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1. 2 5 A 3 12 4 m i 5 6 oe 9 10 1 Speaker 12 Tripod receptacle AN connector A V gt 103 117 e Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 3 Recording playback button gt 5 5 mm 0 22 or more may damage the gt 17 unit 4 HC V550 13 SD card cover gt 15 Level Shot Function button A 14 Access lamp ACCESS 15 gt 41 15 Card slot 15 HC V250 Optical Image Stabilizer button L WW 0 1 S gt 42 5 Battery release lever BATT gt 10 6 Power button gt 16 7 HDMI mini connector HDMI 103 8 USB terminal lt gt 109 115 176 9 Status indicator 16 151 10 Recording start stop button gt 22 11 Battery holder gt 10 16 DC input terminal DC IN 11 e Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one 17 Shoulder strap fixture 18 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand Filip the belt Adjust the length Replace the belt 19 20 Photoshot button gt 24 Zoom lever W T In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode g
2. The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range ieee ik SAS When the tilt is corrected L INIZ SINS When the tilt is above the correction range When the tilt exceeds the correction range move the unit to the position where A A S is displayed This function s default setting is A Normal The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 to the horizontal direction Level Shot Function is canceled when LEVEL GAUGE is set to ON gt 72 e When recording horizontal images using a tripod attach the unit on the tripod using LEVEL GAUGE 72 and then set Level Shot Function to A Normal or X S Strong before use When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function the screen may become black momentarily e f you set the option to A Normal TAT S Strong the angle of view will change 41 Advanced Recording Image Stabilizer Function xc v250 Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much Ps Optical Image Stabilizer button Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on off Motion Picture Recording Mode ay W gt NY setting canceled e When O 1 S is set to Standard y is displayed when O 1 S is set to Active is displayed e When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode we recommend that you set the Image St
3. 1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode 2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode e f you turn off the unit or press the recording playback button PRE REC Backlight Compensation Night Mode Self timer and Tele Macro functions are canceled e f you turn off the unit the Fade function is canceled It is possible to set from the menu 64 Fade When you start recording the image audio gradually Fade in appears Fade in When you pause recording the image audio gradually disappears Fade out e The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops ww Fade out E To select the color for fade in out EM RECORD SETUP FADE COLOR gt WHITE or BLACK ww e The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white sy Intelligent Contrast Control a This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly f there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear 65 PRE REC This prevents you from missing a shot a This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start stop button is pressed PRE REC appears on the screen e Aim the unit at the subject beforehand e There is no beep sound e
4. 106CDPFT PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV PANA EXT The following data will be recorded Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format S1000001 JPG etc MP4 format 1080 60p motion picture files S1000001 MP4 etc MP4 format 720 30p motion picture files S1000001 MP4 etc MP4 format 360 30p motion picture files S1000001 MP4 etc iFrame format motion picture files S1000001 MP4 etc JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture JPEG format still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode The motion picture thumbnails AVCHD format motion picture files 00000 MTS etc For management eo O 6 E OO Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures IDCIM 100CDPFQ etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards 178 With a PC Starting HD Writer LE 2 1 e To use the software log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user acco
5. EM SETUP 0 I S LOCK DISPLAY desired setting ON Constantly display OFF The icon will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions To record while moving the unit quickly release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock 62 It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched 1 Touch pb e An icon is displayed 2 Touch the subject Focus area is displayed at the touched position and a still picture is recorded e Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position it may not be possible to record the intended picture This will not operate for recording yourself 63 Advanced Recording Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded Touch left side gt right side of FIH on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons gt 19 2 Touch an operation icon e g PRE REC e The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed SELECT OPERATION ICONS gt 35 Select the operation icon again to cancel the function Refer to the respective pages for canceling the following functions Self timer gt 66 Guidelines gt 67 The icon is displayed when the operation icon is set Operation icons REC
6. Displaying the World Time setting 30 HOME SY DESTINATION ina Om e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 s En 03 E 3 Touch ENTER e A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen 30 Touch EXIT to complete the setting ka When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and perform Steps 2 to 3 to set the date and time The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery o f the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged To recharge the built in lithium battery connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off Leave the unit as it is for approx 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx 4 months 20 Basic Before recording E Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands Put your hand through the grip belt Itis convenient to use the Recording button icon when holding the unit at waist level e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording Keep your
7. 2 Turn camera lock dial of the Suction Cup Mount in the direction of the arrow the LOCK side to lock it Hold this unit with your fingers to prevent it from turning with the dial E When removing the Suction Cup Mount To remove the suction cup mount perform the steps for mounting it in reverse order e The screen may shake during recording We recommend that you record an image as follows Close the LCD monitor during recording The recording will continue Set the zoom magnification to 1x HC V550 O 1 S is set to gt 59 HC V250 O 1 S is set to 42 60 e Depending on recording conditions even if you record the image as described above the screen may shake e f you experience fatigue a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when playing back a scene recorded with the Suction Cup Mount Video Camera Mount For Handlebar stop the playback 201 About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW CTR1 optional by USB cable this unit can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded This unit zooms in out the image automatically and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit Using Wi Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi Fi functions Make the Wi Fi connection after connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit Link to
8. 28 Basic Using the menu screen e Touch q left side gt right side of fi jj j on the Touch Menu to display Eq gt 19 Touch HY E About guide display After touching _j touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear e After the messages have been displayed the guide display is canceled aj ZOOM MODE i Zoom 90x Active MMB REC FORMAT AVCHD 24 REC MODE e Next previous page is displayed by touching a 7 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting 29 Basic Using the Setup Menu DISPLAY 3s a F Set the display method for the screen information display MENU SETUP DISPLAY desired setting 5 SECONDS Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode starting to playback or touching the screen ON Constantly displayed CLOCK SET 3 o N Please refer to page 20 SET WORLD TIME a It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination 1 Select the menu Ef SETUP SET WORLD TIME f the clock is not set adjust the clock to the current time gt 20 When the HOME your home region is not set the message appears Touch ENTER a
9. To use the Live Cast access following website http lumixclub panasonic net eng c e Log in to the LUMIX CLUB and register set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup 5 Setup a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point e WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 e Setting up a connection manually gt 155 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Broadcasting live e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 145 Broadcasting live Press Wi Fi button and touch Live Cast O Wi Fi o f a LUMIX CLUB Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet enter them according to the screen e f you touch Change AP you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit When the connection is made correctly the screen of this unit switches to the Live Cast Mode E To send e mails You can send e mails containing such information as the USTREAM channel name or the scheduled broadcast date This unit can only set the scheduled broadcast date gt 148 For other settings set them on the LUMIX CLUB e On the LUMIX CLUB register the destination addresses of the e mail in advance Touch MJ o INA 8 will disappear when no touch function i
10. You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus Touch Shutter gt 63 The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording conditions or the menu settings 24 E About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator gt 181 R3000 Remaining number of still pictures Flashes in red when 0 appears tom Size of still pictures gt 76 m MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer gt 24 a s i HC V550 Screen display will disappear when Optical Image Stabilizer gt 59 no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display it again touch the screen Optical Image Stabilizer gt 42 t will be constantly displayed when the remaining number of still pictures that can be recorded becomes 200 or less E About the focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused If so move the contrasting object out of the focus area Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode ee es lt Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode gt 17 Press the button fully press to the bottom to take the picture t is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures 4 Simultaneous recording While
11. 51 C2 Endless Loop Recording Insert an SD card e Change the Recording Mode to Ca gt 43 1 Select sound in loop recording setting ON Records sound OFF Recording of sound is off 2 Start recording e Once you start recording the scene will be automatically divided every 2 minutes The divided scenes will be saved in the SD card Each time you use Endless Loop Recording a set of up to 30 scenes will be saved When the period between the time you start recording and the time you stop recording is longer than 1 hour approximate only the last 1 hour approximate part up to the end of the recording will be saved The part before the 1 hour part will be deleted e Recording stops automatically when approximately 24 hours have passed since the start of the recording e During recording the CD blinks e The remaining recordable time and elapsed recording time are not displayed gt 22 Only when sound in loop recording is set to ON SBIS microphone input level meter is displayed To switch sound in loop recording The menu can be set to switch to sound in loop recording EW RECORD SETUP Sound In Loop Recording ON or OFF Still pictures cannot be taken e REC FORMAT is set to MP4 iFrame and REC MODE is set to 720 e HC V550 Image Stabilizer Function is set to MY setting canceled and Level Shot Function is set to off Image Stabilizer Function is set to
12. DLNA compatible Device e Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point e Do not remove the SD card in playing back on a TV Preparations before using DLNA Play 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Check if the Device is DLNA compatible 3 Setup a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point e WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 e Setting up a connection manually gt 155 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Playing back ona TV e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 Playing back ona TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV e The following scenes can be played back Scenes recorded in AVCHD HG HE Scenes recorded in MP4 iFrame 720 Scenes saved in MP4 High Quality or MP4 Low Quality Press Wi Fi button and touch DLNA Play Wi Fi e f you touch Change AP you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit e If you touch CANCEL the Wi Fi connection is canceled e When the connection is complete the screen of this unit turns off To display it again touch the sc
13. When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Using Link to Cell with a wireless access point connection gt 126 e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 124 Using Link to Cell with a direct connection E If the device is Android NFC compatible e Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON 1 Start up the smartphone application Image App 2 Touch the smartphone on of this unit e If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit touch YES on the screen of this unit and then touch the smartphone on 4 of this unit again e If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone change positions and try again When the connection is complete images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the bya smartphone even when this unit was turned off using the LCD screen If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected to the first one The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been connected to this unit will be cut off and the newly touched smartphone will be connected e The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations E If the device is Android non NFC compat
14. e The scenes matching the effect will be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view e Effects such as fade slow motion still pause or digest playback are inserted The date at playback is the date that was last recorded in an extracted scene e To change the settings refer to page 85 3 Touch gt in the thumbnail view 4 Select the playback operation gt 27 e When the playback is finished or stopped the screen to select REPLAY SAVE gt 88 SELECT AGAIN or EXIT is displayed Touch the desired item f you press the recording playback button when using the Highlight Playback function the Highlight Playback will be canceled Skip Playback Slow motion Playback Frame by frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible e Motion pictures recorded with Creative Control Mode are not available for Highlight Playback 83 E Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music 1 Touch CUSTOM 2 Touch EFFECT SETUP or MUSIC SELECT a aonet n lor DYNAMIC 3 When EFFECT SETUP is selected Touch the desired effect nme omen e When EFFECT SETUP is changed MUSIC SELECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP a and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP When MUSIC SELECT
15. is displayed on the screen Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection e Confirm Encryption key Password of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted Press Wi Fi button e When the Wi Fi button is pressed for the first time a message is displayed Touch YES and proceed to step 5 2 Touch Wi Fi Setup 3 Touch Wireless Settings 4 Touch a Blank row For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points please refer to Wireless Settings on page 162 5 Touch Search for wireless network 6 Touch the wireless access point to connect Touch ENTER Q Delete e If you touch Refresh you can search for wireless access ENTER points again e When no wireless access points are displayed refer to Setting up a connection manually gt 155 e f an Encryption key Password is not set the connection is complete and a message is displayed 7 When there is an Encryption key Password Enter the Password e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 When the entry is complete touch Enter Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen 154 Setting up a connection manually When connecting by Manual Setting confirm the SSID Identification name A
16. AVCHD HA scene gt 26 AVCHD HG scene gt 26 AVCHD HE scene gt 26 MP4 1080 60p scene gt 26 2 MP4 720 30p scene 26 MP4 360 30p scene gt 26 iFrame scene gt 26 sl ifs z oJis Miniature recorded scene gt 47 Time lapse recorded scene 49 Bh Scenes saved with Highlight Playback gt 88 RIRI Eye Fi transfer status gt 118 E Indication of connection to Wi Fi SIE Wi Fi connection status wireless access point gt 151 EISE Wi Fi connection status Direct connection gt 151 E Indication of connection to USB HDD USB HDD Playback gt 113 E Indication of connection to other devices D Accessing the card gt 115 177 E Confirmatory indications Time The built in battery is low gt 20 display 2 Warning for recording of yourself 21 R SD card is not inserted or is incompatible 183 Others Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the screen in text CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card the card may be unstable Reinsert the SD card then turn the unit off and then on again THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED Use a battery that is compatible with this unit gt 10 If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this uni
17. The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images e The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself or the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing outward Even when the tilt is in the corrected state an error of approximately 1 may occur In the following cases the electronic level may not be displayed correctly When moving this unit When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular AGS 5 If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures it is automatically put into recording pause EM RECORD SETUP AGS ON e The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you 72 AUTO SLOW SHTR You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 EM RECORD SETUP AUTO SLOW SHTR gt ON e The shutter speed is set to 1 30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness e This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode e When the shutter speed becomes 1 30 the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear Digital Cinema Color Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors using x v Color technology e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 e Set REC FORMAT to AVC
18. e For information on how to create a shared folder refer to page 141 Change Enter the name of the workgroup to which the destination PC belongs Return to default This will set to the condition at the time of purchase e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 e A maximum of 15 characters can be entered Using the LUMIX CLUB Acquire a LUMIX CLUB Login ID free You can upload the scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to WEB service with Link to Cell or use the Live Cast function if you register to LUMIX CLUB You can set the same LUMIX CLUB Login ID for this unit and a smartphone When Login ID is acquired over the smartphone Image App only it is possible to register the same Login ID to this unit using the Image App gt 166 When different Login IDs are acquired for this unit and the smartphone change one of the Login ID and Password to the one you like to keep Refer to the LUMIX CLUB site for details http lumixclub panasonic net eng c Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup O wi fi Touch LUMIX CLUB Touch Add Change Account Touch New account e Connect to the network Proceed to the next page by touching NEXT 5 Read through the LUMIX CLUB terms then touch Agree Touch EXIT to cancel the process without acquiring a Login ID 6 Touch NEXT and enter a Password e Enter any combination of 8 to 16 c
19. 199 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures e The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures 10M 0 3M 4224x2376 1920x1080 3136x2352 640x480 Picture size Aspect ratio face so s sof 28000 ecs z0 120 3300 a700 7 1M 2M 3408 x 2272 17281152 Picture size Aspect ratio ERA face 00 2200 SD card 16 GB 3200 e The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded e Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999 If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9999 R 9999 is displayed The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc 200 Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries About the Suction Cup Mount the Video Camera Mount For Handlebar You can attach the Suction Cup Mount VW SCA100 as follows e For information on how to mount the Video Camera Mount For Handlebar RP CMC10PP refer to the operating instructions for it E When attaching the Suction Cup Mount 1 Align tripod receptacle of this unit with camera screw of the suction cup mount
20. Approximate remaining recordable time When the remaining time is less than 1 minute R OhOOm flashes red Recording time elapsed h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second Canes T Each time the unit is put into recording pause the counter display will be reset to OhOOm00s Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display it again touch the screen gt 30 t will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes e If the recording playback button is pressed during motion picture recording the recording will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode e To change the recording format change the REC FORMAT or REC MODE 69 70 Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture gt 25 e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene When you record with the REC FORMAT set to MP4 iFrame the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided Recording will continue 22 Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card Recording format AVCHD MP4 iFrame Recordable scenes Approx 3900 Approx 89100 Different dates gt 82 Approx 900 Approx 900 e Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum
21. Images may not be displayed on the television for several seconds in some cases such as when changing between scenes 106 Advanced Playback Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link HDAVI Control e VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable supplied for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible e VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices This unit supports VIERA Link Ver 5 function VIERA Link Ver 5 is the standard for Panasonic s VIERA Link compatible equipment This standard is compatible with Panasonic s conventional VIERA Link equipment lt Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode 1 Select the menu El SETUP VIERA Link gt ON e f you are not using VIERA Link set to OFF 2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable gt 103 e t is
22. e Check your contract details carefully as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communication charges being incurred or a limit placed on communication traffic Caution Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy the Portrait rights etc of the subject when you use this function Use at your own risk 144 Preparations before using Live Cast 1 When connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n For tethering connection Check if your smartphone is compatible with the tethering function e For information on how to set up the tethering function refer to the operating instructions for your smartphone 2 Acquire a USTREAM ID Password App e Acquire a USTREAM ID Password App using a smartphone or a PC About the USTREAM With this video sharing website you can stream and watch motion pictures this unit is broadcasting Refer to the USTREAM site for details http www ustream tv e Operation cannot be guaranteed on future USTREAM services and updates The service content and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice This service is current as of November 2013 3 Acquire a LUMIX CLUB Login ID Password When you connect this unit to a wireless access point gt 153 you can acquire a LUMIX CLUB Login ID Password with this unit gt 165 4 Use linked services with LUMIX CLUB
23. on your smartphone gt 150 2 Check if the smartphone is an Android NFC compatible Android non NFC compatible or iOS device e f your smartphone is NFC compatible a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device will be displayed when starting up the Image App Setting up a direct Wi Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Using NFC you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone E If the device is Android NFC compatible Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone e Proceed to Using Link to Cell with a direct connection gt 125 123 Mm If the device is Android non NFC compatible or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect WPS Connection gt 157 e Connecting with QR code gt 157 e Connecting by entering an SSID and Password gt 158 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Using Link to Cell with a direct connection gt 125 Setting up a Wi Fi connection via a wireless access point 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Setup a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 e Setting up a connection manually gt 155
24. Select the desired Creative Control Mode then touch Enter You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recording a miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of focused area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion picture with an interval gt 47 Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low Miniature Effect 8mm movie You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect gt 48 You can record motion pictures that are similar to black and white silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light gt 48 Silent movie You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of time Time Lapse Rec as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each set time lapse gt 49 Still pictures cannot be taken 4G CI Miniature Effect 1 Touch t to adjust the horizontal position of the in focus portion e f you touch the screen you can adjust the horizontal position of the in focus portion e When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second Reset SIZE and ENTER are displayed If you touch the screen you can readjust the horizontal position of the in focus portion e Position of the in focus portion will return to original position when you touch Reset 2 Touch SIZE e The size of the in focus portion is switched every time you touch SIZE Medium size Large s
25. WY setting canceled e Endless Loop Recording is not possible in the following cases When the SD card is not inserted When the approximate remaining recordable time on the SD card is less than 1 hour The time between R OhOOm and R Oh59m flashes red Since each set of loop recorded scenes is displayed separately on the date list it is convenient to play back loop recorded scenes by date gt 82 The date displayed on the date list will be the one on which you started Endless Loop Recording 52 W Stop Motion Animation Assist rc vs50 Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time e Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode e Change the Recording Mode to W gt 43 1 Press the button to record the still pictures gt 24 2 Touch Enter e A still picture will be recorded and it will be displayed in a semi transparent state on the recording screen Look at the picture to estimate how far you should move the subject for the next recording f you have already recorded still pictures in the recording group the last still picture will be displayed in a semi transparent state on the recording screen e To record again touch and record again 3 Move the subject and determine the composition of the picture e Repeat
26. is selected Touch the desired sound e When EFFECT SETUP is set to NONE you will be able to select NO MUSIC When NO MUSIC is selected the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back ne a To test the music audio Touch START Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested When you touch STOP the music playback stops 4 Touch ENTER 84 Playing back with the settings changed Touch SET to select the item to change on HIGHLIGHT SCENE SETUP Select the scene or date to be played back FAVORITE SCENE SETUP 2 Set up the favorite scenes gt 86 FAVORITE SCENE PLAY 2 Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not gt 86 PRIORITY SETUP Select the target to give priority to play back gt 86 PLAYBACK TIME Select the time to play back gt 87 TITLE SETUP Select the cover image and enter the title They are displayed at the beginning gt 87 1 If you touch SET of Highlight Playback when the Baby Calendar is displayed SELECT DATE and SELECT SCENES will not be available gt 92 2 If you touch SET of Highlight Playback when the Baby Calendar is displayed these items will not be displayed gt 92 When you have finished changing the settings touch EXIT E Scene setting 1 Only when Highlight Playback is started from ALL AVCHD Touch the recording format of the scen
27. scenes and perform the following operations When selecting a scene Touch the desired scene When selecting part of a scene Perform the operations in Steps 1 5 90 E To set the music 1 Touch Music 2 Touch the desired sound When NO MUSIC is selected the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back To test the music audio SELECT MUSIC Touch START _ e Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested When you touch STOP the music playback stops 3 Touch ENTER mM To save a manually edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card 1 Stop the playback of a manually edited scene or wait until the playback is finished 2 Touch SAVE 3 Select the format to save QUALITY AVCHD It will be saved in high definition image quality Compatibility MP4 High It will be saved with an image quality of 1280 x 720 30p allowing you to upload it on the Internet in higher image quality The format supports playback on a PC Compatibility MP4 Low It will be saved with an image quality of 640 x 360 30p allowing you to upload it on the Internet faster The format supports playback on a PC e When QUALITY AVCHD is selected scenes recorded in 1080 60p are converted to 1080 60i picture quality HA of REC MODE and saved Scenes recorded in 1080 60i are recorded in HA regardless of
