Panasonic HCX920K User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
High Definition Video Camera  
Model No.  
HC-V210  
HC-V201  
HC-V210M  
HC-V110  
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future  
use.  
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VQT4T63  
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  
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”.  
Functions that can be used for motion picture  
recording/motion picture playback are  
indicated by  
in this owner’s manual.  
Functions that can be used for still picture  
recording/still picture playback are indicated  
by  
in this owner’s manual.  
Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or  
1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”  
Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
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.  
This owner’s manual are designed for use with  
models  
,
,
and  
. Pictures may  
be slightly different from the original.  
The illustrations used in this owner’s manual  
show model  
, however, parts of  
the explanation refer to different models.  
Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
Features may vary, so please read carefully.  
Not all models may be available depending  
on the region of purchase.  
Cards that you can use with  
this unit  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  
SDXC Memory Card  
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have  
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory  
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are  
not based on SD Memory Card  
Specifications.  
Refer to page 16 for more details on SD  
cards.  
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Contents  
Read this first.................................................2  
Playback Operations....................................57  
Motion picture playback using  
Power supply..................................................9  
Inserting/removing the battery............... 10  
Recording to a card .....................................16  
operation icon ........................................ 57  
Creating still picture from  
Resuming the previous playback........... 58  
Zooming in on a still picture  
during playback (Playback zoom).......... 59  
Playing back motion pictures/  
Highlight Playback  
[HC-V210]/[HC-V201]/[HC-V210M]........ 61  
Changing the playback settings and  
playing back the slide show ................... 63  
Deleting scenes/still pictures......................64  
Dividing a scene to partially delete  
Protecting scenes/still pictures............... 68  
Before recording..........................................21  
Selecting a media to record  
[HC-V210M]...................................................22  
Recording still pictures...............................25  
Motion picture/Still picture playback .........28  
Advanced (Recording)  
Copying between SD card and Built-in  
Memory [HC-V210M] ....................................76  
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD  
[HC-V210]/[HC-V201]/[HC-V210M]...............78  
Preparing for copying/playing back........ 78  
Simple copy ........................................... 80  
Copy selected files................................. 81  
Playing back the USB HDD ................... 82  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,  
Using the Zoom............................................41  
Image stabilizer function.............................42  
Recording functions of  
operation icons ............................................43  
Operation icons ..................................... 43  
Recording functions of menus...................47  
Manual recording.........................................53  
White Balance ....................................... 54  
Manual shutter speed/  
video devices, etc. .......................................83  
Using the Eye-Fi™ card...............................87  
Iris adjustment ....................................... 55  
Recording with Manual Focus ............... 56  
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End User License Agreement................ 92  
Installation ....................................................97  
Reading the operating instructions of  
If using Mac ................................................102  
Others  
Indications..................................................103  
Messages....................................................105  
About recovery .................................... 106  
Troubleshooting.........................................107  
Cautions for use......................................... 112  
About copyright ......................................... 116  
Recording modes/  
approximate recordable time.................... 118  
Approximate number of  
recordable pictures.................................... 119  
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Preparation  
Names and Functions of Main Parts  
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1
2
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
A/V  
A/V  
6
7
8
6
7
8
1
2
3
Speaker  
5
6
Power button [  
HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  
(l 71)  
A/V connector [A/V]  
(l 71, 86)  
] (l 18)  
USB terminal [ ] (l 83, 98)  
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
[iA/MANUAL] (l 26, 53)  
7
8
4
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Optical image stabilizer/Delete button  
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10)  
[
O.I.S./  
] (l 42, 64)  
Delete button [  
] (l 64)  
9
Lens cover opening/closing switch  
9
When not using the unit, close the lens cover to  
protect the lens.  
Slide the opening/closing switch to open/  
close the cover.  
10  
11  
12  
10 Lens cover  
11 Lens  
12 Internal stereo microphones  
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18 Enter button [ENTER] (l 28, 31, 43)  
19 LCD monitor (l 21)  
15 16  
14  
13  
It can open up to 90o.  
17 18 19  
20  
13 Menu button [MENU] (l 31)  
14 Mode switch (l 19)  
15 Status indicator (l 18)  
16 Recording start/stop button (l 23)  
17 Cursor button (l 28, 31, 43)  
Use the cursor button to select the recording  
functions and playback operations, and to  
operate the menu screen.  
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or  
90o B towards the opposite direction.  
20 Battery holder (l 10)  
In this owner’s manual, the cursor button is  
denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1.  
Example: For pressing the (down) button  
or  
Press 4  
21 SD card cover (l 17)  
22 Tripod receptacle  
If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm  
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this  
unit.  
23 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 17)  
24 Card slot (l 17)  
21  
22  
23  
24  
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2526  
2526  
28  
28  
27  
25 Photoshot button [  
] (l 25)  
28 Grip belt  
26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode)  
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits  
your hand.  
(l 41)  
Thumbnail display switch [  
/
]/  
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback  
Mode) (l 29)  
27  
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DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)  
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the  
supplied one.  
1
2
3
Flip the belt.  
Adjust the length.  
Replace the belt.  
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Preparation  
Power supply  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
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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 quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other  
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.  
/
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBY100/VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.  
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.  
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Inserting/removing the battery  
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 18)  
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.  
ャモヵヵ  
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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.  
Charging with an AC adaptor.  
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:  
It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF  
and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)  
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Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.  
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also,  
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.  
The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.  
The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other  
equipment. Similarly, do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with  
this unit.  
The battery cannot be charged when the power is on. Press the power button to turn off  
the power. (l 18)  
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A
DC input terminal  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1
2
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN].  
Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.  
The status indicator will flash red for approx. 2 seconds (off for approx. 1 second, on for approx. 1  
second), indicating that charging has begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
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A
B
USB terminal  
To the AC outlet  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.  
Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned.  
3
4
Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.  
Connect the USB cable to the unit.  
The status indicator C will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for  
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power  
supplied from the outlet.  
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.  
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Connecting to a PC and charging.  
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.  
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/
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Press the power button and turn the unit off. (l 18)  
1
2
Turn the power of the PC on.  
Connect the USB cable  
The status indicator B will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for  
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any  
other USB cables.)  
Always connect directly to a PC.  
You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.  
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 11)  
It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.  
If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 114.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9).  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with  
doors and windows closed.  
If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect the USB cable from the unit  
for safety.  
Charging may not be possible depending on the operating environment of the PC being used  
(such as custom-made PC).  
Charging will stop when turning the power of the PC off or forcing it into sleep mode. Charging will  
start again when turning the power of the PC on again, or waking from sleep mode.  
When connected to a PC, an error message may be displayed at the top of the PC screen. For  
more details, refer to page 110.  
The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder  
with a USB cable, even if the unit is turned off.  
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Charging and recording time  
Charging/Recording time  
Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH  
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Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.  
HC-V210/HC-V210M  
Maximum  
Recording Recording continuously  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging  
time  
format  
mode  
recordable  
time  
[1080/60p]  
2 h  
1 h  
AVCHD  
[HA]  
2 h 10 min  
2 h 15 min  
1 h 5 min  
1 h 10 min  
Supplied battery/VW-  
VBT190 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]  
2 h 20 min  
(5 h 20 min)  
[HG], [HE]  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
2 h 35 min  
1 h 20 min  
2 h 10 min  
2 h 20 min  
-
[1080/60p]  
4 h 10 min  
4 h 30 min  
4 h 35 min  
5 h 10 min  
5 h 20 min  
AVCHD  
[HA], [HG]  
VW-VBT380 (optional)  
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]  
3 h 45 min  
(9 h 45 min)  
[HE]  
iFrame  
MP4  
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2 h 40 min  
2 h 45 min  
HC-V201  
Maximum  
Recording Recording continuously  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging  
time  
format  
mode  
recordable  
time  
[1080/60p]  
1 h  
AVCHD  
35 min  
[HA], [HG],  
[HE]  
Supplied battery/VW-  
VBY100 (optional)  
[3.6 V/970 mAh]  
1 h 5 min  
2 h 20 min  
(3 h 10 min)  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
40 min  
45 min  
1 h 15 min  
-
[1080/60p]  
2 h  
1 h  
AVCHD  
[HA]  
2 h 10 min  
2 h 15 min  
1 h 5 min  
1 h 10 min  
VW-VBT190 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]  
2 h 20 min  
(5 h 20 min)  
[HG], [HE]  
iFrame  
MP4  
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2 h 35 min  
1 h 20 min  
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HC-V201  
Maximum  
Recording Recording continuously  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging  
time  
format  
mode  
recordable  
time  
[1080/60p]  
4 h 10 min  
4 h 30 min  
4 h 35 min  
5 h 10 min  
5 h 20 min  
2 h 10 min  
2 h 20 min  
AVCHD  
[HA], [HG]  
VW-VBT380 (optional)  
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]  
3 h 45 min  
(9 h 45 min)  
[HE]  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
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2 h 40 min  
2 h 45 min  
Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray  
disc recorder, or DVD recorder.  
HC-V110  
Maximum  
Recording Recording continuously  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging  
time  
format  
mode  
recordable  
time  
[HA], [HG]  
1 h 5 min  
AVCHD  
40 min  
Supplied battery/VW-  
VBY100 (optional)  
[3.6 V/970 mAh]  
[HE]  
1 h 10 min  
2 h 20 min  
(3 h 10 min)  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
-
1 h 20 min  
2 h 20 min  
45 min  
[HA], [HG],  
[HE]  
AVCHD  
1 h 10 min  
VW-VBT190 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]  
2 h 50 min  
(5 h 20 min)  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
2 h 40 min  
2 h 45 min  
4 h 40 min  
4 h 45 min  
5 h 25 min  
5 h 35 min  
1 h 20 min  
1 h 25 min  
-
[HA], [HG]  
AVCHD  
2 h 25 min  
[HE]  
VW-VBT380 (optional)  
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]  
4 h 45 min  
(9 h 45 min)  
iFrame  
MP4  
-
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2 h 50 min  
2 h 55 min  
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.  
