Panasonic HC-V250 Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V550
Model No.
HC-V550M HC-V230
HC-V530
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
HC-V250
SQT0025
Read this first
∫ About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit.
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD
Progressive (1080/50p).
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV
or for saving to disc
*2 The following methods are available for
saving an image recorded in 1080/50p:
j Copy the image to a disc using the
supplied software HD Writer LE 2.1.
j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray
disc recorder that supports AVCHD
Progressive.
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.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for playing
back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures
recorded in AVCHD format.
(l 70)
*2
.
∫ 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-V550M]
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 DVD
disc. (l 174)
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 6) illuminates
while the SD card or built-in memory is being
accessed (initialisation, 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.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 200)
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∫ About Condensation (When
HC-V550M
HC-V530
HC-V250
HC-V230
HC-V550
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V250
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 these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as
“smartphone”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture
Recording Mode:
Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in
MP4 (Low Quality): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
These operating instructions are designed for
use with models , ,
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.
≥ , and
correspond to Wi-Fi
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
HC-V550
, and .
®
functions.
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Contents
Read this first ................................................. 2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............6
Power supply................................................ 10
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10
Charging the battery .............................. 11
Charging and recording time ................. 12
Recording to a card ..................................... 14
Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 14
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 15
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 16
Selecting a mode ......................................... 17
Switching this unit between Recording
Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 17
Switching this unit between
Motion Picture Recording Mode and
Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 17
How to use the touch screen ...................... 18
About the Touch Menu........................... 19
Setting date and time................................... 20
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 21
Selecting a media to record
[HC-V550M] ................................................... 22
Recording motion pictures ......................... 23
Recording still pictures ............................... 25
Recording still pictures in
Motion Picture Recording Mode ............ 26
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 27
Using the menu screen ............................... 30
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 31
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................ 41
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture
Recording Mode .................................... 41
Level Shot Function
[HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] .............. 42
Image Stabilizer Function
[HC-V250]/[HC-V230].................................... 43
Changing the Recording Mode................... 44
Intelligent Auto ....................................... 45
Intelligent Auto Plus ............................... 47
Creative Control ..................................... 47
Scene Mode ........................................... 51
Endless Loop Recording ........................ 53
Stop Motion Animation Assist
[HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530]........ 54
Manual recording .........................................55
White Balance........................................ 56
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 57
Manual Focus adjustment...................... 58
Recording with the Touch Function ...........59
Touch function icons .............................. 59
Recording functions of operation icons....65
Operation icons ...................................... 65
Recording functions of menus ...................69
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations....................................79
Motion picture playback using
operation icon ........................................ 79
Creating still picture from
motion picture ........................................ 80
Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 81
Repeat Playback .................................... 81
Resuming the previous playback ........... 82
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom) ..................... 82
Various playback functions.........................83
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ............................... 83
Highlight Playback ................................. 84
Manual Edit ............................................ 90
Baby Calendar ....................................... 93
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show ................... 95
Playing back still pictures recorded in
Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
as a slide show
[HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530]........ 96
Deleting scenes/still pictures......................97
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) ......... 99
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................... 100
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(MP4/iFrame) ....................................... 101
Protecting scenes/still pictures............. 102
Convert to MP4 ...........................................103
Relay scene combining [HC-V550M] ........104
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Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .......106
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 109
Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 110
Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory [HC-V550M] .................................. 112
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ... 115
Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 115
Simple copy ......................................... 117
Copy selected files .............................. 118
Playing back the USB HDD ................. 119
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video device, etc. ....................................... 120
Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 124
Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250]
Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 127
[Remote Ctrl] .............................................. 129
Preparations before using
[Remote Ctrl] ....................................... 129