28. screen E If the device is Android non NFC compatible or iOS Press Wi Fi button and touch Home Can O wi fi 2 Start up the smartphone application Image App e When a Wi Fi connection guidance screen is displayed select NO e Use the smartphone to start home monitor To exit Home Cam Touch EXIT displayed on the screen of this unit or press the Wi Fi button e After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor you can also turn on this unit and start the NFC communication by touching the smartphone on of this unit If you have turned off this unit with the power button this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on of this unit e You can register up to five smartphones When the number exceeds five registrations will be deleted starting from the oldest touched one e Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC compatible smartphone Image quality An image or sound may be interrupted or a connection may be disconnected depending on the line state Set IMAGE QUALITY with this unit or the smartphone application Image App by using the following values of the recommended optimal speed upstream as a guide E Recommended optimal speed upstream for the broadband line mobile router tethering etc connected to this unit e For information on the optimal speed contact your service provider etc Recommended optimal spe
29. the Wi Fi function may not work correctly If this occurs check the network settings When using the home monitor function for the first time E If the device is Android NFC compatible e Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON 1 Turn off the Wi Fi setting of the smartphone 2 Start up the smartphone application Image App e When a Wi Fi connection guidance screen is displayed select NO 3 Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone application Image App Select MENU gt Application function gt Home Monitor and enable Use Home Monitor 4 Select Set connect dest of the smartphone Touch the smartphone on of this unit e If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit touch YES on the screen of this unit and then touch the smartphone on 4 of this unit again e f the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone change positions and try again Check that the message Connecting has disappeared from this unit 6 When Start Home Cam is displayed on the smartphone select YES 7 Start home monitoring E Connecting with Android non NFC compatible or iOS device Press Wi Fi button and touch Home Cam O 2 3 Turn off the Wi Fi setting of the smartphone Start up the smartphone application Image App e If the device is Android When a Wi Fi connection guidance screen is d
30. the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen DATE FORMAT Ss O H x It is possible to change the date format MENU SETUP DATE FORMAT gt desired setting Y M D M D Y D M Y ZOOM REC DISPLAY You can set the display method of the zoom button icons 7 W and recording button icon L MENU SETUP ZOOM REC DISPLAY desired setting ON Constantly displayed OFF Icons will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation 0 I S LOCK DISPLAY oe Please refer to page 62 EXT DISPLAY es Oo DF Please refer to page 105 32 ECONOMY BATT a e When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to save battery life Ef SETUP ECONOMY BATT ON This unit will not automatically turn off even if ECONOMY BATT is set to ON in following cases Using the AC adaptor Using the USB cable for PC etc PRE REC is used During slide show playback Using the Wi Fi function When ECONOMY AC is activated this unit automatically turns off ECONOMY AC OC e When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit this unit automatically turns off Ef SETUP ECONOMY AC ON This unit will not automatically turn of
31. Cell 123 Home Can 132 Baby Monitor gt 129 When Party Scene or Moving Object is being used moving object detection with Home Cam will not work gt 136 203 e When Baby Monitor is being used Party Scene and Moving Object cannot be used gt 203 e Refer to Help in the Image App menu about operation methods on smartphones Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit 1 Attach this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle e For details on attachment method refer to the operating instructions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 2 Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit using the USB cable supplied with this unit Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit 3 Press the power button of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to turn it on e The status indicator lights on 4 Turn on this unit 5 Touch Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Power button e The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode selection screen is displayed f you have touched an item other than Remote Pan Tilt Cradle or if the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not recognized correctly reconnect the USB cable e f you turn off and on this unit with the USB cable connected this unit may operate in the previous Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode 202 6 Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its home posi
32. For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 this software is available only as a desktop application This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment e f using Windows XP an administrative account user only can use this software If using Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 administrative account and standard account users only can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software 173 E To use the HD Writer LE 2 1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used Refer to the operating environment and notes e Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment e Always use the most current driver for the video card Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low E Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage Windows 8 Windows 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit or SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 1 GHz or higher 32 bit x 86 or 64 bit x64 processor including compatible CPU Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 2 GB or more 64 bit 1 GB or more 32 bit Windows Vista
33. IEEE802 11b g n 2 Check if the PC and the wireless access point are connected via Wi Fi You can also use a LAN cable to connect the PC and the wireless access point 3 Setup a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point e WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 Setting up a connection manually gt 155 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Copying to a PC gt 142 e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 140 Creating a shared folder destination folder on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the PC complete the following preparations Turn on the PC Create a shared folder destination folder 1 The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters E When using HD Writer LE 2 1 1 Install HD Writer LE 2 1 e For information on the operating environment and installation refer to Operating environment 172 and Installation 175 2 Using HD Writer LE 2 1 create a destination folder e Select Auto create or Create manually The first option creates a destination folder automatically while the second option allows you to specify a destination folder or create a new one With the second option you can
34. PRE REC is canceled in the following cases Press the recording playback button Touch the recording mode switching icon If you remove the SD card If you touch Eq If you press the Wi Fi button If you turn the unit off If you start recording After 3 hours have passed e After setting PRE REC if recording starts in less than 3 seconds motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start stop button cannot be recorded e Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback X Self timer Oo This is for recording still pictures using the timer Each time the icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order S 10 Records after 10 seconds amp 2 Records after 2 seconds setting canceled When you press the Oo button 10 or 2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded After recording the Self timer is canceled In Auto Focus Mode if the O button is pressed halfway once and then fully the lens focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway If the O button is pressed fully all at once the lens focuses on the subject just before recording To stop the timer midway through Touch CANCEL Setting the Self timer to 2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the O button is pressed while using a tripod etc iD Intelligent Exposure a This br
35. Recording motion pictures still pictures e Selecting a mode e Using the zoom Available in the medium or fast speed e Switching between the Recording Mode Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode e Recording format e Picture size White Balance e Backlight Compensation e Night Mode Self timer e Turning the unit off E In Playback Mode e Playback e Switching between thumbnails AVCHD MP4 Still picture e Delete e Save Copy Scenes recorded in AVCHD cannot be copied Scenes recorded in iFrame can only be copied with iOS devices Depending on your smartphone scenes recorded in MP4 format may not be copied Smart Home Network It is possible to post to SNS or perform playback operation when this unit is connected to the DLNA compatible TV via wireless access point using a smartphone e Creating and saving scenes with Highlight Playback Highlight Playback cannot be used for MP4 iFrame scenes e Highlight Photo Collage Parts that were recognized as clearly recorded are automatically extracted from multiple scenes and saved as still pictures Not available for MP4 iFrame scenes In addition the multiple still pictures you have captured can be put in a frame and saved as a single still picture e Creative Control Mode will not be available f you record an image when the LCD monitor of this unit is closed with the screen facing outward the LCD monitor turns off
36. arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance e Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc E Basic motion picture recording The unit should normally be held steady when recording e f you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed e The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to but overuse of zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch M Recording Yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording Only some indications will appear on the screen When t appears return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication gt 184 21 Basic Recording motion pictures o Open the lens cover before turning on the unit gt 9 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode gt 17 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording YY When you begin recording IE changes Recording button icon 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording e Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon M Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode C1080 Recording mode
37. back the USB HDD Only motion picture still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 2 1 can be played back USB Connection Cable commercially available USB HDD commercially available Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback 109 When playing back on a TV connect this unit to the TV gt 103 2 Touch Playback HDD 3 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back e The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures gt 26 78 To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDD Touch on the Touch Menu Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit t is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon When the USB HDD is connected the 8 USB HDD can be selected from the displayed media types gt 26 The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in the SD card e Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time You cannot set the following items during playback of USB HDD SCENE PROTECT SECTION DELETE DIVIDE MANUAL EDIT SPLIT amp DELETE CONVERT T
38. battery is not charged Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet Important e Do not use the AC adaptor DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit Also do not use the AC adaptor DC cable from other equipment with this unit The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on t is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same DC input terminal 1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC input terminal of this unit Insert the plugs as far as they will go 2 Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet e The status indicator will flash red at an interval of approximately 2 seconds approximately 1 second on approximately 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed E Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images keep the battery connected This allows you to continue the recording even i
39. be displayed Check the status of the DLNA device you are connected to 184 About recovery If faulty management information is found the messages may appear and a repair is performed Repairing may take time depending on the error 0 is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor e Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data f recovery fails it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned off e When data recorded on another device is recovered it may not be possible to play back the data on this unit or the other device e f recovery fails turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while If recovery fails repeatedly format a media on the unit Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media will be erased e f the thumbnail information is recovered displaying the thumbnails may become slower 185 Others Troubleshooting E itis not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken Object seems to be warped e This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode Object
40. be played back depending on the playback time setting gt 87 To clear the favorite scenes from the thumbnail display 1 Touch Reset 2 Touch RESET ALL or RESET SELECTED e The check on all the favorite scenes will be cleared when RESET ALL is selected 3 When RESET SELECTED is selected in Step 2 Touch the scene to be cleared E Playing back the favorite scenes Touch ON or OFF ON Include the scenes added in the FAVORITE SCENE SETUP into the Highlight Playback OFF Do not include the scenes added in the FAVORITE SCENE SETUP into the Highlight Playback E Priority settings Touch NONE or FACE e f you touch FACE priority is given to the part detected as a face 86 E Playback time setting Touch the playback time APPROX 90 SEC APPROX 3 MIN AUTO e The playback time of AUTO is a maximum of approx 5 minutes e Playback time may become shorter than the setting or it may not even be played back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short E Setting up the title 1 Touch lt gt to select your favorite title sheet NONE PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 PICTURE 4 Title and date will not be displayed when NONE is selected 2 Touch TITLE TITLE NOV 15 2014 TITLE ENTER 3 Enter the title e Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen and enter the title e After entering the title touch Enter Text entry
41. code 4 Start up the smartphone application Image App 5 On the smartphone select QR code to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit e The setup screen is displayed on the smartphone When using an iOS device perform the following operations Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the Image App and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Press the home button to close the displayed screen Touch NEXT on the screen of this unit to display its SSID After selecting the network name SSID of this unit from the Wi Fi setup of the smartphone start up Image App ood 6 Follow the on screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection e When the settings is complete the smartphone and this unit are connected directly allowing you to use remote operations gt 125 152 Connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS Proceed to the following WPS Connection If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 WPS Connection Press Wi Fi button O wii e When the Wi Fi button is pressed for the first time a message is displayed Touch YES and proceed to step 5 2 Touch Wi Fi Setup 3 Touch W
42. firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed Firmware Upgrade You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle For the latest update information check the support website below As of November 2013 http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This Site is English only e Before updating this unit update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you update this unit first the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle may become unusable Party Scene Demo You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when Party Scene is set e Touch Party Scene Demo the demonstration automatically starts When you touch EXIT the demonstration will be canceled Moving Object Demo You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when Moving Object is set e Touch Moving Object Demo the demonstration automatically starts When you touch EXIT the demonstration will be canceled 206 Panasonic Corporation Web site http panasonic net
43. gt 2 MP4 iFrame Set the recording format to MP4 iFrame 2 e This function s default setting is AVCHD mode 69 REC MODE es Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record The recording formats that can be set change according to REC FORMAT setting EM RECORD SETUP REC MODE desired setting e When REC FORMAT is set to AVCHD PH HA HG HE Set the recording format to 1080 60i 0 q4 1080 60p Set the recording format to 1080 60p Favors image quality Favors Recording time e When REC FORMAT is set to MP4 iF rame 1080 2 Set the recording format to 1080 60p 720 2 Set the recording format to 720 30p iFrame Set the recording format to iFrame This option allows you to record in 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 60 progressive which is the highest picture quality for this unit 2 1080 and 720 are recording modes suitable for playing back or editing on a PC 3 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac iMovie etc It is recommended for when using a Mac e Recordable time using the battery gt 12 This function s default setting is HG mode e Please refer to page 199 for details about approximate recordable time When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded mosaic type noise may appear at playback 70 FACE FRAMING Detected faces appear with fram
44. icon Entering text e The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the Auto Cursor Position is set to ON gt 36 Icon Description of operation A etc Enters a character Moves the cursor to left or right A a 1 Switches between A a alphabet and amp 1 symbols numbers Delete Deletes a character Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space Enter Ends text entry e A maximum of 18 characters can be entered 4 Touch ENTER to end registration e The date of the first scene of the Highlight Playback will be displayed as the date The entered title will be cleared when the unit is turned off or the Highlight Playback is finished 87 Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card 1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished 2 Touch SAVE 3 Select the format to save QUALITY AVCHD It will be saved in high definition image quality Compatibility MP4 High It will be saved with an image quality of 1280 x 720 30p allowing you to upload it on the Internet in higher image quality The format supports playback on a PC Compatibility MP4 Low It will be saved with an image quality of 640 x 360 30p allowing you to upload it on the Internet faster The format supports p
45. impossible to write data to this unit from a PC e Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit e When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card correct operation of the unit cannot be guaranteed if software other than that supplied with the unit is used e Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time E About Conversion Assist Function When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media the Conversion Assist Function which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer LE 2 1 is activated by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable When the Conversion Assist Function is used it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC e Please refer to page 176 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC e Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details gt 179 169 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and an
46. menu of the Android device 4 0 or later version turn it OFF Cannot be connected Make sure your smartphone is compatible with NFC This unit using NFC can be used with NFC compatible terminals via Android OS version 2 3 3 or later Make sure the NFC function of your smartphone is ON Make sure this unit is not turned off with the power button Some smartphones cannot be easily checked simply by touching If this unit is not recognized even after touching change positions and try again by touching slowly e Touch again if it does not connect after touch 161 Wi Fi How to Use the Wi Fi Setup Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi Fi function When connected to Wi Fi the settings cannot be changed 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup O wi Fi 2 Touch desired menu item Wireless Settings You can add or delete wireless access points or rearrange the display order of wireless access points e Up to 3 wireless access points can be set e Please refer to page 153 for details about Wireless Settings To add a wireless access point 1 Touch the part where no wireless access points are displayed 2 Configure the wireless access point settings gt 153 To delete a wireless access point 1 Touch the wireless access point to be deleted Wireless Settings 2 Touch Delete Delete e The message is displayed Touch YES to delete ENTER To switch the search or
47. number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both MP4 iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card e While recording is in progress the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed e Please refer to page 199 for details about approximate recordable time 93 Basic O Recording still pictures Open the lens cover before turning on the unit gt 9 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode gt 17 2 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only Focus indication Focus indication The white lamp flashes Focusing Or S The green lamp lights up When in focus _ __ u No mark When focusing is unsuccessful Focus area area inside brackets 3 Press the O button fully 4 D If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function gt 59 to ab MODE1 then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective MEGA MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer will be displayed when the Oo button is pressed halfway HC V250 If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function gt 42 to Kip MODE1 then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective MEGA MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer will be displayed when the Oo button is pressed halfway e Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slow
48. pictures at playback EFFECT SETUP Select the effect for playback MUSIC SELECT Select the music to be played on playback HC V550 Setting is not possible when the operation in Step 1 is performed while thumbnails in the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed gt 95 3 When DATE SETUP is selected Touch the playback date When SLIDE INTERVAL is selected Touch the interval of playback for the slide show SHORT Approx 1 second NORMAL Approx 5 seconds LONG Approx 15 seconds When EFFECT SETUP is selected Touch the desired effect e When EFFECT SETUP is changed MUSIC SELECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP e SLIDE INTERVAL cannot be set when EFFECT SETUP is set When MUSIC SELECT is selected Touch the desired sound e Touch ENTER To test the music audio Touch START and start the audio testing 94 EFFECT SETUP rn CLASSICAL NATURAL DYNAMIC SELECT MUSIC nee i soe CLASSICAL NATURAL DYNAMIC P NO MUSIC o B o enter e Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested When you touch STOP the music playback stops 4 Touch START 5 Select the playback operation gt 27 When the playback is finished or stopped the screen to select REPLAY SELECT AGAIN or EXIT is displayed Touch the des
49. recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc 107 3 Operate with the remote control for the TV You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pressing the button up down left or right and then the button in the center When selecting scenes When playing back in I S1 BSNS Display Cancel operation icons t KAN IONS O e The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control Green Switching the number of scenes still pictures in thumbnail display 9 thumbnails 20 thumbnails 9 thumbnails Zoom in on still picture Deleting scenes still pictures Red oo O Zoom out from still picture E Other linked operations Turning the unit off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power this unit also turns off Automatic input switching If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting e Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatic
50. seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction The lens or LCD monitor This is due to condensation It is not a malfunction Please fog up refer to page 2 Power This unit cannot be turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly This unit is turned off automatically This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally ERROR OCCURRED PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF THEN TURN ON AGAIN is displayed Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged 11 In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV using the TV remote control the VIERA Link is at work If you are not using the VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF gt 107 Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer w
51. th tting t lay th Change the menu setting to display the images TV correctly Check the TV setting MENU SETUP TV ASPECT 4 3 T SETUP EXT DISPLAY desired setting Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 TV ASPECT setting 4 3 DETAIL SIMPLE Information partially displayed Detailed information displayed OFF Not displayed This setting is only available in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording e f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the Mode aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures http panasonic net t may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the REC MODE e For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 105 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output EN SETUP gt HDMI RESOLUTION gt AUTO 1080p 1080i 480p e AUTO determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 1080p 1080i or 480p which enables the images to be displayed on your TV Please read the operating instructions for the TV
52. the image quality and automatically set the item e Depending on the line status of the broadband line mobile router tethering etc to which this unit is connected the image and sound may be interrupted or the connection may be lost Set the image quality on this unit by referring to the recommended optimal speeds upstream above For information on the optimal speed contact your service provider etc If the image being broadcast appears as if frames were dropped or stops when AUTO is set change IMAGE QUALITY according to your environment If the selected image quality has an image quality higher than the one you are using images will appear as if the frame rate is low e Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices e Even with a broadband line the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment e Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used o f the line for the smartphone is switched communication may be interrupted In that case connect again 148 E To save in USTREAM 1 Touch Save in USTREAM 2 Touch ON or OFF ON Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM OFF Select this option not to save on USTREAM E Broadcasting live with no sound 1 Touch Microphone On Air 2 Touch OFF ON Sound is output during live broadcasts OFF Sound is not output during live broadcasts 149 Wi Fi Install the Image App To
53. the screen below for about 3 seconds When the SD card data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions FORMATTING CARD WILL ERASE ALL CONTENTS DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE YES The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card e Do not touch the LCD monitor with your fingernails or rub or press with strong force t may become hard to see or hard to recognize the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a cold area its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen The result is more than 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 195 About personal information When a name or birthday is set by Baby Calendar personal information will be included in this unit When the Wi Fi function is used the SSID Password and other personal information will be included in this unit Setting a Wi Fi password is recommended to protect personal information gt 163 Disclaimer Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneou
54. the wide screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16 9 117 Copy Dubbing Using the Eye Fi card Using an Eye Fi card commercially available you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card and save them on a PC or upload them on a file sharing website via a wireless network e The functions of the Eye Fi card including wireless transmission are not guaranteed to work on this product In the case of a malfunction of the card please contact the card manufacturer e To use the Eye Fi transfer feature a broadband wireless LAN environment is required To use the Eye Fi card permission from the national or regional government is required Do not use if you have not obtained permission If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted please check with the card manufacturer e To prevent the interception of communications misuses identity thefts etc we strongly recommend you configure the appropriate security settings encryption settings For details refer to the manuals of your Eye Fi card and access point e Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card in advance on your PC and configure the Eye Fi settings For settings methods etc please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer e Insert an Eye Fi card commercially available to the unit Select the menu EM SETUP Eye Fi TRANSFER ON When Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON the t
55. time format mode recordable minimum time 1080 60 Supplied battery AVCHD PAHAA 1h5min VW VBT190 2h 20 min HG HE 2h 10 min ooo Ba oo Actual recordable time ONORE man tie 720 2h30min 1h15min 2h 35 min 1 h 20 min 1080 60p 4h 10 min 2h 10 min neko PH 4h 15 min E HA HG 4h20min 2h15 min optional anon HE 4h 25 min eee O4 mn B mAh 1080 4h10min 2h10min MP4 iFrame 720 AN 5h15min 2h45 min h is an abbreviation for hour min for minute and s for second e These times are approximations The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high low temperature e The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces mim gt m gt 0 gt 0 gt If there is less than 3 minutes remaining then N will become red If the battery discharges then __ will flash Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time However it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes e The remaining battery capacity
56. to Using Baby Monitor e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 129 Using Baby Monitor 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Baby Monitor Wi Fi e The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed 2 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point e To connect it select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this unit 3 Start up the smartphone application Image App When this unit is connected to the Internet via the wireless access point the notification function which sends notifications from this unit to the smartphone becomes available e When the connection is complete the screen of this unit turns off To turn on the screen again touch the screen To exit Baby Monitor Touch EXIT displayed on the screen of this unit or press the Wi Fi button What you can do with Baby Monitor mM Checking on the baby in your house You can check the image of the baby being monitored on your smartphone e Images of baby monitoring cannot be recorded t cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously E Voice message function The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns e A voice message of up to 1 minute can be sent Open the LCD monitor of th
57. use the following Wi Fi functions you need to install the smartphone application Image App Link to Cell gt 123 Baby Monitor gt 129 Home Can gt 132 About the Image App The Image App is an application provided by Panasonic For Android apps For iOS apps Installation 1 Connect your Android 1 Connect your iOS procedure device to a network device to a network 2 Select Google Play 2 Select App Stores Store 3 Enter Panasonic Image 3 Enter Panasonic Image App into the search App into the search box box 4 Select Panasonic 4 Select Panasonic Image App and install Image App and install it it e The icon will be added e The icon will be added to the menu to the menu e Use the latest version e The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used For information on the Image App check the support website below http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This Site is English only When downloading the app on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract 150 Wi Fi Setting Up a Wi Fi Connection To use the Wi Fi function connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi Fi When this unit is turned on the Wi Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed Touch YES and set up Wi Fi se
58. 107 Turn the unit off and then back on again Setting on other devices e f the TV input does not switch automatically switch the input using the TV remote control e Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device e Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device 188 With other products Cannot copy scenes on e Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card the SD card by connecting Unplug the USB cable once and reconnect it to other equipment with the USB cable With a PC When connected by the e After re inserting the SD card into the unit reconnect the USB cable this unit is not supplied USB cable detected by the PC e Select another USB terminal on the PC e Check the operating environment gt 172 180 e Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again When the USB cable is To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the disconnected an error icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen message will appear on the PC Cannot see the PDF You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe operating instructions for Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 2 1 HD Writer LE 2 1 About the Wi Fi function Cannot connect to e Read page 160 if the Wi Fi connection cannot be established wireless access point or smartphone Cannot operate from Insta
59. 128 Wi Fi Baby Monitor You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries SFA 0 T Image App e You need to turn on the Wi Fi function of your smartphone e If CLOCK SET 20 is not set correctly the sound detection function will not work gt 130 e Notifications cannot be sent to more than one smartphone e Check your contract details carefully as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communication charges being incurred or a limit placed on communication traffic Caution It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to check on their child Use Baby Monitor only as an aid Place this unit so that it will be out of the reach of the baby Preparations before using Baby Monitor 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Install the smartphone application Image App on your smartphone gt 150 3 Setup a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point e WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 Setting up a connection manually gt 155 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed
60. 7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or editing function for 1080 60p Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 2 GB or more 64 bit 1 GB or more 32 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1920 1080 pixels or more recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 DirectX 9 0c compatible video card DirectX 10 recommended Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x16 compatible recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended 172 Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA 100 or more 450 MB or more for installing the software e When writing to a DVD Blu ray disc SD more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary Sound DirectSound Support USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only Input is not supported in languages other than English German French Simplified Chinese and Russian e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu ray disc DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition Windows Vista Enterprise Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 1 Enterprise or Windows RT e
61. 8 Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for the part for deletion and 3 seconds or more for the part to be kept 4 Touch the part for deletion 5 Touch YES and confirm play back the part for deletion e A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback e A confirmation message appears Touch YES e To continue dividing and deleting other scenes repeat Steps 2 7 To complete editing Touch Return t may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time e The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point 100 Protecting scenes still pictures gt Scenes still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake Even if you protect some scenes still pictures formatting the media will delete them e Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode 1 Select the menu BM VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP SCENE PROTECT TRANSFER PROTECT is displayed when using the Eye Fi card that is set as the selected transfer setting device in advance on the computer 2 Touch the scene still picture to be protected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the Om indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e Touch Return to complete the settings e HC V550 When the thumbnail
62. C to be connected e To search for PCs again touch Refresh When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed Touch Manual Setting 3 When Manual Setting is touched Enter the computer name of the PC NetBIOS name for Mac computers e Enter the computer name of your PC NetBIOS name for Mac computers A maximum of 15 characters can be entered When the computer name or NetBIOS name contains a space blank character etc it may not be recognized correctly If a connection attempt fails we recommend that you change the computer name or NetBIOS name to the one consisting of only alphanumeric characters with a maximum of 15 characters Input method is same operation as for setting up the title gt 87 e After entering the computer name of the PC touch Enter 4 Touch INPUT and enter the name of the shared folder e f you have created a shared folder destination folder using HD Writer LE 2 1 gt 141 touch NEXT e Enter the name of the shared folder that you have created on your PC and then touch Enter A maximum of 15 characters can be entered e f a screen asking you to enter a user account and password is displayed after you have entered the name of the shared folder enter the one you have created on your PC When the connection to the PC is complete copying starts e When copying is complete this unit turns off automatically When you stop copying halfway Touch CANCEL while co
63. D to an MP4 scene the scene exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided The settings for the copied motion pictures will be cleared if the protected motion pictures are copied 102 Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV gt Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals High quality ECO HDMI terminal Video terminal Use the HDMI mini cable supplied e HDMI is the interface for digital devices If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound 1 Connect this unit to a TV HDMI mini cable supplied e Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal e Connecting with a HDMI mini cable gt 106 e Playback using VIERA Link gt 107 Composite video cable commercially available X Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal Standard images when connecting to video terminal e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional 103 2 Select the video input on the TV e Example Select the HDMI channel with a HDMI mini cable Select the Video 2 ch
64. F in Step 3 or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode 43 e The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded 57s Advanced Recording Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen Touch left side gt right side of KIN on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons gt 19 2 Touch the Touch Function icon e g AF AE tracking e To cancel touch the Touch Function icon again Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger touching W Touch function icons 14 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only 58 HC V550 Image Stabilizer Function W Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer Touch W to switch the Image Stabilizer on off The icon at position is switched Motion Picture Recording Mode Iy j lt gt cy gt Wy setting canceled e When 0 1 S is set to Standard y is displayed when O 1 S is set to Active is displayed e When HYBRID O 1 S is set to ON and O 1 S is set to Active is displayed When HYBRID O 1 S is set to ON and O 1 S is set to Standard is display
65. HD 69 ES RECORD SETUP Digital Cinema Color ON e For more realistic colors use an HDMI mini cable supplied with a TV that supports the x v Color e When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ON are played back with a TV not compatible with x v Color colors may not be reproduced properly e When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x v Color it is recommended to record the images after this function is turned OFF e x v Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format an international standard for expanded color in motion pictures and that follow the rules for signal transmission SHOOTING GUIDE es Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly EM RECORD SETUP SHOOTING GUIDE ON When CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST appears move the unit slowly while recording e Message will not appear while pausing the recording Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if DEMO MODE is set to ON 73 WIND CUT This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built in microphones e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 EM RECORD SETUP WIND CUT ON e This function s default setting is ON When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode WIND CUT is set to ON and the setting cannot be changed e You may not see the full
66. Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Incorporation of data on the Microsoft Windows XP is guaranteed But other functions is not guaranteed e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS 174 With a PC Installation When installing the software log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running e Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed e Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7 7 Insert the CD ROM into the PC e The autoplay screen is displayed automatically Click Run setup exe Yes e f the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically select Start gt Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes 3 Click Next e Proceed with the installation by following the on screen instructions e f the country or region cannot be selected select NTSC Area The PC must be rebooted for the application to work E Uninstalling HD Writer LE 2 1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 S
67. In the Portrait Spotlight or Low Light Mode the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected In the Portrait Mode a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame 71 e Using a tripod is recommended in Night Scenery Mode Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used 44 E Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust these settings gt 55 57 Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment 10 000K 2 on this unit 9 000K 2 Blue sky Saini jar 3 Cloudy sky rain 6000K 4 Sunlight tg 5 White fluorescent lamp i 5 6 Halogen light bulb 4 000K 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 3 000K 6 x 9 Candlelight oe If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally adjust me the White Balan
68. N Character input screen is displayed in following conditions When setting TITLE SETUP for the Highlight Playback gt 87 When entering a name in the Baby Calendar gt 92 When you configure the Wi Fi function gt 142 154 155 163 164 165 166 36 NUMBER RESET sa F Set the file number of the MP4 iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001 Ef SETUP NUMBER RESET e Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001 gt 178 e To reset the folder number format the SD card and then perform NUMBER RESET e HC V550 The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are not reset FORMAT MEDIA s ao H Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc gt 168 El SETUP FORMAT MEDIA desired media SD CARD HDD Displayed when connecting a USB HDD gt 109 e Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected Touch YES When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen e Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed transferred gt 195 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Do no
69. NG again to return to The time difference between the the normal time setting travel destination and the home If you set Link Clock to Daylight Saving to region ON the time at the travel destination will also be set forward by 1 hour o Close the setting by touching EXIT SW appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Steps 1 to 3 and close the setting by touching EXIT e f you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen set it by using the time difference from your home region Link Clock to Daylight Saving O If you set this function to ON and turn on the summer time setting in SET WORLD TIME the following times will be set forward by 1 hour When setting your home region the current time When setting the region of your travel destination the time at the travel destination MENU SETUP Link Clock to Daylight Saving desired display ON The times are adjusted when the summer time setting is turned on OFF The times are not adjusted when the summer time setting is turned on 31 DATE TIME sO N It is possible to change the date and time display mode MENU SETUP DATE TIME desired display DATE D T OFF The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed gt 17 When the Touch Shutter is enabled
70. O MP4 113 Copy Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu ray disc recorder video device etc e Blu ray recorders are not sold in US M Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing Equipment used for dubbing Dubbing picture quality Equipment with High definition picture Insert the SD card directly SD card slot quality gt 115 Equipment with USB High definition picture Connect with supplied terminal quality USB cable 115 Standard picture quality This can be played back on Connect with Composite equipment incompatible with video cable high definition AVCHD so it commercially available is convenient if you are gt 117 dubbing for distribution Equipment without SD card slot or USB terminal Some equipment may not be compatible with high definition AVCHD picture quality In such a case connect with the Composite video cable commercially available and dub with standard picture quality gt 117 e For the positions of the SD card slot USB terminal or terminal for connecting the Composite video cable refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used e The MP4 iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable To dub MP4 iFrame scenes refer to page 117 You can dub using a Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder e Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to you ma
71. Panasonic Owner s Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No H C V550 HC V250 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use P DOLBY NCHD HOM Re Mie Progressive QU Fi 5 NI amp dina CERTIFIED CERTIFIED SETUP Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only SQT0016 Read this first E About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from AVCHD MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit gt 69 1 Itis 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 Copy the image to a disc using the supplied software HD Writer LE 2 1 Copy 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 E Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages direct
72. REC MODE PH HA HG HE of a scene 4 Touch YES e f you are using the battery a message recommending that you use the AC adaptor will be displayed To start the saving operation touch START 5 Touch EXIT You can save scenes even when using the battery but we recommend that you use the AC adaptor e For information on the approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene refer to page 89 91 Baby Calendar se a When a baby s birthday and name are registered scenes recorded since the baby s birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed e Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed e You can register up to 3 babies 1 Touch gA 2 When registering for the first time Enter the baby s birthday e Touch the date to be set then set the desired value using e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 e Touch Enter When registering for the first time Touch YES and enter the baby s name e f you touch NO the Baby Calendar will be displayed without the baby s name registered Baby 1 is displayed e Input method is same operation as for setting up the title gt 87 e After entering the name touch Enter e A maximum of 9 characters can be entered 4 Check the Baby Calendar e The name of the registered baby and its age in months are displayed e You can switch
73. STREAM application for TVs or smartphones cancel the Password for the Program and restart the broadcast Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication method settings Set the publication range and Password using USTREAM if required Configuring the live broadcast settings Touch to display the live broadcast setting screen INA will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen EXIT 147 E To configure the e mail delivery settings You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e mail 1 Touch E MAIL SETUP 2 Touch ON or OFF ON Enables e mailing OFF Disables e mailing 3 When ON is selected To set the scheduled broadcast date AUTO Allows you to set the date on which p4 is touched MANUAL Allows you to set the desired time and date e The setting method is the same as CLOCK SET gt 20 E To set the image quality 1 Touch IMAGE QUALITY 2 Touch the desired image quality Image Screen Recommended optimal Picture size Frame rate TOTI ee quality indications speed upstream High 1280x720 3 Mbps or higher Medium 640x360 5 to 30 fps 1 Mbps or higher Low 320x176 500 kbps or higher AUTO Use this option to check
74. Steps 1 3 to continue recording e You can save still pictures in the same recording group until you use Create Stop Motion Creating a new recording group EM PICTURE gt Create Stop Motion e f you touch YES a new recording group will be created and the recording screen will be displayed e Once you create a recording group you cannot save still pictures in any of the older recording groups e PICTURE SIZE is set to 21M 1920x 1080 When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group use a different SD card For details on playback of the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode refer to page 95 53 Advanced Recording O Manual recording e The Manual Focus White Balance Shutter Speed Brightness Iris and Gain settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the to switch to Manual Mode 43 Manual icon Focus 57 Q Eg WB White Balance gt 55 n z Manual Shutter Speed gt 56 a o Iris Adjustment gt 56 54 White Balance oe O Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the White Balance manually e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 Touch WB 2 Touch lt gt to select White Balance Mode e Touch WB to select the mode Icon Mode Reco
75. Switch the Wi Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G o If CLOCK SET 20 is not set correctly Home Cam cannot be used e Check your contract details carefully as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communication charges being incurred or a limit placed on communication traffic Caution This function is not designed for anti theft or disaster use Preparations before using Home Cam 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Install the smartphone application Image App on your smartphone gt 150 3 Check if the smartphone is an Android NFC compatible Android non NFC compatible or iOS device e f your smartphone is NFC compatible a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device will be displayed when starting up the Image App 4 Set up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point e WPS Connection gt 153 e Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection gt 154 Setting up a connection manually gt 155 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Using Home Cam e Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone application Image App gt 152 132 Using Home Cam e Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone gt 136 When the firewall is turned on
76. a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the PC to this unit e When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html 176 E To disconnect USB cable safely Select the 9 icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject Panasonic Video Camera e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed About the screen indication of the unit e Do not disconnect the USB cable battery or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon D appears on the unit screen e f the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC disconnect the battery and or AC adaptor wait approximately 1 minute reconnect the battery and or AC adaptor wait approximately 1 minute again and then turn the unit back on Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card E Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder the battery will charge e When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time make sure to connect t
77. abilizer WY off Still Picture Recording Mode KARI Wy setting canceled e When 0 I S is MODE is displayed When 0 1 S is MODE2 Wy is displayed E Changing Image Stabilizer Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode EM RECORD SETUP gt 0 1 S Standard or Active Standard Compensates for blurring caused by hand shake Active Compensates for even greater blurring caused by hand shake Still Picture Recording Mode EM RECORD SETUP gt 0 I S gt MODE1 or MODE2 MODE1 The function works all the time MODE2 The function works when the Oo button is pressed We recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode e The Image Stabilizer can also be turned on off using the Touch Function gt 60 e Please refer to page 62 for details about Optical Image Stabilizer Lock 42 Advanced Recording oO Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in gt 44 You can record motion pictures with added effects Creative Control gt 46 This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the Scene Mode shutter speed and aperture etc according to the scene you want to record gt 50 You can set the shutter speed focus White Balance and brig
78. account on the WEB service you want to use and have the login information available 1 Connect to the LUMIX CLUB site using a smartphone or computer 2 Enter your LUMIX CLUB Login ID and Password and log in to the service 3 Save your e mail address 4 Select the WEB service to be used and save it e Follow the instructions on the screen to save the service 167 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer LE 2 1 You can copy the motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu ray discs DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 2 1 the software installed in the supplied CD ROM Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 2 1 PDF file for details on how to use it E Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer LE 2 1 installed gt 176 Copy to PC You can copy motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs Copy to disc You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying What can be done with the HD Writer LE 2 1 Data type Copying data to a PC Copying in Blu ray disc AVCHD format e The scenes recorded in 1080 60p can be copied as 1080 60p gt 169 Important Notice e MP4 iFrame scenes cannot be copied in Blu ray disc or in AVCHD format Editing Editing motion picture data copied on
79. ady been set is displayed e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 3 Touch NEXT 4 Touch INPUT and enter the same Password again e After finish entering the Password touch Enter e f the Passwords match with each other a message is displayed 5 Touch EXIT e f you set the Wi Fi Password you will need to enter the Password each time you touch Wi Fi Setup on the Wi Fi home screen e When you forget your Wi Fi Password perform Reset Wi Fi Settings from the Setup menu This will set the Wi Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase and you will be able to use the Wi Fi setting menu gt 36 Reset Wi Fi Settings You can change the Wi Fi setting back to the default condition e The LUMIX CLUB Login ID and Wi Fi Password are also deleted 163 Device Name You can view and change this unit s Device name SSID which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point 1 Touch INPUT and enter the desired Device name SSID Input up to 20 characters are recommended All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used 157 e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 2 Touch EXIT e f you are going to connect directly to a smartphone after changing the Device name SSID set the connection again with the changed Device name SSID gt 157 e The Password en
80. ally In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel e f you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the devices Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV e Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard 108 Copy Dubbing Copying playing back with a USB HDD In this owner s manual USB hard disk drive is indicated as USB HDD If you connect a USB HDD commercially available to this unit by using a USB Connection Cable commercially available you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a USB HDD It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the USB HDD e You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality e Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it Preparing for copying playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This Site is English only When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected a message is displayed Follow the instru
