Panasonic HC-V550 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V550 HC-V250 Model No. Model No. HC-V550M HC-V230 HC-V530 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”...
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Warning Definition Video Camera. Please read these Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not...
Page 3 Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems Declaration of Conformity (DoC) These symbols on the Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares products, packaging, and/ that this product is in compliance with the or accompanying essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 4: Cautions For Use
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by supplied software HD Writer LE 2.1. microprocessors may adversely affect this j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. disc recorder that supports AVCHD ≥ If this unit is adversely affected by Progressive.
Page 5: Operating Instructions
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have These operating instructions are designed for the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory use with models HC-V550 HC-V550M Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are HC-V530...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 8 [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........23 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be Power supply..........
Page 7 ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2013. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Page 9: Preparation
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 10: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 11: Charging And Recording Time
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V550/HC-V550M/HC-V530 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging...
Page 12: Recording To A Card
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Page 13: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 22) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 14: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 15: How To Use The Touch Screen
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Page 16: About The Touch Menu
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by  sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫...
Page 17: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. Select the menu. (l 22) : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting: [HOME]/ [DESTINATION]...
Page 18: Changing The Recording Mode
You can set a recorded still picture as the background, Stop Motion *2, 3 and record the next picture while looking at that recorded Animation Assist picture as the background. In Motion Picture Recording Mode only only HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 In Still Picture Recording Mode only SQT0010 (ENG)
Page 19: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 HC-V230 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit.  Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 14)  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ;...
Page 20: Using The Zoom
 ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/  PICTURE]. (l 22) HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230  Select the still picture C or the recording  format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.
Page 21: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected [ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame] ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched. ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene:...
Page 22: Using The Menu Screen
Touch the desired item to enter the (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF setting. format)) Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 setting. HC-V230 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
Page 23: Wi-Fi [Hc-V550]/[Hc-V550M]/[Hc-V250]
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Remote Ctrl]‚ [Baby Monitor]‚ [Hom.Monitor]‚ [DLNA Play], [Copy], [Live Cast] and [History]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.
Page 24: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established Problem Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥ Turn ON the wireless access point. access point. ≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect. ≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connection will be The wireless aborted.
Page 25 Problem Check points The Wi-Fi (Wireless Access Point Connection) connection is not ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless possible between access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. this unit and a ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same smartphone.
Page 26: Others
DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA]; Recording; Average 17 Mbps (VBR) HC-V550M HC-V530 HC-V550 [HG]; 4.9 W Average 13 Mbps (VBR) HC-V250 HC-V230 [HE]; 4.7 W Average 5 Mbps (VBR) Charging; 7.7 W [MP4/iFrame] [1080];...
Page 27 Image sensor: Monitor: 1/5.8 type (1/5.8z) 1MOS image sensor HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Total; 2510 K 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K Effective pixels; dots) Motion picture; 2200 K (16:9)* HC-V250 HC-V230 Still picture; 6.7 cm (2.7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K...
Page 28 HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 Mass: HC-V550 Wireless transmitter: Approx. 235 Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n [without battery (supplied) and an SD card Frequency range used; (optional)] Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz HC-V550M [11ch] Approx. 237 Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ [without battery (supplied)] WPA2™/WEP...
Page 29: About Copyright
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the other use. Additional information may be “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. Panasonic Corporation and Sony See http://www.mpegla.com. Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby This product incorporates the software licensed Laboratories.
Page 30 SQT0010 (ENG)
Page 31 (ENG) SQT0010...
Page 32 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation SQT0010 Web site: http://panasonic.net F0114SL0 © Panasonic Corporation 2013...

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