Panasonic Hc V270 Owners Manual

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2Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit.≥If the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the USB HDD ca nnot be used.
3Turn on this unit, and press the recording/playback button to s witch this unit 
to the Playback Mode.
4Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable 
(commercially-available).
≥Use a USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) compatible with the USB terminals of this unit and 
the USB HDD. Connect the micro A end o f the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal o f this unit. 
For information on the USB terminal of the USB HDD, refer to th e operating instructions of the USB HDD.
≥It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.
5Touch the desired item.
≥Following can be performed by connecting the USB HDD with the s cenes and still pictures copied 
from this unit to other devices.
j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 3.0
≥When using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), set [Eye-Fi  TRANSFER] to [OFF]. (l109 ) 
When the item is set to [ON], even if you connect the USB HDD t o this unit, it will not recognize 
the USB HDD.
∫ Points to check before copying
≥When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD tha t has been used with 
other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA].
≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of fre e space on the USB HDD.
≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer:
jThere are lots of scenes
j The temperature of this unit is high
≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection  setting of the copied scenes or still 
pictures are canceled.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
[Simple copy]:Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit th at have 
not been copied yet. ( l102 )
[Copy selected files]:Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then co py. 
( l 103)
[Playback HDD]:Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on thi s 
unit. ( l104 )
[Safe Removal]:Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD.
When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray  disc recorder, a message 
prompting to format the USB HDD may display. All the scenes and still pictures recorded on the 
USB HDD will be erased if formatted. Do not format as important  data will get erased and it will 
be impossible to restore.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is comple te, be sure to play back 
the USB HDD to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l104) 
						

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Formatting
This is for initializing the USB HDD.
≥Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data  recorded on the media is 
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC  etc.
≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message s creen.
≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
You may no longer be able to use the USB HDD if you format them  on another device such as a 
PC etc.
∫ Displaying media information
The used space of the USB HDD can be checked.
≥Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]
≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between  the SD card and USB HDD.
Simple copy
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l100)
2Touch [Simple copy].≥When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, termi nate the connection with the USB 
HDD ( l104), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
3Touch [YES].
4Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying. : [SETUP] 
# [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [HDD]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
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Copy selected files
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l100)
2Touch [Copy selected files].≥You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching  , select ing [COPY].
3Touch [NEXT].
4Touch the desired items following the instructions on the scree n.≥It will return to the previous step by touching  .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indi cation appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the op eration.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch  the date again to cancel the 
operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/ 99 dates can be selected continuously.
5Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
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Playing back the USB HDD
≥Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by conn ecting this unit to the USB 
HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 3.0 can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to 
the USB terminal of this unit.
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. ( l100)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l95)
2Touch [Playback HDD].
3Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then pla y it back.≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing ba ck motion pictures or still 
pictures. ( l25, 71 )
To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDDTouch   on the Touch Menu.
≥Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the USB HDD is connected, the   (USB HDD) can be selected f rom the displayed media 
types. ( l25)
≥ The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback  of the USB HDD are saved in 
the SD card.
≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time .
≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of   (USB HDD ).
j [SCENE PROTECT]
j [SECTION DELETE]
j [DIVIDE]
j [MANUAL EDIT]
j [SPLIT&DELETE]
j [CONVERT TO MP4]
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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 Composite video cable (commercially-avai lable) and dub with standard 
picture quality. ( l108)
≥ For the positions of the SD car d slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the Composite 
video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipme nt used.
≥ The MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or  by connecting with the USB 
cable. To dub MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page  108.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo   d u b
Equipment with SD card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card directly 
(
l 106 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (l
106)
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 Composite 
video cable 
(commercially-available) 
(
l 108 )
You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic blu-r ay disc recorder or DVD 
recorder that supports the recording mode you want to use.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certa in countries and 
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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.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Tu r n   o n   t h e   u n i t .
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
≥ 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.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of  the unit.
2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option othe r than [RECORDER], reconnect the  USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
3Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high -definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
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 
the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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≥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 Steps 1 to 3.
≥ You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing  the recording/playback 
button on this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD reco rder is connected. Disconnect the 
USB cable before performing either of these operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear.  Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder 
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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 a Composite video cable (commercially -available).
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the  Playback Mode.
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.
≥Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in redu ced sizes on the TV.
≥ If the date and time display and  function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
( l 31, 97 )
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 w hich the unit is 
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the 
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A Composite video cable (commercially-
available)
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 for 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.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferable files w ill 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
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Using Eye-Fi direct mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the 
wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a  PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye-
Fi direct mode settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select the menu.
≥This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].
≥ The mode will be canceled using the following steps.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j If you start recording motion picture
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled by the Eye-Fi card.
≥ When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOM Y (AC)] are disabled.
∫Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you  can transfer selected files alone. 
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instr uctions or consult the card 
manufacturer.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC,  and configure the selection 
transfer settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
1 Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback M ode.
2 Touch the play mode select icon.
3 Select [MP4/iFrame] or [PICTURE]. ( l25)
≥AVCHD scenes cannot be used as the selected transfer setting.4 Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect se ttings. (l93)
≥ If the selected transfer setting is not configured on the compu ter, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configure d.
≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK  side, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unl ock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRA NSFER/PROTECT] is set. To delete 
a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the op eration.
: [SETUP] 
# [Eye-Fi DIRECT]
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
MENU
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