81. also set password protection for a destination folder e For details refer to the Operating Instructions of HD Writer LE 2 1 PDF file gt 179 E When not using HD Writer LE 2 1 e f the workgroup setting of the connected PC has been changed from the standard one you also need to change the PC Connect Setup setting of this unit gt 165 e The user account of the PC both the Account Name and the Password must consist of 32 or less alphanumeric characters 2 If you use non alphanumeric characters for the user account a destination folder may not be set 2 If you use more than 32 characters for the user account copying via a Wi Fi connection is not possible For Windows Supported OS Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Example Windows 7 1 Select a destination folder and right click 2 Select Properties and enable sharing of the folder For details on how to enable sharing refer to the operating instructions of your PC or the help of your OS For Mac Supported OS OS X v10 4 to v10 9 Example OS X v10 9 1 Select a destination folder and click the following items File Get Info 2 Enable sharing of the folder e For details on how to enable sharing refer to the operating instructions of your PC or the help of your OS 141 Copying to a PC e Create a shared folder destination folder on the PC gt 141 Press Wi Fi button and touch Copy Q 2 Touch the P
82. an HDD of a PC Dividing Trimming Still picture Title Effect Transition BGM Delete partially e Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture and still picture Motion picture Online sharing You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends Playing back on a PC Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC Formatting discs Depending on the type of disc that you use formatting is necessary t is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer e Please refer to page 180 for details about using a Mac 168 Important Notice e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 2 1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device e To play back a Blu ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080 60p equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later e It is
83. and the M indication white appears on the thumbnail To cancel the selection touch the thumbnail again e Next previous thumbnail is displayed by touching 4 l Touching Return when the thumbnail has been selected returns you to the screen that displays the thumbnails of scenes The M 3S indication appears on the thumbnail of the scene containing the selected part 4 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch Range To cancel the operation touch it again 5 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch the range start and finish points you want to play back The range between start and finish points are selected and the M indication white appears on the thumbnails e To cancel the selected thumbnails from among the thumbnails with the M indication white touch the range start and finish points you want to cancel Q Start point f you touch Enter Return Music Range when a start point Finish point has been selected the start point thumbnail will be canceled e Touching Return when the thumbnail has been selected returns you to the screen that displays the thumbnails of scenes The M 3S indication appears on the thumbnail of the scene containing the selected part e You can also select multiple ranges within the same scene e Next previous thumbnail is displayed by touching lt gt e To select other scenes touch Return to return to the screen that displays the thumbnails of
84. annel with an Composite video cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV e Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 3 Change the mode to gt to play back When this unit is connected to a TV no image will be displayed on the TV in the following cases Use LCD monitor of this unit Recording motion pictures When setting PRE REC When saving the Highlight Playback scene or a manually edited scene When copying e f you connect this unit to the TV when this unit is set to Recording Mode a squealing sound may be output Before connecting this unit set it to Playback Mode The microphone may pick up the sound from the speakers producing an abnormal sound e When connected to the TV sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit Also since the volume cannot be adjusted with this unit adjust the volume of the TV e Some screens such as the menu screen may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi Fi function 104 E To watch images on a regular E To display the on screen TV 4 3 or when both sides of information on the TV the images do not appear on When the menu setting is changed the the screen information displayed on the screen operation icon etc can be displayed not displayed on the h
85. balance is switched every time you touch the icon Blue ff R Rea iyl Yeow 3 Start recording The sound is monaural SILN 1 When adjusting the brightness Touch 34 The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon 440 Standard gt 44 Bright gt 44 Dark 2 Start recording e Audio cannot be recorded 48 Time Lapse Rec Touch the desired setup time 1 SECOND 10 SECONDS 30 SECONDS 1 MINUTE 2 MINUTES e Touch ENTER e A frame is recorded with a set recording interval 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second Setup time Setup example recording Recording time Recorded time interval 6 II h is an abbreviation for hour min for minute and s for second e These times are approximations Maximum recordable time is 12 hours e Audio cannot be recorded e REC MODE is set to HA e The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second e The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene If so manually adjust those settings gt 55 57 e When recording for a long time we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected 49 scn Scene Mode e Change the Recording Mode to SCN 43 Touch the desired Scene Mode Mode Effect W Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback D Portrait To mak
86. cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Touch PC on the screen of this unit This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac e 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 Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFQ or 102CDPFT folder etc in the DCIM folder i only 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 Mac E To disconnect USB cable safely Drag CAM_SD disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable 180 Others Indications 1 HC V550 only 2 WAZA only M Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode GA HE 0h00m00s 1h30m E R 1h20m PRERE zoo A Ei 0 BS ke a BBY a oN BRE i Oi a Ti e Tipe YAW A Intelligent Auto Mode gt 44 Cy ey iGy Gy ay a Ey eb Intelligent Auto Plus Mode gt 46 mini f 8mm Y EA INTV Creative Control Mode gt 46 EU LUE ae a PO Q eae Mode gt 50 MNL Manual Mode gt 54 CD Endless Loop Recording Mode gt 52 M Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode gt 53 II Red Recording il Green Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time gt 22 h is an abbreviat
87. ce manually gt 55 2 000K 8 ea Auto Focus Lo g The unit focuses automatically e Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode gt 57 Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 45 y Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 44 for details about the effect of each mode EY Portrait FW Scenery Gy Spotlight 1 FEW Low Light Night Scenery fy Macro 2 fy Normal EEF Normal 2 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only e Change the Recording Mode to fy gt 43 1 When adjusting the brightness Touch 4d When adjusting the color balance Touch M R side Sets the balance to a reddish tone B side Sets the balance to a bluish tone e Except for when adjusting the brightness or color balance if you do not touch the screen for a while the Touch Menu will disappear To display it again touch KID 2 Touch e to adjust settings e Touch 4 while adjusting the brightness or touch if while adjusting the color balance to make the display of the adjustment bar disappear 3 Start recording Creative Control e Set REC FORMAT to AVCHD gt 69 e Change the Recording Mode to g gt 43
88. ceccccessisnecenstenteeiinneenesncens 10 Inserting removing the battery 10 Charging the battery ccccseceeeeeee es 11 Charging and recording time 12 Recording to a Card ccccceceseseeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Cards that you can use with this unit 14 Inserting removing an SD card 15 Turning the unit On Off ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Selecting a MOE ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 17 Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode 64 17 Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 17 How to use the touch Screen 0000 18 About the Touch Menu ccccceeeseee 19 Setting date and time ccecseeeeseeeeeeees 20 Basic Before recording cccccssseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Recording motion pictures cccseeeeees 22 Recording still pictures ceeecceeeeees 24 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode 25 Motion picture Still picture playback 26 Using the menu screen ssssssssssssssnnnussnrnnnnn 29 Using the Setup Menu ccccesseeeeeeeeees 30 Advanced Recording USING the ZOOM ssassssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nne 40 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode ticcnc coistetcterececeonsatanantis 40 Level Shot Fun
89. ck pictures in numerical order start Fast forward playback pause Stops the playback and shows the Plays back the previous picture thumbnails Plays back the next picture Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails When touched two times the fast rewind fast forward speed increases The screen display changes to 444 PPP E Change the thumbnail display _ gt While the thumbnail is displayed the thumbnail display changes in the VOL Q following order if the zoom lever is operated to Q side or Gaal side H 20 scenes lt gt 9 scenes lt gt 1 scene lt gt Highlight amp Time Frame Index gt 80 Highlight amp Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback W T Mode e f the recording playback button is pressed the thumbnail display will return to the one that displays 9 scenes By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes display recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures 27 E Speaker volume adjustment _ Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker m VOL Q volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode lt k 0ni Towards Increases the volume W Towards Decreases the volume Sound will be heard only during normal playback e f pause play is continued for approx 5 minutes the screen retur
90. cording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene gt 26 1 Select the menu ES EDIT SCENE gt SECTION DELETE 2 Touch the scene with a part to delete 3 Set the section to delete by touching and sliding le the top and bottom section selection buttons g7 gt t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback gt 78 4 Touch ENTER 5 Confirm play back the scene after editing by touching YES e A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback e A confirmation message appears 7 Touch ENTER e Repeat Steps 2 7 to continuously delete parts from other scenes To complete editing Touch Return e Deleting a part of a scene cannot be performed when there are 99 scenes in a single date t may not be possible to delete part of a scene with a short recording time e The scene will be divided into two scenes when the middle part of a scene is deleted 98 Dividing a scene AVCHD eo It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing e Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene gt 26 1 Select the menu EQ EDIT SCENE DIVIDE SET 2 Touch the scene to be d
91. creen to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode e The recording mode switching icon is displayed on the screen Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode 2 Touch the recording mode switching icon Refer to page 18 for touch screen operation 17 To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display it again touch the screen e f the recording start stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode During motion picture still picture playback or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor touch screen with your finger E Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture Touch the center of the icon Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen E Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen E About the operati
92. ction HC V550 41 Image Stabilizer Function HC V250 42 Changing the Recording Mode 43 Intelligent Auto Deen tere nn ennenen 44 Intelligent Auto PIUS cccccceeeeeeees 46 Creative COM Olhccaceccoussevsnasciatesnetetieares 46 Scene Mode scsacccccddorssaarvanranntnandnsdasannsns 50 Endless Loop Recording 00006 52 Stop Motion Animation Assist GN SIO eriein ianen siia 53 Manual recording ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 White Balance aeannnnennennenneneeneenennnn 55 Manual shutter speed iris adjustment 56 Manual Focus adjustment 06 57 Recording with the Touch Function 58 Touch function ICONS sasees ose cctccceecccerrenen 58 Recording functions of operation icons 64 Operation ICOMS ciioccancanccesanedendudedsnnsusecnss 64 Recording functions of menus 00 68 Advanced Playback Playback Operations c ssscsseeeeeeeeneees 78 Motion picture playback using operation ICOM sce cites caper sare cccccareeie sees 78 Creating still picture from motion picture wasucacosicsdesrccartmaveneesysvsaant 79 Highlight amp Time Frame Index 80 Repeat Play DaCKwiissisussctevenutvanceieensnsans 80 Resuming the previous playback 81 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback ZOOM 6606 81 Various playback functions c00 82 P
93. ctions on the screen to format it Once the USB HDD has been formatted all data stored on it will be deleted The data cannot be recovered In the following cases a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting it to this unit A USB HDD with a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB When a USB HDD has two or more partitions If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32 When connected by using a USB hub USB Connection Cable commercially available USB HDD commercially available Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit e Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 1 When using a desktop HDD Connect the AC adaptor supplied with USB HDD to the USB HDD f you are using a bus powered or portable USB HDD this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Connection Cable commercially available 109 2 Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit and press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode e f the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit the USB HDD cannot be used 3 Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable commercially available e Use a USB Connection Cable commercially available compatible with the USB terminals of this unit and the USB HDD Connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this uni
94. d 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup Q Wi Fi 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touch Terms of use This unit will connect to the network and the terms of use will be displayed Touch EXIT to close the menu after checking the terms of use E Delete your Login ID and account from the LUMIX CLUB Delete the Login ID from this unit when transferring it to another party or disposing of it You can also delete your LUMIX CLUB account i 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touch Delete account e The message is displayed Touch NEXT 4 Touch YES in the Login ID delete confirmation screen e The message is displayed Touch NEXT 5 Touch YES on the confirmation screen for deleting the LUMIX CLUB account e The message is displayed Touch NEXT e f you are not deleting the LUMIX CLUB account only the Login ID will be erased when NO is selected 6 Touch EXIT e Changes and other actions to Login IDs can only be made to the Login ID acquired with this unit 166 Using WEB services When sending images to WEB services the WEB service being used must be registered with the LUMIX CLUB Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously Check the FAQ Contact us on the following site for compatible WEB services http lumixclub panasonic net eng c Preparation Make sure that you have created an
95. delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch i while scenes or still pictures to be deleted i I Ohosimn30s are being played back rma i N M E To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display e Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete gt 26 Touch iff gt 19 e When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display or Highlight amp Time Frame Index the scene or still picture being displayed is deleted s When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed the still pictures cannot be deleted gt 95 2 Touch ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE PN Ma e All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails will be nace AANO aL oe deleted by selecting ALL SCENES In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date all the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be deleted inl e Protected scenes still pictures cannot be deleted 3 When MULTI is selected in Step 2 Touch the scene still picture to be deleted e When touched the scene still picture is selected and the JJ indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted When SINGLE is selected in Step 2 Touch the scene still picture to be deleted 4 When MULTI is selected in Step 2 Touch Delete To continuously delete oth
96. der 1 Touch the access point you want to switch the order 2 Switch the order by touching or F e To change the wireless access point delete one of the registered wireless access points and then add one Wi Fi Easy Setup Please refer to page 152 Direct Connection Please refer to page 157 LUMIX CLUB Please refer to page 165 162 Start up using NFC ON OFF This item allows you to use NFC to turn on this unit establish a remote connection and configure the home monitoring settings Home Monitor Connect Please refer to page 137 ECONOMY Wi Fi ON OFF If you set ON the LCD monitor turns off when remotely operating this unit with a smartphone in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode so that power consumption is reduced e When the LCD monitor is turned off you can display the screen by touching it e f the Wi Fi connection is turned off this unit will turn off automatically approximately 30 minutes later Menu Password Setup Delete This will set clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi Fi setting menu By setting the Password it will prevent erroneous operation prevent wrongful use of the Wi Fi function by third party and protect the set personal information 1 Touch Setup 2 Touch INPUT and enter the Password 6 characters e After finish entering the Password touch Enter o f the Password has alre
97. direct connection to a STAN ONIONS siecereatuteatecemntneraanbacaccueeseianas 157 Connecting from the history 159 How to Use the Wi Fi Setup Menu 162 With a PC What you can do with a PC c 168 End User License Agreement 170 Operating environment cccecceeeeeees 172 Installation ect ioce asce secsc eacceecccezeececeseectcst 175 Connecting to a PC ccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 176 About the PC display cccee 178 Starting HD Writer LE 2 1 0 cceseeeeees 179 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 0 179 If using MaG sccccccccesecteis terttsetinn venecbornnntieencest 180 Others Indications cies veceacte cece sccec Saceteccccanesecencectews 181 Messages ssssssesnsnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenen nnmnnn nnne 184 About recovery ccdiccnnrdniientecsumiectiecedas 185 Troubleshooting sssssssnsnunssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 186 Cautions fOr USC cccceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 192 About copyright iiss ccnncssnnavccedssnassnccenssnadacsee 197 Recording modes approximate recordable time sisi veceessscsedeceensdieee eee 199 Approximate number of recordable UU Soca Sea aac enters 200 Optional accessories ccceeesseeeeeeeeeees 201 About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 202 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts
98. dle operates within the range set in advance When Manual is selected e Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may cause the recording screen to shake or the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to move from its original location To switch the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode Touch gt e The selection screen of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode is displayed Touch the desired mode To exit the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Touch EXIT e The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position e After the operation the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turns off Before removing this unit disconnect the USB cable e When this unit is connected to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle this unit is set to Motion Picture Recording Mode You cannot switch this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode e We recommend that you make a test recording in advance to check if the image and sound are recorded correctly e The sound of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in operation will be recorded e f you start recording after making changes to the setup of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle such as switching the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode or changing the location of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle it may rotate and return to its home position Once the operation starts do not disconnect the USB cable or move the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle and this unit until the operation is finished This may cause a malfunction or the motion picture not to be recorded correctly e When you press
99. e opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on off The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi Fi even if the LCD monitor is closed In the following cases opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit Press the power button to turn on the unit When the unit is originally purchased When you have turned off the unit using the power button 16 Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode by pressing the recording playback button If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode 22 Recording motion pictures Still Picture Recording Mode 24 Recording still pictures Playback Mode gt 26 78 Motion picture Still picture playback Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode Recording playback button Press the button to switch this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode When you turn on this unit it starts up in Recording Mode Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor touch s
100. e Baby Calendar is displayed To change add a baby s registered details 1 Touch the name display on the Baby Calendar gt 92 or select the menu ES VIDEO SETUP Baby Calendar Setup 2 Touch the name of the baby whose details are to be changed e When Baby 1 Baby 2 Baby 3 is displayed the birthday and name or name only are not registered 3 Touch the desired item Name Register change the name Birthday Register change the birthday e The setting method is the same as when registering for the first time gt 92 4 Touch ENTER e The Baby Calendar of the registered baby is displayed To delete a baby s registered details 1 Touch the name display on the Baby Calendar gt 92 or select the menu EM VIDEO SETUP Baby Calendar Setup 2 Touch the name of the baby whose details are to be deleted 3 Touch DELETE e To delete the registered details of other babies repeat Steps 2 to 3 e When the Baby Calendar is displayed the following operations are not available SCENE PROTECT SECTION DELETE DIVIDE MANUAL EDIT SPLIT amp DELETE CONVERT TO MP4 93 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch i gt 19 2 Only when you would like to change the settings Touch SET to select the item to change DATE SETUP Select the date to be played back SLIDE INTERVAL Select the interval between still
101. e number of still pictures exceeds 999 When REC MODE in AVCHD is changed When recorded in Creative Control Mode When recorded in Endless Loop Recording When recorded in Home Monitor function gt 132 When saved in Manual Edit gt 91 When NUMBER RESET is performed e The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list and icons are displayed according to the category When REC MODE in MP4 iFrame mode is changed 1080 720 Frame HC V550 Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode gt 53 N Still pictures created from motion pictures Scenes saved in Highlight Playback gt 88 Scenes saved in MP4 Low Quality gt 102 82 Highlight Playback eo E Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favorite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes Highlight Playback cannot be used for MP4 iFrame scenes Touch Ek gt 19 2 Touch the desired effect POP Recommended for party scene NATURAL Recommended for scenery CLASSICAL Recommended for slow moving scene DYNAMIC Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene CUSTOM Set the combination of the effect and the music gt 84
102. e people stand out against the background Soft Skin To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance B Snow za Scenery In Motion Picture Recording Mode only Touch ENTER e Sports Portrait Soft Skin Spotlight Snow Beach Sunset Scenery The shutter speed is 1 8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode e Sunset Low Light The shutter speed is 1 30 or more in Motion Picture Recording Mode e Sunset Scenery Fireworks Night Scenery Image may get blurry when close object is recorded e Sports During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting If the brightness is insufficient the Sports Mode does not function The A display flashes e Portrait Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting e Soft Skin If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed If the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear If you record a person in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face close up to record e Fireworks The shutter speed is 1 30 Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding 50 e Night Scenery The shutter speed is 1 2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode Using a tripod is recommended
103. e screen to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Dubbing through operations on the Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder About the screen indication of the unit e When the unit is accessing the SD card card access icon D appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on e Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media as this may result in the loss of recorded content 115 e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit e For details on dubbing and playback methods read the operating instructions of the Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e When you connect the unit to a Blu ray disc recorder a dubbing operations screen may appear on the television connected to the Blu ray disc recorder In this case as well perform the operations of Steps 1 to 3 e You cannot switch the Recording Mode Playback Mode by pressing the recording playback button on this unit while the Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is connected Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these operations e f the battery runs down during dubbing a message will appear Operate the Blu ray disc rec
104. e to be played back 1080 60p 1080 60i 2 Touch SELECT DATE or SELECT SCENES 3 When SELECT DATE is selected Touch the date to be played back e A maximum of 7 days can be selected e When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation When SELECT SCENES is selected Touch the scenes to be played back e Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession e When touched the scene is selected and V is displayed Touch the scene again to cancel the operation 4 Touch Enter ENTER 85 E Checking the favorite scenes 1 Touch the scenes to be played back 2 Touch Add and add the favorite part e Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching Add will be added as favorite e Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14 Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes selected F E onosinZos Favorite check display y is displayed in orange and Ci opoimSos Favorite check display is displayed on the slide bar fr ly XN To cancel the favorite play back to the position checked as favorite and touch Cancel p Itis convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback gt 78 3 Touch and stop the playback t will return to the thumbnail display screen and x is displayed on the scenes added as favorite scenes 4 Touch Return e All the scenes checked as favorite may not
105. e unit and try charging again Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and connect the battery correctly once again If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off the unit before removing e The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Off e Charging has finished e f the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Refer to page 193 for details on the battery 194 About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card note that e Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or LCD monitor When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred please wipe it using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card t is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card To physically format the SD card connect the unit via the AC adaptor select SETUP gt FORMAT MEDIA YES from the menu and then press and hold the recording start stop button on
106. ear softer for a more attractive appearance e Spotlight Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated 3 Snow Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations yay Beach To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant iat Sunset To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant A Scenery For spatial scenery ie Fireworks To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully TX Night Scenery To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully Q Low Light For dark scenes such as at dusk e Please refer to page 50 for details about the effect of each mode 68 ZOOM MODE Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode EM RECORD SETUP ZOOM MODE gt desired setting i Zoom OFF Up to 62x i 2Zoom 90x This zoom function allows you to maintain high definition picture quality Up to 90x D Zoom 150 x Digital zoom Up to 150x D Zoom 3000 x Digital zoom Up to 3000x HC V550 The zoom magnification when O I S is set to Standard and Level Shot Function is set to off HC V250 The zoom magnification when O I S is set to Standard The larger the digital Zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded e This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode REC FORMAT Switch the recording format of motion picture EM RECORD SETUP REC FORMAT desired setting AVCHD Set the recording format to AVCHD
