Panasonic Hc V10 Owners Manual

until 
2012/2/10
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Owner’s Manual
Digital Video Camera
Model No.       HC-V10
HC-V10M HC-V11M
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re 
sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located 
on the underside of your camera. Be 
sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Concerning the battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or  other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with yo ur hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly 
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∫Product Identification Marking
Product Location
Digital Video Camera Bottom
AC adaptor Bottom
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
camera and power supply should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not 
connect the power supply or operate your 
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has 
been designed for outdoor use, however it 
is not designed to sustain direct exposure 
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a 
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup 
of coffee. This action could permanently 
damage the internal parts of your camera. 
Do not attempt to...

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∫About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
≥The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC 
file standard) camera for recording high-
definition motion pictures.
≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are 
different formats, and are not therefore 
supported by the unit.
∫ 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...

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∫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 104.
∫ 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 
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Accessories ............................................. 12
Quick Guide ............................................. 13
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 17
Power supply........................................... 20Inserting/removing the battery...........  20
Charging the battery .........................  21
Charging and recording time .............  24
Recording to a card ................................ 25 Cards that you can use with 
this unit...