVAL] cannot be set, when [EFFECT SETUP] is set. (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
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 deleted are being played back. 0h01m30s ∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete.
4 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2) Touch [Delete]. ≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4. 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].
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to 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 . 0h00m15s ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-byframe Playback.
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to 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-by-frame Playback. (l 76) ≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene.
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 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
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 27) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised.
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert the scenes recorded in AVCHD to those with the image quality (MP4: 640k360/25p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Set the mode to scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 , touch the play mode selection icon, and then select the AVCHD : [EDIT SCENE] # [CONVERT TO MP4] Touch the scene you want to convert to MP4. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the cancel the operation, touch the scene again.
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V520M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 63) 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 Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay Recording ≥ Change the mode to scene. (l 27) 1 2 and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording. Select the menu.
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 AE 5.0.
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 connected to the TV, sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit.
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...
Advanced (Playback) Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to AVCHD scene or set to 1 Touch and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the . (l 27) . ≥ This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4. 2 MENU Play back the scene or the still picture by touching it.
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V520M] 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].
3 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. ≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
Copy/Dubbing Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In this 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 (supplied with USB HDD), 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.
4 Touch the desired item. [Simple copy]: [Copy selected files]: [Playback HDD]: [Safe Removal]: Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that have not been copied yet. (l 109) Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then copy. (l 109) Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on this unit. (l 110) Allows you to safely remove this unit and a 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.
Simple copy 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 106) ≥ You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit. 2 Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB HDD (l 110), and then perform the operation of Step 1. 3 4 5 HC-V520M Touch the media you want to copy. Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
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 AE 5.0 can be played back. A B USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD) Recommended USB HDD (commercially-available) 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. (l 106) ≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 98) 2 3 Touch [Playback HDD].
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-V520M To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 104. ∫ 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. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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-V520M 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 or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the EyeFi direct mode settings. ≥ Inserting 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-V520]/[HC-V520M] 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.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. (l 9) ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. ≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi function; however this is not a sign of a malfunction.
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Remote Ctrl]‚ [DLNA Play], [Live Cast] and [Hom.Monitor]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device. ≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device.
When connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n. 2 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 124) 3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or iOS device in advance. ≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the “Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
[Live Cast] Using the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM services, you can broadcast live motion pictures. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM LUMIX CLUB USTREAM A B When connecting to a wireless access point Tethering connection (smartphone) Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. 1 2 3 4 (When connecting to a wireless access point) Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.
[Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App Caution: This function is not designed for anti-theft or disaster use. Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n. 2 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 124) 3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or iOS device.
Install the “Image App” Installing the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps Version For iOS apps 1.0 (As of December 2012) OS Android 2.2~Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0 Installation procedure 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your Android device to a network. Select “Google PlayTM Store”. Enter “Image App” into the search box. Select “Image App” and install it. ≥ The icon will be added to the menu. 2 3 4 Connect your iOS device to a network. Select “App StoreSM”.
Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Programme Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Programme using a smartphone or a PC. About the USTREAM With this video-sharing website, you can stream and watch motion pictures this unit is recording. Refer to the USTREAM site for details. http://www.ustream.tv/ ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on future USTREAM services and updates. The service content and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice.
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Connecting to Wi-Fi To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. Touch [YES], and then configure the access point settings below.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection 1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 4. 2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. 3 4 Touch [ENTER]. Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. 5 Touch [NEXT]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green j is displayed on the screen When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function (l 120) and the Wi-Fi connection are complete, you can use the following functions: j [Remote Ctrl] (l 135) j [DLNA Play] (l 140) j [Live Cast] (l 141) j [Hom.Monitor] (l 144) [Manual Connection] ≥ Confirm Encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted.
∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Set Wireless Access Point]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point. ≥ For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points, please refer to [Set Wireless Access Point] on page 149. 5 6 Touch [Manual Connection]. Select [Search] or [Set Manually].
∫ When connecting by [Set Manually] 1 2 Touch [Set Manually]. Touch [INPUT], then Enter the SSID of the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 65. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. 3 Touch [NEXT], and then touch the desired Network authentication method. Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set [Open] [NONE]/[WEP] [WEP] There is no setup of an encryption types.
Connecting to the smartphone Check if your smartphone is compatible with WPS j If your smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If your smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Connecting by entering an SSID and Password You can also connect by scanning the QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone. (l 132) [Easy Connection (WPS)] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type].
∫ Connecting with QR code 1 2 3 4 5 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. 6 7 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Scan QR code displayed on this unit with the smartphone. ≥ When using an iOS device, the profile install screen will be displayed on the smartphone.
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-V520]/[HC-V520M] Recording/playing back with remote operations 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 to a smartphone When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function.
≥ This unit is turned on even if it touches the smartphone on turned off with a LCD monitor. of this unit, where this unit is If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected to the first one The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been connected to this unit will be cut off, and the newly touched smartphone will be connected. ≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations.
Using with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Turn on the NFC function Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone. This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or later). (Except for some models) 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
To exit remote operation: Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication. ≥ After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also turn on this unit and start the NFC communication by touching the smartphone on of this unit. (If you have turned off this unit with the power button, this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on of this unit) ≥ You can register up to five smartphones.
