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Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V270 Model No. HC-V260 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
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...
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∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares These symbols on the that this product is in compliance with the products, packaging, and/ essential requirements and other relevant or accompanying provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
(Recommended ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH) (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,...
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and HD Writer LE 3.0. SDXC Memory Card j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have disc recorder that supports AVCHD the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Progressive.
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Abbreviation used in Displays the URL of the website on the LCD Model number these operating monitor of this unit. instructions [USB connect]: HC-V270 [V270] V270 Displays the website on a PC connected to HC-V260 [V260] V260 this unit with the USB cable. Click [OIBOOK], which will be displayed on the PC.
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi [V270] Accessories............ 9 Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............23 [Remote Ctrl] ..........24 Power supply..........10 Install the “Image App”......24 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......
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≥ 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.
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. 2014. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
≥ 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.
≥ 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 10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ 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 Maximum Actual...
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.
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 ...
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode.
∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ 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)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in.
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 15) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom ...
≥ 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: j AVCHD [HE] scene: ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene:...
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 16) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Wi-Fi [V270] ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a [Remote Ctrl] remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).
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. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 6.0 or later...
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device. ≥ If the smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark is displayed when you start up “Image App”. Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit.
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...
Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 4.
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 Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥...
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
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Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may the image changes, or you see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Recording mode and transfer rate: Power source: [AVCHD] DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) [1080/50p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA];...
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Lens: HDMI mini connector audio output level: Auto Iris, 50k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.2 [AVCHD]; Focal length; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM 2.06 mm to 103 mm [iFrame], [MP4]; Macro (Full range AF) Linear PCM 35 mm equivalent; USB: Motion picture; Reader function 28.0 mm to 1740 mm (16:9)* SD card;...
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the ≥ “Wi-Fi ” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi ® “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Alliance ™ ™ Panasonic Corporation and Sony ≥ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup ”, “WPA ”, and ™ ® Corporation. “WPA2 ”...
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Menu” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...