107. ed When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode we recommend that you set the Image Stabilizer Ay off Still Picture Recording Mode KARI gt N setting canceled When 0 1 S is MODE1 li q is displayed When O 1 S is MODE2 is displayed E Changing Image Stabilizer Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode Setting HYBRID O I S EM RECORD SETUP HYBRID O 1 S gt ON or OFF When set to ON you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom e This function s default setting is ON Setting O I S EM RECORD SETUP gt 0 I S Standard or Active Standard Compensates for blurring caused by hand shake Active Compensates for even greater blurring caused by hand shake 59 Still Picture Recording Mode ED RECORD SETUP gt 0 I S gt MODE1 or MODE2 MODE1 The function works all the time MODE2 The function works when the Oo button is pressed We recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode HC V250 ee gt Image Stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much Touch W to switch the Image Stabilizer on off e The icon at position is switched e For details about
108. ed upstream 500 kbps or higher If you have difficulty establishing a connection with Home Cam or the connection is disconnected wait for a while and connect again If the connection still cannot be established check the settings from the menu of the smartphone application Image App below MENU Application function Home Monitor gt Advanced Settings Refer to Help in the Image App menu about the settings Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices 135 e Even with a broadband line the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment e Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used e f the line for the smartphone is switched communication may be interrupted In that case connect again What you can operate set with a smartphone during home monitoring e Refer to Help in the Image App menu about how to operate E What you can operate with a smartphone Confirm the condition inside the house The monitoring video can be confirmed e The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or a still picture t cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously e Depending upon the environment in which the device is used motion picture may be like a frame rate is low Voice message The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns e You can talk up t
109. ed e f you use another 2 4 GHz band device such as a microwave oven or cordless telephone nearby you may interrupt the signal Keep a sufficient distance from these types of devices The Wi Fi connection is Wireless Access Point Connection not possible between this e Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the unit and a smartphone wireless access point by checking the Wi Fi settings of the smartphone Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same wireless access point Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit gt 162 Direct Connection Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by checking the Wi Fi settings of the smartphone e Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input e Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless access point If it is connected to the wireless access point change the Wi Fi access point using the smartphone s Wi Fi set up 160 It takes long time every t may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi Fi time to connect to a connection setting of the smartphone but it is not a smartphone malfunction This unit is not displayed Try switching the ON OFF of the Wi Fi function in the Wi Fi in the Wi Fi setting screen settings of the smartphone of the smartphone The Wi Fi connection is If there is a setting for avoiding poor connections in the Wi Fi disconnected immediately setting
110. ed may decrease or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in 158 Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi Fi function is stored in the Wi Fi connection history Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings Press Wi Fi button and touch History Q wi fi 2 Touch the desired item to be connected e The history of Wi Fi functions and connection destinations that have been used is displayed as a list e For periods when a smartphone etc and this unit were connected directly only the list of Wi Fi functions is displayed e To display the connection details touch DETAIL 3 Touch ENTER e When the connection is complete a message will be displayed and the screen will switch to the Wi Fi function screen selected in step 2 Perform the operation of the selected Wi Fi function e f you have selected Link to Cell start up the smartphone application Image App after checking that Under smartphone control is displayed on the LCD monitor If the connection cannot be established check the Wi Fi setup of the smartphone Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this unit is lit green The following icons are displayed on the screen When connected to wireless access point S When directly connected e The history can store up to 8 most recently used Wi Fi connections e f you se
111. effect depending on the recording conditions MIC SETUP E5 Recording setting of the built in microphone can be adjusted EM RECORD SETUP MIC SETUP gt desired setting STEREO MIC Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward facing stereo microphones ZOOM MIC Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in close up and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you Zoom out wide angle e MIC SETUP will become STEREO MIC when the REC FORMAT is set to MP4 iFrame 74 MIC LEVEL When recording the input level from the built in microphones can be adjusted 1 Select the menu EM RECORD SETUP MIC LEVEL desired setting AUTO AGC is activated and the recording level is adjusted automatically Ger Sr The desired recording level can be set AGC is activated and sound distortions are reduced SET eae The desired recording level can be set Sounds are recorded in OFF natural quality 2 When SET gS JISET g amp is selected Touch lt gt to adjust e Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the gain value are not red Otherwise the sound is distorted Select a lower setting for microphone input level 3 Touch ENTER e Touch h EXIT to complete the setting Left Right Microphone i
112. elect Start Control Panel Uninstall a Program 2 Select HD Writer LE 2 1 then click Uninstall e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC 175 With a PC Connecting to a PC Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC USB cable supplied Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function 2 Turn on the unit 3 Connect this unit to a PC e The USB function selection screen will appear 4 Touch PC on the screen of this unit The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 2 1 is installed This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC 178 e 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 Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables When this unit is connected to
113. ending on the recording conditions such as the following When the object is too large or too small When color of the object is similar to the background When the scene is dark When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode the screen may become dark e f you use the Fade function while the target is locked the target lock will be canceled gt 65 e AF AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases When the unit is turned off Press the recording playback button Touch the recording mode switching icon Touch the Recording Mode button icon Switch to recording of yourself 61 ey Optical Image Stabilizer Lock c In Motion Picture Recording Mode you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding N With this function you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom 1 Touch y to turn the Image Stabilizer on gt 59 Touch qy to turn the Image Stabilizer on gt 60 2 Touch and hold W e Icon is displayed in while you are touching and holding W Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon E To make the display of No disappear Display of No will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the default setting To make the display of No disappear change the setting of the O I1 S LOCK DISPLAY
114. enu of the smartphone application Image App Select MENU gt Application function Home Monitor and enable Use Home Monitor 6 Select Set connect dest of the smartphone 7 On the smartphone select QR code to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit e The Device ID and Password will be set Select OK on your Android device or Complete on your iOS device 8 Touch NEXT on the screen of this unit e Check that the message Connecting has disappeared from this unit 9 On the smartphone select Start Home Cam to start home monitoring To exit Home Cam Touch EXIT displayed on the screen of this unit or press the Wi Fi button When using the home monitor function for the second time or later E If the device is Android NFC compatible e Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON 1 Start up the smartphone application Image App e When a Wi Fi connection guidance screen is displayed select NO 2 Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a smartphone 134 3 Touch the smartphone on of this unit e f the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone change positions and try again e A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone Touch YES to start home monitor This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the bya smartphone even when this unit was turned off using the LCD
115. er scenes still pictures repeat Steps 3 4 96 When you stop deleting halfway Touch CANCEL while deleting The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored To complete editing Touch Return You can also delete scenes by touching MENU selecting EDIT SCENE DELETE ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE e You can also delete still pictures by touching MENU selecting PICT SETUP DELETE ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE HC V550 When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed the still pictures cannot be deleted from the menu gt 95 e During Highlight Playback scenes still pictures cannot be deleted e Scenes that cannot be played back the thumbnails are displayed as t cannot be deleted e In case of ALL SCENES the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures e f you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased 97 Deleting part of a scene AVCHD ee gt Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted The deleted scenes cannot be restored e Press the re
116. es EW RECORD SETUP gt FACE FRAMING gt desired setting PRIMARY Only the prioritized face framing is displayed ALL All face detection framings are displayed OFF Cancel the setting e Up to 5 frames are indicated Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others E Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The white frame is for face detection only Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the O button is pressed halfway when recording still pictures Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set 71 LEVEL GAUGE This function displays the horizontal vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level EM RECORD SETUP LEVEL GAUGE gt ON E To correct the tilt Horizontal direction Vertical direction When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt e The horizontal tilt display and vertical tilt display appear yellow when there is a tilt and appear green when there is almost no tilt e The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 in horizontal direction and 10 in vertical direction
117. et to Standard Guidelines O You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition It will switch every time the icon is touched gt Setting canceled e The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded 2 Night Mode C This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations Minimum required illumination approx 1 Ix e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed f setin a bright place the screen may become washed out for a while Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction Using a tripod is recommended In darker areas Auto Focus may focus a bit slower This is normal 67 Advanced Recording Recording functions of menus SCENE MODE This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode gt 43 The shutter speed and aperture etc are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record This item is displayed in the menu only when Time Lapse Rec in Creative Control Mode is set gt 49 ES RECORD SETUP SCENE MODE gt desired setting OFF Cancel the setting W Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback D Portrait To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin To makes skin colors app
118. etween the SD card and USB HDD Simple copy 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying gt 109 2 Touch Simple copy e When Copy selected files or Playback HDD is selected terminate the connection with the USB HDD gt 113 and then perform the operation of Step 1 3 Touch YES 4 Touch EXIT when the copy complete message is displayed e The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated When you stop copying halfway Touch CANCEL while copying 111 Copy selected files 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying gt 109 2 Touch Copy selected files e You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching MENU selecting COPY 3 Touch NEXT 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen e It will return to the previous step by touching 5 e When SELECT SCENES is selected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e When SELECT DATE is selected When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes 99 dates can be selected continuously 5 Touch EXIT when the copy complete message is displayed e The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated When you stop copying halfway Touch CANCEL while copying 112 Playing
119. ex html 198 Others Recording modes approximate recordable time e The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording Recording format AVCHD 1080 60i Picture size 1920x 1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920 1080 1920x1080 Frame rate 60p 60i 60i 60i 60i 1 h 30 min 16 GB 1h20min 1h30 min 2h40min 6h40 min 64 GB 5h 20 min 8 h 30 min 27 h 30 min Favors image quality Favors Recording time Recording format MP4 iFrame Recording mode 1080 Picture size 1920x 1080 1280 720 960 540 Frame rate 60p 30p 30p acB 19min 1h 19min 16 GB 1h20min 4h10min 1h20 min 64GB 5h20min 16h50 min 5h 20 min h is an abbreviation for hour min for minute and s for second e f recording for long periods prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for 12 e The default setting for REC FORMAT is AVCHD and the default setting for REC MODE is HG e Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene 6 hours e The recording is paused once the recording time for one scene exceeds 6 hours and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds e The recordable time may be reduced when lot of action scenes are recorded or recording of short scene is repeated e Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB
120. f a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident mM To charge by connecting to other device It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable supplied Please refer to page 177 e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 194 e We recommend using Panasonic batteries gt 12 13 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product e Do not heat or expose to flame 11 Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 6 0 RH Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal HC V550 Battery model Maximum number Charging Recording Recording continuous Voltage Capacity time format mode recordable minimum time _T1080 60p A VW VBT190 2h 20 min HG HE piona 6h 20 miny rosy am f m MP4 iFrame Actual recordable time 3 6 V 1940 mAh i 2h 25 min 1h15 min 1080 60p 4h 15 min 2h 10 min AVCHD PH 4h20min oe min ails EEA ra 4 h 25 min optional 9 h 45 min 3 6 V 3880 mAh 1080 4h 15 min 2h 10 min Pusi 720 5h 10 min iFrame 2 h 40 min 12 HC V250 Battery model Maximum number Charging Recording Recording continuous Voltage Capacity
121. f even if ECONOMY AC is set to ON in following cases Using the USB cable for PC etc PRE REC is used During slide show playback Using the Wi Fi function 33 QUICK START O This unit is put into recording pause approx 0 6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 50 of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed so the recording time will be reduced Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted 1 Select the menu SETUP QUICK START ON 2 Close the LCD monitor The status indicator flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start Standby Mode HC V550 The lens cover does not close 3 Open the LCD monitor The status indicator lights red and the unit is put into recording pause e About 5 minutes have passed the Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled and the unit is turned off e Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings time for Quick Start may be longer than 0 6 seconds It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust In the Quick Start Mode the zoom magnification becomes approx 1x e When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the ECONOMY BATT gt 33 ECONOMY AC 33 close the LCD monitor once and open it again e Turn the unit off using the power button ALERT SOUND sa A To
122. h the Eye Fi card before use e When the endless memory function of the Eye Fi card is set to on the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically e The Eye Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred Note that the use of an Eye Fi card accelerates the battery drain so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode e The Eye Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON Transferring in Eye Fi direct mode A Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON XAN 7 EN Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to OFF e f the Eye Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit set functions related to Eye Fi again from the menu When using the Eye Fi card please be sure to unlock the write protect switch gt 14 e Before deleting the files please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to the sharing site e Do not use the Eye Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden such as inside aircraft etc e Depending on network conditions the transfer may take some time Also if network conditions deteriorate the transfer may be suspended Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred Such files should first be split to reduce the file size gt 99 120 Wi Fi Wi Fi function Use this unit as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wirele
123. haracters and numbers for the Password e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 7 Check the Login ID and touch OK e The Login ID 12 digit number will be displayed automatically When logging in to the LUMIX CLUB with a computer you only need to enter the numbers e Be sure to make a note of the Login ID and Password kh OND 165 E Check or change the acquired Login ID Password To change the LUMIX CLUB Password on this unit access the LUMIX CLUB website from your smartphone or PC and change the LUMIX CLUB Password in advance 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup Q Wi Fi 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touch Add Change Account 4 Touch Change Account e The Login ID and Password are displayed e The Password is displayed as 5 Touch Login ID or Password 6 Enter the Login ID or Password and touch Enter e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 Input the Password that was changed with the smartphone or the PC E Register the Login ID of the smartphone Image App into this unit It is convenient to match the Login IDs for this unit and the smartphone Image App when using the Wi Fi function utilizing the LUMIX CLUB 1 Connect this unit to the smartphone 2 From the Image App menu set the common Login ID mM Check the LUMIX CLUB terms of use Check the details if the terms of use have been update
124. have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights E Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e x v Color is a trademark e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc iMovie Mac and Mac OS a
125. hing gt lt j is for slow rewind playback Playback is slow while touching e Normal playback is restored when you touch P I e When Slow motion pictures are played back Slow motion in reverse they will be shown continuously Playback at approximately 2 3 the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds e Slow motion Playback of scenes recorded in MP4 1080 or 720 will be shown in intervals of 0 5 second gt e Slow motion Playback of iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4 Low Quality will be shown in intervals of 1 second C With the playback paused touch gt gt ii Touch lt j to advance the frames one ata time in the reverse direction e Normal playback is restored when you touch P i e When the frames are advanced one ata Frame by frame time in the reverse direction they will be Playback shown in intervals of 0 5 seconds e Frame by frame Playback of scenes recorded in MP4 1080 or 720 will be shown in intervals of 0 5 second e Frame by frame Playback of iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4 Low Quality will be shown in intervals of 1 second During Pause 78 Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Pause Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching quam The playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching Direct Playback Creating still picture from motion picture a A single frame from the recorded motion p
126. his unit to the PC with this unit turned on Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e You cannot charge the battery by connecting the supplied DC cable Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e During charging the status indicator flashes You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly or when it does not light at all Charge using the AC adaptor gt 11 It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 194 177 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognized as an external drive e Removable disk Example s CAM_SD F is displayed in Computer We recommend using HD Writer LE 2 1 to copy motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer LE 2 1 It is impossible to write data to SD card on this unit from a PC Example folder structure of an SD card CAM SD 100CDPFQ 101YAPHH 102XCPHH 103TCPBH O 104UCPBH 105CDPFS
127. ho you purchased this unit from e The unit has automatically detected an error Restart the unit by turning the unit off and on The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not turned off and on Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself 186 Indication Remaining battery e The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not displayed approximation properly If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly fully charge the battery discharge it and then charge it again Recording The unit arbitrarily stops e Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording recording gt 14 e 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 gt 37 If AGS is ON record in the normal horizontal position or set AGS to OFF gt 72 Auto Focus function does Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 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 gt 45 57 Color balance of images is In a place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or strange when rec
128. htness iris gain gt 54 You can set a recorded still picture as the and record the next picture while looking at that recorded picture as the background gt 53 You can add manually adjusted brightness and color ay Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode and record gt 46 Stop Motion Animation Assist 4 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 2 HC V550 only 3 In Still Picture Recording Mode only 43 3 Intelligent Auto O The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record Mode Effect ff Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky which may be very bright iQ Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly fz Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight f2 2 Night Scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed i Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording A Normal In modes other than those described above the contrast is adjusted to GA 2 Normal give a clear picture 14 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only e Depending on the recording conditions the unit may not enter the desired mode
129. ible or iOS Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi Fi connection has been made via Direct Connection in Wi Fi Setup 157 Press Wi Fi button and touch Link to Cell e t will go into connection standby for remote operation 2 Start up the smartphone application Image App e When the connection is complete images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen To exit Link to Cell Touch EXIT or press Wi Fi button e The message is displayed Touch YES to close the indication e After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor you can also turn on this unit and start the NFC communication by touching the smartphone on of this unit If you have turned off this unit with the power button this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on of this unit e You can register up to five smartphones When the number exceeds five registrations will be deleted starting from the oldest touched one e Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC compatible smartphone 125 Using Link to Cell with a wireless access point connection E If the device is Android NFC compatible e Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point e When you connect using NFC for the first time please make connection of this unit and a wireless access point gt 153 2 Start up the smartphone application I
130. icture can be saved as a still picture For scenes recorded in AVCHD or MP4 iFrame still pictures in 21M 19201080 are recorded and for scenes saved in MP4 Low Quality still pictures in 640 x 360 are recorded Press the Q button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during playback t is convenient to use Pause Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback e Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture Quality will be different from the normal still picture 79 Highlight amp Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see e Operate the zoom lever to Q side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight amp Time Frame Index gt 27 1 Touch D e To display the next previous page Slide the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it Touch up YW down on the thumbnail scroll lever gt 26 2 Touch the desired search condition 3 SECONDS 6 SECONDS 12 SECONDS MINUTES FACE HIGHLIGHT It cannot be set while playing back MP4 iFrame scenes When select FACE it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded This will then be displayed as a thumbnail e A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected a
131. ight object or record under indoor lighting color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen In this case record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz e Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode Confirm the image on the playback screen after recording Manual iris gain adjustment e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed 56 Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then use Manual Focus Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 1 When MF assist function is used Select the menu MENU RECORD SETUP MF ASSIST ON Touch to display the Manual icon 2 Touch FOCUS 3 Touch MF to change to Manual Focus e MF appears on the screen 4 Adjust the focus by touching ae MF pri To focus on a close subject MF To focus on a faraway subject The in focus area is displayed in blue The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus e Touch FOCUS to end the adjustment e When MF ASSIST is OFF the blue area is not displayed e To restore Auto Focus touch A
132. ightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly f there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear 66 Backlight Compensation O This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject Tele Macro O A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close up and shading off the background e The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 1 1 m 3 6 feet e When you set Tele Macro the zoom magnification automatically changes to one of the following levels In Still Picture Recording Mode the level depends on the picture size setting If you lower the zoom magnification to a level below the following values Tele Macro will be canceled Motion Picture Recording Mode 62x when the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 62x or lower Still Picture Recording Mode 62x when the picture size is set to FJ 10M H 2 1M and the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 62x or lower 52x when the picture size is set to ff 7 4M P 0 3M and the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 52x or lower 51x when the picture size is set to ERA 7 7M EJ 2M and the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 51x or lower HC V550 Scale factor when O I S is set to Standard and Level Shot Function is set to off HC V250 Scale factor when O 1 S is s