Using [Remote Ctrl] with
a direct connection .............................. 131
Using [Remote Ctrl] with
a wireless access point connection ..... 132
About [Remote Ctrl] ............................. 133
[Baby Monitor]............................................ 135
Preparations before using
[Baby Monitor] ..................................... 135
Using [Baby Monitor] ........................... 136
[Hom.Monitor] ............................................ 138
Preparations before using
[Hom.Monitor] ...................................... 138
Using [Hom.Monitor] ............................ 139
[DLNA Play] ................................................ 144
Preparations before using
[DLNA Play] ......................................... 144
Playing back on a TV ........................... 144
[Copy].......................................................... 146
Preparations before using [Copy] ........ 146
Copying to a PC .................................. 148
[Live Cast]................................................... 150
Preparations before using
[Live Cast]............................................ 151
Broadcasting live ................................. 152
Install the “Image App” ............................. 156
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection..................157
Using the Network Easy Setup to
set up a connection .............................. 158
Connecting to a wireless
access point ......................................... 159
Setting up a direct connection to a
smartphone .......................................... 163
Connecting from the history ................. 165
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu..........168
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .......................174
End User License Agreement .............. 176
Operating environment..............................178
Installation ..................................................181
Connecting to a PC ....................................182
About the PC display ........................... 184
Starting HD Writer LE 2.1...........................186
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications ..................... 186
If using Mac ................................................187
Others
Indications ..................................................188
Messages ....................................................191
About recovery ..................................... 192
Troubleshooting ......................................... 193
Cautions for use ......................................... 199
About copyright ......................................... 204
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..........................................206
Approximate number of recordable
pictures .......................................................207
Optional accessories ................................. 208
About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ....... 209
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Preparation
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3
4
5
6
7
8
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V530
HC-V250
HC-V230
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V250
HC-V530
HC-V230
Names and Functions of Main Parts
13
14
15
9
10
11
12
1 Speaker
2 A/V connector [A/V] (l 106, 123)
3 Recording/playback button [ / ]
(l 17)
4 //
Level Shot Function button [ ]
(l 42)
Optical Image Stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.] (l 43)
5 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10)
6 Power button [ ] (l 16)
7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 106)
8 USB terminal
9 //
Status indicator (l 16, 157)
Status indicator (l 16)
10 Recording start/stop button (l 23)
11 Battery holder (l 10)
/
[] (l 115, 121, 182)
/
12 Tripod receptacle
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.
13 SD card cover (l 15)
14 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15)
15 Card slot (l 15)
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16 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)
2019
16
17 18
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
17 Shoulder strap fixture
18 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
19 Photoshot button [ ] (l 25)
20 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 41)/
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]
(l 28)/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 29)
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HC-V530
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V530
22
23
24
// /
HC-V550M
HC-V250 HC-V230
21
21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
//
21
22 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode. (l 17)
23 Lens
24 Internal stereo microphones
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HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V250
29
30
31
/
25
26
25 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.
26 Lens cover
27 Lens
28 Internal stereo microphones
//
27
28
29 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]
(l 129, 135, 138, 144, 146, 150, 165, 168)
30 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 128)
31 NFC touch area [ ] (l 131, 139)
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Preparation
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.
ャモヵヵ
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured
by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee
the 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 16)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for
this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ 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
1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC input terminal of this
unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
2 Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of approximately 2 seconds (approximately
1 second on, approximately 1 second off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.
∫ 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 183.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 201.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 13).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
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≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
HC-V550/HC-V550M/HC-V530
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBT190
(optional)
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]
VW-VBT380
(optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]
Charging
time
2h20min
(5h20min)
3h45min
(9h45min)
Recording
format
[AVCHD]
[MP4/
iFrame]
[AVCHD]
[MP4/
iFrame]
Recording
mode
[1080/50p] 2 h 10 min 1 h 5 min
[PH]
[HA] 1 h 10 min
[HG],[HE] 2 h 15 min 1 h 10 min
[1080] 2h10min 1h5min
[720]
[iFrame]
[1080/50p] 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 min
[PH],[HA],
[HG]
[HE] 4 h 45 min
[1080] 4h35min 2h20min
[720] 5h25min
[iFrame] 5 h 30 min
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
2h10min
2h35min 1h20min
4h40min
Actual
recordable
time
1h5min
2h25min
2h50min
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HC-V250/HC-V230
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBT190
(optional)
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]
VW-VBT380
(optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ 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.
