Panasonic Hc V210 Owners Manual

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Charging the battery
∫Charging with an AC adaptor.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10  oC and 30 o C (50 oF 
and 86 o F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with...

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AUSB 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 misaligned.
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 for 
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
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Connecting to a PC and charging.
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.
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A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Press the power button and turn the unit off. ( l18)
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...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
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≥  Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
HC-V210/HC-V210M
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
continuously  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/VW-VBT190 (optional)[3.6 V/1940 mAh] 2h20min
(5h20min) AVCHD
[1080/60p] 2 h
1 h
[HA] 2 h 10 min 1 h 5 min
[HG], [HE] 2h15min 1h10min...

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≥Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected 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 discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
VW-VBT380 (optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh] 3h45min
(9h45min) AVCHD
[1080/60p] 4 h 10 min 2 h 10 min
[HA], [HG] 4 h 30 min 2h20min
[HE] 4 h 35 min
iFrame...

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≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly 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 malfunction.
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. 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 Class Rating* for motion 
picture...

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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...

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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 turned 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...

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Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode (l23, 25 )
Playback Mode ( l28, 57 ) 

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The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
¬Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l31)
2Select the date or time using  2/1  and set the desired value using 3 /4.A Displaying the World time setting 
(l 32):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Press the ENTER button.≥A message prompting for World Time setting 
may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 32)
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the...