133. ion for hour m for minute and s for second TIAS Fi ABI PS Eye Fi transfer gt 120 1h30m Remaining battery power gt 13 Remaining battery time gt 13 Still Picture Recording Mode f R 3000 1h30m Oo E MESA 20 l r o MF amp L 1 100 OPEN 0dB Card recording possible status B White L Green Recognizing the card CD PHD HAE HG HG ioro HE EOT 080 720 Motion Picture Recording Mode 70 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording gt 22 White Still picture recording icon Red Recording still picture R3000 Remaining number of still pictures gt 25 1om 2 tm 7 4M osm 7 7m 2M Number of recording pixels for still pictures gt 25 76 79 In Playback Mode the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above 10 2 Self timer Recording gt 66 MEGA MEGA OIS 24 181 PRE REC PRE REC 66 Time Lapse Recording gt 49 iw Zoom Microphone gt 74 2 Stereo Microphone gt 74 NU Wind cut gt 74 CHEE Power LCD 35 TIAC TR AE AAE Image Stabilizer gt 59 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock gt 62 a gt a a A Image Stabilizer gt 42 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock gt 62 2 0 Picture Adjustment 75 D Digital Cinema C
134. irectly connected amp connected to Wi Fi not connected to Wi Fi 151 Using the Wi Fi Easy Setup to set up a connection With the smartphone application Image App you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function e Clock information e Information on wireless access points SSIDs and Passwords e LUMIX CLUB Login ID Password Set on the smartphone and transfer to this unit Transfer from this unit to the Device ID for home monitoring smartphone Acquire a Login ID and Password for the LUMIX CLUB on this unit in advance e Install the smartphone application Image App on your smartphone gt 150 E If the device is Android NFC compatible e Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup Q 2 Touch Wi Fi Easy Setup e Touch YES 3 Start up the smartphone application Image App 4 Touch the smartphone on of this unit The setup screen is displayed on the smartphone 5 Follow the on screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection e When the settings is complete the smartphone and this unit are connected directly allowing you to use remote operations gt 125 mM Connecting with Android non NFC compatible or iOS device Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch Wi Fi Easy Setup e Touch YES 3 Touch QR
135. ired item Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show rc vs50 e For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode refer to page 53 1 Touch M e The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed Touching M again returns the display to the normal thumbnail display 2 Touch a thumbnail to play back the slide show PRA e The thumbnail display cannot be set to 9 scenes or 20 scenes za AER display 3 Select the playback operation gt 27 e The display returns to the thumbnail display when playback is finished or stopped To play back other recording groups You can play back other recording groups by touching the date select icon 1 Touch the date select icon NOV 15 2014 129 0001 Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date e Touch a date with the A indication e Recording groups in the selected date are displayed Touch a thumbnail to play back the slide show Slide shows can be played back with settings changed gt 94 The recording group played back as a slideshow cannot be saved as a single scene 95 Advanced Playback Deleting scenes still pictures Deleted scenes still pictures cannot be restored so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion lt Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode mM To
136. ireless Settings 4 Touch a Blank row For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points please refer to Wireless Settings on page 162 5 Touch WPS Connection Delete ENTER 6 Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS e For further details please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point When using a tethering connection please read the operating instructions for the smartphone e A message is displayed when the connection is complete e A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails Touch EXIT and set the connection again Enter a PIN code to set the Wi Fi connection 1 Touch PIN code in Step 6 2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected e f you touch Refresh you can search for wireless access points again 3 Touch ENTER 4 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point e For further details please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point When using a tethering connection please read the operating instructions for the smartphone 5 Touch NEXT e A message is displayed when the connection is complete e A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails Touch EXIT and set the connection again 153 Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this unit is lit green
137. is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit The actual time can vary depending on your actual use e When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies the remaining battery capacity will not be shown 13 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card To record to an SD card read the following Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e standard regarding continuous writing Check CLAssS via the label on the card etc Please check the latest information on the support website below http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only e When using an SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards e An Eye Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye Fi gt 118 e We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above Further SD cards
138. is unit when using the Voice message function E Sending notifications to your smartphone In the following cases this unit sends a notification to the smartphone e When baby monitoring starts Notification Baby Monitor activated e When a sound is detected Notification The video camera has detected sound E Sound detection When this unit detects a sound it can automatically send a notification to the connected smartphone This function can be used only if this unit is connected to the Internet via the wireless access point when Baby Monitor is used e Depending on the sound detection sensitivity setting and recording conditions sounds may not be detected Test the sound detection function in advance to check if sounds can be detected and notified 130 Changing Baby Monitor settings Touch Setup on the screen of this unit and select the item you want to set E Notification Setup This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected ON OFF E Notification Test This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected E Remote Voice Level This sets the voice message volume c Volume high 1d Volume low E Sound Detection Sensitivity This sets the sound detection sensitivity High Low 131 Wi Fi Home Cam You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone e
139. isplayed select No e If the device is iOS If a confirmation message for the Wi Fi setup is displayed select Close 4 Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone application Image App Select MENU gt Application function gt Home Monitor and enable Use Home Monitor 5 Select Set connect dest of the smartphone 133 6 Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into the smartphone When the entry is complete select OK on your Android device or Complete on your iOS device e f you want to check the Device ID and Password after performing Step 7 on the screen of this unit touch Setup Home Monitor Connect 7 Touch ENTER on the screen of this unit e Check that the message Connecting has disappeared from this unit 8 On the smartphone select Start Home Cam to start home monitoring E When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code Press Wi Fi button and touch Home Cam O wii 2 Touch QR code e QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit 3 Turn off the Wi Fi setting of the smartphone 4 Start up the smartphone application Image App e If the device is Android When a Wi Fi connection guidance screen is displayed select No e If the device is iOS If a confirmation message for the Wi Fi setup is displayed select Close 5 Enable the home monitoring setting from the m
140. it and start the NFC communication by touching the smartphone on of this unit If you have turned off this unit with the power button this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on of this unit e You can register up to five smartphones When the number exceeds five registrations will be deleted starting from the oldest touched one e Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC compatible smartphone 126 About Link to Cell Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode Recording screen Remaining battery power of this unit Zoom Photoshot button Menu display Playback mode button Recording mode button Recording start stop button Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode toggle button Name of the connected device 1 O py w N N o oO o m e o j Gro OO0000000 Playback screen Camera function button Number of scenes Remaining battery power of this unit Menu display Playback mode button Recording mode button Name of the connected device Scene information display O0000000 Depending on your OS or the version of the smartphone application Image App the screens may differ from the ones above 127 Functions available for remote operations E In Recording Mode e
141. it is lit green is displayed on the screen 155 e Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point e The Encryption methods are AES TKIP and WEP in descending order of strength We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method When the signal of the wireless access point is weak a connection may not be established Refer to Messages gt 184 and Troubleshooting gt 186 for details e Transmission speed may decrease or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in 156 Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone Check if the smartphone you are using is compatible with WPS e For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect If the smartphone is compatible with WPS Proceed to the following WPS Connection If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS Proceed to the following Connecting with QR code WPS Connection Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup O Wi Fi Touch Direct Connection Touch Change connection type Touch WPS Connection Set the smartphone to WPS Mode Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete O1 A G DR The status indicator of this unit is lit green A is displayed on the screen Connecting with QR code Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup Wi Fi 2 Touch Direct Connection 3 Touch Cha
142. itional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http Awww mpegla com 197 This product incorporates the following software 1 the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation 2 the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation 3 the software licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2 0 GPL V2 0 4 the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License Version 2 1 LGPL V2 1 and or 5 open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2 0 and or LGPL V2 1 The software categorized as 3 5 are distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached Application Software CD ROM At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2 0 or LGPL V2 1 as well as the respective copyright notice thereof Contact Information oss cd request gg jp panasonic com The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below http panasonic net avc oss ind
143. ivided 3 Touch S to set the dividing point It is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback gt 78 Touch YES to continue dividing the same scene To continue dividing other scenes touch NO and repeat Steps 2 3 4 Touch Return to complete dividing e Unwanted parts can be deleted gt 96 To delete all the divided points EM EDIT SCENE DIVIDE CANCEL ALL The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered You cannot divide a scene if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes e t may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time e Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted 99 Dividing a scene to partially delete MP4 iFrame 8e sE Divide the MP4 iFrame scenes and delete unnecessary parts This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored e Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode and touch the play mode select icon Then select the MP4 iFrame scene gt 26 1 Select the menu EM EDIT SCENE SPLIT amp DELETE 2 Touch the scene to be divided 3 Touch eS to set the dividing point __ gt SPLIT amp DELETE t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback gt 7
144. ize Small size e f you touch the screen you can adjust the horizontal position of the in focus portion f you touch Reset the in focus portion is reset to the original position and SIZE is reset to the medium size 3 Touch ENTER 4 When adjusting the brightness Touch 4d e The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon 440 Standard gt 344 4 Bright gt 44_4 Dark 5 When adjusting the vividness Touch I e The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the icon Pp Standard f vivid gt f2 Most vivid 6 Start recording t will record with an interval 1 second will be recorded for approximately every 6 seconds of recording To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain record objects incorporating a distant view or those that can provide depth or a skewed perspective Also use a tripod and avoid zooming You may see a lot of noise in the in focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night scenes e Audio cannot be recorded e REC MODE is set to HA e The maximum recordable time is 12 hours Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low 47 1 When adjusting the brightness Touch 34 The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon 2A Standard gt 44 4 Bright gt 44 Dark 2 When adjusting the color balance Touch fff The level of color
145. layback on a PC When QUALITY AVCHD is selected scenes recorded in 1080 60p are converted to 1080 60i picture quality HA of REC MODE and saved e f you select 1080 60i in SCENE SETUP 85 motion pictures are recorded in HA regardless of REC MODE PH HA HG HE of a scene 4 Touch YES 5 Touch EXIT is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback 88 Manual Edit GO gt You can join desired scenes or parts of scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added e Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4 iFrame scenes 1 Select the menu ES EDIT SCENE MANUAL EDIT 2 Touch 1080 60p or 1080 60i e Touch Enter e Thumbnails are displayed by each scene 3 Select the scene or part of the scene to play back and set the music e To select a scene gt 90 e To select part of a scene gt 90 e To set the music 91 Touching Return after selecting a scene may cancel the selected scene 4 Touch Enter 5 Touch YES and select the playback operation for the edited scene gt 27 In the following cases the screen for selecting PREVIEW SAVE 91 SELECT AGAIN and EXIT is displayed Touch the desired item Touch NO Playback finishes Stop playback You can also select combinations of scenes and parts of scenes You can select up to 99 scenes Each 3 second
146. laying back motion pictures still pictures DY date vsciisccesnraiaverecavevaxeurss 82 Highlight Playback scccoraanictserincsceneconeaiie 83 Manual Edit acscactoscissatucnnttattentientitteciian 89 Baby Calendar scectecuicasctatccanssvneteceedetssons 92 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 6 94 Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show HC V550 95 Deleting scenes still pictures 96 Deleting part of a scene AVCHD 98 Dividing a scene AVCHD 6008 99 Dividing a scene to partially delete MP4 IFrame cccccccecseeesssssessseeeeeeeees 100 Protecting scenes still pictures 101 Convert to MIP A vscccctciiiessscstverssecencsccsncreenetand 102 Watching Video Pictures on your TV 103 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 106 Playback using VIERA Link 00 107 Copy Dubbing Copying playing back with a USB HDD 109 Preparing for copying playing back 109 Simple CODY searsetrGcaeessunvsveutusvannssecceterttk 111 Copy selected files ccccccsseeeeeees 112 Playing back the USB HDD 113 Dubbing with a Blu ray disc recorder video device etC ssssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 114 Using the Eye Fi Card ssceeeeeeeeees 118 Wi Fi Wi Fi function cceccceteeseeessteeseeeseeeeees 121 Link to Ce
147. le operating monitoring with a smartphone Touch Setup and select desired setting E Home Monitor Connect You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password o if QR code is touched a QR code will be displayed on the screen of this unit E Remote Voice Level You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume level of the remote voice function 1 Volume high 1d Volume low e The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations e Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery we recommend you use the AC adaptor t is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause false detection e Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring condition continues for approximately 10 days e REC MODE is set to HE ZOOM MODE is set to i Zoom OFF e Creative Control Mode will not be available e f you record an image when the LCD monitor of this unit is closed with the screen facing outward the LCD monitor turns off e The password for the home monitor settings will change when Reset Wi Fi Settings is performed Set the home monitor settings of the smartphone again and reconnect to this unit when Reset Wi Fi Settings is performed 137 Wi Fi DLNA Play Connecting this unit to a DLNA compatible device via Wi Fi you can playback scenes and still pictures on the DLNA device Q
148. ll the smartphone app Image App on your smartphone smartphone using Link to gt 150 Cell When look at the e f you set REC MODE to AVCHD 1080 60p or MP4 iFrame recording screen with the 1080 in Motion Picture Recording Mode mosaic like noise smartphone mosaic like may appear on the screen and the image movement may not noise appears on the look smooth These will not affect the recorded image screen and the image movement does not look smooth Cannot use DLNA Play Make sure the television is compatible with DLNA Read the instructions for the television you are using e Make sure the wireless access point and this device are properly connected e Approach the wireless access point and reconnect e f a connection cannot be made between this device and a DLNA compatible device try to reconnect and make sure they connect properly 189 About the Wi Fi function The live broadcast screen e Make sure the LUMIX CLUB Login ID and Password have will not be displayed been input correctly e Use a PC or smartphone to make sure the USTREAM account registration is complete e Use a PC or smartphone to register and set up USTREAM from a LUMIX CLUB linked service gt 145 LUMIX CLUB or USTREAM lines may be congested Retry the live broadcast after waiting a short while Home Cam cannot be Make sure the wireless access point is connected to the used Internet Make sure the wirele
149. lli seriinin 123 Preparations before using Link to GS occ ese neirecdeviecmnenee anaadeseetocee 123 Using Link to Cell with a direct connection swesccrsetiinassawiciewnren 125 Using Link to Cell with a wireless access point connection 004 126 About Link to Cell cscs ccrccsseeceeeeeuessys 127 Baby Monitor s ccccccsistnccseteestiiiiieseseceninine 129 Preparations before using Baby Monitor ccnaticarvernicomananccccccrcerancs 129 Using Baby Monitor cee 130 Home Cam 132 Preparations before using Home Cam sciccteccaerecsatasneonsianaleceeesanns 132 Using Home Cam scsensicnnncvecrecateadsies 133 DLNA Play sevscsescserncndestiwsslncedsativineeeretiers 138 Preparations before using DLNA Play eiescceaceceectcrnen ere tennncxeseziccte 138 Playing back on a WV skiccmissanntheicensanin 138 COPY ioeina 140 Preparations before using Copy 140 Copying to a PC ctccrsecncxsnevvaansteavceoidias 142 Live Os Be een er eee neo pane 144 Preparations before using Live CaS hss antraducevemnmettamcedsn cue aaant 145 Broadcasting live ai cbeccsitnnareucncetermcnsenns 146 Install the Image App ceeeeeeees 150 Setting Up a Wi Fi Connection 151 Using the Wi Fi Easy Setup to set up a Connection cisccccaunnnetinuscnssntiiendieeesonins 152 Connecting to a wireless ACCESS DOI vecechtunssceedieuswaitaiessisnsenteierrst 153 Setting up a
150. loth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth 192 Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls In cold areas the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use At high temperatures the protection function may be triggered making it impossible to use the unit Be sure to detach the battery after use e If the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off Keeping the unit in this
151. ly 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 E 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 E Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card e 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 e Refer to page 14 for more details on SD cards E For the
152. mage App 3 Touch the smartphone on of this unit e If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone change positions and try again e f the smartphone is connecting to this unit for the first time a message is displayed again Touch YES e When the connection is complete images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the bya smartphone even when this unit was turned off using the LCD screen If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected to the first one The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been connected to this unit will be cut off and the newly touched smartphone will be connected e The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations E If the device is Android non NFC compatible or iOS 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point 2 Press Wi Fi button and touch Link to Cell Wi Fi e t will go into connection standby for remote operation 3 Start up the smartphone application Image App e When the connection is complete images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen To exit Link to Cell Touch EXIT or press Wi Fi button e The message is displayed Touch YES to close the indication e After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor you can also turn on this un
153. nd proceed to Step 3 2 Only when setting your home region Touch HOME e Touch ENTER 3 Only when setting your home region Touch lt gt to select your home a 2 region and touch ENTER EET 9 e Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING to set daylight sa saving time is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on the time DAYLIGHT SAVING difference between the current time and GMT will be set forward by 1 hour Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING again to return to the normal time setting If you set Link Clock to Daylight Saving to ON the current time will also be set forward by 1 hour gt 31 4 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Touch DESTINATION e Touch ENTER The current time The time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time 30 When the home region is set for the first time the screen for selecting home travel destination appears after setting the home region successively If the home region has already been set once execute the menu operation for Step 1 5 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Touch lt gt to select your travel destination and touch ENTER Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING to set daylight saving time is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on the time difference between the travel destination and The local time at the selected the home region will be set forward by 1 hour travel destination Touch DAYLIGHT SAVI
154. nd displayed in thumbnail if you select HIGHLIGHT 3 When MINUTES is selected Touch a to set the time It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes e Touch ENTER 4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back e Next Previous thumbnail can be displayed by touching lt gt Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes EN VIDEO SETUP REPEAT PLAY ON The gt indication appears on the full screen views e All the scenes are played back repeatedly When playing back motion pictures by date all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly 80 Resuming the previous playback 2t E If playback of a scene was stopped halfway the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped MENU VIDEO SETUP RESUME PLAY ON If playback of a motion picture is stopped gt appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene e The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or press the recording playback button The setting of RESUME PLAY does not change Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom srs You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback 1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback t will display enlarged in order of normal display X1 gt X2 x4 Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from
155. ne e When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or tethering high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract e This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition e When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi Fi function do not cover the Wi Fi transmitter with your hand 8 e When the battery indicator is flashing red the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted e The Wi Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi Fi function however this is not a sign of a malfunction gt 8 122 Wi Fi Link to Cell Using a smartphone you can perform record playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS Social Networking Service Image App SS a O Image App When connecting directly to a smartphone O When connecting to a wireless access point e You need to turn on the Wi Fi function of your smartphone e Do not remove the SD card during remote operations e Refer to Help in the Image App menu about how to operate Caution Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy the Portrait rights etc of the subject when you use this function Use at your own risk Preparations before using Link to Cell 1 Install the smartphone application Image App
156. nge connection type 4 Touch QR code e QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit 5 Start up the smartphone application Image App 6 On the smartphone select QR code to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit When using an Android device the smartphone and this unit are connected directly allowing you to use remote operations gt 125 When using an iOS device perform the following operations Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the Image App and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Press the home button to close the displayed screen Select the network name SSID of this unit from the Wi Fi setup of the smartphone When the QR code cannot be scanned refer to Connecting by entering an SSID and Password gt 158 Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this unit is lit green A is displayed on the screen 157 Connecting by entering an SSID and Password Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup O wii Touch Direct Connection On the smartphone select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi Fi setup menu Enter the Password displayed on this unit s screen on the smartphone GN Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this unit is lit green A is displayed on the screen e Transmission spe
157. nification is 62x 2 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used The maximum zoom magnification is 52x 3 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used The maximum zoom magnification is 51x This function s default settings are RJ 10M in Still Picture Recording Mode e Still pictures taken in Motion Picture Recording Mode are 24M 1920x 1080 The recording will become longer depending on the picture size e Please refer to page 200 for details about the number of recordable pictures When the picture size is E 7 4M PR 0 3M EFA 7 7M or EJ 2M black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen e The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing 76 SHTR SOUND Oo You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures EM PICTURE SHTR SOUND gt desired setting X Volume low D Volume high OFF Cancel the setting No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode Oy ge Advanced Playback Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations refer to page 26 Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left from left to right during playback Skip Playback to the start of a scene With the playback paused continue touc
158. nnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card f sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Cleaning e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth If the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp c
159. nnect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorized access SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN connection If the SSID matches for both devices transmission is possible mM Before use To use a Wi Fi function with this unit you need a wireless access point or destination device equipped with a wireless LAN function e For the operations and settings of your device such as the smartphone please read the operating instructions of the device E This unit is NFC compatible Using the NFC Near Field Communication function you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android OS version 2 3 3 or later Except for some models E This unit is WPS compatible WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN device and make security related settings 121 e This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection e Use a IEEE802 11b IEEE802 11g or IEEE802 11n compatible device when using a wireless access point e When using a wireless access point we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security e When sending scenes or still pictures we recommend you use the AC adaptor If you are using the battery we recommend you use the fully charged o
160. nput level meter appears on the ulerep cd FARE Microphone input level MIC LEVEL dB screen You cannot record with the audio completely muted PICTURE ADJUST O Adjust the quality of the image while recording Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image e This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 1 Select the menu MENU RECORD SETUP PICTURE ADJUST 2 Touch the desired setting items SHARPNESS Sharpness of the edge COLOR Depth of the color of the image EXPOSURE Brightness of the image WB ADJUST Picture color balance 3 Touch lt gt to adjust settings 75 4 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the settings lt 0 appears on the screen PICTURE SIZE The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing EM PICTURE PICTURE SIZE desired setting M Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size 16 9 Aspect ratio of high definition television etc 4 3 Aspect ratio of 4 3 television 3 2 Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints Such as L size print a2 ER 0 3M 640x480 BA 7 7M 3408x2272 EA 2M 1728x1152 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used The maximum zoom mag
