Panasonic HC-V100 owner manual Contents

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Contents

 

Accessories

12

Quick Guide

13

Preparation

 

Names and Functions of Main Parts

17

Power supply

20

Inserting/removing the battery

20

Charging the battery

21

Charging and recording time

23

Recording to a card

24

Cards that you can use with

 

this unit

24

Inserting/removing an SD card

25

Turning the unit on/off

26

Selecting a mode

27

Setting date and time

28

Basic

 

Before recording

29

Selecting a media to record

 

[HC-V100M]

30

Recording motion pictures

31

Recording still pictures

33

Intelligent Auto Mode

34

Motion picture/

 

Still picture playback

36

Using the menu screen

39

Using the Setup Menu

40

Advanced (Recording)

 

Using the Zoom

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Optical image stabilizer function

48

Recording functions of

 

operation icons

49

Operation icons

49

Recording functions of menus

53

Manual recording

59

White Balance

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Manual shutter speed/

 

Iris adjustment

61

Recording with Manual Focus

62

Advanced (Playback)

 

Playback Operations

63

Motion picture playback

 

using operation icon

63

Creating still picture from

 

motion picture

64

Repeat playback

64

Resuming the previous playback

65

Zooming in on a still picture during

 

playback (Playback zoom)

65

Various playback functions

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Playing back motion pictures/

 

still pictures by date

66

Changing the playback settings and

 

playing back the slide show

67

Deleting scenes/still pictures

69

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)

71

Dividing a scene to partially delete

 

(iFrame)

72

Protecting scenes/still pictures

73

Watching Video/

 

Pictures on your TV

74

Connecting with

 

a HDMI mini cable

77

Connecting with

 

the AV multi cable

77

Playback using VIERA Link

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Contents HC-V100M Dear Customer Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada AC adaptorFollowing Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in Latin American CountriesConcerning the battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Product Identification Marking A./CANADA Consumers AttentionProduct Location USE & Location PrecautionsIf you see this symbol CareHandling of built-in memory HC-V100M Indemnity about recorded contentAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures AvchdCards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory CardContents Warranty Accessory Order Form For USALimited Warranty only for U.S.A Copying from Built-in Memory toAccessories CD-ROMQuick Guide Inserting the batteryCharging the battery Inserting/removing an SD cardTurning the unit on/off Selecting a modeHow to use the cursor button Language selectionMotion picture/Still picture Playback Selecting a media to record HC-V100MRecording still pictures Recording motion pictures0h00m00s Names and Functions of Main Parts 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphones  Battery holder l20Enter button Enter l 36, 39 LCD monitor l29 Supplied one Grip belt Tripod receptacleYour hand ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l26 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 deviceCharging and recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging/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 unitOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Selecting a modeRecording Mode l31 Playback Mode l36 Setup # Clock SET Setting date and time¬ Change the mode to Select the menu. l39Basic camera positioning Before recordingBasic motion picture recording Press the Menu button to complete the settings Change the mode to Select the menu. l39Selecting a media to record HC-V100M Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l17About 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 buttonAutomatic White Balance Intelligent Auto ModeAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture playback Speaker volume adjustment Select the operation icon usingChange the thumbnail display Avchd format Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility IFrame formatAbout the information display Using the menu screenAbout 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 SETFormat Card Initial SETFormat Media Card Status Media StatusS. Demo Demo MODEON/OFFLanguage About Zoom bar Using the ZoomZoom lever SideOptical image stabilizer/Delete button Optical image stabilizer functionPress the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off Operation icons Recording functions of 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 Color Night RecScene Mode Recording functions of menusZoom Mode REC ModePrioritized 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 AutoQuality Picture # Quality # desired settingShtr 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 OperationsCreating still picture from motion picture Video Setup # Repeat Play # onRepeat playback Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom Video Setup # Resume Play # onResuming the previous playback Move the zoom lever to sidePlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Various playback functionsSelect the playback date, then press the Enter button Select the desired item and press the Enter button Select using the cursor button, then 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 PICT. Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesConnect this unit to a TV Watching Video/Pictures on your TVPicture quality Select the video input on the TV Change the mode to to play backCables Reference items To display the on-screen information on the TV Setup # TV Aspect #Setup # EXT. Display # desired setting SimpleSetup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Connecting with a Hdmi mini cableConnecting with the AV multi cable Setup # AV Multi # desired settingWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Playback using Viera LinkSetup # 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 a USB terminal To dub using equipment with an SD card slot≥ Turn on the unit This function is available in all modes About the screen indication of the unit Connected to Change the video input on the videoDevice and TV that this unit is ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityHD Writer LE What you can do with a PCSmart wizard Important 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 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer LE Click YesTurn 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 #Operating environment If using MacDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop 1h20m IndicationsRecording indications OPEN/F2.0Indication of connection to other devices 100 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 101 This Battery Cannot be UsedMessages Periodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN MemoryAbout recovery 102103 TroubleshootingIt is not a malfunction in the following cases 104 Environment TOO105 106 If Avchd scenes do not change smoothly 107About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning 108When 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 useAbout the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire 110About the SD card About status indicator during chargingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that 111Causes of condensation LCD monitorAbout condensation 112Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright Laws 113SD card Recording modes/approximate recordable time114 Built-inApproximate number of recordable pictures 115Specifications 116117 USB118 Optional accessories 119120 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 121Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service 122123 As of January124 Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyCamcorder Products One 1 year, parts and labour Panama Colombia Useful Information Only For Latin American Countries125 Ecuador Panasonic Costa Rica PANA737 El Salvador GuatemalaIndex 126127 Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInsertar la batería Carga de la bateríaSobre como usarlo boton del cursor Encender/apagar el dispositivoSelección del modo Selección del idioma130 Grabación de películasReproducción de película Fotografía Seleccionar un medio para grabar131 Panasonic Canada Inc
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