Panasonic Hc V500 Owners Manual

until 
2012/1/30
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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.   HC-V500HC-V500M
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re 
sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located 
on the back of your camera. Be sure to 
retain this manual as your convenient 
camera information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRY.
∫Concerning the battery
AC adaptor
VSK0780 ; This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
VSK0711 ; This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥...

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∫Product Identification Marking
Product Location
High Definition Video Camera Battery holder
AC adaptor Bottom
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have   
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety 
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these 
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
camera and power supply should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not 
connect the power supply or operate your 
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has 
been designed for outdoor use, however it 
is not designed to sustain direct exposure 
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a 
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup 
of coffee. This action could permanently 
damage the internal parts of your camera. 
Do not attempt to...

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∫About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures in either 
AVCHD*1 or iFrame recording formats using 
this unit. ( l52, 65)
*1 It is compatible with the  AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p).
AVCHD:
It is possible to record in the best image 
quality of this unit (1080/60p) and high 
definition image (1080/60i).
It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV 
or for saving to disc
* 2.
*2 To save an image recorded in 1080/60p, 
it is required to copy to a disc...

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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”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion 
Picture Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 
≥
Function that can be used for the 
playback mode: 
Function that can be used for the 
playback mode (motion picture only): 
Function that can be used for the 
playback mode (still pictures only): 
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or...

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Accessories ............................................. 12
Quick Guide ............................................. 13
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 17
Power supply........................................... 20Inserting/removing the battery...........  20
Charging the battery .........................  21
Charging and recording time .............  22
Recording to a card ................................ 23 Cards that you can use with 
this unit...