161. ns such as reverse engineering decompilation disassembling etc of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 3 All rights including copyright patent rights etc relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 shall belong to Microsoft Corporation Licensee shall not claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 whatsoever 171 With a PC Operating environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual is fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications A compatible Blu ray disc DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu ray disc DVD e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed E Operating environment for HD Writer LE 2 1 Display Windows 8 Windows 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when using playback function Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using editing function in order to play seamless Intel Core i
162. ns to the thumbnails e The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m0Os each scene When played back with ALL AVCHD or ALL MP4 iFrame selected the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches Motion picture compatibility This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive AVCHD format MPEG 4 AVC file format e Even if the devices used have compatible standards when playback of motion pictures recorded using another device is performed using this unit or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device playback may not proceed normally or may not be possible Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device The only MP4 scenes that can be played back on this unit are those recorded with this unit Still picture compatibility This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit e Depending on the playback device still pictures may be played back with picture sizes different from the ones with which they were recorded
163. o 10 seconds in 20 second interval Open the LCD monitor of this unit when using the Voice message function E What you can set with a smartphone Moving non moving object detection This unit can detect moving objects and non moving objects in the home monitoring detection area e Once this unit is set to home monitoring home monitoring standby state it cannot detect moving objects for up to 5 minutes e Detection of some moving and stationary subjects may not be possible due to the condition of the subject Check beforehand to see if detection of the moving or stationary object can be detected f the movement of the subject is too fast or too slow if the subject is too small or if the surroundings are too dark detection of moving and stationary objects may be impossible Automatic recording You can record a motion picture on this unit as it detects a moving or non moving object e Automatic recording will record for approximately 30 seconds e Automatic recording can record a maximum of 1 hour 15 minutes per day Check the remaining available recording time e When automatic recording is performed with moving object detection automatic recording is performed only once within the set time When automatic recording is performed with non moving object detection the set time will be reset and non moving object detection will start again 136 Changing the home monitor settings of this unit e Setting cannot be performed whi
164. olor gt 73 to Brightness Adjustment Miniature Effect Bmm movie Silent movie gt 47 48 Mo Vividness Adjustment Miniature Effect gt 47 Wi B Color balance Adjustment 8mm movie gt 48 rgd i ch AF AE tracking 61 mms Level Shot Function gt 41 b_ Touch Shutter gt 63 MF Manual Focus gt 57 TF amp 64 20 1 White Balance gt 55 1 100 Shutter Speed gt 56 OPEN F2 0 Iris value 56 0dB Gain value gt 56 White Green Focus indication gt 24 Display Touch Menu 19 Backlight Compensation gt 67 Tele Macro 67 Jal Intelligent Contrast Control gt 65 n Microphone Level 75 W EBIB Fade White Fade Black gt 65 x Night Mode gt 67 iQ Intelligent Exposure gt 66 N World Time setting gt 30 Recording mode switching icon 17 Date indication gt 20 Time indication gt 20 Ee NOV 15 2014 12 34PM 182 E Playback indications DP LE PPD lt lt lt ddd P lt lt DP dd li Display during playback 27 78 0h00m00s Playback Time 27 No 10 Scene Number D Repeat Playback gt 80 b gt Resume Playback 81 100 0001 Still picture folder file name On Transfer Protected motion pictures still pictures gt 101 119 Den OO EE CE EE EG ic Play mode selection display gt 26 AVCHD 1080 60p scene gt 26 AVCHD PH scene gt 26
165. on icons 4 Ly lt gt Touch when changing a page or performing settings isn s Casablanca Touch to return to the previous screen DAYLIGHT SAVING ENTER 18 About the Touch Menu Touch lt left side gt right side of fij j on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons e It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it Touch Menu Playback Mode You can change the operation icons to display gt 35 Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 46 and Miniature Effect Bmm movie Silent movie of the Creative Control Mode gt 46 Displayed only in Time Lapse Rec of the Creative Control Mode 46 Scene Mode gt 50 Endless Loop Recording Mode gt 52 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 53 and Manual Mode gt 54 i only E To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture still picture To display it again touch qllIp e Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens 19 Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase Make sure to set the clock 1 Select the menu gt 29 EN SETUP CLOCK SET 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the desired value using a Y
166. onnected to the AC adaptor the demonstration automatically starts If any operation takes place the demonstration is canceled However if no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration automatically starts again To stop the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF or insert an SD card When Demo Mode is in operation the lens cover remains open 0 I S DEMO This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo MENU SETUP 0 1 S DEMO e Touch O0 I S DEMO the demonstration automatically starts When you touch EXIT the demonstration will be canceled Eye Fi TRANSFER sa A This item is displayed only when an Eye Fi card is inserted Please refer to page 118 Eye Fi DIRECT gt This item is displayed only when an Eye Fi card is inserted Please refer to page 119 LANGUAGE O A You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen MENU SETUP LANGUAGE gt desired language 39 Advanced Recording E O Using the zoom VOL Q oS Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out Zoom bar e Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with ZOOM MODE gt 69 E About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation wi T i Zoom off i Zoom Digital zoom Extra Optical Zoom Blue o o E Abou
167. order to cancel the dubbing 116 Dubbing in standard picture quality ep M E Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal or using a video device You can dub by connecting an Composite video cable commercially available e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down Change the video input on the 1 video device and TV that this unit is connected to The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is E m connected See the operating instructions of the video device for details Insert the plugs as far as they will go Composite video cable commercially available VIDEO IN O4 p OR AUDIO IN ral _ e Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode 1 Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit 2 Start recording on the connected device e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder Some screens such as the menu screen may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing 32 105 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of
168. ording in a hall set the White Balance setting to Indoor mode 2 a place such as a If you cannot record clearly with the Indoor mode 2 set gymnasium itto Manual adjustment mode gt 55 Color or brightness of the Color or brightness of the image may change or you may see image changes or you horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light etc but the image this is not a malfunction In Motion Picture Recording Mode record in Intelligent Auto The LCD monitor flickers Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or set the shutter speed to indoors 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz In Still Picture Recording Mode this will not affect the recorded image Before turning on the unit open the lens cover ENVIRONMENT TOO This message may also be displayed when recording in a DARK OR LENS COVER very dark location CLOSED is displayed 187 Playback Scenes still pictures e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back as cannot be played back Scenes cannot be deleted Release the protect setting gt 101 Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as t cannot be deleted If the scenes still pictures are unnecessary format the media to erase the data 37 Please be aware that if a media is formatted
169. ot apply strong shocks bend or drop the In very dusty or humid areas SD card Near a heater e Electrical noise static electricity or the failure Locations susceptible to significant of this unit or the SD card may damage or difference in temperature condensation erase the data stored on the SD card can occur When the card access lamp is lit do not Where static electricity or electromagnetic Remove the SD card waves occur Turn the unit off To protect SD cards return them to their Insert and remove the USB cable cases when you are not using them Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away the SD Performing the above while the lamp is on card gt 195 may result in damage to data SD card or this unit e Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust 15 Preparation Turning the unit on off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit To turn off the unit X Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off The status indicator lights on Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened and unit is turned off when it is closed During normal us
170. other device t may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE 2 1 but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer LE 2 1 Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer LE 2 1 Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly When the scenes were recorded on different dates e When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded e When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date 191 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use This is not a malfunction Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e f you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reco
171. purposes of this owner s manual e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e The smartphone and tablet are indicated as smartphone Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode a Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode J e Function that can be used for the Playback Mode gt Function that can be used for the Playback Mode motion pictures only pS Function that can be used for the Playback Mode still pictures only c gt Scene s recorded in the recording format AVCHD AVCHD scene s Scene s recorded in the recording format MP4 iFrame scene s saved in MP4 Low Quality MP4 iFrame scene s e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example gt 00 This owner s manual is designed for use with models and GIAA Pictures may be slightly different from the original e The illustrations used in this owner s manual show model HC V550 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available e and are equipped with the Wi Fi function e Features may vary so please read carefully Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase Contents Read this TSE vccescctisiiecccsseeversrvenseentaennnn cs 2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 6 Power SUDDIY csccwce
172. pying 142 If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally e Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used e Once scenes or still pictures are copied to a PC the original scenes or still pictures cannot be copied to any PCs e f the total length of the scenes recorded on the same date on the SD card exceeds approximately 8 hours the scenes will not be copied e f the copy source contains scenes or still pictures recorded on other devices copying may be canceled Depending on your environment copying may take time or may not be available If the scene to be copied is long or copying fails we recommend that the following be performed for copying Connecting this unit to the PC by USB cable gt 176 180 Inserting the SD card to the built in SD card slot of the PC or your SD card reader writer directly 143 Wi Fi Live Cast You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the LUMIX CLUB and USTREAM LUMIX CLUB A USTREAM You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering e If CLOCK SET 20 is not set correctly Live Cast cannot be used
173. ransferrable files will be transferred automatically To cancel the transferring of a file turn off the unit or set Eye Fi TRANSFER to OFF The setting at the time of purchase is OFF Every time the Eye Fi card is removed from the unit this setting is set to OFF e Eye Fi transfers are not available during motion picture recording e You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen File has been transferred ZX File waiting for transfer TX File cannot be transferred 118 E Using Eye Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye Fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the Eye Fi direct mode settings Insert an Eye Fi card commercially available to the unit Select the menu ES SETUP Eye Fi DIRECT e This mode is displayed only when Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON e The mode will be canceled using the following steps When the unit is turned off If you start recording motion picture In addition to the steps above the mode may also be canceled by the Eye Fi card e When connected via Eye Fi direct mode ECONOMY BATT ECONOMY AC are disabled HM Selecting files to transfer If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC you can transfer selected files alone For se
174. rding conditions Automatic White Balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light video lights like in the studio etc Indoor mode 2 Color fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc Manual adjustment mode e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters Sunrise sunset etc e To return to auto setting set to or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode 43 E To set the White Balance manually 1 Select 4 fill the screen with a white subject 2 Touch and set the blinking pS e When the screen turns black instantly and the Ss display stops flashing and then lights constantly the setting is complete o If the amp display continues flashing the White Balance cannot be set In this case use other White Balance Modes If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed the Auto White Balance will not be performed correctly Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit When the a display flashes the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored Whenever recording conditions change re set the White Balance When setting both the White Balance and the iris gain set the White Balance first o ENTS is not displayed on the screen when WANTED is being set 55 Manual shutter speed iris adjus
175. re trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc e Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc e The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e The Wi Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup WPA and WPA are marks or registered marks of the Wi Fi Alliance e The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries e DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance e QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Add
176. reen 138 2 Select this unit SSID by the TV side Select SD media and select the motion picture AVCHD MP4 or still picture JPEG to play back 3 Perform playback operations with the TV remote control e Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use e The following operations can be performed if a color button is pushed Blue Red Skip playback e Fast forward Fast rewind playback cannot be performed You cannot perform playback operations with this unit Examples of operations during motion picture playback Skip playback Stop Playback Pause To exit DLNA Play Touch EXIT or press Wi Fi button e A message is displayed Touch YES to exit e Scenes recorded in the following REC FORMAT or REC MODE can not be played back AVCHD 1080 60p PH HA MP4 iF rame 1080 iFrame e The scenes may not be played back smoothly depending on your environment such as the network condition 139 Wi Fi By setting up a Wi Fi communication between this unit and a PC you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC e For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point refer to the operating instruction of the device in use e If this unit and a PC are not connected to the same wireless access point copying is not possible Preparations before using Copy 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with
177. rn off Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle e Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit gt 202 o Set Panning Angle Tilt Angle Tilt Speed in advance gt 205 1 Touch the desired Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode Operation of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The operation is automatic Atan event such as a party recording will be e The Remote Pan Tilt performed while the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Cradle works within the automatically controls the recording direction Party Scene recording range set in within the recording range Panning Angle Tilt When a person or a moving object is detected Description Angle recording of the person or the object takes priority for a specific period of time When a moving object is detected within the Moving Object recording range the object will be tracked and recorded automatically The operation is manual This mode lets you manually operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle o f you touch SETUP the Setup menu will be displayed gt 205 203 2 When Manual is selected Touch and operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle with 4 lt gt When you finish the operation touch ENTER 3 Press the recording start stop button When Party Scene Moving Object is selected e Before recording starts the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position It takes time until recording starts e The Remote Pan Tilt Cra
178. s operation effect of static electricity accident malfunction repair or other handlings Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information When requesting a repair transferring to another party or disposing e After making a copy of personal information always delete information such as personal information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have saved within this unit with Reset Wi Fi Settings Delete account gt 36 166 e To protect personal information delete the registered details of Baby Calendar unless they are necessary for the repair gt 93 Remove the Memory Card from this unit when requesting a repair e Settings may return to factory default when this unit is repaired e Please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction When transferring to another party or disposing of the Memory Card please refer to When disposing of or giving away the SD card note that gt 195 When uploading images on web services Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as titles and recording dates When uploading images on web services check carefully and then upload 196 Others About copyright E Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you
179. s performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen E To start the live broadcast Touch M e INA 8 will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen EXIT E To stop the live broadcast Touch M e When gray is displayed unsent data is present Wait until the unsent data is sent and is displayed To exit the Live Cast Mode Touch EXIT or press Wi Fi button e A message is displayed Touch YES to exit 146 E About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode tae ree Number of people watching the live broadcast 100 e Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated The indication does not appear when the number is 0 Live broadcast microphone setting gt 149 e The indication appears when Microphone On Air is set to OFF In Live Cast Mode even if you press the recording start stop button recording is not possible In Live Cast Mode this unit is set to Intelligent Auto Mode e f you start a live broadcast when the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing outward the LCD monitor of this unit will turn off If this unit is on the e mail sender block list of destination devices or if their firewall setting is enabled the Wi Fi function may not work correctly when you send an e mail If this occurs check the network settings e When the live broadcast cannot be watched on a U
180. s of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed protection cannot be set on the still pictures 101 Advanced Playback Convert to MP4 So E Before copying convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality MP4 High Quality 1280 x 720 30p or MP4 Low Quality 640 x 360 30p that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet e Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 Low Quality cannot be converted to MP4 1 Select the menu EM EDIT SCENE CONVERT TO MP4 2 Touch the scene you want to convert e The scene selection is made as you touch it and the indication appears on the thumbnail To cancel the operation touch the scene again e You can select up to 99 scenes in succession 3 Touch Enter 4 Select the quality after conversion High Quality 1280720 Convert to MP4 1280 720 30p and copy Low Quality 640 x 360 Convert to MP4 640 360 30p and copy Scenes recorded in MP4 720 and scenes saved in MP4 High Quality cannot be converted and copied e MP4 scenes after conversion are saved to the same media as the scenes before conversion e To continue converting scenes to MP4 repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop converting to MP4 halfway Touch CANCEL during format conversion To exit the MP4 conversion Touch Return e A scene recorded over a long time may take time e When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCH
181. ss LAN devices ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device mM Use of the Wi Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in countries where this unit is sold There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those where this unit is sold and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations m There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by a third party E Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields static electricity or interference e Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields static electricity or interference such as near microwave ovens Radio waves may not reach this unit e Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any other wireless LAN device that use the 2 4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices E Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use When this unit utilizes its Wi Fi function wireless networks will be searched automatically When this happens wireless networks that you are not authorized to use SSID may be displayed however do not attempt to co
182. ss access point and this unit are properly connected gt 153 have forgotten the Perform Reset Wi Fi Settings from the Setup menu gt 36 password for the Wi Fi This will set the Wi Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase and you will be able to use the Wi Fi setting menu When performing Reset Wi Fi Settings all Wi Fi settings including the LUMIX CLUB Login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted have forgotten the Login Check the information in the login screen of LUMIX CLUB ID or Password for the http lumixclub panasonic net eng c LUMIX CLUB Others If the SD card isinsertedin If the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be recognized this unit it is not by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards gt 37 recognized 190 E If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit e Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit Depending on the unit used the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable e A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with an
183. state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed 193 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw an old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after
184. still pictures are being recorded 0 turns red and the remaining number lt gt of recordable pictures is displayed a No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures Self timer gt 66 do not work While recording motion pictures or during the PRE REC operation image quality is different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording e f simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording the remaining recordable time will be shortened If this unit is turned off or the recording playback button is pressed the remaining recordable time may be lengthened e The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size e Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999 If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9999 R 9999 is displayed The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less e The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition 25 Basic Motion picture Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode 17 Touch the play mode select icon 19 You can also set by touching MENU selecting VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP MEDIA VIDEO mm PICTURE gt 29 Cl eels m pa Milby uc Eee No 3 Select the still picture or the recording format of the motion picture yo
185. t For information on the USB terminal of the USB HDD refer to the operating instructions of the USB HDD It may take several minutes until the connection is completed 4 Touch the desired item Simple copy Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that have not been copied yet gt 111 Copy selected files Allows you to select desired scenes still pictures and then copy gt 112 Playback HDD Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on this unit gt 113 Safe Removal Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD Following can be performed by connecting the USB HDD with the scenes and still pictures copied from this unit to other devices Playback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal Dub onto the Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder with a USB terminal Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 2 1 When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu ray disc recorder a message prompting to format the USB HDD may display All the scenes and still pictures recorded on the USB HDD will be erased if formatted Do not format as important data will get erased and it will be impossible to restore e When using an Eye Fi card commercially available set Eye Fi TRANSFER to OFF gt 118 When the item is set to ON even if you connect the USB HDD to this unit it will not recognize the USB HDD E Points to check before copying e When
186. t 40 Thumbnail display switch 3 Q 27 Volume lever VOL In Playback Mode gt 28 om 21 Wi Fi button Wi Fi 22 Wi Fi Transmitter gt 122 gt 123 129 132 138 140 144 159 162 23 NFC touch area 4 gt 125 133 HC V550 HC V250 24 24 e t can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the opposite direction 8 25 Lens cover e The lens cover opens in vam Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode gt 17 26 Lens 27 Internal stereo microphones HC V250 28 Lens cover opening closing switch When not using the unit close the lens cover to protect the lens e Slide the opening closing switch to open close the cover 29 Lens cover 30 Lens 31 Internal stereo microphones Preparation Power supply E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBT190 VW VBT380 e The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery VW VBT190 VW VBT380 supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic prod
187. t remove the battery and then insert it again If the message appears even after repeating this several times this unit needs repair Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Do not attempt to repair it by yourself You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor 11 THIS EXTERNAL DRIVE CANNOT BE USED PLEASE CHECK THE EXTERNAL DRIVE The external drive that this unit cannot recognize is connected Check if the USB HDD can be connected and used with this unit and try to reconnect gt 109 Failed to connect wireless access point No wireless access point found e Check the Wi Fi set up of your wireless access point and smartphone e WPS Connection can establish a connection only between two devices this unit and a device that will connect to this unit Check if multiple devices are trying to establish a connection in the WPS waiting state simultaneously e Read page 160 if the Wi Fi connection cannot be established Connection failed Please check network settings of connected device t may be impossible to connect from some Web services such as LUMIX CLUB and USTREAM Try to reconnect after waiting a short while e Read page 160 if the Wi Fi connection cannot be established Network disconnected e When using DLNA Play if you do not operate the DLNA compatible device you are connected to for a while it will