Functions available for remote operations ∫ When Recording Mode ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Turning the unit off Selecting a mode Recording motion pictures/still pictures HC-V520M Selecting a media to record Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) Selecting a iA/MNL mode White Balance Recording format Backlight Compensation Picture size Self-timer ∫ When Playback Mode ≥ Playback j The scenes recorded in iFrame cannot playback ≥ HC-V520M Selecting a media to playback (SD card/Built-in memory) ≥ Sw
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Playing back on a TV 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 ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 121) ≥ 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. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [DLNA Play].
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] 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 XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 122) ≥ 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. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Live Cast].
Touch ≥ . / / will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. A [EXIT] A [EXIT] ∫ To start the live broadcast Touch ≥ . / / will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ∫ To stop the live broadcast Touch . ≥ When (grey) is displayed, unsent data is present. Wait until the unsent data is sent and is displayed.
Configuring the live broadcast settings Touch to display the live broadcast setting screen. ≥ / / will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ∫ 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 A [EXIT] Touch [E-MAIL SETUP]. Touch [ON] or [OFF].
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Home Monitor You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 123) ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G. ≥ 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.
∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Hom.Monitor]. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [NO]. ≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor.
∫ When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code 1 2 3 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Hom.Monitor]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. 4 5 6 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a smartphone. Scan QR code displayed on this unit with the smartphone. ≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home monitor.
What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. ∫ What you can operate with a smartphone ≥ Confirm the condition inside the house The monitoring video can be confirmed. ≥ The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or a still picture. ≥ It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously.
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. ∫ [Remote Voice Level] You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume level of the remote voice function. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) ≥ The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations.
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] 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 3 Press Wi-Fi button. 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. ≥ Please refer to page 126 for details about [Set Wireless Access Point].
[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. ≥ When the LCD monitor is turned off, you can display the screen by touching it. ≥ If the Wi-Fi connection is turned off, this unit will turn off automatically approximately 30 minutes later.
[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 131) ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 65. 2 Touch [EXIT].
Using the “LUMIX CLUB” Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID (free). You can upload the scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to WEB service with [Remote Ctrl] or use the [Live Cast] function if you register to “LUMIX CLUB”. ≥ You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID for this unit and a smartphone. When Login ID is acquired over the smartphone (“Image App”) only, it is possible to register the same Login ID to this unit using the “Image App”.
∫ 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 5 Press Wi-Fi button. 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 “ ”. 6 7 Touch [Login ID] or [Password]. Enter the Login ID or Password, and touch [Enter].
∫ Delete your Login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the Login ID from this unit when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB]. Touch [Delete account]. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [NEXT]. 5 Touch [YES] in the Login ID delete confirmation screen. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [NEXT].
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 5.0 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 5.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.0 (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 AE 5.0 installed.
≥ 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 167 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.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 5.
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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 AE 5.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ 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 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. ≥ 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. 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 3 Turn on the unit. Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
∫ 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]. The following data will be recorded. 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.) 2 iFrame format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.) 3 MP4 format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 8/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 5.0] # [HD Writer AE 5.0]. ≥ 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 AE 5.0 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-V520 / HC-V510 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. j For users who have HC-V520M , convert the scene with [ ] before importing.
Others Indications * HC-V520M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m R 1h20m PRE-REC R 3000 MEGA +1 1080/50p / A / / / / / / / / / / / R 1h20m / Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 44) MINI / 8mm / SILN / / / / / / / / / / Scene Mode (l 47) ¥/; (Red) Recording Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 21) (“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
B PRE-REC C PRE-REC (l 58) Display Touch Menu (l 17) Time Lapse Recording (l 46) Backlight Compensation (l 60) Zoom Microphone (l 70) Tele Macro (l 60) Stereo Microphone (l 70) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 58) Wind Noise Canceller (l 70) A / +2 / +1 / -1 Microphone Level (l 71) Power LCD (l 35) / / / / / / Smile Shot (l 59) / / Image Stabilizer (l 41)/Optical Image Stabilizer Lock (l 56) Colour Night View function (l 61) Picture Adjustment (l 72) Intelligent Exposure (l 60) Digita
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; ∫ /7/8/9/:/ Display during playback (l 28, 76) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 28) No.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 HC-V520M only *2 HC-V520 / HC-V520M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 155) 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 change the mode to or . 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. This is not a malfunction. The lens or LCD monitor fog up.
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 94) ≥ 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 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 159, 167) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Problem Check points I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. ≥ Perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] from the Setup menu (l 36). This will set the Wi-Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase, and you will be able to use the Wi-Fi setting menu. When performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], all Wi-Fi settings including the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted.
∫ 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 3D About the SD card About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D image. ≥ Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D image, stop viewing at once. ≥ Continuing to view may cause illness. ≥ Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing. When viewing 3D images, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
LCD monitor About personal information ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your fingernails, 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.
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. 2.1 M 7.4M 10M 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 Picture size Aspect ratio SD card HC-V520M 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 7.
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