Panasonic HC-V100M operating instructions Recording motion pictures

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Basic

Recording motion pictures

≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l6)

1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

2	Press the recording start/	
2	Press the recording start/
	stop button to start
	recording.

AWhen you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.

3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫About the screen indications in the motion picture recording

			Recording mode
			Recording mode

			Approximate remaining recordable time
R 1h20m			≥ When the remaining time is less than
			1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.

			Recording time elapsed
			≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
0h00m00s			minute and “s” for second.
0h00m00s			≥ Each time the unit is put into recording
			pause, the counter display will be reset
			to 0h00m00s.

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

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Contents HC-V100M Information for Your Safety Indemnity about recorded contentAbout the recording format for Recording motion pictures Handling of built-in memory HC-V100MSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Cards that you can use with This unitFor the purposes of these Operating instructions Contents Copying from Built-in Memory to Reading the operating instructionsRecording modes/approximate Approximate number of recordableNames and Functions of Main Parts 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphonesBattery holder l9  Press Enter button Enter l 25, 28 LCD monitor l18Your hand Tripod receptacleSupplied one Grip belt Power supply Inserting/removing the battery≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l15 About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging the battery Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outletConnecting to the AC outlet To charge by connecting to other deviceCharging/Recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging and recording time Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unit512 MB/1 GB/2 GB GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GBAccess lamp Access a Inserting/removing an SD cardSecurely close the SD card CoverStatus indicator lights on Status indicator goes off Turning the unit on/offTurning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor To turn on the unit To turn off the unitRecording Mode l20 Playback Mode l25 Selecting a modeOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Setting date and time ¬ Change the mode toSetup # Clock SET Select the menu. l28Basic motion picture recording Before recordingBasic camera positioning Change the mode to Select the menu. l28 Press the Menu button to complete the settingsSelecting a media to record HC-V100M Media SelectRecording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l6When motion picture is recorded in Avchd format When motion picture is recorded in iFrame formatAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording formats HA/HG/HX IFrameRecording still pictures R3000Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent auto/Manual buttonAuto Focus Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic White Balance Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the thumbnail display Select the operation icon usingSpeaker volume adjustment Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAvchd format IFrame formatAbout the operation icons Using the menu screenAbout the information display Using the Setup Menu DISPLAYON/OFFEXT. Display Clock SETDate Format Economy BattEnter button DATE/TIMEDATE/D/T/OFF≥ Change the mode to Economy ACQuick Start Set Quick Start to on Close the LCD monitorPower LCD Hdmi ResolutionAlert Sound LCD SETFormat Media Initial SETFormat Card Card Status Media StatusLanguage Demo MODEON/OFFS. Demo Using the Zoom Zoom leverAbout Zoom bar SidePress the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off Optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer/Delete button Press the Enter button to Recording functions of operation iconsOperation icons Help Mode FadeBacklight Compensation GuidelinesSoft Skin Mode Tele MacroPRE-REC ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehandIntelligent Contrast Control Colour Night ViewScene Mode Recording functions of menusZoom Mode REC Mode≥ Recordable time using the battery l12 Picture quality. Up to 42kFace Framing AGSPrioritised face framing Primary≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l Record Setup # Auto Slow Shtr # on≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l Record Setup # Wind CUT # on Auto Slow ShtrPress 2/1 to adjust MIC LevelPress the Menu button AutoShtr Sound Picture # Quality # desired settingQuality Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual ModeManual recording White BalanceManual adjustment mode To set the White Balance manuallyManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Select Shtr or Iris using the cursor buttonPress 2/1 to adjust the focus Recording with Manual FocusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsVideo Setup # Repeat Play # on Creating still picture from motion pictureRepeat playback 169 1920k1080Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playbackZooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom Move the zoom lever to sideSelect the playback date, then press the Enter button Various playback functionsPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the desired sound and press the Enter button Select using the cursor button, then press the Enter buttonSelect the desired item and press the Enter button Select Start and press the Enter button Deleting scenes/still pictures To delete the scene or still picture being played backTo complete editing Edit Scene # Divide # Cancel ALL Dividing a scene AvchdPress the Menu button to complete dividing Edit Scene # Divide # SETDividing a scene to partially delete iFrame Stop the playbackSelect YES and press the Enter button Edit Scene # SPLIT&DELETEVideo Setup or Photo Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesPicture quality Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV Cables Reference items Change the mode to to play backSelect the video input on the TV Setup # TV Aspect # Setup # EXT. Display # desired settingTo display the on-screen information on the TV SimpleConnecting with a Hdmi mini cable Connecting with the AV multi cableSetup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576p Setup # AV Multi # desired settingSetup # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Operate with the remote control for the TV Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning the unit offChange the mode to Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardCheck the used space of the SD card CopyWhen you stop copying halfway Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc Check before dubbing≥ Turn on the unit This function is available in all modes To dub using equipment with an SD card slotTo dub using equipment with a USB terminal About the screen indication of the unit Dubbing in standard picture quality ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityWhat you can do with a PC HD Writer LE Smart wizardImportant Notice End User License Agreement Microsoft SQL Server Compact Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer LECPU RAMTo use the HD Writer LE Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit or SP1 Installation Uninstalling HD Writer LESelect Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a program Insert the CD-ROM into the PCConnecting to a PC Connect this unit to the AC adaptorTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PCCharging the battery by connecting it to different devices To disconnect USB cable safelyAbout the PC display Copying your still pictures to Your PCExample folder structure of an SD card Example folder structure of built-in memoryStarting HD Writer LE Select Start # All Programs # Panasonic # HD Writer LE 1.1 #Double-click Camsd displayed on the desktop If using MacOperating environment Indications Recording indications1h20m OPEN/F2.0Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices This Battery Cannot be Used MessagesPeriodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN Memory Check CardAbout recovery Troubleshooting Error OccurredIt is not a malfunction in following cases Please Turn UnitCondition TOO DARK, or Open LensProblem Check points Scenes/still pictures Sound in playback mode. Also, the volume cannot beCannot be played back Scenes cannot beProblem Check points Viera Link does not Connecting to other Equipment with the USB CableProblem Check points When connected by WorkIf Avchd scenes do not change smoothly About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning About the battery When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, note that Be sure to detach the battery after useAbout the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About status indicator during charging When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card 100LCD monitor About condensationCauses of condensation 101About copyright Carefully observe copyright LawsLicenses 102Recording modes/approximate recordable time 103SD card Built-inApproximate number of recordable pictures 104Panasonic Corporation

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