Panasonic Hc V130 Owners Manual

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Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record in AVCHD.
≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD].
A Favors image quality
B Favors recording time
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l12)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 97  about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(Especially when recording in recording format [MP4] or recording mode [HE]), mosaic-type noise 
may appear at playback.
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set [OFF].
≥ When the Color Night Rec function is used or the shutter speed is slower than 
1/60 depending on the surrounding darkness, the electrical image stabilizer function does not 
work and the   indication flashes.
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE]  # desired setting
[HA]/[HG]/[HE]:Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.
[E.I.S.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [E.I.S.] # [ON]
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You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Press 3/4  to select the desired Creative Cont rol Mode, and press the ENTER button.
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
1 Press  3 to select  .
2 Press  3/4 to adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion. 
≥ If the unit is not operated for approximately 
1 second, operation icons will be displayed. You 
can change the position of the in-focus portion 
again by pressing  3/4.
≥ If you press  1 and select [RESET], the in-focus 
portion will return to the default position.
[Creative Control]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Creative Control]
ModeEffect
[Miniature Effect] You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like 
recording a miniature by intentionally creating focused area 
and out of focused area in the peripheral of the image and 
recording motion picture with an interval.
≥
Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the 
frame rate is low.
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. 
(
l 43)
[Silent movie] You can record motion pictures that are similar to black-and-
white silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. 
(
l 44)
[Time Lapse Rec] You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period 
of time as a short time motion picture by recording one frame 
at each set time lapse. (
l44)
[Miniature Effect]
MINI
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3Press  2 to select  , and change the 
size of the in-focus portion.
≥ Each time you press 2, the size of the in-focus 
portion will change.
Medium size  # Large size  # Small size
≥ If you press  3/4, you can adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you press  1 and select [RESET], the in-focus portion will return to the default position, and will 
also be resized to the medium size.
4 Press the ENTER button.
5 (When adjusting the brightness) 
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)
6 (When adjusting the vividness) 
Press  1 to select  , and adjust the setting.
≥Each time you press 1, the vividness setting will change.
(Standard)  # (Vivid)  # (Most vivid)
7Start recording.≥It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for approximately every 6 seconds of 
recording.
≥To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects incorporating a distant view or those 
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tripod and avoid zooming.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥
You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night scenes.≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low.
1 (When adjusting the brightness) 
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)2 (When adjusting the color balance)
Press  1 to select  , and adjust the setting.
≥Each time you press 1, the color balance setting will change.
(Blue)  # (Red)  # (Yellow)
3 Start recording.
≥The sound is monaural.
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1(When adjusting the brightness)
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)2 Start recording.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the desired setup time, and press the ENTER button.
≥A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 
1 second.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l48, 50 )
≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected.
[Silent movie]
[Time Lapse Rec]
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s
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Detected faces appear with frames.
≥Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be 
changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[WIND CUT]
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥This function’s default settings is  .
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 98  for details about the number of recordable pictures.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
3968 k2232
16:9
1920 k1080
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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¬Change the mode to  .
Press the 
Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not display the manual icon.
≥ The page changes with each press of  4.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
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4/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
/MANUAL
White Balance (l48)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l49)
Iris Adjustment ( l49)
Focus ( l50) 
						

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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode.
1Select [WB] using the cursor button.
2Press  2/1 to select White Balance 
Mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, select   or press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Press  2/1 to select  , and fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2 Press  3 to set.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   
display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the 
setting is complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed 
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
≥ When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:  Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums, etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
BACK BACK
BACK
AW B
AW B
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Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button.
2Press  2/1 to adjust settings.
A : Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter 
speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
B : Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris /gain value, set the shutter speed and then set 
the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the 
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
OPEN OPEN1/100100
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Recording with Manual Focus
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Display the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button, and switch to manual icon by pressing 4.
2Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
3Press  2/1 to adjust the focus.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the Intelligent auto/Manual button.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MF MF
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
MF
MF