Panasonic Hc V500 Owners Manual
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Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
This will reduce the wind noise coming into th e built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
≥This function’s default setting is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
This will reduce the wind noise coming into th e built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
≥This function’s default setting is...")
71VQT3W31 Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication. ≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) This will reduce the wind noise coming into th e built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) ≥This function’s default setting is...
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SETr]/[SET] is selected)
Touch / to adjust.≥Touch to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is
activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the
amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be
performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the
sound is distorted.) Select a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-71.png "Page 72
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SETr]/[SET] is selected)
Touch / to adjust.≥Touch to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is
activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the
amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be
performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the
sound is distorted.) Select a...")
72VQT3W31 When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1 Select the menu. 2 (When [SETr]/[SET] is selected) Touch / to adjust.≥Touch to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be performed. ≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a...
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Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode
and Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥ appears on the screen.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
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Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode
and Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥ appears on the screen.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]...")
73VQT3W31 Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) 1 Select the menu. 2 Touch the desired setting items. 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. ≥ appears on the screen. [PICTURE ADJUST] : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]...
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 38 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to .
≥This function’s default settings are [ 3M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and in
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-73.png "Page 74
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 38 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to .
≥This function’s default settings are [ 3M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and in
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the...")
74VQT3W31 The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. * Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 38 k. ∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode ≥Change the mode to . ≥This function’s default settings are [ 3M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and in Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ The recording will become longer depending on the...
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)Touch [REC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-74.png "Page 75
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)Touch [REC...")
75VQT3W31 Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. 2 Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording. ≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects moving back and forth. 3 Touch [Record] or [Delete]. 4 (When [Record] is selected in Step 3)Touch [REC...
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The Photo light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places
where it is hard to focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). ( l59)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ It may not turn on when the LED light is very hot.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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The Photo light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places
where it is hard to focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). ( l59)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ It may not turn on when the LED light is very hot.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST...")
76VQT3W31 The Photo light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) ≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). ( l59) ≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ It may not turn on when the LED light is very hot. You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode. [AF ASSIST...
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77VQT3W31 ≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥ appears on the screen. Advanced (Recording) Manual recording MNL /MANUAL AManual icons Focus ( l80) White Balance ( l78) Manual Shutter Speed ( l79) Iris Adjustment ( l79) FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS MNL HC-V500&V500M-P&PC&PU-VQT3W31_mst.book 77...
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch / to select White Balance Mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch / to select White Balance Mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the White Balance...")
78VQT3W31 White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) 1Touch [WB]. 2Touch / to select White Balance Mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode. ≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ∫ To set the White Balance...
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch / to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64305/w300_hc-v500_mul_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch / to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The...")
79VQT3W31 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) 1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2Touch / to adjust settings. ≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. : Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ The...
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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish
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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish
bringing the subject...")
80VQT3W31 Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l77) 1(When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. ≥Touch to display the Manual icon. 2Touch [FOCUS]. 3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen. 4Adjust the focus by touching / . The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject...