Panasonic Hc V160 Owners Manual

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Connecting to a PC and charging.
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Press the power button and turn the unit off. ( l15)
1Turn the power of the PC on.
2Connect the USB cable≥The status indicator  B will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx.  1 second, on 
for approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ Always connect directly to a PC.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all. 
Charge using the AC adaptor. ( l10)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when usi ng the AC adaptor.
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow  rate, refer to page 95.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l9).
≥ 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 sunlig ht for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
≥ If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, di sconnect the USB cable from the unit 
for safety.
≥ Charging may not be possible depending on the operating environ ment of the PC being used 
(such as custom-made PC).
≥ Charging will stop when turning the power of the PC off or forc ing it into sleep mode. Charging will 
start again when turning the power of the PC on again, or waking from sleep mode.
≥ When connected to a PC, an error message may be displayed at th e top of the PC screen. For 
more details, refer to page  91.
≥ The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu- ray disc recorder or DVD recorder 
with a USB cable, even if the unit is turned off.
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is conn ected to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray 
disc recorder, or DVD recorder.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when r epeatedly 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 malf unction.
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
continuously  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/VW-VBY100 (optional)[3.6 V/970 mAh] 2h20min
(3h10min) AVCHD
[HA], [HG] 1 h 5 min
40 min
[HE] 1 h 10 min
iFrame - 1h20min 45min
MP4 -
VW-VBT190 (optional)
[3.6 V/1940 mAh] 2h50min
(5h20min) AVCHD
[HA], [HG], 
[HE] 2h20min 1h10min
iFrame - 2h40min 1h20min MP4 - 2h45min 1h25min
VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] 4h45min
(9h45min) AVCHD
[HA], [HG] 4 h 40 min
2h25min
[HE] 4 h 45 min
iFrame - 5h25min 2h50min MP4 - 5h35min 2h55min
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
If the battery discharges, then   will flashes red. 
						

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. 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 Cla ss Rating* for motion 
picture recording.
≥ Please check the latest information on the support website belo w.
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 equi pment, check the 
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions relate d to Eye-Fi. (l70)
≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the on es above. Further, SD cards 
with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion pi cture 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 Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Preparation
Recording to a card
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card512MB/1GB/2GB
SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
SDXC Memory Card48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuo us 
writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.:
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open 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 center of the SD card and then pull 
it straight out.
2Securely 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
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:
jIn 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 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. ( l95)
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously use
d on other equipment, for the 
first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l32) When the SD card is formatted, all of the 
recorded data is deleted. Once t he data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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Access lamp [ACCESS] A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, 
the access lamp lights up. 
						

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the  unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is t urned 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 o n the unit. Press the power button 
to turn on the unit.
j When the unit is originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
To turn off the unitHold down the power button until the status 
indicator goes off. 
						

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Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode (l19, 21 )
Playback Mode ( l24, 51 ) 
						

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The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
≥When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be 
displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make the se settings:
j Step 3 of [SET WORLD TIME] ( l27)
j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”
¬ Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l26)
2Select the date or time using  2/1  and set the desired value using  3/4.A Displaying the World time setting 
(l 27):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Press the ENTER button.≥Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium batt ery.
≥ 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 uni t 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.
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [SETUP]  # [CLOCK SET] 
						

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Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is n o 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 enjo yable 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.
Basic
Before recording 
						

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≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. ( l6)
1Change the mode to   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
3Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording
Basic
Recording motion pictures
Recording format/Recording mode
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
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When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
0h00m00s 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.
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0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00sR 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20m 
						

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≥To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. ( l40, 41 )
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop b utton to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC FORMAT] set to [iFrame] or [MP4],  the scenes longer than 
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Record ing will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than 
above table when there are iFrame or MP4 scenes and still pictu res recorded on an SD card.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop eve n if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page  97 for details about approximate recordable time.
Recording formats[AVCHD][iFrame]/[MP4]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
Different dates (l54) Approx. 900 Approx. 900