188. t format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit 37 MEDIA STATUS sao The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked Ef SETUP MEDIA STATUS e The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the Motion Picture Recording Mode e Touch EXIT to close the indication e The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value The usable SD card space is generally calculated as 1 GB 1 000 000 000 bytes The capacities of this unit PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 073 741 824 bytes Therefore the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller Firmware Version Info O The firmware version of this unit is displayed EM SETUP Firmware Version Info Firmware Upgrade You can update the firmware version of this unit EM SETUP Firmware Upgrade For the latest update information check the support website below As of November 2013 http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This Site is English only 38 DEMO MODE This item is used to start the unit demonstration Ef SETUP DEMO MODE ON o if DEMO MODE is switched to ON and you touch EXIT when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is c
189. t the zoom speed The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved e The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed respectively Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode O The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 100x without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode Extra Optical Zoom e Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode varies depending on the setting of PICTURE SIZE gt 76 e f you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation the operation sound may be recorded When returning the zoom lever to the original position move it quietly e When the zoom magnification is at its maximum the subjects are focused at about 2 2 m 7 2 feet or more e When the zoom magnification is 1x this unit can focus on a subject approx 2 cm 0 8 away from the lens 40 Advanced Recording S Level Shot Function c vs50 This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit and automatically corrects it to the level position When setting A Normal When setting ATS Strong With Level Shot Function Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function A Normal gt A S Strong Off Normal Corrects the tilt A S Strong Strengthen tilt correction Off Cancel the setting
190. t up a Wi Fi connection from Wireless Settings in Wi Fi Setup the Wi Fi connection will not be stored in the history 159 If the Wi Fi connection cannot be established e Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone It cannot connect to the General wireless access point e Turn ON the wireless access point e Approach the wireless access point and reconnect The wireless access point f it takes time to complete the connection the Wi Fi is not detected connection will be aborted Reset the connection settings e Check how to connect to the wireless access point and how to set the security settings Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit gt 162 The device may be unable to locate the wireless access point due to problems with the signal Refer to Setting up a connection manually gt 155 WPS Connection e Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS standby mode Make sure the PIN code has been correctly input Search for wireless network or Manual Setting Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input e Check the Authentication method Encryption type and Encryption key Password Radio waves of the e The condition may improved by moving the location or wireless access point get changing the angle of the wireless access point disconnect
191. tered during the setting of direct connection cannot be changed gt 157 IP Address DNS Settings You can change or check your wireless LAN s network settings such as the IP Address Subnet Mask and MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS MAC Address e f you touch AUTO the network settings are configured automatically If you touch MANUAL you can set each item Select the item you want to set and set it e MAC Address cannot be changed Connection Test You can test the connection between this unit and the wireless access point The following connections can be verified Connection to the wireless access point Connection to LUMIX CLUB Connection to USTREAM Connection to the home monitor server 1 Touch NEXT The connection test starts 2 Check the connection test result and touch EXIT e f the connection is successful O is displayed If the connection is not successful X is displayed To test the connection to LUMIX CLUB or USTREAM you need to make other settings in advance gt 145 165 164 PC Connect Setup Change Return to default You can change the workgroup setting e When copying scenes or still pictures to a PC using a Wi Fi function Copy you need to create a shared folder on the PC and connect this unit to the workgroup to which the PC belongs The default setting is WORKGROUP
192. the age in months display by touching lt gt lt Changes the age in months display to that of the previous month If you touch this icon when the youngest age in months is B displayed the oldest age in months will be displayed Name display Q Age in months display gt Changes the age in months display to that of Thumbnail for the the next month previous age in months If you touch this icon when the oldest age in months is Thumbnail for the next displayed the youngest age in months will be displayed age in months e When there are only scenes recorded in two different ages in months the thumbnail for the previous age in months will not be displayed e Except for months with no recordings the age in months display is available for each month e f you touch the name display the screen for selecting a registered baby is displayed From among the 3 registered babies select the baby you want to display and touch ENTER If you touch a name with no registered birthday Baby 1 Baby 2 Baby 3 you can register a new baby Perform Steps 2 3 92 5 Touch the thumbnail in the center e The thumbnails of the scenes recorded in the same age in months are displayed Touch the desired scene to select the playback operation gt 27 e The thumbnail display cannot be set to 1 scene 20 scenes display or to the Highlight amp Time Frame Index To return to the normal thumbnail display Touch the while th
193. the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged f you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate the following should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low It can be charged but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally It will flash in approx 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes Even in such cases it may start flashing in approx 4 second intervals until charging is completed depending on the conditions of use Flashing with approx 0 5 second period off for approx 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from th
194. the icons to be displayed refer to page 42 60 Ye AF AE tracking a OO It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves 1 Touch ve An icon is displayed 2 Touch the object and lock the target When you touch the head of the object the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts e Touch the object to be changed again when you want to change the target When the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is selected the setting becomes A fy Normal and touched object is tracked Selection becomes 6 Ey Portrait when target frame is locked on a face It may turn to Ay Normal even if the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or with a dark scene 3 Start recording E About target frame When target lock fails the target frame blinks in red and then disappears Touch a characteristic part color etc on the object to lock onto it again When the Oo button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode the focus is set to the object that is locked The target frame turns green when it focuses and the target cannot be changed This function cannot be used in Manual Mode In Still Picture Recording Mode it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode It may track different objects or may not lock the target dep
195. the normal display x1 to x2 Touch the screen to zoom in from x2 to x4 e The still picture is Zoomed in on centering on the part you touched 2 Move to the zoomed in position by touching a lt gt or slide while touching the screen e The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second when zooming in zooming out or moving the displayed location Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Touch Q to zoom out X4 gt X2 X1 Displayed location of Touch to return to normal playback x 1 ihe zoom e You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever e The more picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates 81 Advanced Playback Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession 1 Touch the date select icon gt 19 Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back e f you press the recording playback button when using the playback by date function the date selection will be canceled In cases such as those described below scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list and 1 2 may be added after the date When the number of scenes exceeds 99 When th
196. the power button or when ECONOMY BATT gt 33 or ECONOMY AC 33 works this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will turn off after the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position e When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is in operation neither ECONOMY BATT nor ECONOMY AC will work e The following functions will be set to OFF Level Shot Function Optical Image Stabilizer SHOOTING GUIDE e f you experience fatigue a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when playing back a scene recorded with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle stop the playback About Party Scene Moving Object Still pictures cannot be recorded during Motion picture recording e Depending on recording conditions the color tone of the image being recorded may change or subjects may not be recorded automatically in cases such as the following The subject is too large or too small 204 The background and the subject are similar in color The recording location is dark Bright light is detected sky TV lamp etc The subject is moving too fast or not moving The area being recorded is close to a window e Depending on recording conditions scenes may not be recorded as intended In such cases we recommend setting the mode to Manual About Moving Object e When recording starts a moving subject will be detected Before recording point the camera at the subject This unit cannot
197. then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC disc etc With other products Even when this unit is e Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select correctly connected to a the channel that matches the input used for the connection TV images or sounds are e Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of not output the TV gt 105 e The audio during playback mode is not output from this unit The images are squeezed when connected to a TV Sound levels cannot be adjusted horizontally using this unit so adjust the sound on the TV Even when this unit is Check if the HDMI mini cable is connected correctly connected to the TV bythe Insert the HDMI mini cable all the way in HDMI mini cable images or sounds are not output If the SD card is inserted in Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type another device it is not of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC recognized Memory Card that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details When connected by the e When connected to other devices using only the battery USB cable this unit is not reconnect using the AC adaptor detected by the other devices VIERA Link does not work Setting on this unit Connect with a HDMI mini cable supplied gt 103 e Touch menu then touch SETUP VIERA Link ON gt
198. thumbnail of part of a scene is treated as a single scene You can create a combined scene of up to about 6 hours long Skip Playback Slow motion Playback Frame by frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible e When saving a manually edited scene check the free space on the SD card Before selecting the scene check the table below and create sufficient free space for saving it Approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene Total time of an edited Saving format Free space required scene QUALITY AVCHD Compatibility MP4 High Compatibility MP4 Low e h is an abbreviation for hour min for minute and s for second 89 HM To select a scene Touch the scene to be played back e The scene selection is made as you touch it and the M indication appears on the thumbnail To cancel the operation touch the scene again e When part of a scene has been selected the M 3S indication appears on the thumbnail If you touch the thumbnail the scene will be displayed by 3 second thumbnails e Next previous page is displayed by touching a v E To select part of a scene 1 Touch 3 sec e To cancel the operation touch it again 2 Touch the desired scene e The touched scene is displayed by 3 second thumbnails 3 To select a single thumbnail Touch the thumbnail of the part you want to play back e The thumbnail selection is made as you touch it
199. tion will face the front of the subject e The home position runs through the center of the power button HA Ate U Home position e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e As shown in the illustration connect the USB cable or DC cable so that it will not be caught in objects such as the moving part of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle and other cables If the cable is caught in the moving part of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle it may cause the recording position to change or cause a malfunction Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in a location that meets the following requirements A location out of the reach of children and pets A level location with no obstacles A location approximately 2 to 3 m away from subjects Before mounting this unit on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle insert the SD card and the battery When this unit is mounted on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle make sure to hold the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to carry them Carrying them by holding this unit may cause malfunction Do not use the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for surveillance purposes Do not force the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to stop moving during panning tilting operation The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not capable of supplying power to this unit When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem its status indicator flashes and both this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle tu
200. tment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Iris Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark e Switch to Manual Mode gt 54 Touch SHTR or IRIS 2 Touch e to adjust settings Touch SHTR IRIS to end the adjustment SiR Shutter speed 1 60 to 1 8000 e If AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to ON the shutter speed will be set between 1 30 and 1 8000 e The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster e The shutter speed will be set between 1 2 and 1 2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode Gas Iris Gain value CLOSE F16 to F2 0 OPEN 0dB to 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darken the image Value closer to 18dB brighten the image e When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN it changes to the gain value e To return to auto setting change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode gt 43 e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris gain value set the shutter speed and then set the iris gain value Manual shutter speed adjustment When the shutter speed is set lower than 1 15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode using a tripod is recommended The shutter speed will be set to 1 30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed e You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright or highly reflective e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e f you record an extremely br
201. track more than one subject simultaneously Certain types of subjects such as a fast moving subject may not be tracked Remote Pan Tilt Cradle settings When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is connected to this unit the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle setup menu can be set e Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit gt 202 1 Touch SETUP in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode screen 2 Touch desired menu item Panning Angle 180 90 45 Stationary Set the left right pan range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for Party Scene Moving Object 180 Pans to the left right up to approx 180 90 Pans to the left right up to approx 90 45 Pans to the left right up to approx 45 Stationary Panning to the left right is off Tilt Angle 415 Stationary Set the up down tilt range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for Party Scene Moving Object 15 Tilts up down up to approx 15 Stationary Tilting up down is off Tilt Speed High Normal Set the up down operation speed of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 205 Pan Tilt Check You can confirm the operating range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle set for Party Scene Moving Object e The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle moves in the ranges set at Panning Angle and Tilt Angle When the confirmation operation is finished the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle returns to its home position Firmware Version Info The
202. tting To set up the Wi Fi setting of this unit using the smartphone application Image App touch YES again Refer to Using the Wi Fi Easy Setup to set up a connection on page 152 To set up Wi Fi using this unit touch NO Refer to Connecting to a wireless access point on page 153 e Depending on the Wi Fi connection method available Wi Fi functions differ Wi Fi connection Connecting to a wireless access Setting up a direct connection to a methods point gt 153 smartphone gt 157 Link to Cell gt 126 Link to Cell gt 125 e Baby Monitor gt 129 Available Wi Fi e Home Cam 132 functions e DLNA Play 138 Copy gt 140 Live Cast gt 144 e f you select History you can set up a Wi Fi connection that uses the connection settings of a previously used Wi Fi function gt 159 E About the status indicator and the connection status icon when connected to Wi Fi Lit green e The status indicator is lit green while this unit is connected to a destination device after completing a Wi Fi connection e When Wi Fi is disconnected the status indicator is lit red again The connection status icon When connected to wireless access point amp connected to Wi Fi s not connected to Wi Fi e The display will change as follows according to the radio wave intensity Weak gt S gt gt amp Strong When d
203. ttings methods etc please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer e Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the selection transfer settings Insert an Eye Fi card commercially available to the unit e Press the recording playback button to switch to the Playback Mode and touch the play mode select icon Then select MP4 iFrame or PICTURE 26 Select the menu BD VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP gt TRANSFER PROTECT e The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect settings gt 101 e f the selected transfer setting is not configured on the computer SCENE PROTECT is displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configured When the write protect switch on the Eye Fi card is on the LOCK side SCENE PROTECT is displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled Please unlock the write protect switch The protect setting is also applied to the files for which TRANSFER PROTECT is set To delete a file first cancel TRANSFER PROTECT and then perform the operation e AVCHD scenes cannot be used as the selected transfer setting 119 e The Eye Fi menu only appears when an Eye Fi card is used e The Eye Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc e Update the firmware of the Eye Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied wit
204. u wish to play back e Touch Enter 4 When AVCHD or MP4 iFrame is touched Touch the desired recording format for playback e When AVCHD is selected ALL AVCHD 1080 60p 1080 60i e When MP4 iFrame is selected ALL MP4 iFrame 1080 60p 720 30p 360 30p iFrame e The recording mode icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched EXD GE OE ES anc GE e The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when ALL AVCHD or 1080 60i is touched AVCHD 1080 60p scene AVCHD PH scene AVCHD HA scene AVCHD HG scene HG AVCHD HE scene HE The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when ALL MP4 iFrame is touched MP4 1080 60p scene 1080 MP4 720 30p scene 720 MP4 360 30p scene iFrame scene 5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back e To display the next previous page Slide the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it Switch the Touch Menu and then touch A up YW down on the thumbnail scroll lever 96 x 6 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon e Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen Operation icon Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback Pause Slide show playback of the still Fast rewind playba
205. uch screen operation starting and stopping of recording and unit on off can be confirmed with this sound When OFF is selected the sound is not output at the start end of recording etc MENU SETUP ALERT SOUND desired setting ad Volume low d Volume high OFF 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs Check the sentence displayed on the screen gt 184 34 SELECT OPERATION ICONS O You can change the operation icons gt 64 to display in the Touch Menu Register 3 favorite operation icons e The default settings are Fade PRE REC and Backlight Compensation for Motion Picture Recording Mode and X Self timer Backlight Compensation and Tele Macro for Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Select the menu MENU SETUP SELECT OPERATION ICONS 2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting 3 Touch the operation icon to be set e Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon e To cancel touch the operation icon again 4 Touch ENTER POWER LCD s Oo fF This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors MENU SETUP POWER LCD desired setting 47 Makes brighter L04 Normal 1 Makes less bright e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded e When the AC adaptor is in use the LCD monitor is set to En automatically e Recordable time
206. ucts and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Inserting removing the battery e Press the power button to turn off the unit gt 16 Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked Insert the battery until it clicks and locks 10 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the
207. ular purpose Further Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 170 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 produced by Microsoft Corporation 1 Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 only when included in the Software and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 in any other configuration or method Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 or work around any technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Article 9 1 and shall not conduct operatio
208. unt only for Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account On the PC Select Start All Programs Panasonic HD Writer LE 2 1 HD Writer LE 2 1 ID Panasonic D HD Writer LE 8 Z Operating Instructions Read this before starting 4 Back Search programs and files Shut down gt e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select Start All Programs Panasonic HD Writer LE 2 1 Operating Instructions 179 With a PC If using Mac e HD Writer LE 2 1 is not compatible with Mac e iMovie supported For details about iMovie please contact Apple Inc E Operating environment PC Mac OS X v10 9 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better 4 GB or more USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Interface e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual is fulfilled some computers cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only E Copying still pictures on a Mac 1 Connect this unit to a Mac via the supplied USB
209. using a USB HDD for the first time or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices first run FORMAT MEDIA e Before copying go to MEDIA STATUS to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD In the following cases copying may take longer There are lots of scenes The temperature of this unit is high e f you copy protected scenes or still pictures the protection setting of the copied scenes or still pictures are canceled The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete be sure to play back the USB HDD to check that they have been copied to correctly gt 113 110 E Formatting This is for initializing the USB HDD e Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC etc e Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch Playback HDD EM SETUP FORMAT MEDIA gt HDD When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen e Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format You may no longer be able to use the USB HDD if you format them on another device such as a PC etc E Displaying media information The used space of the USB HDD can be checked e Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch Playback HDD EM SETUP MEDIA STATUS e f you touch CHANGE MEDIA you can switch the display b
210. uthentication method Encryption type and Encryption key Password of the wireless access point you are using Press Wi Fi button e When the Wi Fi button is pressed for the first time a message is displayed Touch YES and proceed to step 5 2 Touch Wi Fi Setup 3 Touch Wireless Settings 4 Touch a Blank row e For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points please refer to Wireless Settings on page 162 5 Touch Manual Setting 6 Touch INPUT then enter the SSID of the wireless access point to connect Delete e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 ENTER When the entry is complete touch Enter 7 Touch the desired Network Authentication method Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set Open NONE WEP WEP There is no setup of an encryption types WPA PSK WPA2 PSK TKIP AES e When WEP is selected proceed according to step 9 8 Touch the desired Encryption method e f you select NONE a message is displayed after completing the connection 9 When selecting WEP TKIP AES Touch INPUT then enter the Password e For details on how to enter characters refer to page 87 When the entry is complete touch Enter e A message is displayed when the connection is complete Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is complete The status indicator of this un
211. with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording e 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 e When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card ul ss Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing E 14 Inserting removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic or one previously used on other equipment for the first time on this unit format the SD card gt 37 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp ACCESS e When this unit is accessing the SD card the access lamp lights up 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the terminal side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 2 Securely close the SD card cover e Securely close it until it clicks e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the e Do not place SD cards in the following areas SD card In direct sunlight e Do n
212. with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter LCD SET O gt It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded 1 Select the menu MENU SETUP LCD SET desired setting BRIGHTNESS Brightness of the LCD monitor COLOR Color level of the LCD monitor 2 Touch lt gt to adjust settings 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen 35 HDMI RESOLUTION s Oo H Please refer to page 106 VIERA Link s O A Please refer to page 107 TV ASPECT s O H Please refer to page 105 INITIAL SET O Set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the default condition El SETUP INITIAL SET Settings for CLOCK SET and LANGUAGE will not be changed e f you restore the default settings this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode Reset Wi Fi Settings O Set to YES for changing the Wi Fi settings back to the default condition EM SETUP Reset Wi Fi Settings e The LUMIX CLUB Login ID and Wi Fi Password are also deleted Auto Cursor Position O gt The entered character is confirmed in approx 1 second after character input and the cursor is moved to the right It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered again MENU SETUP Auto Cursor Position O
213. y not be able to copy in high definition AVCHD picture quality For further details see the operating instructions of your recorder e The scenes recorded in 1080 60p recording mode can only be dubbed to a Blu ray disc using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices The scenes recorded in 1080 60p recording mode are not displayed when connected to the product that is not compatible with AVCHD Progressive Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions 114 Dubbing in high definition picture quality E To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card E To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down Turn on the unit USB cable supplied Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the unit to the Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder e The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit 2 Touch RECORDER on the screen of this unit e When you select an option other than RECORDER reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch th
214. y other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer rent lease lend or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer Further Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services Article5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a partic

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