Panasonic HC-V500 Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-V500
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
HC-V500M
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.
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THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—
KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
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.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.
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.
Install this unit so that the AC mains lead
can be unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately if any problem occurs.
∫ 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.
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic
compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating
plate.
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
High Definition
Video Camera
AC adaptor Bottom
Battery holder
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∫ Information for Users on
Cd
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.
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
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 record motion pictures in either
*1
AVCHD
this unit. (l 45, 56)
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD
AVCHD:
It is possible to record in the best image
quality of this unit (1080/50p) and high
definition image (1080/50i).
It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV
or for saving to disc
*2 To save the image recorded in
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for
viewing and editing on a 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 pictures
or iFrame recording formats using
Progressive (1080/50p).
*2
.
1080/50p, it is required to copy to a disc
using the supplied software HD Writer
AE 4.0.
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,
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and does not guarantee any content if
HC-V500M
HC-V500
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-V500M]
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 101 , 111 )
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11) 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 137)
∫ 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 141.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 16 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ 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 1080/50p or
1080/50i: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
These operating instructions are designed
for use with models and
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.
HC-V500
. Pictures may be slightly
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...................... 2
Accessories...............................................9
Advanced (Recording)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts .....10
Power supply........................................... 13
Inserting/removing the battery........... 13
Charging the battery ......................... 14
Charging and recording time............. 15
Recording to a card ................................ 16
Cards that you can use with
this unit.............................................. 16
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 17
Turning the unit on/off ............................ 18
Selecting a mode ....................................19
How to use the touch screen ................. 19
About the Touch Menu ...................... 20
Setting date and time.............................. 21
Basic
Before recording ..................................... 22
Selecting a media to record
[HC-V500M]..............................................23
Recording motion pictures ....................24
Recording still pictures .......................... 26
Recording still pictures in
Motion Picture Recording Mode........ 28
Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 29
Motion picture/Still picture playback ....31
Using the menu screen ..........................34
Using the Setup Menu ............................ 35
Using the zoom ....................................... 43
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture
Recording Mode ............................... 43
Image Stabilizer Function ...................... 44
1080/50p recording ................................. 45
Recording with the Touch Function...... 46
Touch function icons ......................... 46
Recording functions of
operation icons ....................................... 49
Operation icons................................. 49
Recording functions of menus.............. 55
Manual recording.................................... 68
White Balance ................................... 69
Manual shutter speed/iris
adjustment ........................................ 70
Manual Focus adjustment ................. 71
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Advanced (Playback)
Copy/Dubbing
Playback Operations .............................. 72
Motion picture playback using
operation icon ................................... 72
Creating still picture from
motion picture ................................... 73
Highlight & Time Frame Index ........... 74
Repeat Playback............................... 74
Resuming the previous playback ...... 75
Zooming in on a still picture
during playback (Playback zoom)..... 75
Various playback functions ...................76
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date .......................... 76
Highlight Playback ............................ 77
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show .............. 83
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 85
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) .... 86
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................ 87
Dividing a scene to partially
delete (iFrame/MP4) ......................... 88
Deleting personal information ........... 89
Protecting scenes/still pictures.......... 89
Relay scene combining
[HC-V500M]..............................................90
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....92
Connecting with a HDMI
mini cable .......................................... 95
Connecting with the AV
multi cable ......................................... 95
Playback using VIERA Link ................... 96
Converting and playing back
2D images as 3D ..................................... 98
Copying between SD card and
Built-in Memory [HC-V500M] ................. 99
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc .................................... 101
Preparing for copying/
playing back .................................... 101
Copying to discs ............................. 103
Playing back the copied disc .......... 105
Managing the copied disc ............... 106
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc
recorder, video device, etc. ................. 107
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .................. 111
End User License Agreement......... 113
Operating environment ........................ 115
Installation ............................................. 118
Connecting to a PC .............................. 119
About the PC display ...................... 121
Starting HD Writer AE 4.0..................... 122
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ............ 122
If using Mac ........................................... 123
Others
Indications ............................................. 124
Messages .............................................. 127
About recovery ................................ 128
Troubleshooting ................................... 129
Cautions for use ................................... 136
About copyright.................................... 142
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..................................... 143
Approximate number of
recordable pictures .............................. 144
Optional accessories ...........................145
Specifications ....................................... 146
Index ...................................................... 150
PreparationBasicAdvanced
(Recording)
(Playback)
Copy/DubbingWith a PCOthers Advanced
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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
or VSK0712
AC cable
K2CT3YY00034
or K2CT39A00002
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0016
USB cable
K2KYYYY00201
CD-ROM
Software
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Preparation
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12
11
13
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Power button [ ] (l 18)
1
2
AV MULTI
7
9
8
2 Speaker
3 USB terminal [ ] (l 102, 107, 119)
3
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 29, 68)
5 Optical image stabilizer button
4
5
6
[ O.I.S.] (l 44)
6 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 45)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 13)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
(l 92, 96)
9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI]
(l 92, 110)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
cable).
