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Panasonic HC-V100M User Manual

Panasonic HC-V100M
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O w ners M anual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-V100
HC-V100M
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions com pletely.
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Panasonic HC-V100M Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelHC-V100M
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage.

AC adaptor

Concerning the battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Guidelines for using and handling lithium-ion battery packs.

Precautions USE & LOCATION

WARNING

Avoid shock hazard, do not expose to moisture, handle SD cards carefully, avoid sun/high temperatures.

CAUTION

Do not aim camera at sun, avoid sudden temperature changes, turn off when not in use.

About the recording format for recording motion pictures

Quick Guide

Inserting the battery

Steps to insert the battery correctly into the camera.

Charging the battery

Procedure for connecting the AC adapter and charging the battery.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Instructions for safely inserting and removing SD cards.

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Identifies and explains the purpose of each button, port, and component on the camera.

Power supply

Details compatible batteries and power sources.

Charging and recording time

Provides estimated charging and recording times for different batteries and modes.

Recording to a card

Guide on how to record motion and still pictures onto an SD card.

Turning the unit on/off

Explains how to power the device on and off using the power button or LCD monitor.

Selecting a mode

How to switch between recording and playback modes.

Setting date and time

Guide for setting the camera's date, time, and world time.

Turning the unit on/off

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

How to power the camera on and off using the dedicated power button.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

Using the LCD monitor's opening and closing to turn the unit on and off.

Selecting a mode

Selecting a media to record [HC-V100M]

Recording motion pictures

Steps to start recording motion pictures.

Recording still pictures

Steps to take still pictures.

Motion picture/Stillpicture playback

How to select and play back recorded motion pictures and still pictures.

Motion picture playback using operation icon

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Photoshotbutton

Identifies the button used for taking still pictures.

Zoom lever

Identifies the control for zooming in and out.

Power supply

About batteries that you can use with this unit

Information on compatible batteries and warnings about counterfeit products.

Inserting/removing the battery

Step-by-step guide for battery installation and removal.

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Specifies compatible SD card types and speed ratings for recording.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Setting date and time

Before recording

Basic motion picture recording

Tips for steady motion picture recording, including zoom usage.

Recording motion pictures

Recording formats

Recording still pictures

Intelligent Auto Mode

Motion picture/Stillpicture playback

Motion picture compatibility

Using the menu screen

Using the Setup Menu

SET WORLD TIME

Guide for setting world time based on home and travel destinations.

QUICK START

[AV MULTI]

VIERA Link

Setting for enabling VIERA Link functionality.

[FORMAT CARD]

[FORMAT MEDIA]

[CARD STATUS]

[MEDIA STATUS]

Using the Zoom

Optical image stabilizer function

Recording functions of operation icons

PRE-REC

Recording functions of menus

ZOOM MODE

REC MODE

[FACE FRAMING]

[MIC LEVEL]

Manual recording

White Balance

Manually adjusting white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment

Recording with Manual Focus

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

Detailed guide on using playback operation icons for motion pictures.

Creating stillpicture from motion picture

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show

Deleting scenes/stillpictures

To delete scenes or stillpictures from the thumbnail display

Deleting selected scenes or all scenes from the thumbnail view.

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)

Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame)

Protecting scenes/stillpictures

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Connect this unit to a TV.

Steps for connecting the camera to various TV input terminals.

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable

Connecting with the AV multicable

Playback using VIERA Link™

Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HC-V100M]

Copying

Step-by-step instructions for copying data between memory and SD card.

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc.

Dubbing in high-definition picture quality

Dubbing in standard picture quality

What you can do with a PC

Copying data to a PC

How to copy motion and still picture data to a PC's hard drive.

Operating environment

Installation

Connecting to a PC

Charging the battery by connecting to different devices

About the PC display

Starting HD Writer LE 1.1

If using Mac

Indications

Messages

About recovery

Troubleshooting

Power

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to power and battery.

Indication

Recording

The unit arbitrarily stops recording

Solutions for when the camera stops recording unexpectedly.

Auto Focus function does not work

Troubleshooting steps when the auto focus feature fails.

Playback

Scenes/stillpictures cannot be played back

Solutions for when recorded content fails to play.

With other products

Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly. The images are squeezed horizontally.

Solutions for no video/audio output or distorted images when connected to TV.

When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the other devices.

Solutions for when the camera is not detected by other devices via USB.

With a PC

When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.

Solutions when the camera is not detected by the PC via USB.

Others

If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly

Cautions for use

About the battery

About the AC adaptor

About status indicator during charging

About the SD card

Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Approximate number of recordable pictures

Specifications

Optional accessories

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

Summary of warranty terms, including repair, replacement, or refund options.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

Exclusions and limitations of the warranty coverage.

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

General warranty statement for Panasonic products sold in Canada.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Exclusions and limitations of the warranty coverage for Canadian customers.

WARRANTY SERVICE

Contact information for product operation and information assistance in Canada.

Encender/apagar eldispositivo

Encender y apagar eldispositivo con el botón de alimentación

How to power the camera on and off using the power button.

Selección del modo

Seleccionar un medio para grabar [HC-V100M]

Grabación de películas

Steps to start recording motion pictures.

Grabación de fotografías

Steps to take still pictures.

Reproducción de película/fotografía

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