Panasonic HCV550K Read this first, About the recording format for Recording motion pictures

Read this first

∫About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 69)

*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p).

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc*2.

*2 The following methods are available for saving an image recorded in 1080/60p:

jCopy the image to a disc using the supplied software HD Writer LE 2.1.

jCopy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive.

≥Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.

MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.

≥It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).

≥It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.

∫Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is

fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.

When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥Refer to page 14 for more details on SD cards.

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