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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  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
If the battery discharges, then  
#
#
#
#
will flashes red.  
Preparation  
Recording to a card  
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. 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  
SDHC Memory Card  
SDXC Memory Card  
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB  
48 GB/64 GB  
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  
standard regarding continuous writing.  
Check via the label on the card, etc.  
e.g.:  
Please check the latest information on the support website below.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam  
(This website is in English only.)  
When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the  
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.  
An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. (l 87)  
We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards  
with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording.  
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.  
When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion  
or editing will be possible on the card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
32  
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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 38) 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 or  
built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.  
1
Open the SD card cover and insert  
(remove) the SD card into (from)  
the card slot B.  
Face the label side C in the direction shown  
in the illustration and press it straight in as far  
as it will go.  
Press the center of the SD card and then pull  
it straight out.  
2
Securely close the SD card cover.  
Securely close it until it clicks.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the  
SD card.  
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:  
j In direct sunlight  
Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the  
SD card.  
j In very dusty or humid areas  
j Near a heater  
Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure  
of this unit or the SD card may damage or  
erase the data stored on the SD card.  
When the card access lamp is lit, do not:  
j Remove the SD card  
j Locations susceptible to significant  
difference in temperature (condensation  
can occur.)  
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic  
waves occur  
j Turn the unit off  
To protect SD cards, return them to their  
cases when you are not using them.  
About disposing of or giving away the SD  
card. (l 115)  
j Insert and remove the USB cable  
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock  
Performing the above while the lamp is on  
may result in damage to data/SD card or this  
unit.  
Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to  
water, dirt or dust.  
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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  
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.  
During normal use, 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 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.  
j When the unit is originally purchased  
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button  
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Preparation  
Selecting a mode  
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  
.
Recording Mode (l 23, 25)  
Playback Mode (l 28, 57)  
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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.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1
Select the menu. (l 31)  
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]  
2
Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using 3/4.  
Displaying the World time setting  
A
(l 32):  
[HOME]/  
[DESTINATION]  
The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
A message prompting for World Time setting  
may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 32)  
Press the MENU button to complete the setting.  
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.  
If 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. Leave the unit as  
it is for approx. The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off. 24 hours and the battery  
will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.  
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Basic  
Before recording  
Basic camera positioning  
1
2
Hold the unit with both hands.  
Put your hand through the grip belt.  
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 arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.  
Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.  
Basic motion picture recording  
The unit should normally be held steady when recording.  
If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.  
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.  
Recording yourself  
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
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  
appears,  
return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check  
the warning/alarm indication. (l 105)  
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Basic  
Selecting a media to record  
[HC-V210M]  
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.  
1
2
Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 31)  
: [MEDIA SELECT]  
3
Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for  
recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.  
The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.  
Select  
changed)  
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. (settings will not be  
4
Press the MENU button to complete the settings.  
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Basic  
Recording motion pictures  
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)  
1
2
Change the mode to  
open the LCD monitor.  
and  
Press the recording start/stop  
button to start recording.  
A
When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.  
3
Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.  
About the screen indications in the motion picture recording  
0h00m00s  
R 1h20m  
Recording format/Recording mode  
Approximate remaining recordable time  
R 1h20m When the remaining time is less than  
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.  
Recording time elapsed  
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for  
minute and “s” for second.  
Each time the unit is put into recording  
0h00m00s  
pause, the counter display will be reset to  
0h00m00s.  
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To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 48, 49)  
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 [iFrame] or [MP4], the scenes longer than  
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)  
(Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card or built-in memory)  
Recording formats  
Recordable scenes  
Different dates (l 60)  
[AVCHD]  
Approx. 3900  
Approx. 900  
[iFrame]/[MP4]  
Approx. 89100  
Approx. 900  
Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than  
above table when there are iFrame or MP4 scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or  
the built-in memory.  
While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.  
Please refer to page 118 for details about approximate recordable time.  
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Basic  
Recording still pictures  
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)  
1
2
Change the mode to  
open the LCD monitor.  
and  
Press the  
button.  
The still picture operating display (  
turn red while recording still pictures.  
) will  
About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording  
Size of still pictures (l 52)  
10  
M
Remaining number of still pictures  
Flashes in red when [0] appears.  
R3000  
10  
M
R3000  
Still picture operation indicator (l 104)  
During motion picture recording or when set to PRE-REC, you cannot record still pictures.  
Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter  
speed becomes slow.  
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.  
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 recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.  
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Basic  
Intelligent Auto Mode  
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want  
to record.  
/MANUAL  
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto  
Mode/Manual Mode (l 53).  
Mode  
Effect  
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.  
Spotlight  
Low light  
Normal  
Very bright object is recorded clearly.  
It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.  
In modes other than those described above, the contrast is  
adjusted to give a clear picture.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.  
In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by 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. (l 50)  
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.  
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Intelligent Auto Mode  
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto 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 optimum brightness.  
Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or  
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 54, 56)  
Automatic White Balance  
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.  
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment  
2)  
10 000K  
9 000K  
8 000K  
on this unit  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
3)  
7 000K  
6 000K  
4) Sunlight  
5) White fluorescent lamp  
6) Halogen light bulb  
4)  
5 000K  
4 000K  
5)  
1)  
7) Incandescent light bulb  
8) Sunrise or sunset  
9) Candlelight  
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust  
the White Balance manually. (l 54)  
6)  
3 000K  
2 000K  
7)  
8)  
9)  
Auto Focus  
The unit focuses automatically.  
Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.  
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 56)  
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time  
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window  
j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective  
objects  
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Basic  
Motion picture/Still picture playback  
NOV 15 2013  
0
h00m15  
s
is displayed only for  
/
/
1
2
Change the mode to  
.
Select the play mode select icon A  
using 3/4/2 and press the  
ENTER button.  
This can also be set from the menu.  
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]  
3
/
/
Select still picture B or motion picture C to playback using 3/4/2/1 and  
press the ENTER button.  
/
Select media D and still picture B or motion picture C to playback using 3/  
4/2/1 and press the ENTER button.  
If you press the MENU button, or select motion picture/still picture and press the ENTER button,  
the setting is complete.  
When a motion picture item is selected, an icon will appear on the thumbnail display. (  
,
*
*
,
,
,
)
*
is displayed in the 1080/60p scene when [ALL AVCHD] is selected.*  
only  
/
/
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4
Select the scene or the still picture  
to be played back using 3/4/2/1,  
then press the ENTER button.  
NOV 15 2013  
h00m15  
0
s
When you select  
/
and press the  
ENTER button, the next (previous) page is  
displayed.  
0h00m00s  
5
Select the operation icon using  
3/4/2/1.  
E
Operation icon  
Press the ENTER button to display/not display the  
operation icon.  
Motion picture playback  
Still picture playback  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order) start/  
pause.  
6:  
5:  
:  
Rewind playback*  
Fast forward playback*  
Stops the playback and shows the  
thumbnails.  
2;:  
;1:  
:  
Plays back the previous picture.  
Plays back the next picture.  
Stops the playback and shows the  
thumbnails.  
* When pressed two times, the fast forward/fast rewind speed increases. (The screen display  
changes .)  
/
Change the thumbnail display  
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the  
following order if the zoom lever is operated to  
side or  
side.  
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene  
9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is  
changed.  
Speaker volume adjustment  
Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker  
volume during motion picture playback.  
Towards “r”:  
Increases the volume  
Decreases the volume  
Towards “s”:  
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Sound will be heard only during normal playback.  
If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.  
The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene.  
/
/
When played back with [ALL AVCHD] 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.  
This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.  
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. (  
unit)  
is displayed for motion pictures that cannot be played back with this  
Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.  
MP4 motion pictures that can be played back on this unit are limited to those recorded using  
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 format 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.  
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Basic  
Using the menu screen  
ヮユワヶ  
ユワヵユン  
To get back to the previous screen  
Press 2 of the cursor button.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the top  
menu A, then press the ENTER  
button.  
To exit the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
About the information display  
Descriptions of the selected submenus and  
items displayed in Steps 3 and 4 are displayed.  
About the operation icons  
/
:
Select and press the ENTER button to  
switch page.  
3
4
Select the submenu B using 3/4  
and press 1 or press the ENTER  
button.  
:
Select and press the ENTER button to  
return to previous screen.  
Select the desired item  
using 3/4/2/1, and  
press the ENTER  
button to set.  
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Basic  
Using the Setup Menu  
[DISPLAY]  
Set the display method for the screen information display.  
: [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting  
[ON] (Display all information)/[OFF] (Display part of information)  
[EXT. DISPLAY]  
Please refer to page 72.  
[CLOCK SET]  
Please refer to page 20.  
[SET WORLD TIME]  
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region  
and the travel destination.  
Change the mode to  
Select the menu.  
.
1
: [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]  
If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 20)  
When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Press the ENTER button  
and proceed to Step 3.  
2
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select [HOME] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.  
(Only when setting your home  
region)  
3
Select your home region using  
2/1 and press the ENTER  
button.  
Press 3 to set daylight saving time.  
appears and the summer time  
setting is turned on; the time difference  
from GMT is set forward by one hour.  
Press 3 again to return to the normal  
time setting.  
A
B
The current time  
The time difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time)  
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4
(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)  
Select [DESTINATION] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.  
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)  
Select your travel destination  
using 2/1 and press the  
ENTER button.  
Press 3 to set daylight saving time.  
appears and the summer time  
setting is turned on. The travel  
destination time and time difference  
from the home region time are set  
forward by one hour. Press 3 again to  
return to the normal time setting.  
C
D
The local time at the selected travel  
destination  
The time difference between the travel  
destination and the home region  
Close the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
appears and the time of the travel  
destination is indicated.  
To return the display to the home setting  
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time  
difference from your home region.  
[DATE/TIME]  
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.  
: [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired setting  
[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
It is possible to change the date format.  
: [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting  
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]  
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[ECONOMY (BATT)]  
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save  
battery life.  
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON]  
This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following  
cases:  
j Using the AC adaptor*  
j Using the USB cable for PC etc.  
j PRE-REC is used  
j During playback of the slide show  
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.  
[ECONOMY (AC)]  
When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting the AC adaptor with  
this unit, the unit automatically turns off.  
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)] # [ON]  
This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following  
cases:  
j
/
/
Using the USB cable for PC etc.  
j PRE-REC is used  
j During playback of the slide show  
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[QUICK START]  
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.  
When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 60% 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.  
Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no  
SD card inserted.  
Change the mode to  
.
1
Select the menu.  
: [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]  
2
Close the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into  
Quick Start Standby Mode.  
3
Open the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into  
recording pause.  
Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if  
j about 5 minutes have elapsed  
j mode is set to  
It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.  
In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.  
When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the [ECONOMY (BATT)]  
(l 34)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 34), close the LCD monitor once and open it again.  
Turn the unit off using the power button.  
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[ALERT SOUND]  
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.  
: [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting  
(Volume low)/  
(Volume high)/[OFF]  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 105)  
[POWER LCD]  
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.  
: [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting  
+2  
+1  
0
-1  
(Makes even brighter)/  
(Makes brighter)/  
(Normal)/  
(Makes less bright)  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
+1  
When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to  
automatically.  
When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.  
[LCD SET]  
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
1
Select the menu.  
: [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # desired setting  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
[COLOR]:  
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
Color level of the LCD monitor  
2
Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER button.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.  
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[HDMI RESOLUTION]  
Please refer to page 73.  
[VIERA Link]  
Please refer to page 74.  
[TV ASPECT]  
Please refer to page 72.  
[INITIAL SET]  
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
: [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET]  
Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not change.  
* For users who have  
/
/
, this menu is not displayed.  
[NUMBER RESET]  
Set the file number of the iFrame/MP4 and still picture recorded next to 0001.  
: [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET]  
Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 100)  
To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform [NUMBER  
RESET].  
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[FORMAT MEDIA]  
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will erase  
and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, etc. (l 90)  
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired setting  
[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]*2  
*1  
*2  
only  
/
Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. (l 78)  
/
Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Select [YES] and  
press the ENTER button.  
Media selection screen is not displayed. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.  
When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.  
Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.  
(l 115)  
Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred.  
(l 113)  
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.  
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be  
used on this unit  
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[MEDIA STATUS]  
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked.  
: [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]  
Pressing the ENTER button switches between SD card and built-in memory display.  
When the mode switch is set to  
, remaining recordable time for the selected recording format  
or recording mode is displayed.  
Press the MENU button to close the indication.  
The SD card or built-in memory 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/built-  
in memory 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=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes.  
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.  
[Firmware Version Info]  
The firmware version of this unit is displayed.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info]  
[Firmware Upgrade]  
You can update the firmware version of this unit.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade]  
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2012)  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only)  
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[DEMO MODE]  
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
: [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON]  
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD card  
inserted and while this unit is connected 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.  
/
/
[O.I.S. DEMO]  
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO]  
Select [O.I.S. DEMO] and press the ENTER button, the demonstration automatically starts.  
When you press MENU button, the demonstration will be canceled.  
[LANGUAGE]  
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.  
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired setting  
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER]  
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.  
Please refer to page 87.  
[Eye-Fi DIRECT]  
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.  
Please refer to page 88.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Using the Zoom  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Zoom lever  
T side:  
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
W side:  
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
T
W  
6
A
Zoom bar  
The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.  
Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 48)  
About Zoom bar  
Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.  
B
C
Optical Zoom  
i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)  
W
T
If 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.  
/
/
When the zoom magnification is 42k, the subjects are focused at about 1.6 m (5.3 feet) or more.  
When the zoom magnification is 48k, the subjects are focused at about 1.6 m (5.3 feet) or more.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) away  
from the lens.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Image stabilizer function  
Optical image stabilizer function  
/
/
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
O.I.S./  
Optical image stabilizer/Delete button  
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off.  
(On) # setting canceled  
When you wish to record as you walk, we recommend that  
you turn the optical image stabilizer on.  
When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set  
the optical image stabilizer off.  
Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.  
Image stabilizer function  
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [E.I.S.] # [ON]  
appears on the screen.  
When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set [OFF].  
When the Color Night Rec function is used or the shutter speed is slower than  
1/60 depending on the surrounding darkness, the electrical image stabilizer function does not  
work and the  
indication flashes.  
Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Recording functions of operation  
icons  
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.  
¬ Change the mode to  
Press the ENTER button to display  
the operation icons on the screen.  
.
1
2
(e.g. Backlight Compensation)  
Select an operation icon.  
ワユヹヵ  
ワユヹヵ  
1/2  
1/2  
The indication changes each time you press  
4 of the cursor button.  
Select the operation icon again to cancel the  
function.  
Press the ENTER button to display/not-  
display the operation icon.  
Refer to the respective pages for canceling  
the following functions.  
j Help Mode (l 44)  
j Guidelines (l 45)  
The icon is displayed when the operation icon  
is set.  
Operation icons  
It is possible to set from the menu.  
(Except for the Help Mode)  
Fade  
Backlight Compensation  
Help Mode*1  
Guidelines  
Tele Macro*1,3  
PRE-REC*1  
Color Night Rec*1,2  
Intelligent Contrast Control*2  
*1 It is not displayed during recording.  
*2 It is not displayed in the Intelligent Auto  
Mode.  
*3  
/
/
only.  
If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  
, Backlight Compensation, Tele Macro,  
PRE-REC and Color Night Rec functions are  
canceled.  
If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is  
canceled.  
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Fade  
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually  
appears. (Fade in)  
(Fade in)  
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually  
disappears. (Fade out)  
The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.  
To select the color for Fade in/out  
(Fade out)  
:
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #  
[WHITE] or [BLACK]  
The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).  
Backlight Compensation  
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.  
Help Mode  
Select the desired icon using the cursor  
button to display an explanation on the  
screen.  
To exit the Help Mode  
Press the MENU button or select [END].  
You cannot record or set functions while in Help Mode.  
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Guidelines  
You can check if the image is level while recording. The function can also be used to  
estimate the balance of the composition.  
It will switch every time the icon is selected.  
#
#
#Setting canceled  
The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.  
/
/
Tele Macro  
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and  
shading off the background.  
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28 q).  
If you set the Tele Macro function when the zoom is set to less than 42k, the zoom is  
automatically adjusted to 42k.  
Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 42k.  
PRE-REC  
This prevents you from missing a shot.  
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the  
recording start/stop button is pressed.  
appears on the screen.  
PRE-REC  
Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.  
There is no beep sound.  
PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.  
j If you change the mode  
j
/
/
If you remove the SD card  
j
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]  
j If you press the MENU button  
j If you turn the unit off  
j If you start recording  
j After 3 hours have passed  
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.  
Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures  
displayed at the start of playback.  
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Color Night Rec  
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum  
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)  
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.  
If set in 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.  
Intelligent Contrast Control  
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.  
If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be  
clear.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Recording functions of menus  
Change the mode to  
.
[SCENE MODE]  
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter  
speeds and apertures.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting  
5Sports:  
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and  
pause of playback  
Portrait:  
To make people stand out against the background  
Soft Skin:  
To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive  
appearance  
Spotlight:  
Snow:  
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.  
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.  
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant  
Beach:  
Sunset:  
Scenery:  
Fireworks:  
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant  
For spatial scenery  
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.  
For dark scenes, such as at dusk  
Night scenery:  
Low light:  
(Sunset/Low light)  
j The shutter speed is 1/30 or more.  
(Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night scenery)  
j Image may get blurry when close object is recorded.  
(Sports)  
j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.  
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The  
(Portrait)  
display flashes.  
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
(Soft Skin)  
j If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also  
be smoothed.  
j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.  
j 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.  
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(Fireworks)  
j The shutter speed is 1/30.  
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.  
(Night scenery)  
j Using a tripod is recommended.  
[ZOOM MODE]  
Set the maximum zoom ratio.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting  
[i.Zoom OFF]:  
/
/
Up to 42k  
Up to 48k  
[i.Zoom 72k]:  
This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition  
picture quality. (Up to 72k)  
[D.Zoom 100k]:  
Digital zoom (Up to 100k)  
[D.Zoom 2500k]:  
Digital zoom (Up to 2500k)  
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.  
[REC FORMAT]  
Switches the recording format of the motion picture.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting  
[AVCHD]/[iFrame]*1/[MP4]*2  
*1 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when using a Mac.  
*2 [MP4] is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.  
This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.  
