Panasonic HC-V100M operating instructions If using Mac, Operating environment

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With a PC

If using Mac

≥HD Writer LE 1.1 is not available for Mac.

≥iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.

∫Operating environment

PC

Mac

OS

Mac OS X 10.7.2

CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo or better

RAM

2 GB or more

Interface

USB port

Other requirements

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER button.

≥This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of Mac.

≥When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.

≥When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor button to turn the LCD monitor on.

3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.

≥For users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

≥Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire

or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

∫To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

≥For users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

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Contents HC-V100M Handling of built-in memory HC-V100M Information for Your SafetyIndemnity about recorded content About the recording format for Recording motion picturesCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Contents Approximate number of recordable Copying from Built-in Memory toReading the operating instructions Recording modes/approximate11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphones Names and Functions of Main PartsEnter button Enter l 25, 28 LCD monitor l18 Battery holder l9  PressTripod receptacle Supplied one Grip beltYour hand About batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyInserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l15Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet Charging the batteryTo charge by connecting to other device Connecting to the AC outletBattery capacity indication Charging and recording timeCharging/Recording time GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB Recording to a cardCards that you can use with this unit 512 MB/1 GB/2 GBCover Access lamp Access aInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD cardTo turn on the unit To turn off the unit Status indicator lights on Status indicator goes offTurning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitorSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to orRecording Mode l20 Playback Mode l25 Select the menu. l28 Setting date and time¬ Change the mode to Setup # Clock SETBefore recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording Media Select Change the mode to Select the menu. l28Press the Menu button to complete the settings Selecting a media to record HC-V100M≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l6 Recording motion picturesRecording formats HA/HG/HX IFrame When motion picture is recorded in Avchd formatWhen motion picture is recorded in iFrame format About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesR3000 Recording still picturesIntelligent auto/Manual button Intelligent Auto ModeIntelligent Auto Mode Automatic White BalanceAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture playback Select the operation icon using Speaker volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display IFrame format Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility Avchd formatUsing the menu screen About the information displayAbout the operation icons Clock SET Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYON/OFF EXT. DisplayDATE/TIMEDATE/D/T/OFF Date FormatEconomy Batt Enter buttonSet Quick Start to on Close the LCD monitor ≥ Change the mode toEconomy AC Quick StartLCD SET Power LCDHdmi Resolution Alert SoundInitial SET Format CardFormat Media Media Status Card StatusDemo MODEON/OFF S. DemoLanguage Side Using the ZoomZoom lever About Zoom barOptical 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 Guidelines Help ModeFade Backlight Compensation≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand Soft Skin ModeTele Macro PRE-RECColour Night View Intelligent Contrast ControlRecording functions of menus Scene ModePicture quality. Up to 42k Zoom ModeREC Mode ≥ Recordable time using the battery l12Primary Face FramingAGS Prioritised face framingAuto Slow Shtr ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. lRecord Setup # Auto Slow Shtr # on ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l Record Setup # Wind CUT # onAuto Press 2/1 to adjustMIC Level Press the Menu buttonPicture # Quality # desired setting QualityShtr Sound White Balance Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode Manual recordingTo set the White Balance manually Manual adjustment modeSelect Shtr or Iris using the cursor button Manual shutter speed/iris adjustmentRecording with Manual Focus Press 2/1 to adjust the focusPlayback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon169 1920k1080 Video Setup # Repeat Play # onCreating still picture from motion picture Repeat playbackMove the zoom lever to side Video Setup # Resume Play # onResuming the previous playback Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoomVarious 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 To delete the scene or still picture being played back Deleting scenes/still picturesTo complete editing Edit Scene # Divide # SET Edit Scene # Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene Avchd Press the Menu button to complete dividingEdit Scene # SPLIT&DELETE Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrameStop the playback Select YES and press the Enter buttonProtecting scenes/still pictures Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene ProtectWatching 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 Simple Setup # TV Aspect #Setup # EXT. Display # desired setting To display the on-screen information on the TVSetup # AV Multi # desired setting Connecting with a Hdmi mini cableConnecting with the AV multi cable Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576pPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link Hdavi Control?Setup # Viera Link # on Turning the unit off Operate with the remote control for the TVAutomatic input switching Other linked operationsCopy Change the mode toCopying from Built-in Memory to SD card Check the used space of the SD cardWhen you stop copying halfway Check before dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etcTo 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 ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing in standard picture qualityHD Writer LE Smart wizard What you can do with a PCImportant Notice End User License Agreement Microsoft SQL Server Compact RAM Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer LE CPUTo use the HD Writer LE Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit or SP1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer LE Select Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a programConnect this unit to a PC Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Turn on the unitTo disconnect USB cable safely Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesExample folder structure of built-in memory About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to Your PC Example folder structure of an SD cardSelect Start # All Programs # Panasonic # HD Writer LE 1.1 # Starting HD Writer LEIf using Mac Operating environmentDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop OPEN/F2.0 IndicationsRecording indications 1h20mPlayback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications Check Card This Battery Cannot be UsedMessages Periodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN MemoryAbout recovery Please Turn Unit TroubleshootingError Occurred It is not a malfunction in following casesDARK, or Open Lens Condition TOOScenes cannot be Problem Check points Scenes/still picturesSound in playback mode. Also, the volume cannot be Cannot be played backWork Problem Check points Viera Link does notConnecting to other Equipment with the USB Cable Problem Check points When connected byIf Avchd scenes do not change smoothly When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When disposing of or giving away this unit, note thatPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 100 About status indicator during chargingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card101 LCD monitorAbout condensation Causes of condensation102 About copyrightCarefully observe copyright Laws LicensesBuilt-in Recording modes/approximate recordable time103 SD card104 Approximate number of recordable picturesPanasonic Corporation
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