10 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in Motion
Picture Recording Mode or Still
Picture Recording Mode. (l 19)
11 LED light
≥ It can be used as a video light or photo
light. (l 51, 52, 67)
12 Lens
13 Internal stereo microphones
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19
21
22
20
15
14 Mode switch (l 19)
16
15 Status indicator (l 18)
16 Recording start/stop button (l 24)
17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)
1817
≥ 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.
18 Battery holder (l 13)
19 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm
screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
20 SD card cover (l 17)
21 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 17)
22 Card slot (l 17)
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24
23
25
26
23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26)
24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 43)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 32)
25 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.
26 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.
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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-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 18)
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:
≥ 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 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on,
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.
Use it together with the battery when recording for long time the AC adaptor connected.
∫ To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to another device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 120.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 138.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 15, 145).
≥ 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.
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
≥ 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
2h25min
(5h45min)
4h20min
(10 h 40 min)
Recording
mode
[1080/50p] 1 h 50 min 55 min
[HA],[HG],
[HX],[HE]
[iFrame] 2h10min 1h5min
[1080/50p] 3h40min 1h50min
[HA],[HG],
[HX],[HE]
[iFrame] 4h20min 2h15min
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
2h 1h
4h 2h5min
Actual
recordable
time
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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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 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 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 Memory Cards 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD
Memory 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.
e.g.:
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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 40, 41) When the SD
card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be
restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card or built-in memory, the access
lamp lights up.
1 Open the SD card cover and
insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the 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 139)
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Preparation
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.
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.
∫ To turn on the unit
∫ To turn off the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ 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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B The status indicator goes off.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 24)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26)
Playback Mode (l 31, 72)
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.
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∫ About the operation icons
MENU
ALL
2D→3D
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail
display page, for item selection and setting etc.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen such as when
setting menus.
About the Touch Menu
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu.
≥ 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
T
W
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MENU
B You can change the operation icons to display (l 38)
C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 68)
D Displayed only when connected to a TV. (l 98)
∫ To display the Touch Menu
Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operation is performed for a specific period
of time. To display it again, touch .
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≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
MENU
Preparation
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.
1 Select the menu. (l 34)
: [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 35):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be
displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen. (l 35)
≥ Touch [EXIT] 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.
3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit around your
waist.
≥ 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 127)
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Basic
Selecting a media to record [HC-V500M]
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures.
1 Change the mode to or .
2 Select the menu. (l 34)
MENU
: [MEDIA SELECT]
3 Touch the media to record motion
pictures or still pictures.
≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures
or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4 Touch [ENTER].
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Basic
T
W
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
Recording motion pictures
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
B Recording button icon
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon
functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
Recording mode
Approximate remaining recordable
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 35)
≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than
30 minutes.
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.
≥ To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode (l 56) or press and
hold the 1080/50p button. (l 45)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 28)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
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When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)
Recording formats [1080/50p]/[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 76) 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 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 143 about approximate recordable time.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive are
supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording
format set to AVCHD Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In
such a case, play back on this unit instead.
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 pictures 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
MEGA
Recording still pictures
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the button halfway.
(For Auto Focus only)
Focus indication:
A Focus indication:
4 Press the button fully.
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 44) to ([MODE1]), then the Image
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)
≥ In dark environments, the Photo light will flash. (l 52)
≥ Using a Photo light or 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 48)
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 99) and print using a PC or a printer.
± (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)
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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording
MEGA
3
M
R3000R3000R3000
≥ 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.
3
M
Still picture operation indicator (l 124)
R3000
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures (l 65)
MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 26)
MEGA
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 44)
AF assist lamp (l 67)
Photo light (l 52)
Photo light level (l 52)
Red-eye Reduction (l 53)
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto Focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene
jWhen the scene is dark
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines
∫ 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.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode (Portrait) is used
jWhen AF/AE tracking is used
jWhen the Extra Optical Zoom is used
jWhen the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary (l 67)
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Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode
You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
¬ Change the mode to .
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)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures
are being recorded.
≥ Photo light, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer (l 53) 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 used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time
remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable
time remaining may lengthen.
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Basic
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto
Mode/Manual Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 68 about Manual Mode.
/MANUAL
Intelligent Auto Mode
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.
Mode Effect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out
*1
Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
*1
Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
*2
Night portrait A subject and the background are recorded with near real-life
*2
Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.
*2
Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of
*1
Normal In modes other than those described above, the contrast is
*2
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
the background sky, which may be very bright.
brightness.
recording.
adjusted to give a clear picture.
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≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
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≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a 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 60)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ 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.
∫ 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 69, 71)
Automatic White Balance
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance
adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,
adjust the White Balance manually. (l 69)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following
situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 71)
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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