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[REC MODE]  
Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record in AVCHD.  
Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD].  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
/
/
[1080/60p]*1  
[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*2  
:
Set the recording mode to 1080/60p.  
Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.  
:
:
[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*2  
Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.  
*1 This option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest  
picture quality for this unit.  
*2 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG] and [HE].  
Recordable time using the battery (l 14)  
This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.  
Please refer to page 118 about approximate recordable time.  
When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded  
(Especially when recording in recording format [MP4] or recording mode [HE]), mosaic-type noise  
may appear at playback.  
[RELAY REC]  
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available  
in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.)  
Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].  
Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD].  
Insert an SD card.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]  
is displayed on the screen.  
will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone  
and the recording to the SD card starts.  
Relay Recording can only be performed once.  
Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into  
the SD card. (l 69, 76)  
Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording  
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE  
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by selecting  
[YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that.  
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Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording.  
is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay-  
recorded on the built-in memory.  
[FACE FRAMING]  
Detected faces appear with frames.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting  
[PRIMARY]:  
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.  
[ALL]:  
All face detection framings are displayed.  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take  
preference over others.  
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 the Intelligent Auto Mode.  
The white frame is for face detection only.  
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[AGS]  
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.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]  
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.  
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR]  
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 53)  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]  
The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.  
When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and  
afterimages may appear.  
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[SHOOTING GUIDE]  
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]  
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.  
Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.  
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].)  
[WIND CUT]  
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 53)  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be  
changed.  
You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.  
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[PICTURE SIZE]  
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.  
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting  
/
/
Picture size  
Aspect ratio  
10  
2.1  
M
M
4224k2376  
16:9  
1920k1080  
Picture size  
Aspect ratio  
8.9  
2.1  
M
M
3968k2232  
16:9  
1920k1080  
/
/
This function’s default settings is  
.
.
10  
8.9  
M
M
This function’s default settings is  
The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.  
Please refer to page 119 for details about the number of recordable pictures.  
[SHTR SOUND]  
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.  
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting  
:
:
Volume low  
Volume high  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Manual recording  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode.  
appears on the screen.  
MNL  
/MANUAL  
4/5 NEXT  
5/5 NEXT  
White Balance (l 54)  
Manual Shutter Speed (l 55)  
Iris Adjustment (l 55)  
Focus (l 56)  
Press the ENTER button to display/not display the manual icon.  
The page changes with each press of 4.  
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White Balance  
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.  
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode.  
1
2
Select [WB] using the cursor button.  
Press 2/1 to select White Balance  
Mode.  
BACK  
Icon  
Mode/Recording conditions  
Auto White Balance adjustment  
AWB  
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:  
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights  
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters  
Sunrise, sunset, etc.  
To return to auto setting, select  
or press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.  
AWB  
To set the White Balance manually  
1
Press 2/1 to select  
, and fill the screen with a  
white subject.  
2
Press 3 to set.  
When the screen turns black instantly and the  
display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the  
setting is complete.  
BACK  
If the  
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  
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.  
AWB  
is not displayed on the screen when  
is being set.  
AWB  
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Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment  
Shutter Speed:  
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.  
Iris:  
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 53)  
1
2
A
Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button.  
Press 2/1 to adjust settings.  
: Shutter speed:  
1/60 to 1/8000  
1/100  
OPEN  
If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter  
speed will be set between 1/30 and  
1/8000.  
IRIS  
IRIS  
BACK  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
B
CLOSE  
: Iris/Gain value:  
!#  
(F16 to F2.0)  
!#  
OPEN  
!#  
(0dB to 18dB)  
Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.  
Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.  
When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.  
To return to auto setting, press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.  
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  
You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.  
During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.  
If you record an extremely bright 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.  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.  
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Recording with Manual Focus  
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.  
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 53)  
1
(When MF assist function is used)  
Select the menu.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]  
Display the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button, and switch to manual icon by pressing  
Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus.  
MF appears on the screen.  
Press 2/1 to adjust the focus.  
4.  
2
3
MF  
MF  
:
:
To focus on a close subject  
To focus on a faraway subject  
MF  
5/5 NEXT  
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal  
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus.  
When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.  
To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.  
The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Playback Operations  
Motion picture playback using operation icon  
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28.  
Cursor button/Playback  
Playback operation  
Operating steps  
display  
With the playback paused, press and hold  
1 of the cursor button.  
(Press and hold 2 for slow rewind  
playback)  
Slow-motion playback will continue over the  
period that the button is pressed.  
Normal playback is restored when you press  
3.  
Slow-motion  
playback  
When Slow-motion pictures are played back  
in reverse, they will be shown continuously  
at approximately 2/3rd the speed of normal  
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).  
Slow-motion playback for iFrame or MP4  
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.  
During Pause  
With the playback paused, press 1 of the  
cursor button.  
(Press 2 to advance the frames one at a  
time in the reverse direction.)  
Normal playback is restored when you press  
3.  
Frame-by-frame  
playback  
When the frames are advanced one at a  
time in the reverse direction, they will be  
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.  
Frame-by-frame playback for iFrame or MP4  
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.  
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Creating still picture from motion picture  
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.  
2.1  
M
(1920k1080) still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes, and  
(640k360) still pictures will be recorded for the MP4 scenes.  
0.2  
M
Press the  
playback.  
button at the location to be saved as a still picture during the  
It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.  
The date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.  
Quality will be different from the normal still picture.  
Repeat playback  
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]  
The  
indication appears on the full screen views.  
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.)  
Resuming the previous playback  
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was  
stopped.  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]  
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,  
scene.  
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped  
The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The  
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)  
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Zooming in on a still picture during playback  
(Playback zoom)  
You can zoom in on still pictures during playback.  
1
Move the zoom lever to  
You can zoom to a maximum of 4a. (1k # 2k # 4k)  
side.  
2
Shift the position of the zoomed  
portion using the cursor button.  
The location of the zoom displays for about  
1 second when zooming in (zooming out) or  
moving the displayed location.  
RETURN  
A
Displayed location of the  
zoom  
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture  
Move the zoom lever to  
side to zoom out. (4k # 2k # 1k)  
The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.  
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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
Select the date select icon using  
the cursor button, then press the  
ENTER button.  
is displayed only for  
/
/
A
Date select icon  
2
Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.  
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.  
3
Select the scene or the still picture to be played back, then press the ENTER  
button.  
Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is  
changed.  
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:  
j When the number of scenes exceeds 99  
j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999  
j
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/
When [REC MODE] is changed  
j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed  
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion  
picture. (l 58)  
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Highlight Playback [HC-V210]/[HC-V201]/[HC-V210M]  
Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played  
back in a short time with effects and music added.  
Highlight Playback cannot be performed for scenes in iFrame or MP4.  
1
Select  
using the cursor button,  
then press the ENTER button.  
2
(Only when you would like to change the  
settings)  
Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.  
[SCENE SETUP]:  
Select the scene or date to be played back.  
Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 62)  
Select the time to play back. (l 62)  
[PRIORITY SETUP]:  
[PLAYBACK TIME]:  
[EFFECT SETUP]:  
[MUSIC SELECT]:  
Select the effect for playback. (l 62)  
Select the music to be played on playback. (l 62)  
3
Select [START] and press the ENTER button.  
When the [SCENE SETUP] in step 2 is not changed, it will playback with the last recorded date.  
4
Select the playback operation. (l 29)  
When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or  
[EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.  
Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.  
Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback are not possible.  
Scene setting  
1
(Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD])  
Select the type of recording method for the scene you wish to play back  
using the cursor button and press the ENTER button.  
[1080/60p]/[1080/60i]  
Select [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES] and press the ENTER button.  
2
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3
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
Select the date to be played back and press the ENTER button.  
A maximum of 7 days can be selected.  
Selected date will be surrounded in red. Press the ENTER button again to cancel.  
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
Select the scenes to be played back and press the ENTER button.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.  
is displayed on the selected scene. Press the ENTER button again to cancel.  
4
Select [Enter] and press the ENTER button.  
Priority settings  
Select [NONE] or [FACE] using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.  
Part that has detected the face is prioritized when [FACE] is selected.  
Playback time setting  
Select the playback time you wish to play back using the cursor button and  
press the ENTER button.  
[APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO]  
The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.  
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.  
Effect setting  
Effects such as fade, slow-motion, still (pause), or digest playback are inserted.  
Select the desired effect using the cursor button and press the ENTER button  
[POP]:  
Recommended for party scene.  
Recommended for slow moving scene.  
Recommended for scenery.  
[CLASSICAL]:  
[NATURAL]:  
[DYNAMIC]:  
[NONE]:  
Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene.  
Effect is off.  
When the effect setting is changed, music setting will be set the same as the effect setting.  
(To set the effect setting and music setting to different settings, change the music setting  
after setting the effect setting.)  
Music setting  
Select the desired music using the cursor button and press the ENTER button  
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.  
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Changing the playback settings and playing back the  
slide show  
1
2
Select  
using the cursor button,  
then press the ENTER button.  
(Only when you would like to change the  
settings)  
Select the item to change and press the ENTER button.  
[DATE SETUP]:  
Select the date to be played back.  
[SLIDE INTERVAL]:  
[MUSIC SELECT]:  
Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.  
Select the music to be played on playback.  
3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)  
Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.  
(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected)  
Select the interval of playback for the slide show and press the ENTER  
button.  
[SHORT]:  
[NORMAL]:  
[LONG]:  
Approx. 1 second  
Approx. 5 seconds  
Approx. 15 seconds  
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)  
Select the desired sound and press the  
ENTER button.  
