Panasonic HC-V510, HC-V520, HC-V520M Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-V520

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

HC-V520M

HC-V510

VQT4Q45

Read this first

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures in either

AVCHD

or iFrame recording forma ts using this unit. (l 63) *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD

Progressive (1080/60p).

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc *2 To save an image recorded in

1080/60p, it is required to copy to a disc using the supplied software HD Writer AE

5.0.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for viewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11). ≥ 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 (incl uding any other non-b uilt-in memory related component).

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[HC-V520M]

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 155) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 7) 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.

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 180)

∫ 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 destinat i on 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.

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∫ Cards that you can use with

HC-V520

HC-V520M

HC-V510

HC-V520

HC-V520M

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Car ds th at 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 13 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”.

≥ 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 1080/60p or

1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

This owner’s manual are designed for use with models , and

from the original.

≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

≥ and are equipped

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may be available depending

. Pictures may be slig htly different

show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

are not available.

with the Wi-Fi

on the region of purchase.

function.

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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 .....................................13

Cards that you can use with this unit..... 13

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

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

Selecting a mode .........................................16

How to use the touch screen......................16

About the Touch Menu........................... 17

Setting date and time...................................18

Basic

Before recording.. ...... ..... ..... ..... ...................19

Selecting a media to record

[HC-V520M]................................................... 20

Recording motion pictures .........................21

Recording still pictures ...............................23

Recording still pictures in Motion

Picture Recording Mode ........................ 24

Intelligent Auto Mode ..................................25

Motion picture/Still picture playback .........27

Using the menu screen ...............................30

Using the Setup Menu ................................. 31

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ............................................40

Zoom ratio during the

Still Picture Recording Mode.................. 40

Image Stabilizer Function............................41

Changing the Recording Mode...................43

Intelligent Auto Plus ................................44

Creative Control......................................44

Scene Mode............................................47

Manual recording .........................................49

White Balance........................................ 50

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 51

Manual Focus adjustment...................... 52

Recording with the Touch Function ...........53

Touch function icons .............................. 53

Recording func tions of operation icons....57

Operation icons...................................... 57

Recording functions of menus ...................62

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Advanced (Playback)

Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M]

Playback Operations ...................................76

Motion picture playback

using operation icon .............................. 76

Creating still picture from motion

picture........................ ..... ..... .................. 77

Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 78

Repeat Playback ................................... 78

Resuming the previous playback........... 79

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom)..................... 79

Various playback functions ........... ..... ........80

Playing back motion pictures/still

pictures by date ..................................... 80

Highlight Playback ................................. 81

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show................... 87

Deleting scenes/still pictures .....................89

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD)......... 91

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)..................... 92

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(iFrame/MP4) .. ...... ............................... .. 93

Deleting personal information................ 94

Protecting scenes/still pictures .............. 94

Convert to MP4.............................................95

Relay scene combining [HC-V520M ]..........96

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .........98

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 100

Playback using VIERA Link Converting and playing back

2D images as 3D ........................................103

™

...................101

Copy/Dubbing

Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory [HC-V520M]..................... 104

Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ...106

Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 106

Simple copy......................................... 109

Copy selected files .............................. 109

Playing back the USB HDD....... ..... ..... 110

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video device, etc. ....................................... 11 1

Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 115

Wi-Fi® function ...........................................118

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

and the preparations ... ...... ..... ..... ...............12 0

Connecting to Wi-Fi ...................................126

Connecting to a wireless access

point..................................................... 126

Connecting to the smartphone............. 131

Recording/playing back with Link to

Cell operations ...........................................135

DLNA Play...................................................140

Live Cast ...................... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..........141

Home Cam (Home Monitor).......................144

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu..........149

With a PC

What you can do with a PC .......................155

End User License Agreement.............. 157

Operating environment..............................159

Installation ..................................................162

Connecting to a PC ....................................163

About the PC display ........................... 165

Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................166

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ................. 166

If using Mac ....... ..... ..... ...... ......................... 16 7

Others

Indications ..................................................168

Messages....................................................171

About recovery..................................... 172

Troubleshooting.........................................173

Cautions for use.........................................179

About copyright .........................................184

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ..........................................186

Approximate number of

recordable pictures....................................187

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Preparation

2 3

4 5

Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Speaker 2 A/V connector [A/V] (l 98, 114) 3 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25) 4 Optical Image Stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 41)

5 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) 6 Power button [ ] (l 15) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 106, 111, 163)

9 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 16)

10 Lens 11 Internal stereo microphones

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12 Mode switch (l 16)

12 13 14

1516

13 Status indicator (l 15, 126) 14 Recording start/stop button (l 21) 15 Battery holder (l 10) 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16)

≥ It can open up to 90o.



17 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm

(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this unit.

18 SD card cover (l 14) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14) 20 Card slot (l 14)

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the opposite direction.

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21 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)

22 23

2425







≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display swit ch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28)

24 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.

25 Shoulder strap fixture

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HC-V520

HC-V520M

26 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]

(l 126, 131, 136, 140, 141, 145, 149)

27 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 119) 28 NFC touch part (l 135)

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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 15)

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 th e st an dby co ndi tio n wh en th e AC adap tor is connec te d. The pr im ary circ uit i s alw ays “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 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 (50 oF

and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

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 164.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particul arly fast or slow rate, refer to page 181. ≥ We recommend using Pana sonic batteries (l 12). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature : 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied b attery/

VW-VBT190 (optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

VW-VBT380 (optional)

[3.6 V/3880 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 char gi n g. This is not a malfunct io n.

