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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V550
HC-V250
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Read this first ∫ About the recording format for ∫ About Condensation (When recording motion pictures the lens or the LCD monitor is *1 You can select from AVCHD , MP4 or iFrame fogged up) recording formats to record motion pictures Condensation occurs when there is a change in using this unit. (l 69) temperature or humidity, such as when the unit *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm Progressive (1080/60p). room. Please be careful, as it may c
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∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”. ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode: Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode: ≥ Function that can be used for the Playback Mode: Function that can be used for the Playback Mode (motion pictures only): Function that can be used for the Playback Mode (s
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Contents Read this first.................................................2 Stop Motion Animation Assist [HC-V550] .............................................. 53 Manual recording .........................................54 Preparation White Balance........................................ 55 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 56 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............6 Manual Focus adjustment...................... 57 Power supply................................................10
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Connecting from the history................. 159 How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu..........162 Copy/Dubbing Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ...109 With a PC Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 109 Simple copy ......................................... 111 What you can do with a PC .......................168 Copy selected files .............................. 112 End User License Agreement.............. 170 Playing back the USB HDD ................. 113 Operating environment..............
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 12 3 4 5 13 6 14 8 7 15 9 10 11 1 Speaker 12 Tripod receptacle 2 A/V connector [A/V] (l 103, 117) ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 3 Recording/playback button [ / ] 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the (l 17) unit. 4 HC-V550 13 SD card cover (l 15) Level Shot Function button [ ] 14 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15) (l 41) 15 Card slot (l 15) HC-V250 Optical Image Stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 42) 5 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) 6
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19 20 16 17 18 16 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) 19 Photoshot button [ ] (l 24) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 20 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture supplied one. Recording Mode or Still Picture 17 Shoulder strap fixture Recording Mode) (l 40)/ 18 Grip belt Thumbnail display switch [ / ] Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits (l 27)/ your hand. Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. - 7 -
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22 21 23 21 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] 22 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 122) (l 123, 129, 132, 138, 140, 144, 159, 162) 23 NFC touch area [ ] (l 125, 133) HC-V550 HC-V250 24 24 24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - 8 -
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HC-V550 25 26 27 25 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) 26 Lens 27 Internal stereo microphones HC-V250 28 30 29 31 28 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens. ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/ close the cover. 29 Lens cover 30 Lens 31 Internal stereo microphones - 9 -
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Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380. ≥ 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 products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the qualit
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Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the 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: ≥ 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 t
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≥ 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 ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V550 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [1080/60p] 2 h 1 h [AVCHD] [PH],[HA
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HC-V250 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [1080/60p] 2 h 1 h [AVCHD] [PH],[HA] 2 h 5 min Supplied battery/ 1h 5min [HG],[HE] 2 h 10 min VW-VBT190 2h20min (optional) (5 h20min) [1080] 2 h 1 h [3.6 V/1940 mAh] [MP4/ [720] 2h30min 1h15min iFrame] [iFrame] 2h 35 min 1 h20min [1080/60p] 4 h 10 min 2 h 10 min [PH] 4 h 15 min [AVCHD] [HA],[HG] 4 h 20 min 2h15min VW-VBT380 3h45mi
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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 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16 GB/24 GB/32GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB * SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e.g.: standard regarding continuous writ
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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. (l 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] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights up. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD ca
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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 Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A 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 of
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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 (l 22) Recording motion pictures. Still Picture Recording Mode (l 24) Recording still pictures. Playback
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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. ≥ If 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 r
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About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu T W Recording Mode Playback Mode FOCUS T WB ALL W SHTR MENU MENU IRIS B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 35) C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 46) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/ [Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode
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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. (l 29) MENU : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . A Displaying the World Time setting (l 30): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen. (l 30) ≥ Touch [