4
5
Select [START] and press the ENTER button.  
Select the playback operation. (l 29)  
When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY],  
[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Deleting scenes/still pictures  
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of  
the contents before proceeding with deletion.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
To delete the scene or still picture being played back  
Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button or Delete button while scenes or  
still pictures to be deleted are being played back.  
/
/
O.I.S./  
To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display  
Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete. (l 28)  
1
Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button or Delete button while the  
thumbnail view screen is displayed.  
When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display, the scene or still picture being displayed is  
deleted.  
2
Select [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or  
[SINGLE] using the cursor button, then  
press the ENTER button.  
All the scenes or still pictures displayed as  
thumbnails will be 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.)  
Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.  
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3
(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2)  
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER button.  
The scene/still picture is selected and the  
ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.  
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press the  
(When [SINGLE] is selected in Step 2)  
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER button.  
4
(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2)  
Select [Delete], and press the ENTER button, or the Optical image stabilizer/  
Delete button or Delete button.  
To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4.  
When you stop deleting halfway  
Press the MENU button while deleting.  
The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot  
be restored.  
To complete editing  
Press the MENU button.  
You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE]  
# [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].  
You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] #  
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].  
/
/
During Highlight Playback, scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.  
Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as  
) cannot be deleted.  
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.  
If 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.  
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Dividing a scene (AVCHD)  
It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after  
dividing.  
Set the mode switch to  
, select the play mode selection icon, and select the AVCHD  
scene. (l 28)  
1
Select the menu.  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]  
2
3
Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and press the  
ENTER button.  
Select  
to set the dividing point.  
0h00m15s  
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and  
Frame-by-frame Playback. (l 57)  
Select [YES] to continue dividing the same scene. To  
continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and repeat  
Steps 2-3.  
4
Press the MENU button to complete dividing.  
Unwanted parts can be deleted. (l 64)  
To delete all the divided points  
: [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.  
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.  
Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points  
cannot be deleted.  
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Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame, MP4)  
Divide the iFrame or MP4 scene, and delete unnecessary parts.  
This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.  
The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.  
Set the mode switch to  
, select the play mode selection icon, and set to [iFrame] or  
[MP4]. (l 28)  
1
Select the menu.  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]  
2
3
Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and press the  
ENTER button.  
Select  
to set the dividing point.  
0h00m15s  
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and  
Frame-by-frame Playback. (l 57)  
Set to at least 2 seconds for the portions to be  
deleted and at least 3 seconds for the portion that is  
to remain.  
4
5
Select the part for deletion, then press the ENTER button.  
Select [YES] and press the ENTER button to confirm (play back) the part for  
deletion.  
A confirmation message appears when [NO] is selected.  
Proceed to Step 7.  
6
Stop the playback.  
A confirmation message appears.  
7
Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.  
To continue dividing and deleting other scenes, repeat Steps 2-7.  
To complete dividing  
Press the MENU button.  
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.  
The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.  
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Protecting scenes/still pictures  
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.)  
Change the mode to  
.
1
Select the menu.  
: [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
Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button, then  
press the ENTER button.  
The scene/still picture is selected and the  
ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
Press the MENU button to complete the settings.  
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press the  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Relay scene combining  
[HC-V210M]  
You can combine the relayed scene (l 49) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in  
the SD card to be one into the SD card.  
Relay-recorded scene  
Relay scene combining  
A
Built-in memory  
SD card  
Range of Relay Recording  
B
C
Set the mode switch to  
, select the play mode selection icon, and select the AVCHD  
scene. (l 28)  
1
2
Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording.  
Select the menu.  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]  
3
When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] using the cursor  
button, then press the ENTER button.  
Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted. (Protected scenes in the built-in memory are not  
deleted.)  
4
Press the MENU button when the relay scene combining complete message  
is displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.  
Relay Recording information will be deleted when the relay scenes are combined, and Relay  
Recording will be possible again.  
When the relayed scenes in the built-in memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the relayed  
scenes will not be possible.  
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To cancel relay information  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL]  
When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible  
anymore.  
Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less  
than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the  
relay scene using the HD Writer LE 2.0.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV  
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image  
quality may vary with the connected terminals.  
A
1
2
High quality  
HDMI terminal  
Video terminal  
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to an 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.  
A
HDMI mini cable (supplied or  
optional)*1  
Be sure to connect to the HDMI  
terminal.  
Connecting with a HDMI mini  
cable (l 73)  
Playback using VIERA Link™  
(l 74)  
B
AV cable (supplied) or  
Composite video cable  
(commercially-available)*2  
Picture quality  
A/V  
1
High-definition images when  
connecting to HDMI terminal  
Standard images when  
2
connecting to video terminal  
*1 Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI  
mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).  
Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.  
*2 Use the AV cable that comes with this unit if supplied. Check the accessories in the basic  
owner’s manual.  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they can go.  
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2
Select the video input on the TV.  
Example:  
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.  
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.  
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)  
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  
to play back.  
When connecting the device to a television, the television image will not be displayed in the  
following cases. Use the device's LCD monitor.  
j Recording video  
j When setting PRE-REC  
To watch images on a regular  
TV (4:3) or when both sides of  
the images do not appear on  
the screen  
To display the on-screen  
information on the TV  
When the menu setting is changed, the  
information displayed on the screen (operation  
icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not  
displayed on the TV.  
Change the menu setting to display the images  
correctly. (Check the TV setting.)  
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #  
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
desired setting  
If you set the option to [4:3] and connect this  
unit and the TV with the AV cable, images or  
menu screens may be displayed in a reduced  
size.  
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio  
on a regular TV (4:3)  
[SIMPLE]*:  
Information partially  
displayed  
[DETAIL]:  
[OFF]:  
All information displayed  
Not displayed  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
* This setting is only available in recording  
mode.  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the  
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV for details.)  
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Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can  
directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.  
http://panasonic.net/  
It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC FORMAT] and  
[REC MODE].  
For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.  
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable  
Select the desired method of HDMI output.  
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]*/[1080i]/[480p]  
*
/
/
only  
[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.)  
Images may not be displayed on the television for several seconds in some cases, such as when  
changing between scenes.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Playback using VIERA Link™  
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?  
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.  
This function allows you to use your remote control for Panasonic TV for easy operations  
when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini  
cable (supplied or optional)* for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)  
VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an 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.  
* Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI  
mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).  
Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.  
¬ Change the mode to  
Select the menu.  
.
1
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]  
If 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. (l 71)  
It is 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.  
VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for  
how to set, etc.)  
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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)  
A
Display/Cancel operation icons  
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  
Yellow  
Red  
Deleting scenes/still pictures  
Zoom out from still picture  
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 an 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).  
Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In  
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.  
If 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.  
Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Copying between SD card and Built-in  
Memory  
[HC-V210M]  
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in  
this unit and a built-in memory.  
Check the used space of the copy destination  
It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS]  
(l 39).  
Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card or built-in memory  
may not be used.  
If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards  
following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD card is  
automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.  
If you divide the scenes (l 66), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy matching the  
remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.  
Copying  
If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy  
after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored.  
Refer to page 77 for approximate time for copying.  
1
Change the mode to  
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
.
2
Select the menu.  
: [COPY]  
[
[
[
[
]
When copying from the SD card to the built-in memory  
]*  
]
When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD  
When copying from the built-in memory to the SD card  
When copying from the built-in memory to the USB HDD  
]*  
* Displayed only when connecting a USB HDD. (l 78)  
When there is a scene that was relay recorded, a message is displayed. Select [YES] using the  
cursor button and press the ENTER button, and copy after combining relay recorded scenes to  
the SD card. (l 69)  
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3
Following the screen display, select the desired item using the cursor button,  
and press the ENTER button.  
Select  
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.  
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
When you press the ENTER button, the scene/still picture is selected and  
on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
indication appears  
When you press the ENTER button, a date is selected and surrounded by red. Press the ENTER  
button again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.  
If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on the  
screen.  
4
Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.  
When you stop copying halfway  
Press the MENU button while copying.  
Approximate time for copying  
When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size:  
Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes  
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  
):  
10  
M
Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes  
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to  
play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to  
correctly before deleting.  
Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.  
j The number of recorded scenes is large.  
j The temperature of the unit is high.  
If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination, then  
the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by date is  
selected.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data recorded on  
a PC with HD Writer LE 2.0, etc. cannot be copied.  
Protection setting will be cleared on the copied motion pictures and still pictures when copying  
motion pictures and still pictures with protection setting.  
The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD  
[HC-V210]/[HC-V201]/[HC-V210M]  
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  
(supplied with USB HDD), 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.  
You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality.  
Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it.  
Preparing for copying/playing back  
For the latest compatible USB HDD recommended by Panasonic, check the support website  
below.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only)  
In the following cases, a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting it to this unit:  
j A USB HDD with a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB  
j When a USB HDD has two or more partitions  
j If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32  
j When connected by using a USB hub  
j When a USB HDD is not a desktop type  
A
B
USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD)  
recommended USB HDD (commercially-available)  
Connect this unit to the AC adaptor  
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD.  
You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit.  
1
2
3
Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  
.
Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable (supplied  
with USB HDD).  
Connect the mini A terminal of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit.  
It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.  
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4
Select the item using the cursor button and press the ENTER button  
[Simple copy]:  
Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that  
have not been copied yet. (l 80)  
[Copy selected files]:  
[Playback HDD]:  
[Safe Removal]:  
Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then  
copy. (l 81)  
Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on  
this unit. (l 82)  
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.  
j Playback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal  
j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal  
j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 2.0  
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.  
