Panasonic Hc V160 Owners Manual

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≥HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this  unit to an HDMI compatible high-
definition TV and then play bac k the recorded high-definition images, you can enjoy them in high 
resolution with high quality sound.
1Connect this unit to a TV.
*1 Use the HDMI mini cable that c omes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI 
mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,  RP-CDHM30: optional). 
Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.
*2 Use the AV cable that comes with this unit if supplied. Check  the accessories in the basic 
owner’s manual.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they can go.
Advanced (Playback)
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image 
quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A High quality
1 HDMI terminal
2 Video terminal
AHDMI mini cable (supplied or 
optional)*1
≥Be sure to connect to the HDMI 
terminal.
≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini 
cable (l 63)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link™ 
(l 64)
B AV cable (supplied) or 
Composite video cable 
(commercially-available)
*2
Picture quality
1High-definition images when 
connecting to HDMI terminal
2 Standard images when 
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2Select the video input on the TV.≥Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected  TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input sett ing on the TV. (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV. )
3Change the mode to to play back.
≥When connecting the device to a television, the television imag e will not be displayed in the 
following cases. Use the device’s LCD monitor.
j Recording video
j When setting PRE-REC
∫ To watch images on a regular 
TV (4:3) or when both sides of 
the images do not appear on 
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the images 
correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
≥If you set the option to [4:3] and connect this 
unit and the TV with the AV cable, images or 
menu screens may be displayed in a reduced 
size.
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio 
on a regular TV (4:3)
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the 
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for details.)
∫ To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the 
information displayed on the screen (operation 
icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not 
displayed on the TV.
* This setting is only available in recording 
mode.
: [SETUP]  # [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY]  # 
desired setting
[SIMPLE]*:Information partially 
displayed
[DETAIL]:All information displayed
[OFF]:Not displayed 
						

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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on  information from the connected 
TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUT O], switch to the method [1080i] or 
[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Pl ease read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
≥ Images may not be displayed on the television for several secon ds in some cases, such as when 
changing between scenes.
Refer to the following support site for information about the P
anasonic TVs that you can 
directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and  then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending  on the [REC FORMAT] and 
[REC MODE].
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating inst ructions for the TV.
: [SETUP]  # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] 
						

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¬Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu.
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link w ith a HDMI 
mini cable. ( l61)
≥It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal othe r than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or 
more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the oper ating instructions of the TV for 
how to set, etc.)
Advanced (Playback)
Playback using VIERA Link™
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?
≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for Panason ic TV for easy operations 
when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible dev ice using an HDMI mini 
cable (supplied or optional)* for automatic linked operations.  (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.  Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not gua ranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to 
the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ver.5 ” is the standard for 
Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is co mpatible with Panasonic’s 
conventional VIERA Link equipment.
* Use the HDMI mini cable that com es with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI 
mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,  RP-CDHM30: optional). 
Check the accessories in the basic owner’s manual.
: [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON] 
						

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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.≥You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pr essing the button up, down, left or 
right, and then the button in the center.
≥
The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power,  this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on this un it, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power  is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power o n link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may  not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the inpu t channel.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you ar e using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic T V is different depending on the 
types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Li nk. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the T V.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the  HDMI standard.
(When selecting scenes) (When playing back)
ADisplay/Cancel operation icons
Green ≥Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail disp lay
(9 thumbnails  > 20 thumbnails  > 9 thumbnails...)
≥ Zoom in on still picture
Ye l l o w ≥Deleting scenes/still pictures
Red ≥Zoom out from still picture
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≥Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
∫ Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVC HD) picture quality. In such a 
case, connect with the AV cable and dub with standard picture q uality. (l69)
≥ For the positions of the SD card  slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer 
to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD  cards or by connecting with 
the USB cable. To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes, refer to page  69.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video devices, etc.
Equipment used for 
dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo   d u b
Equipment with SD card slot High-definition picture quality*Insert the SD card 
directly (
l67)
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture quality*Connect with 
supplied USB 
cable (l
67)
Equipment without 
SD card slot or USB  terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on equipment 
incompatible with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so it is convenient if you are 
dubbing for distribution.
Connect with AV 
cable (l
69)
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-def inition (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you ma y not be able to copy 
in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details , see the operating 
instructions of your recorder.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certa in countries and 
regions. 
						

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∫
To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
∫To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥When the USB cable is connected to other equipment, the AC adap tor cannot be used. Please 
ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
≥ Tu r n   o n   t h e   u n i t .
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definitio n (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor button 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
About the screen indication of the unit
≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) app ears on the unit screen 
or the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or batte ry while the unit is accessing 
media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content. 
						

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2Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorde r or a DVD recorder using a USB 
cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from  the connected equipment to this 
unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating  instructions of the Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing  operations screen may appear 
on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, perform the 
operations of 
St eps 1 to 2.
≥ You cannot change the mode of t he unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before perfo rming either of these 
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear.  Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder 
to cancel the dubbing. 
						

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∫Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB termin al, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV cable.≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Change the mode to  .
1Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this  unit.
2Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after s topping recording on the recorder.
≥If the date and time display and  function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
( l 27, 62 )
≥ Turn off the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button when d ubbing (l24).
Dubbing in standard picture quality
Change the video input on the video 
device and TV that this unit is 
connected to.
≥The channel set will differ depending on the 
terminal to which the unit is connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video device 
for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A AV cable (supplied) or Composite video cable 
(commercially-available)
*
* Use the AV cable that comes with this unit if 
supplied. Check the accessories in the basic 
owner’s manual.
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the i mages may be stretched 
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device  you are connecting to or read the 
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect  ratio to 16:9.
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Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on 
the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharin g website via a wireless network.
≥ Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferrable files  will be transferred automatically.
≥ To cancel the transferring of a file, turn off the unit or set  [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] to [OFF].
≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Ey e-Fi card is removed from the unit, 
this setting is set to [OFF].
≥ Eye-Fi transfers are not available during motion picture record ing.
≥ You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen.
Copy/Dubbing
Using the Eye-Fi™ card
≥The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmissi on) are not guaranteed to work 
on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, plea se contact the card manufacturer.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN en vironment is required.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi card, permission from the national or regiona l government is required. Do 
not use if you have not obtained  permission. If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted, 
please check with the card manufacturer.
≥ To prevent the interception of c ommunications, misuses, identit y thefts, etc., we strongly 
recommend you configure the appropriate security settings (encryption settings). For details, 
refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance o n your PC, and configure 
the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read th e card operating 
instructions or consult the card manufacturer)
: [SETUP]  # [Eye-Fi TRANSFER]  # [ON]
File has been transferred
File waiting for transfer
File cannot be transferred