Panasonic HC-V100M Using the Zoom, Zoom lever, About Zoom bar, Side, Optical Zoom

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Advanced (Recording)

Using the Zoom

¬Change the mode to .

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T 6 W

Zoom lever

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

AZoom bar

≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.

≥Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 43)

∫About Zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.

W	T B	Optical Zoom


	C	i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)

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≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥When the zoom magnification is 37k, the subjects are focused at about 1.6 m or more.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm away from the lens.

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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-V100MCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card 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 l18Tripod receptacle Supplied one Grip beltYour hand 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 deviceBattery capacity indication Charging and recording timeCharging/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 unitSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to orRecording Mode l20 Playback Mode l25 Setting date and time ¬ Change the mode toSetup # Clock SET Select the menu. l28Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording 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 buttonIntelligent Auto Mode Automatic White BalanceAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture playback Select the operation icon using Speaker volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAvchd format IFrame formatUsing the menu screen About the information displayAbout the operation icons 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 SETInitial SET Format CardFormat Media Card Status Media StatusDemo MODEON/OFF S. DemoLanguage Using the Zoom Zoom leverAbout Zoom bar SideOptical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer/Delete buttonPress the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off Recording functions of operation icons Operation iconsPress the Enter button to 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 AutoPicture # Quality # desired setting QualityShtr Sound 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 sideVarious playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by dateSelect the playback date, then press the Enter button Select using the cursor button, then press the Enter button Select the desired item and press the Enter buttonSelect the desired sound 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 picturesWatching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality Change the mode to to play back Select the video input on the TVCables Reference items 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 settingPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link Hdavi Control?Setup # Viera Link # on 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 dubbingTo dub using equipment with an SD card slot To dub using equipment with a USB terminal≥ Turn on the unit This function is available in all modes 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 #If using Mac Operating environmentDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop Indications Recording indications1h20m OPEN/F2.0Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications 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 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit 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 usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 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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