Panasonic HC-V100M operating instructions Condition TOO, DARK, or Open Lens

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Indication

Problem

Check points

Remaining battery

≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an

indication is not

approximation.

displayed properly.

If the remaining battery capacity indication is not

 

displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it

 

and then charge it again.

 

 

The remaining time

≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 29)

indication or the elapsed

 

time indication is not

 

shown.

 

 

Recording

 

Problem

Check points

 

The unit arbitrarily stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture

recording.

recording. (l13)

 

 

≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the

 

deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated

 

recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card

 

or built-in memory. (l 33)

 

 

≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position

 

or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Focus function

≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.

 

does not work.

≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring

 

into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus

 

Mode to adjust the focus. (l24, 51)

 

 

 

 

“CONDITION TOO

≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover.

DARK, OR OPEN LENS

≥ This message may also be displayed when recording in a

COVER.” is displayed.

very dark location.

 

 

 

 

 

Colour balance of

≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a

images is strange when

gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to

recording in a place

(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the

such as a gymnasium.

(Indoor mode 2), set it to

 

 

(Manual adjustment

 

 

 

mode). (l 48)

 

 

 

 

 

Colour or brightness of

≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you

the image changes, or

may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is

you may see horizontal

recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium

bars in the image.

light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.

Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed

The LCD monitor flickers to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is

indoors.

50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

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Contents HC-V100M Indemnity about recorded content Information for Your SafetyAbout 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 Reading the operating instructions Copying from Built-in Memory toRecording modes/approximate Approximate number of recordable11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphones Names and Functions of Main Parts  Battery holder l9Press Enter button Enter l 25, 28 LCD monitor l18Tripod receptacle Supplied one Grip beltYour hand Inserting/removing the battery Power supply≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l15 About batteries that you can use with this unitConnect 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 Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a card512 MB/1 GB/2 GB GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GBInserting/removing an SD card Access lamp Access aSecurely close the SD card CoverTurning the unit on/off Status indicator lights on Status indicator goes 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 ¬ Change the mode to Setting date and timeSetup # Clock SET Select the menu. l28Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording Press the Menu button to complete the settings Change the mode to Select the menu. l28Selecting a media to record HC-V100M Media Select≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l6 Recording motion picturesWhen motion picture is recorded in iFrame format When motion picture is recorded in Avchd formatAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording formats HA/HG/HX IFrameR3000 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 Still picture compatibility Motion picture compatibilityAvchd format IFrame formatUsing the menu screen About the information displayAbout the operation icons DISPLAYON/OFF Using the Setup MenuEXT. Display Clock SETEconomy Batt Date FormatEnter button DATE/TIMEDATE/D/T/OFFEconomy AC ≥ Change the mode toQuick Start Set Quick Start to on Close the LCD monitorHdmi Resolution Power LCDAlert Sound LCD SETInitial SET Format CardFormat Media Media Status Card StatusDemo MODEON/OFF S. DemoLanguage Zoom lever Using the ZoomAbout 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 Fade Help ModeBacklight Compensation GuidelinesTele Macro Soft Skin ModePRE-REC ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehandColour Night View Intelligent Contrast ControlRecording functions of menus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom Mode≥ Recordable time using the battery l12 Picture quality. Up to 42kAGS Face FramingPrioritised face framing PrimaryRecord Setup # Auto Slow Shtr # on ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l Record Setup # Wind CUT # on Auto Slow ShtrMIC Level Press 2/1 to adjustPress 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 BalanceTo 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 iconCreating still picture from motion picture Video Setup # Repeat Play # onRepeat playback 169 1920k1080Resuming the previous playback Video Setup # Resume Play # onZooming 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 To delete the scene or still picture being played back Deleting scenes/still picturesTo complete editing Dividing a scene Avchd Edit Scene # Divide # Cancel ALLPress the Menu button to complete dividing Edit Scene # Divide # SETStop the playback Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrameSelect YES and press the Enter button Edit Scene # SPLIT&DELETEProtecting 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 Setup # EXT. Display # desired setting Setup # TV Aspect #To display the on-screen information on the TV SimpleConnecting with the AV multi cable Connecting with a Hdmi mini 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 Automatic input switching Operate with the remote control for the TVOther linked operations Turning the unit offCopying from Built-in Memory to SD card Change the mode toCheck the used space of the SD card CopyWhen 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 Operating environment for HD Writer LE Operating environmentCPU RAMTo use the HD Writer LE Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit or SP1 Uninstalling HD Writer LE InstallationSelect Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a program Insert the CD-ROM into the PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PCTo disconnect USB cable safely Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesCopying your still pictures to Your PC About the PC displayExample folder structure of an SD card Example folder structure of built-in memorySelect Start # All Programs # Panasonic # HD Writer LE 1.1 # Starting HD Writer LEIf using Mac Operating environmentDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop Recording indications Indications1h20m OPEN/F2.0Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications Messages This Battery Cannot be UsedPeriodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN Memory Check CardAbout recovery Error Occurred TroubleshootingIt is not a malfunction in following cases Please Turn UnitDARK, or Open Lens Condition TOOSound in playback mode. Also, the volume cannot be Problem Check points Scenes/still picturesCannot be played back Scenes cannot beConnecting to other Equipment with the USB Cable Problem Check points Viera Link does notProblem 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 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About the batteryWhen 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 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About status indicator during chargingAbout the SD card 100About condensation LCD monitorCauses of condensation 101Carefully observe copyright Laws About copyrightLicenses 102103 Recording modes/approximate recordable timeSD card Built-in104 Approximate number of recordable picturesPanasonic Corporation
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