Panasonic HC-V100M operating instructions Recording functions of menus, Scene Mode

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Advanced (Recording)

Recording functions of menus

Change the mode to .

[SCENE MODE]

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting

5Sports:

To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback

 

 

 

and pause of playback

 

 

Portrait:

To make people stand out against the background

 

 

Spotlight:

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

 

 

Snow:

Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.

 

 

Beach:

To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

 

 

Sunset:

To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

 

 

Fireworks:

To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

 

 

Scenery:

For spatial scenery

 

 

Night scenery:

To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

 

 

Low light:

For dark scenes, such as at dusk

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Sunset/Low light)

jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more.

(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)

jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.

(Sports)

jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. jColour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.

jIf the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display flashes.

(Portrait)

jColour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.

(Fireworks)

jThe shutter speed is 1/25.

jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.

(Night scenery)

jUsing a tripod is recommended.

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Contents HC-V100M About the recording format for Recording motion pictures Information for Your SafetyIndemnity about recorded content 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 Recording modes/approximate Copying from Built-in Memory toReading the operating instructions Approximate number of recordableNames and Functions of Main Parts 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphonesPress Battery holder l9  Enter button Enter l 25, 28 LCD monitor l18Tripod receptacle Supplied one Grip beltYour hand ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l15 Power supplyInserting/removing the battery 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 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB Recording to a cardCards that you can use with this unit GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GBSecurely close the SD card Access lamp Access aInserting/removing an SD card CoverTurning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor Status indicator lights on Status indicator goes offTurning the unit on/off 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 Setup # Clock SET Setting date and time¬ Change the mode to Select the menu. l28Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording Selecting a media to record HC-V100M Change the mode to Select the menu. l28Press the Menu button to complete the settings Media SelectRecording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l6About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures When motion picture is recorded in Avchd formatWhen motion picture is recorded in iFrame format 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 Avchd format Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility IFrame formatUsing the menu screen About the information displayAbout the operation icons EXT. Display Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYON/OFF Clock SETEnter button Date FormatEconomy Batt DATE/TIMEDATE/D/T/OFFQuick Start ≥ Change the mode toEconomy AC Set Quick Start to on Close the LCD monitorAlert Sound Power LCDHdmi Resolution LCD SETInitial SET Format CardFormat Media Card Status Media StatusDemo MODEON/OFF S. DemoLanguage About Zoom bar Using the ZoomZoom lever 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 Backlight Compensation Help ModeFade GuidelinesPRE-REC Soft Skin ModeTele Macro ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehandIntelligent Contrast Control Colour Night ViewScene Mode Recording functions of menus≥ Recordable time using the battery l12 Zoom ModeREC Mode Picture quality. Up to 42kPrioritised face framing Face FramingAGS Primary≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l Record Setup # Wind CUT # on ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. lRecord Setup # Auto Slow Shtr # on Auto Slow ShtrPress the Menu button Press 2/1 to adjustMIC Level AutoPicture # Quality # desired setting QualityShtr Sound Manual recording Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode 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 OperationsRepeat playback Video Setup # Repeat Play # onCreating still picture from motion picture 169 1920k1080Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom Video Setup # Resume Play # onResuming the previous playback 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 Press the Menu button to complete dividing Edit Scene # Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene Avchd Edit Scene # Divide # SETSelect YES and press the Enter button Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrameStop the playback 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 To display the on-screen information on the TV Setup # TV Aspect #Setup # EXT. Display # desired setting SimpleSetup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576p Connecting with a Hdmi mini cableConnecting with the AV multi cable Setup # AV Multi # desired settingPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link Hdavi Control?Setup # Viera Link # on Other linked operations Operate with the remote control for the TVAutomatic input switching Turning the unit offCheck the used space of the SD card Change the mode toCopying from Built-in Memory to 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 CPU Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer LE RAMTo use the HD Writer LE Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit or SP1 Select Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a program InstallationUninstalling HD Writer LE Insert the CD-ROM into the PCTurn on the unit Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Connect this unit to a PCCharging the battery by connecting it to different devices To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure of an SD card About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to Your PC 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 1h20m IndicationsRecording indications OPEN/F2.0Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications Periodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN Memory This Battery Cannot be UsedMessages Check CardAbout recovery It is not a malfunction in following cases TroubleshootingError Occurred Please Turn UnitCondition TOO DARK, or Open LensCannot be played back Problem Check points Scenes/still picturesSound in playback mode. Also, the volume cannot be Scenes cannot beProblem Check points When connected by Problem Check points Viera Link does notConnecting to other Equipment with the USB Cable WorkIf Avchd scenes do not change smoothly When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time 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 the SD card About status indicator during chargingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that 100Causes of condensation LCD monitorAbout condensation 101Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright Laws 102SD card Recording modes/approximate recordable time103 Built-inApproximate number of recordable pictures 104Panasonic Corporation
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