Panasonic Hc V160 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.       HC-V160
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future 
use.
until 
2014/12/4
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About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD, iFrame or MP4 
recording formats to record motion pictures 
using this unit. ( l40)
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV 
or for saving to disc.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for playing 
back or editing on Mac (iMovie etc.).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
MP4:
This is a recording format suitable for playing 
back or editing on a PC.
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ 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.
∫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 destination for 
about one hour, condensation can be 
prevented. (When the difference in temperature 
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the 
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the 
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the 
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit 
becomes accustomed to the surrounding 
temperature, fogginess  will disappear naturally.
∫Cards that you can use with 
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory 
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are 
not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page  13 for more details on SD 
cards.
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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”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture 
recording/motion picture playback are 
indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture 
recording/still picture playback are indicated 
by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60i: “AVCHD 
scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an 
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Read this first .................................................2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6
Power supply.................................................. 9
Inserting/removing the battery .................  9
Charging the battery ..............................  10
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
Setting date and time................................... 17
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 18
Recording motion pictures ......................... 19
Recording still pictures ............................... 21
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 22
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 24
Using the menu screen ............................... 26
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 27
Advanced (Recording)
Using the Zoom ............................................ 35
Recording functions of operation icons .... 36 Operation icons .....................................  36
Recording functions of menus ................... 39
Manual recording ......................................... 47 White Balance .......................................  48
Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment ....  49
Recording with Manual Focus ...............  50
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations.................................... 51Motion picture playback using 
operation icon ........................................  51
Creating still picture from 
motion picture ........................................  52
Repeat playback ....................................  52
Resuming the previous playback ...........  52
Zooming in on a still picture 
during playback (Playback zoom) ..........  53
Various playback functions......................... 54 Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ...............................  54
Changing the playback settings and 
playing back the slide show ...................  55
Deleting scenes/still pictures...................... 56 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) .....................  58
Dividing a scene to partially delete 
(iFrame, MP4) ........................................  59
Protecting scenes/still pictures...............  60
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ......... 61 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable .......  63
Playback using VIERA Link™ ..................... 64
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video devices, etc. .......................................66
Using the Eye-Fi™ card ............................... 70
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With a PC
What you can do with a PC ......................... 73Before Installing HD Writer LE 3.0 .........  75
Operating environment ............................... 77
Installation ................................................... .80
Connecting to a PC ...................................... 81 About the PC display .............................  83
Starting HD Writer LE 3.0 ............................ 84 Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications ...................  84
If using Mac (mass storage)........................ 85
Others
Indications .................................................... 86
Messages ...................................................... 8 8
About recovery ......................................  88
Troubleshooting ........................................... 89
Cautions for use........................................... 93
About copyright ........................................... 96
Recording modes/
approximate recordable time ...................... 97
Approximate number of 
recordable pictures...................................... 98
Optional accessories ................................... 99 
						

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1Speaker
2 USB terminal [ ] ( l66, 81 )
3 Intelligent auto/Manual button 
[iA/MANUAL] ( l22, 47 )
4 Delete button [ ] ( l56)
5 Power button [ ] ( l15)
6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] 
(l 61)
7 A/V connector [A/V] 
(l 61, 69 )
8 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l9)
9 Lens cover opening/closing switch
When not using the unit, close the lens cover to 
protect the lens.
≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/
close the cover.
10 Lens cover
11 Lens
12 Internal stereo microphones
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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13Menu button [MENU] ( l26)
14 Mode switch ( l16)
15 Status indicator ( l15)
16 Recording start/stop button ( l19)
17 Cursor button ( l24,26 ,36 )
≥ Use the cursor button to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button is 
denoted as shown below or as  3/4/2/ 1.
Example: For pressing the (down) button 18
Enter button [ENTER] ( l24,26 ,36 )
19 LCD monitor ( l18)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 
90 o B towards the opposite direction.
20 Battery holder ( l9)
21 SD card cover (l 14)
22 Tripod receptacle
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 
5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the 
unit.
23 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l14)
24 Card slot ( l14)
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25Photoshot button [ ] ( l21)
26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) 
(l 35)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) (l 25)
27 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.
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBY100/VW-VBT 190/VW-VBT380.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l15)Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in t he figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look ver y 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 t he 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 i s used.
Removing the batteryBe 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.
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Charging the battery
∫Charging with an AC adaptor.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is con nected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical  outlet.
Important:
≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. D o not use them with other 
equipment. Similarly, do not use AC adaptors and USB cables fro m other equipment with 
this unit.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on. Press  the power button to turn off 
the unit. (l 15)
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature betwee n 10 oC and 30  oC (50  oF 
and 86  oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A USB terminal
B To the AC outlet
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.≥Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or m isaligned.
3Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
4Connect the USB cable to the unit.≥The status indicator  C will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on fo r 
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, y ou can use the unit with power 
supplied from the outlet.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is 
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident. When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge
 the battery fully before 
using this unit for the first time.
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