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

3h45min

(9h45min)

Recording

mode

[1080/60p] 1 h 55 min

[PH], [HA] 2 h

[HG], [HE] 2 h 5 min 1 h 5 min

[iFrame] 2h15min 1h10min

[1080/60p] 4 h 5 min 2 h 5 min

[PH] 4h15min 2h10min

[HA], [HG] 4 h 20 min

[HE] 4 h 25 min

[iFrame] 4h45min 2h25min

Maximum continuous

recordabl e ti me

Battery capacit y indica tion

≥ 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. 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.

Actual

recordable

time

2h15min

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Preparation

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.

Cards that you can use with this unit

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

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 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 115) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards

with a capacity of l ess than 32 MB cannot b e used for vi deo 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 C ard out of re ach of children to prev ent 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 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A



≥ When this unit is accessing the

SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.





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 center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

SD card.

≥ Do not 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 electric ity 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 182)

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Preparation



To turn off the unit

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

Tu rning 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 in dica tor li ghts 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.

≥ 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 t urned off the unit using the power button

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Preparation

Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21)

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23)

Playback Mode (l 27, 76)

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 center 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



FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

 

ALL



///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

About the Touch Menu

Touch (left side)/ (ri ght side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.

≥ It is also possible to switch the operat ion ic ons by slid ing the Touch Menu right or left while

touching it.

A Touch Menu

Recording Mode Playback Mode

B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 35) C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 44) and [Miniat ure Effect]/[8mm movie]/

[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 44).

D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 44), Scene Mode

(l 47) and the Manual Mode (l 49).

E Displayed only when connected to a TV. (l 103)

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∫ To display the Touch Menu

HC-V520

HC-V520M

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch ope ration 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.

Preparation

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 prompt ing for World Time setting may be

displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen. (l 31)

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ /

At the time of purchase, the confirmation screen for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed after setting the world time. (l 126) Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary.

≥ 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 cam era 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 recor ding . ≥ 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 171)

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Basic

Selecting a media to record [HC-V520M]

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

1 Change the mode to or . 2 Select the menu. (l 30)

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media selected separa tely f or mo tion pictu res or

still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

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 Re cord ing button icon

4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/sto pp ed by touch ing the rec ord i ng but ton icon.

∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

Recording mode

R 1h20m

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.

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.





T W

≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC MODE]. (l 63) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)

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

Recording formats [1080/60p]/[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE] [iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 80) 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 186 for details about approximate recordable time.

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Basic

 

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 indica tion :

± (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)

4 Press the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 41) 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 56) ≥ 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

MEGA

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.

MEGA

Still picture operation indicator (l 168) Remaining number of still pictures

R3000

≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures (l 73) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 23) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 41)

∫ 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

¬ 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 record ing)

≥ While still pictures are being recorded, the turns red and the remaining

number of recordable pictures is displayed.

≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures. ≥ Self-timer (l 60) 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.

≥ 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

≥ Pressing the Intelli gen t auto but ton when other

Recording Modes are set will change to Intelligent Auto Mode.

Intelligent auto button

Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change the Recording Mode. (l 43)

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 is

Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

Night Scenery Y ou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.

Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.

Normal

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

background sky, which may be very bright.

In modes other th an th o se de s c rib ed ab ov e , th e c on tra s t is ad j ust e d to give a clear picture.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ 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 center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 67)

≥ Using a tripod is recommended in 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.

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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K 6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or

scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 50, 52)

Automatic White Balance

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

1) The effective ran ge of Automati c White Balan ce adj us tme nt 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 50)

Auto Focus

The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.

Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mo de. (l 52)

j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective

objects

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Basic

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HC-V520

HC-V510

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HC-V520M

1080/60i

60p

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17).

≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO

SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. (l 30)

ALL

3 /

Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.

Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion pict u r e C you wish to play back.

≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for

motion picture is touched. ( , , , and )

≥ is displayed in the 1080/60p scenes when [ALL AVCHD] is touched.

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.

≥ 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.

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5 Select the play back operation by touching the operation ic on.

0h01m30s

E Operation icon

≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when

no touch op eration is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen.

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Motion picture playb ac k Still picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Fast rewind playback* 5: Fast forward playback* ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

* When pressed two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display

changes to / .)

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical o rder) start/ pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the pl ayba ck an d shows th e

thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l 78) * Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback

Mode.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. ≥ 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.

∫ Speaker volume adjustment

Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode.

Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “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 b ac k wi th [ AL L AVC HD] se le c t ed , t he sc r e en m ay be c om e black mome ntarily a t t h e

time the scene switches.

≥ The speaker of this unit does not output sounds when connected to a TV.

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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.)

≥ MP4 scenes that can be played back on this unit are limited to those created on this unit.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files

will be played back.)

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products

and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

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Basic

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 17)

1 Touch .

2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

∫ 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 canceled.

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching

4 T ouch the desired item to enter the

setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu

setting.

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+ 158 hidden pages

Panasonic HC-V510, HC-V520, HC-V520M Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first

Contents

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Tu rning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Basic

Before recording

Selecting a media to record [HC-V520M]

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Using the menu screen