Points to check before copying  
When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD with this unit that has been  
used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA].  
Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD.  
(l 80)  
In the following cases, copying may take longer:  
j There are lots of scenes  
j The temperature of this unit is high  
If 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. (l 82)  
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Formatting  
This is for initializing the USB HDD.  
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.  
Connect this unit with the USB HDD, select [Playback HDD], and press the ENTER button.  
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [HDD]  
When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.  
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.  
Displaying media information  
The used space of the USB HDD can be checked.  
Connect this unit with the USB HDD, select [Playback HDD], and press the ENTER button.  
: [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]  
/
Pressing the ENTER button switches between SD card and USB HDD display.  
Pressing the ENTER button switches between SD card, built-in memory, and USB HDD display.  
Simple copy  
1
Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 78)  
You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit.  
2
Select [Simple copy] using the cursor button and press the ENTER button.  
When you select [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] and press the ENTER button,  
terminate the connection with the USB HDD (l 82), and then perform the operation of Step 1.  
3
Select the media you wish to copy and press the ENTER button.  
4
5
Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.  
Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.  
When you stop copying halfway:  
Press the MENU button while copying.  
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Copy selected files  
1
Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 78)  
You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit.  
2
Select [Copy selected files] using the cursor button, then press the ENTER  
button.  
It can also be set by selecting [COPY] from the menu.  
3
/
Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.  
Select the media you wish to copy and press the ENTER button.  
[
[
]:  
]:  
When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD.  
When copying from the built-in memory to the USB HDD.  
Please refer to page 76 for information on copying files between the SD card/built-in memory.  
4
Following the screen display, select the desired item using the cursor button,  
and press the ENTER button.  
Select  
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.  
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
When you press the ENTER button, the scene/still picture is selected and  
on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
indication appears  
When you press the ENTER button, a date is selected and surrounded by red. Press the ENTER  
button again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.  
5
Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.  
When you stop copying halfway:  
Press the MENU button while copying.  
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Playing back the USB HDD  
Only mortion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the  
USB HDD or created with HD Writer LE 2.0 can be played back.  
A
B
USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD)  
recommended USB HDD (commercially-available)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. (l 78)  
When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 71)  
1
2
3
Select [Playback HDD] using the cursor button on the unit and press the  
ENTER button.  
Select the scene or still picture and press the ENTER button to playback.  
The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still  
pictures. (l 28, 57)  
To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDD  
Select  
in the thumbnail screen and press the ENTER button.  
Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.  
It is also possible to switch the media to playback by selecting the play mode selection icon and  
pressing the ENTER button.  
(USB HDD) in the media can be selected when USB HDD is  
connected. (l 28)  
Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time.  
You cannot set the following items during playback of  
(USB HDD).  
j [SCENE PROTECT]  
j [DIVIDE]  
j [SPLIT&DELETE]  
j
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE]  
[RELAY INFO CANCEL]  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,  
video devices, etc.  
Check before dubbing  
Check the equipment used for dubbing.  
Equipment used for  
Dubbing picture quality  
To dub  
dubbing  
Equipment with SD  
card slot  
Insert the SD card  
directly (l 84)  
High-definition picture quality*  
Connect with  
supplied USB  
cable (l 84)  
Equipment with USB  
terminal  
High-definition picture quality*  
Standard picture quality  
Equipment without This can be played back on equipment  
SD card slot or USB incompatible with high-definition  
Connect with AV  
cable (l 86)  
terminal  
(AVCHD), so it is convenient if you are  
dubbing for distribution.  
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In such a  
case, connect with the AV cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 86)  
For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer  
to the operating instructions of the equipment used.  
The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with the USB  
cable. To dub iFrame scenes, refer to page 86.  
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD)  
compatible DVD recorder.  
Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy  
in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating  
instructions of your recorder.  
Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and  
regions.  
/
/
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.  
In order to dub a scene recorded at 1080/60p using an AVCHD-compatible device,  
convert to 1080/60i using HD Writer LE 2.0 or connect with an AV cable and dub at  
standard image quality. (l 86) See the software instruction manual for details on  
HD Writer LE 2.0. (l 101)  
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Dubbing in high-definition picture quality  
To dub using equipment with an SD card slot  
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.  
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in  
memory to an SD card, see page 76.  
To dub using equipment with a USB terminal  
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.  
/
/
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
When the USB cable is connected to other equipment, the AC adaptor cannot be used. Please  
ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.  
Turn on the unit.  
/
/
A
USB cable (supplied)  
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.  
The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.  
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2
Select [RECORDER] using the cursor button on the unit and press the  
ENTER button.  
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. Press the cursor button  
to turn the LCD monitor on.  
3
Select the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button.  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor button  
to turn the LCD monitor on.  
About the screen indication of the unit  
When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon (  
) appears on the unit screen  
or the access lamp is on.  
When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon (  
on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.  
) appears  
Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing  
media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.  
4
Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition  
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.  
Do not press the ENTER button of the unit during dubbing.  
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.  
For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc  
recorder or DVD recorder.  
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 4.  
You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray disc  
recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these  
operations.  
If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder  
to cancel the dubbing.  
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Dubbing in standard picture quality  
Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal,  
or using a video device  
You can dub by connecting an AV cable.  
Images are dubbed in standard quality.  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
Change the video input on the video  
device and TV that this unit is  
connected to.  
The channel set will differ depending on the  
A/V  
terminal to which the unit is connected.  
See the operating instructions of the video device  
for details.  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
A
AV cable (supplied) or Composite video cable  
(commercially-available)*  
* Use the AV cable that comes with this unit if  
supplied. Check the accessories in the basic  
owner’s manual.  
Change the mode to  
.
1
2
Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.  
Start recording on the connected device.  
To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.  
If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing.  
(l 32, 72)  
Turn off the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button when dubbing (l 29).  
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 of the device you are connecting to or read the  
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Using the Eye-Ficard  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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)  
Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.  
(When using in the Recording Mode)  
Set the card to be used as the recording media  
(When using in the Playback Mode)  
Select the Playback Mode icon from the thumbnail screen, and set the media to  
(card)  
(l 28)  
Select the menu.  
: [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] # [ON]  
When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferrable 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].  
Eye-Fi transfers are not available during motion picture recording.  
You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen.  
File has been transferred  
File waiting for transfer  
File cannot be transferred  
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Using Eye-Fi direct mode  
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going  
through the 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.  
Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit  
Select the menu.  
: [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi DIRECT]  
This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].  
The mode will be canceled using the following steps.  
j When the unit is turned off  
j If you start recording motion picture  
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled by the Eye-Fi card.  
When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] are disabled.  
Selecting files to transfer  
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone.  
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card  
manufacturer.  
Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection  
transfer settings.  
Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit  
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/
Set the mode switch to  
, select the playback mode selection icon, and set the video/  
still picture to [iFrame], [MP4], or [PICTURE] (l 28)  
Set the mode switch to  
, select the playback mode selection icon, and set the media  
to (card), and video/still picture to [iFrame], [MP4], or [PICTURE] (l 28)  
Select the menu.  
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]  
The settings method is the same as that for the [SCENE PROTECT] settings. (l 68)  
If 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  
or rotate a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the operation.  
AVCHD scenes cannot be used as the selected transfer setting.  
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The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.  
The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to  
changes to the card specification etc.  
Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye-  
Fi card before use.  
When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the files transferred from the  
card may be deleted automatically.  
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.  
Setting of the Eye-Fi can be confirmed while pausing the recording.  
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]  
(Transferring in Eye-Fi direct mode)  
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]  
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [OFF]  
If 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. (l 16)  
Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to  
the sharing site.  
Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden, such as  
inside aircraft etc.  
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.  
(l 66)  
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With a PC  
What you can do with a PC  
HD Writer LE 2.0  
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 2.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.  
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.  
Smart wizard  
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with  
HD Writer LE 2.0 installed. (l 98)  
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 or conventional standard picture quality  
(MPEG2 format).  
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 2.0  
Copying data to a PC  
Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format:  
Data type  
Motion  
/
/
picture and  
still picture  
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be copied as 1080/60p.  
(l 91: Important Notice)  
The scenes in iFrame or MP4 cannot be copied to Blu-ray disc or in AVCHD  
format.  
Copying in DVD-Video format:  
Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).  
Editing:  
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC  
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete partially  
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2  
Converting part of motion picture into still picture  
Motion  
picture  
Online sharing:  
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family  
and friends.  
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What can be done with the HD Writer LE 2.0  
Playing back on a PC:  
Data type  
Motion  
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture quality on a PC.  
picture and  
still picture  
Formatting discs:  
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.  
Motion  
picture  
It is possible to play back on a PC using an image viewer standard to Windows or commercially  
available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer.  
Please refer to page 102 for details about using a Mac.  
Important Notice  
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 2.0 in a device that  
does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the  
device.  
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To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080/60p,  
equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive.  
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.  
Data cannot be written from a PC to the unit.  
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the  
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic  
High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.  
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.  
Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time.  
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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 5 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 1 License  
Licensee is granted the right to use the  
software, including the information recorded or  
described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals,  
and any 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 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 particular 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 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 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 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.  
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.  
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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 operations 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.  
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With a PC  
Operating environment  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot  
be used.  
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.)  
Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.  
j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through  
USB hubs or by using extension cables.  
j Operation on an upgraded OS.  
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.  
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.  
Operating environment for HD Writer LE 2.0  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)  
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) (SP1)  
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)  
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)  
CPU  
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 or  
MPEG2 output function.  
