Panasonic HC-V100 Troubleshooting, 103, It is not a malfunction in the following cases

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Others

Troubleshooting

It is not a malfunction in the following cases

A clicking sound is heard

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.

when the unit is shaken.

This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned

 

on and change the mode to

.

 

 

Object seems to be

≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves

warped.

across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is

 

using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Power

Problem

Check points

This unit cannot be

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently

turned on.

charged. (l21)

In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still

on long enough.too short even after the battery is fully charged, the

Battery runs down

battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.

 

quickly.

 

 

 

This unit is turned off

≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV

automatically.

using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If

 

you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to

 

[OFF]. (l78)

 

 

This unit cannot be

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute

operated even though it

and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then

is turned on.

about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting

This unit does not

the above operation while the media is being accessed

may damage the data on the media.)

operate normally.

≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power

 

 

connected, and contact consumer support. (l 123, 124,

 

125)

 

 

“ERROR OCCURRED.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the

PLEASE TURN UNIT

unit by turning the unit off and on.

OFF, THEN TURN ON

≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is

AGAIN.” is displayed.

not turned off and on.

 

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is

 

restarted. Detach the power connected, contact

 

consumer support. (l123, 124, 125) Do not attempt to

 

repair the unit by yourself.

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Contents HC-V100M Dear Customer FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AFollowing Applies only in Latin American Countries AC adaptorFollowing Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.A. and CanadaConcerning the battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Product Identification Marking A./CANADA Consumers AttentionProduct Location Care PrecautionsIf you see this symbol USE & LocationAvchd Indemnity about recorded contentAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures Handling of built-in memory HC-V100MSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Cards that you can use with this unitContents Copying from Built-in Memory to Accessory Order Form For USALimited Warranty only for U.S.A WarrantyCD-ROM AccessoriesInserting/removing an SD card Inserting the batteryCharging the battery Quick GuideLanguage selection Selecting a modeHow to use the cursor button Turning the unit on/offRecording motion pictures Selecting a media to record HC-V100MRecording still pictures Motion picture/Still picture Playback0h00m00s 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens Internal stereo microphones Names and Functions of Main Parts  Battery holder l20Enter button Enter l 36, 39 LCD monitor l29 Supplied one Grip belt Tripod receptacleYour hand About batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyInserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l26Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet Charging the batteryTo charge by connecting to other device Connecting to the AC outletCharging and recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging/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 monitorOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Selecting a modeRecording Mode l31 Playback Mode l36 Select the menu. l39 Setting date and time¬ Change the mode to Setup # Clock SETBasic 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 ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l17 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 ModeAutomatic White Balance Intelligent Auto ModeAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture playback Speaker volume adjustment Select the operation icon usingChange the thumbnail display IFrame format Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility Avchd formatAbout the information display Using the menu screenAbout 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 SoundFormat Card Initial SETFormat Media Media Status Card StatusS. Demo Demo MODEON/OFFLanguage Side Using the ZoomZoom lever About Zoom barOptical 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 Guidelines Help ModeFade Backlight Compensation≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand Soft Skin ModeTele Macro PRE-RECColor Night Rec Intelligent Contrast ControlRecording functions of menus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom ModePrimary Face FramingAGS Prioritized 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 buttonQuality Picture # Quality # desired settingShtr 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 iconCreating still picture from motion picture Video Setup # Repeat Play # onRepeat playback Move the zoom lever to side Video Setup # Resume Play # onResuming the previous playback Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoomPlaying 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 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 PICT. Setup # Scene ProtectConnect 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 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/480pWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Playback using Viera LinkSetup # 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 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 ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Change the video input on the videoDevice and TV that this unit is Connected toHD Writer LE What you can do with a PCSmart wizard Important 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 Click Yes InstallationUninstalling HD Writer LE Insert the CD-ROM into the PCConnect 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 LEOperating environment If using MacDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop OPEN/F2.0 IndicationsRecording indications 1h20mIndication of connection to other devices 100 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Periodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN Memory This Battery Cannot be UsedMessages 101102 About recovery103 TroubleshootingIt is not a malfunction in the following cases Environment TOO 104105 106 107 If Avchd scenes do not change smoothly108 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning About this unitBe 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 that110 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptor111 About status indicator during chargingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card112 LCD monitorAbout condensation Causes of condensation113 About copyrightCarefully observe copyright Laws LicensesBuilt-in Recording modes/approximate recordable time114 SD card115 Approximate number of recordable pictures116 SpecificationsUSB 117118 119 Optional accessories120 121 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers122 Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsAs of January 123124 Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyCamcorder Products One 1 year, parts and labour Ecuador Panasonic Costa Rica PANA737 El Salvador Guatemala Useful Information Only For Latin American Countries125 Panama Colombia126 Index127 Carga de la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInsertar la batería Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SDSelección del idioma Encender/apagar el dispositivoSelección del modo Sobre como usarlo boton del cursorSeleccionar un medio para grabar Grabación de películasReproducción de película Fotografía 130131 Panasonic Canada Inc
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