Panasonic HC-V130 User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-V130P

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Owner’s manual (PDF format)” which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.

If you have any questions, visit : www.panasonic.com/support

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be

U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

∫ Concerning the battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.

CAUTION

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

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

correct method of disposal.

∫ Product Identification Marking

Product Location

High Definition Video Camera Battery holder

AC adaptor Bottom

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-V130P Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

HC-V130P

Conforms to UL STD 60065

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit

the AC outlet configuration.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫ Cautions for use

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.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥

Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥

If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a TV

≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the

supplied one.

≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini

cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one.

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can select from AVCHD, iFrame or MP4 recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit.

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie etc.). ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures

recorded in AVCHD format.

MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC. ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures

recorded in AVCHD format.

∫ 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.

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∫ About Condensation (When

the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged. When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫ 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 14 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ 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 1080/60i: “AVCHD

scene(s)”

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

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∫ How to open the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Owner’s Manual list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open. ≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Accessories.................................................... 9

Preparation

Power supply................................................ 10

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10

Charging the battery .............................. 11

Charging and recording time ................. 13

Recording to a card ..................................... 14

Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 14

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 14

Turning the unit on/off ................................. 15

Setting date and time................................... 15

Basic

Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 16

Recording motion pictures ......................... 16

Recording still pictures ............................... 17

Using the Zoom ............................................ 17

Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 18

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... 19

Using the menu screen ............................... 20

Language selection ............................... 20

Formatting ............................................. 20

Others

About copyright ........................................... 21

Specifications............................................... 22

Optional accessories ................................... 24

Accessory Order Form .......................... 25

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).... 26

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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 Dec. 2013. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBY100

AC adaptor

VSK0784

AV c abl e

K2KYYYY00223

USB cable

K2KYYYY00225

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Owner’s manual SFM0005

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+ 19 hidden pages

Panasonic HC-V130 User Manual

Contents

Accessories