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the  
editing function.  
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/
Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when playing back or  
using the editing function for 1080/60p  
RAM  
Windows 8/Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
Display  
High color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)  
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or  
more recommended)  
Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card  
(DirectX 10 recommended)  
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card  
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay  
PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended  
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended  
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Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA — 100 or more  
space  
450 MB or more (for installing the software)  
When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, the twice amount of free space  
as the disc is necessary.  
Sound  
DirectSound Support  
Interface  
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]  
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
Internet connection  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and  
Russian.  
Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.  
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP  
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 8 Enterprise.  
It will only operate as a desktop application with the Windows 8.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.  
If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows  
Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8, administrative account and standard account users only can use  
this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)  
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To use the HD Writer LE 2.0  
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.  
Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the  
requirements of the operating environment.  
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.  
Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)  
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1  
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)  
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)  
CPU  
RAM  
Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher  
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU)  
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron  
400 MHz or higher  
Windows 8/Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more  
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:  
1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
Interface  
USB port  
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
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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.)  
Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.  
Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.  
Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.  
The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes].  
If the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click  
on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic].  
2
3
Click [Yes].  
Click [Next].  
Operate following the instruction on the screen.  
If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area].  
The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.  
Uninstalling HD Writer LE 2.0  
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.  
1
2
Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a program].  
Select [HD Writer LE 2.0], then click [Uninstall].  
Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.  
After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.  
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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.  
/
/
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
/
/
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
When the USB cable is connected to other equipment, the AC adaptor cannot be used. Please  
ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.  
Turn on the unit.  
Connect this unit to a PC.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER button.  
1
2
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 2.0 is installed.  
This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l 100)  
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. Press the cursor button  
to turn the LCD monitor on.  
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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 PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also  
supplied from the PC to this unit.  
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.  
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
To disconnect USB cable safely  
Select the  
icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video  
Camera].  
Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.  
About the screen indication of the unit  
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery, or the AC adaptor* while the access lamp is on  
or card access icon (  
) appears on the unit screen.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or  
built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.  
If 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 or built-in  
memory.)  
*
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only  
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About the PC display  
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.  
Removable disk (Example:  
) is displayed in [Computer].  
The following data will be recorded.  
We recommend using HD Writer LE 2.0 to  
copy motion picture data.  
1
2
3
4
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format  
([S1000001.JPG] etc.)  
iFrame format motion picture files  
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)  
MP4 format motion picture files  
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)  
JPEG format still pictures created from  
the motion picture  
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 2.0.  
It is impossible to write data to the built-in  
memory or SD card on the unit from a PC.  
5
6
The motion picture thumbnails  
AVCHD format motion picture files  
([00000.MTS] etc.)  
Example folder structure of an SD card:  
CAM_SD  
DCIM  
7
For management  
100CDPFQ  
101UCPBH  
102TCPBH  
103CDPFS  
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.  
PRIVATE  
AVCHD  
AVCHDTN  
1
Double-click the folder that contains the  
still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ]  
etc.)  
BDMV  
2
Drag and drop the still pictures onto the  
destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).  
PANA_EXT  
Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so  
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.  
When data not supported by this unit has  
been recorded on a PC, it will not be  
recognized by this unit.  
Example folder structure of built-in memory:  
CAM_MEM  
DCIM  
100CDPFQ  
101UCPBH  
102TCPBH  
103CDPFS  
Always use this unit to format SD cards.  
AVCHD  
AVCHDTN  
BDMV  
PANA_EXT  
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With a PC  
Starting HD Writer LE 2.0  
To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only  
for Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista).  
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.  
(On the PC)  
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] #  
[HD Writer LE 2.0] # [HD Writer LE 2.0].  
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 2.0] # [Operating Instructions].  
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With a PC  
If using Mac  
HD Writer LE 2.0 is not available for Mac.  
iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.  
/
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iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p. 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac.  
Operating environment  
PC  
Mac  
OS  
Mac OS X 10.8.2  
Intel Core 2 Duo or better  
2 GB or more  
CPU  
RAM  
Interface  
Other requirements  
USB port  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some computers  
cannot be used.  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
Copying still pictures on a Mac  
1
Connect this unit to a Mac via the supplied USB cable.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2
Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER button.  
This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.  
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. Press the cursor button  
to turn the LCD monitor on.  
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.  
For users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.  
Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.  
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.  
To disconnect USB cable safely  
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.  
For users who have  
, [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.  
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any  
other USB cables.)  
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Others  
Indications  
*1  
only  
*2  
/
/
MF  
Manual Focus (l 56)  
only  
*1  
Built-in memory recording  
possible status (motion  
picture)  
*3  
only  
Recording indications  
(White)  
Card recording possible status  
(motion picture)  
+1  
0h00m00s  
(Green) Recognizing the card (motion  
MF  
R 1h20m  
picture)  
*2  
PRE-REC  
1
/
100  
/
/
/
/
/
OPEN  
0dB  
Recording Format/Recording Mode (l 48, 49)  
2.1  
M
R 3000  
R 1h20m  
Remaining time for motion  
NOV 15 2013 12:34  
picture recording (l 23)  
*1  
Relay Recording (l 49)  
Wind cut (l 51)  
A
/
/
/
/
*2  
/
*3  
Image Stabilizer (l 42)  
Intelligent Auto Mode (l 26)  
Manual Mode (l 53)  
MNL  
B
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
AWB  
White Balance (l 54)  
Scene Mode (l 47)  
+2 / +1  
Power LCD (l 36)  
1/100  
Shutter Speed (l 55)  
Iris value (l 55)  
/
-1  
OPEN/F2.0  
0dB  
Gain value (l 55)  
PRE-REC (l 45)  
Tele Macro (l 45)  
¥/; (Red)  
; (Green)  
0h00m00s  
Recording  
Recording pause  
Elapsed recording time (l 23)  
PRE-REC  
*2  
Color Night Rec function  
(l 46)  
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute  
and “s” for second.)  
Intelligent Contrast Control  
(l 46)  
/
/
Eye-Fi setting (l 87)  
Remaining battery power  
(l 16)  
Backlight Compensation  
(l 44)  
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)  
(l 44)  
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Playback indications  
C
*1  
1/;/5/6/  
/
/7/8/D/E/;1/2;  
Built-in memory recording  
possible status (still picture)  
Display during playback (l 29, 57)  
(White)  
Card recording possible status  
(still picture)  
0h00m00s  
No.10  
Playback Time (l 29)  
Scene Number  
(Green) recognizing the card (still  
picture)  
Repeat Playback (l 58)  
Resume Playback (l 58)  
Still picture folder/file name  
*2  
*3  
/
/
Number of recording pixels for  
still pictures (l 25, 52, 58)  
10  
2.1  
M
M
8.9  
M
/
0.2  
M
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.  
Transfer/Protected motion  
pictures/still pictures  
(l 68, 88)  
R3000  
Remaining number of still  
/
*2/  
*2/  
/
pictures (l 25)  
Play mode selection display (l 28)  
(White)  
(Red)  
Still picture recording icon  
Recording still picture  
*2  
1080/60p recorded scene  
(l 28)  
World time setting (l 32)  
*1  
Relay-recorded scene (l 49)  
NOV 15 2013 Date indication (l 20)  
12:34PM Time indication (l 20)  
/
/
Eye-Fi transfer status (l 88)  
Display when USB HDD is  
connected  
*2  
USB HDD playback (l 82)  
Indication of connection to  
other devices  
Accessing the card (l 85, 99)  
*1  
Accessing the built-in memory  
(l 85, 99)  
Confirmatory indications  
–– (Time The built-in battery is low. (l 20)  
display)  
Warning for recording yourself  
(l 21)  
SD card is not inserted or is  
incompatible.  
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Others  
Messages  
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.  
*1  
*2  
only  
/
/
only  
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1  
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to  
a PC, disc, etc. to protect it. (l 90) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with  
this unit.  
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.*2  
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 9)  
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, 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 contact consumer support. 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. (l 11)  
THIS EXTERNAL DRIVE CANNOTBE USED./  
PLEASE CHECK THE EXTERNAL DRIVE.*2  
A USB HDD that this unit cannot recognize is connected. Check if the USB HDD can be  
connected and used with this unit and try to reconnect.(l 78)  
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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.)  
is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are  
displayed in thumbnail.  
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.  
If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned off.  
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.  
If 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.  
If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.  
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Others  
Troubleshooting  
It is not a malfunction in the following cases  
A clicking sound is heard  
when the unit is shaken.  
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 change the mode to  
Object seems to be warped. Object 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  
fog up.  
This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please  
refer to page 3.  
Power  
Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be turned  
on.  
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged.  
(l 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.  
This unit does not stay on  
long enough.  
Battery runs down quickly.  
This unit is turned off  
automatically.  
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].  
(l 74)  
This unit cannot be  
operated though it is  
turned on.  
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 who you purchased this  
unit from.  
This unit does not operate  
normally.  
“ERROR OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,  
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”  
is displayed.  
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.  
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Indication  
Problem  
Check points  
The remaining time  
indication or the elapsed  
time indication is not  
shown.  
[DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 32)  
Recording  
Problem  
Check points  
The unit arbitrarily stops  
recording.  
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.  
(l 16)  
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 or built-in  
memory. (l 38)  
/
/
If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set  
[AGS] to [OFF]. (l 50)  
Auto Focus function does  
not work.  
Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.  
If you are trying to record a scene that is hard to bring into  
focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to  
adjust the focus. (l 27, 56)  
“ENVIRONMENT TOO  
DARK, OR LENS COVER  
CLOSED.” is displayed.  
Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover.  
This message may also be displayed when recording in a  
very dark location.  
Color balance of images is  
strange when recording in  
a place such as a  
In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or  
a hall, set the White Balance setting to  
If you cannot record clearly with the  
(Indoor mode 2).  
(Indoor mode 2), set  
gymnasium.  
it to  
(Manual adjustment mode). (l 54)  
Color or brightness of the  
image changes, or you  
may see horizontal bars in  
the image.  
Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see  
horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded  
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but  
this is not a malfunction.  
Record in 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.  
The LCD monitor flickers  
indoors.  
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Playback  
Problem  
Check points  
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed  
as cannot be played back.  
Motion pictures recorded with other devices may not be  
Scenes/still pictures  
cannot be played back.  
possible to play back on this unit. (  
is displayed.)  
Scenes cannot be deleted.  
Release the protect setting. (l 68, 88)  
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed  
as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are  
unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. (l 38)  
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, disc etc.  
With other products  
Problem  
Check points  
Although this unit is  
correctly connected to a  
TV, images cannot be  
seen.  
Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select  
the channel that matches the input used for the connection.  
Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of  
the TV. (l 72)  
When connecting the device to a television, the television  
image will not be displayed in the following cases. Use the  
device's LCD monitor.  
The images are squeezed  
horizontally.  
j Recording video  
j When setting PRE-REC  
If the SD card is inserted in  
another device, it is not  
recognized.  
Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type  
of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC  
Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating  
instructions of the device for details.  
When connected by the  
USB cable, this unit is not  
detected by the other  
devices.  
When connected to other devices using only the battery,  
reconnect using the AC adaptor.  
VIERA Link does not work. (Setting on this unit)  
Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (supplied or optional)*  
(l 71)  
Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 74)  
Turn the unit off and then back on again.  
* Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied.  
If it does not come with a HDMI mini cable, use a genuine  
Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30:  
optional). Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.  
(Setting on other devices)  
If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input  
using the TV remote control.  
Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.  
Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
device.  
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With other products  
Problem  
Check points  
Cannot copy scenes on  
the SD card by connecting  
to other equipment with  
the USB cable.  
Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card.  
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.  
With a PC  
Problem  
Check points  
When connected by the  
USB cable and charging  
the battery, an error  
message will appear on  
the PC.  
After removing the USB cable, turn the unit on and connect  
the cable again. The unit will be recognized by the PC. To  
charge the battery, after safely removing the USB cable, turn  
the unit off and connect the USB cable again.  
When connected by the  
USB cable, this unit is not  
detected by the PC.  
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the  
supplied USB cable.  
Select another USB terminal on the PC.  
Check the operating environment. (l 94, 102)  
Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC  
and turning on this unit again.  
When the USB cable is  
disconnected, an error  
message will appear on  
the PC.  
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.  
Cannot see the PDF  
operating instructions for  
HD Writer LE 2.0.  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe  
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for  
HD Writer LE 2.0.  
Others  
Problem  
Check points  
If the SD card is inserted in  
this unit, it is not  
recognized.  
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be recognized  
by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 38)  
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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.  
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.  
A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every  
4 GB of data when played back with another device.  
It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE 2.0,  
but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer LE 2.0. Refer to the  
operating instructions for the HD Writer LE 2.0.  
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly  
When the scenes were recorded on different dates  
When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded  
When PRE-REC was used for recording  
When deleting scenes  
When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in memory  
When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date  
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Others  
Cautions for use  
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.)  
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.).  
If 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.  
Do not use this unit near cell phones because  
doing so may result in noise adversely  
affecting the pictures and/or sound.  
If 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.  
A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,  
causing it to malfunction.  
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  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the  
AC cable 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 cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry  
cloth.  
Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or  
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body  
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these  
solvents.  
electromagnetic equipment and stops  
functioning properly, turn this unit off and  
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.  
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC  
adaptor and turn this unit on.  
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters  
or high-voltage lines.  
When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
If 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.  
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.  
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Do not use the unit for surveillance  
purposes or other business uses.  
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.  
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.  
When you are not going to use the unit for  
an extended time  
When storing the unit in a cupboard or  
cabinet, it is recommended that you place a  
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.  
Be sure to detach the battery after use.  
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 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.  
When disposing of or giving away this unit,  
note that:  
Formatting and deletion simply change the  
file management information and cannot be  
used to completely erase the data in built-in  
memory of this unit. The data can be  
recovered using commercially available  
software or the like.  
We recommend that you physically format  
the built-in memory before disposing of or  
giving away this unit.  
For the physical format, connect the unit to  
the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT  
MEDIA] # [Built-inMemory] from the menus,  
and then press and hold down the Recording  
start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds  
on the screen below. When the built-in  
memory data deletion screen appears, select  
[YES], and then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
The battery should be stored in a cool place  
free from humidity, with as constant  
temperature as possible. (Recommended  
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF),  
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the  
battery.  
If 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 that you charge it once every  
year and store it again after you have  
completely used up the charged capacity.  
Dust and other matter attached to the battery  
terminals should be removed.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out for  
recording.  
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.  
Please look after the data in your built-in  
memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held  
responsible in the unlikely case that private  
data is divulged.  
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to  
see if the terminals are damaged.  
Inserting a battery with damaged terminals  
can damage the unit.  
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Do not throw old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may  
result in an explosion.  
About status indicator during  
charging  
If the operating time is very short even after  
the battery has been recharged, the battery  
has worn out. Please purchase a new  
battery.  
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):  
About the AC adaptor  
If the temperature of the battery is extremely  
high or extremely low, charging may take time  
or the battery may not be charged.  
If 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.  
When using the AC adaptor, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to disconnect the AC  
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute  
amount of current is consumed.)  
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):  
The battery is not charged. Remove the  
battery from the 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.  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC  
adaptor and battery clean.  
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:  
Charging has finished.  
If 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 113 for details on the battery.  
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About the SD card  
LCD monitor  
When disposing of or giving away the SD  
card, note that:  
Formatting and deletion of this unit or  
computer only changes the file management  
information and does not completely delete  
the data in the SD card.  
It 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.  
When the LCD screen is dirty or  
condensation has occurred, please wipe it  
using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.  
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.  
/
/
For the physical format, connect the unit to  
the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT  
MEDIA] # [YES] from the menus, and then  
press and hold down the Recording start/stop  
button for approximately 3 seconds on the  
screen below. When the SD card data  
deletion screen appears, select [YES], and  
then follow the on-screen instructions.  
For the physical format, connect the unit to  
the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT  
MEDIA] # [SD CARD] from the menus, and  
then press and hold down the Recording  
start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds  
on the screen below. When the SD card data  
deletion screen appears, select [YES], and  
then follow the on-screen instructions.  
The customer is responsible for the  
management of the data in the SD card.  
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Others  
About copyright  
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.  
Carefully observe copyright  
laws  
Whatever you 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.  
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. Additional information may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
Licenses  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the  
“AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive”  
logo are trademarks of Panasonic  
Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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.  
VIERA Linkis a trademark of Panasonic  
Corporation.  
See http://www.mpegla.com.  
EZ Syncis a trademark of Panasonic  
Corporation.  
HDAVI Controlis a trademark of Panasonic  
Corporation.  
Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista®  
are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted  
with permission from Microsoft Corporation.  
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.  
AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced  
Micro Devices, Inc.  
iMovie, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of  
Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
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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 open source software.  
For the software categorized as (3), please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown  
in the attached software CD-ROM.  
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Others  
Recording modes/approximate  
recordable time  
SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate  
recordable times for continuous recording.  
Recording format  
Recording mode  
[AVCHD]  
[1080/60p]*  
[HA]  
[HG]  
[HE]  
Picture size/frame rate 1920k1080/60p 1920k1080/60i 1920k1080/60i 1920k1080/60i  
4 GB  
16 GB  
64 GB  
19 min  
30 min  
2 h  
40 min  
2 h 40 min  
11 h  
1 h 30 min  
6 h 40 min  
27 h 30 min  
SD card  
1 h 20 min  
5 h 20 min  
8 h 30 min  
Built-in  
16 GB  
1 h 20 min  
2 h  
2 h 40 min  
6 h 40 min  
memory  
A
B
Favors image quality  
Favors recording time  
Recording format  
[iFrame]  
[MP4]  
640k360/30p  
5 h  
Picture size/frame rate 960k540/30p  
4 GB  
16 GB  
64 GB  
19 min  
SD card  
1 h 20 min  
5 h 20 min  
21 h  
84 h  
Built-in  
16 GB  
1 h 20 min  
21 h  
memory  
*
/
/
only  
If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (  
l
14)  
The setting at the time of purchase for [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] and the [REC MODE] is  
set to [HG].  
Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 6 hours  
The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 6 hours, and the  
recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.  
The recordable time may be reduced if recording with a lot of action is recorded or recording of  
short scene is repeated.  
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).  
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Others  
Approximate number of recordable  
pictures  
SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate  
number of recordable pictures.  
*1  
*2  
10  
M
8.9  
M
2.1  
M
Picture size  
Aspect ratio  
4224k2376  
3968k2232  
1920k1080  
16:9  
4 GB  
700  
800  
3200  
SD card  
16 GB  
64 GB  
2900  
3200  
12500  
52000  
11500  
13000  
Built-in  
16 GB  
2900  
-
12500  
memory  
*1  
*2  
/
/
only  
only  
The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded.  
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.  
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Panasonic Corporation  
Web site: http://panasonic.net  

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