Charging
time
2h20min
(5h20min)
3h45min
(9h45min)
Recording
format
[AVCHD]
[MP4/
iFrame]
[AVCHD]
[MP4/
iFrame]
Recording
mode
[1080/50p] 2 h 10 min 1 h 5 min
[PH],[HA],
[HG]
[HE] 2 h 20 min
[1080] 2h10min 1h10min
[720] 2h40min 1h20min
[iFrame] 2h45min 1h25min
[1080/50p] 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 min
[PH] 4h35min 2h20min
[HA],[HG],
[HE]
[1080] 4h30min 2h20min
[720] 5h20min 2h45min
[iFrame] 5h30min 2h50min
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
2h15min
4h40min 2h25min
Actual
recordable
time
1h10min
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.
≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time. However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less
than 30 minutes.
≥ 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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Preparation
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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.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion
picture recording.
Card type Capacity
SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed
standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
≥ 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 124)
≥ 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.
e.g.:
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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 terminal 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:
j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
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.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
j Where 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 202)
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Preparation
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.
HC-V550M
HC-V250
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.
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.
≥ //
HC-V550
The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the LCD
monitor is closed.
≥ /
HC-V530 HC-V230
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
Recording/playback button
Press the button to switch this unit between
Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in
Recording Mode.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
Selecting a mode
You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture
Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button.
If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched
between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording motion pictures.
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 25) Recording still pictures.
Playback Mode (l 27, 79) Motion picture/Still picture playback.
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode
Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this
unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
1 Press the recording/playback button to
switch this unit to Recording Mode.
≥ The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on
the screen.
Motion Picture Recording Mode
Still Picture Recording Mode
2 Touch the recording mode switching icon.
≥ Refer to page 18 for touch screen operation.
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To display the recording mode switching icon
Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed
for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode,
this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode. During motion picture/still picture
playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/stop button is pressed, the recording
mode may not be switched.
Preparation
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.
≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you
are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫ About the operation icons
///:
Touch when changing a page or performing settings.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen.
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About the Touch Menu
MENU
T
W
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MENU
ALL
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V530
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the
operation icons.
≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while
touching it.
A Touch Menu
T
W
Recording Mode Playback Mode
B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 36)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 47) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 47).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 47), Scene Mode
(l 51), Endless Loop Recording Mode (l 53), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
(l 54) and Manual Mode (l 55).
*/ / only
∫ To display the Touch Menu
Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To
display it again, touch .
*
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
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Preparation
MENU
Setting date and time
The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
1 Select the menu. (l 30)
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / .
A Displaying the World Time setting (l 31):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be
displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the
screen. (l 31)
≥ Touch [EXIT] 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. The battery is still
being recharged even if the unit is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 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 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level.
≥ 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 191)
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Basic
MENU
Selecting a media to record [HC-V550M]
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.
1 Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 17)
2 Select the menu. (l 30)
: [MEDIA SELECT]
3 Touch the media to record motion pictures
or still pictures.
≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or
still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4 Touch [ENTER].
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Basic
HC-V250
HC-V230
T
W
A When you begin recording, ; changes
to ¥.
B Recording button icon
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
Recording motion pictures
≥ /
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 9)
1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this
unit to Motion Picture Recording
Mode. (l 17)
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
Recording mode
R1h20m
0h00m00s
≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.
To display it again, touch the screen. (l 31)
≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.
≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion picture recording, the recording
will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode.
≥ To change the recording format, change the
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 26)
≥ 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 [MP4/iFrame], the scenes longer than
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
Approximate remaining recordable time
≥ 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
pause, the counter display will be reset
to 0h00m00s.
[REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 70, 71)
0h00m00s
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
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≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)
Recording format [AVCHD] [MP4/iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 83) Approx. 900 Approx. 900
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than
above table when there are both MP4/iFrame 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 206 for details about approximate recordable time.
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Basic
HC-V250
HC-V230
HC-V550
HC-V550M
HC-V530
MEGA
Recording still pictures
≥ /
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 9)
1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit
to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 17)
2 Press the button halfway. (For Auto
Focus only)
Focus indication:
A Focus indication:
3 Press the button fully.
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥ //
If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 60) to ([MODE1]), then the Image
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)
HC-V250 HC-V230
If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 43) to ([MODE1]), then the Image
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter
speed becomes slow.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter: l 64)
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording
conditions or the menu settings.
/
MEGA
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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode
R3000R3000R3000
MEGA
10M
≥ Screen display will disappear when
no touch operation is performed for a
specific period of time. To display it
again, touch the screen.
≥ It will be constantly displayed when
the remaining number of still pictures
that can be recorded becomes 200
or less.
10M
MEGA
HC-V250
HC-V230
Still picture operation indicator (l 188)
R3000
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures (l 77)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 25)
//
HC-V550
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 60)
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 43)
HC-V550M
/
HC-V530
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may
not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode
¬ Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 17)
Press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ While still pictures are being recorded, turns red and the remaining number
of recordable pictures is displayed.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
≥ Self-timer (l 67) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from
ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording, the remaining recordable
time will be shortened. If this unit is turned off or the recording/playback button is pressed, the
remaining recordable time may be lengthened.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ 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
MENU
HC-V530
HC-V250
HC-V230
50p
Motion picture/Still picture playback
1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17).
2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 19).
≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO
SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/
PICTURE]. (l 30)
3 ///
HC-V550
Select the still picture C or the recording
format of the motion picture D you wish to
play back.
HC-V550M
Select the media type E and then select the
still picture C or the recording format of the
motion picture D you wish to play back.
≥ Touch [Enter].
4 (When [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame] is touched)
Touch the desired recording format for playback.
≥ When [AVCHD] is selected
[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]
≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected
[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame]
≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched.
( , , , , , , and )
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched:
j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene:
j AVCHD [PH] scene:
j AVCHD [HA] scene:
j AVCHD [HG] scene:
j AVCHD [HE] scene:
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched:
j MP4 [1080/50p] scene:
j MP4 [720/25p] scene:
j MP4 [360/25p] scene:
j iFrame scene:
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ALL
5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s
Operation icon
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll
lever.
6 Select the playback operation by touching
the operation icon.
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when
no touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time. To display them again, touch the screen.
Motion picture playback Still picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Fast rewind playback*
5: Fast forward playback*
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
* When touched two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display
changes to / .)
∫ 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 () Highlight & Time Frame Index*
(l 81)
* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback
Mode.
≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed, the thumbnail display will return to the one that
displays 9 scenes.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes
display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording
date and file number when playing back still pictures.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order) start/
paus e.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker
volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode.
Tow a r ds “ r”: Increases the volume
Tow a r ds “ s”: Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
≥ When played back with [ALL AVCHD] or [ALL MP4/iFrame] 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.
≥ 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. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.)
≥ The only MP4 scenes that can be played back on this unit are those recorded with 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 formats 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.
≥ Depending on the playback device, still pictures may be played back with picture sizes
different from the ones with which they were recorded.
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Basic
MENU
MENU
Using the menu screen
≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 19)
1 To u c h .
∫ About guide display
After touching , touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions and
settings confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed, the
guide display is cancelled.
MENU
2 Touch the top menu A.
3 Touch the submenu B.
≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching
/.
4 Touch the desired item to enter the
setting.
5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu
setting.
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