Panasonic HC-V100 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-V100

HC-V100M

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your High Definition Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

∫ Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED

GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF— KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

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How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

CAUTION!

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

≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

WARNING:

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

≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not remove covers.

≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

∫ Concerning the battery

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.

CAUTION

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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∫EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

∫ Product identification marking

Product	Location
High Definition	Battery holder
Video Camera
AC adaptor	Bottom

∫Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the

products, packaging, and/ or accompanying

documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

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For business users in the

European Union

If you wish to discard

electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

					Note for the battery
					symbol (bottom two
					symbol examples):
					This symbol might be used
Cd					in combination with a
					chemical symbol. In this
					case it complies with the
					requirement set by the
					Directive for the chemical
					involved.

∫About the recording format for recording motion pictures

You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 47)

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11). Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can be imported faster than AVCHD motion pictures. Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than that of AVCHD motion pictures.

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

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∫ Indemnity about recorded content

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

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[HC-V100M]

This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or disc. (l 79)

≥Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 12) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit. jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)

jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 102)

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

fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

≥For more details about the cause and action required for condensation, refer to page 105.

∫ 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 17 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions

≥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 these operating instructions.

≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for use with models and . Pictures may be slightly different from the original.

≥The illustrations used in these operating

instructions 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.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................	2
Accessories...............................................	9
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts .....	10
Power supply...........................................	13
Inserting/removing the battery...........	13
Charging the battery .........................	14
Charging and recording time.............	16
Recording to a card ................................	17
Cards that you can use with
this unit..............................................	17
Inserting/removing an SD card..........	18
Turning the unit on/off............................	19
Selecting a mode ....................................	20
Setting date and time..............................	21
Basic
Before recording.....................................	22
Selecting a media to record
[HC-V100M]..............................................	23
Recording motion pictures ....................	24
Recording still pictures..........................	26
Intelligent Auto Mode .............................	27
Motion picture/Still picture playback .......	29
Using the menu screen ..........................	32
Using the Setup Menu ............................	33

Advanced (Recording)
Using the Zoom ......................................	40
Optical image stabilizer function ..........	41
Recording functions of
operation icons.......................................	42
Operation icons.................................	42
Recording functions of menus..............	46
Manual recording....................................	52
White Balance...................................	52
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment...................................	54
Recording with Manual Focus ..........	55
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations ..............................	56
Motion picture playback
using operation icon..........................	56
Creating still picture from
motion picture ...................................	57
Repeat playback ...............................	57
Resuming the previous playback......	58
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom)................	58
Various playback functions ...................	59
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ..........................	59
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show ..............	60
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................	62
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................	64
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(iFrame) ............................................	65
Protecting scenes/still pictures .........	66
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV....	67
Connecting with a HDMI
mini cable..........................................	70
Connecting with the AV
multi cable.........................................	70
Playback using VIERA Link ...................	71

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Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to
SD card [HC-V100M] ...............................	73
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video devices, etc. ..................................	75
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ....................	79
End User License Agreement ...........	81
Operating environment ..........................	83
Installation ...............................................	86
Connecting to a PC.................................	87
About the PC display ........................	89
Starting HD Writer LE 1.1 .......................	90
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications...............	90
If using Mac .............................................	91
Others
Indications...............................................	92
Messages.................................................	94
About recovery..................................	95
Troubleshooting......................................	96
Cautions for use....................................	101
About copyright ....................................	106
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time .....................................	107
Approximate number of recordable
pictures..................................................	108
Optional accessories............................	109
Specifications........................................	110
Index ......................................................	114

Preparation

Basic

With a PC Copy/Dubbing Advanced Advanced (Playback) (Recording)

Others

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

≥For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333

≥For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday– Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBK180

AC adaptor

VSK0781

AC cable

K2CT3YY00034

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0016

USB cable

K2KYYYY00201

CD-ROM

Software

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Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

	1		1	Speaker
		2	2	USB terminal [		] (l 75, 87)
			3	Intelligent auto/Manual button
				[iA/MANUAL] (l 27)
			4	Optical image stabilizer/Delete button
		3	5	[	O.I.S./	] (l 41, 62)
		4		Power button [		] (l 19)
			6	HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
		5
				(l 67, 71)
			7	AV multi connector [AV MULTI]
	AV MULTI			(l 67, 78)
6	7	8	≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
				cable).
			8	Battery release lever [BATT] (l 13)
	9		9	Lens cover opening/closing switch
			When not using the unit, close the lens

cover to protect the lens.

≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/close the cover.

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11	10	Lens cover
	11	Lens
	12	Internal stereo microphones

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13								14 15 16

17 18 19

20

13Menu button [MENU] (l 32)

14Mode switch (l 20)

15Status indicator (l 19)

16Recording start/stop button (l 24)

17Cursor button (l 29, 32, 42)

≥Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

≥In these operating instructions, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as

3/4/2/1.

Example: For pressing the (down) button

or

Press 4

18Enter button [ENTER] (l 29, 32, 42)

19LCD monitor (l 22)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

20 Battery holder (l 13)

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21 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.

22 SD card cover (l 18)

23 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18)

21 24 Card slot (l 18)

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23

24

	25 26	25	Photoshot button [	] (l 26)
		26	Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording
			Mode) (l 40)
			Thumbnail display switch [		/ ]/
			Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
			Mode) (l 30)
		27	DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14)
		≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
		the supplied one.
		28	Grip belt
		Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
		your hand.

28

27

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Replace the belt.

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Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.

≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) 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. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 19)

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.

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Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important:

≥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 can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10EB: optional).

≥The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.

≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC.

(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

2

≥Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.

≥The status indicator 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.

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∫ 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.

∫ To charge by connecting to other device

It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied). Please refer to page 88.

≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 104.

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 16, 109).

≥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.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH

≥Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.

	Battery model number	Charging	Recording	Maximum	Actual
	[Voltage/Capacity			continuously	recordable
		time	mode
	(minimum)]			recordable time	time
	Supplied battery/	2 h 25 min	[HA], [HG],	2 h 45 min	1 h 25 min
	VW-VBK180 (optional)		[HX]
		(5 h 45 min)
	[3.6 V/1790 mAh]		[iFrame]	3 h 15 min	1 h 40 min
	VW-VBK360 (optional)	4 h 20 min	[HA]	5 h 25 min	2 h 50 min
			[HG], [HX]	5 h 30 min
	[3.6 V/3580 mAh]	(10 h 40 min)
			[iFrame]	6 h 25 min	3 h 20 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.

≥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.

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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.

≥The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

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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.

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Card type	Capacity
SD Memory Card	512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card	4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory Card	48 GB/64 GB

	* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed	e.g.:
	standard regarding continuous writing.
	Check via the label on the card, etc.

≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

≥Operation of the SD Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the 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.

≥The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed.

≥ 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.

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Inserting/removing an SD card

When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:

Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1Open 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 centre 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 apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.

≥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: jRemove the SD card

jTurn the unit off

jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose 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.

≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight

jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a heater

jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

≥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 104)

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Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

	To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

A The status indicator lights on.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned 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.

∫ To turn on the unit	∫ To turn off the unit
A The status indicator lights on.	B The status indicator goes 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.

jWhen the unit is originally purchased

jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button

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Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording Mode (l 24, 26)

Playback Mode (l 29, 56)

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Setting date and time

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 below to set the date and time.

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu. (l 32)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using

3/4.

A Displaying the World time setting

(l 33):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

≥The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

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 33)

≥Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

≥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. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

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Basic

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands.

2 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 94)

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Selecting a media to record [HC-V100M]

The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Change the mode to .

2 Select the menu. (l 32)

: [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 and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. (settings will not

be changed)

4 Press the MENU button to complete the settings.

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Recording motion pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 10)

1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

2	Press the recording start/
	stop button to start
	recording.

AWhen 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

			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
0h00m00s			minute and “s” for second.
			≥ Each time the unit is put into recording
			pause, the counter display will be reset
			to 0h00m00s.

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

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≥To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode. (l 47)

≥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 MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)

≥When [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame], screen will pause momentarily when the recording is paused.

≥(Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card or built-in memory)

Recording formats	[HA]/[HG]/[HX]	[iFrame]
Recordable scenes	Approx. 3900	Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 59)	Approx. 200	Approx. 900

≥Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on SD card or built-in memory.

≥While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥Please refer to page 107 for details about approximate recordable time.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format

≥Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.

≥It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on

this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format

≥You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).

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

≥It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.

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Basic

Recording still pictures

Still picture recorded with size of 2.1M (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.

≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 10)

1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

2 Press the button.

∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording

Quality of still pictures (l 51)

2.1M	Size of still pictures
R3000	Remaining number of still pictures	2.1M R3000
	≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.

Still picture operation indicator (l 93)

≥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.

≥To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 73) and print using a PC or a printer.

≥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.

≥Please refer to page 108 for details about the number of recordable pictures.

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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.

≥ Please refer to page 52 for details about Manual Mode.

					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	Very bright object is recorded clearly.
					Low light	It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
					Normal	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 centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 48)

≥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 colour balance and focusing.

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 52, 55)

Automatic White Balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.

	1)	The effective range of Automatic White Balance	10 000K	2)
		adjustment on this unit	9 000K
	2)	Blue sky	8 000K	3)
			7 000K
	3)	Cloudy sky (rain)	6 000K
	4)	Sunlight	5 000K	4)
	5)	White fluorescent lamp		5)
			1)
	6)	Halogen light bulb	4 000K
	7)	Incandescent light bulb	3 000K	6)
	8)	Sunrise or sunset
	9)	Candlelight		7)
	If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,		2 000K	8)
	adjust the White Balance manually. (l 52)
	Auto Focus			9)

The unit focuses automatically.

≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 55) jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time

jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

jRecording 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

1	Change the mode to	.
2	Select the play mode select

icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button.

3

Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.

Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.

≥Press the MENU button.

≥When a video item is selected, an icon will appear on the thumbnail display. ( ,

)

4 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the

ENTER button.

≥When you select /and press the

ENTER button, the next (previous) page is displayed.

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5 Select the operation icon using

3/4/2/1.

A Operation icon

≥Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the operation icon.

0h00m00s

	Motion picture playback		Still picture playback
1/;:	Playback/Pause	1/;:	Slide show (playback of the still
6:	Rewind playback		pictures in numerical order)
5:	Fast forward playback		start/pause.
∫:	Stops the playback and shows	2;:	Plays back the previous picture.
	the thumbnails.	;1:	Plays back the next picture.
		∫:	Stops the playback and shows
			the thumbnails.

∫ 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
Towards “s”:	Decreases the volume

≥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.

≥Switching of the AVCHD scenes may not play back smoothly. (l 100)

≥When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching.

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