Panasonic Hc V500 Owners Manual

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≥Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output 
settings. ( l104)
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high 
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them 
in high resolution with high quality sound.
1Connect this unit to a TV.
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 Component 
terminal
3 Video terminal
AHDMI mini cable 
(optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the 
HDMI terminal.
B AV multi cable 
(supplied)
Picture quality
1 High definition images 
when connecting to 
HDMI terminal
2 High definition images 
when connecting to 
component terminal 
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when 
connecting to 
component terminal 
compatible with 480i
3 Standard images when 
connecting to video 
terminal
AV MULTI
AV MULTI
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≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini  cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable 
is not required.
≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug 
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is 
connected simultaneously.
2Select the video input on the TV.≥Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3Change the mode to   to play back.
≥When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi 
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or [AV 
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. ( l104)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV  multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be 
prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.
CablesReference items
A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ( l104)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link
™ (l 105)
B AV multi cable (supplied) ≥Connecting with the AV multi cable ( l104)
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∫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.)
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]
MENU: [SETUP]  # [EXT. DISPLAY]  # 
desired setting
[SIMPLE]*:Information partially 
displayed
[DETAIL]:All information displayed
[OFF]:Not displayed
MENU
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD 
card slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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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 [AUTO], switch to the method 
[1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please 
read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.
jWhen the 1080/60p recording mode is turned  on/off during Motion Picture Recording 
Mode
j When you touch the play mode select icon to select [1080/60p], and then touch [ENTER] 
during Playback Mode.
j When the 1080/60p or 1080/60i scenes are switched.
Connecting with the AV multi cable
Select the desired setting of AV multi connector output.
Changing the component output setting
≥Set [VIDEO LIGHT] to [OFF] when recording with the TV connected to the component 
terminal to confirm the recording. (l 59)
: [SETUP]  # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]
: [SETUP] #  [AV MULTI] # desired setting
[COMPONENT]:When connecting to the component terminal
[AV OUT]:When connecting to the video terminal
: [SETUP]  # [COMPONENT OUT]  # desired setting
[1080i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 
1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
[480i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
MENU
MENU
MENU
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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 
with a HDMI mini cable.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other 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 operating instructions of the 
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini  cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
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 the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using 
a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are 
possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a 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 guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, 
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest 
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. 
(As of Nov. 2011)
: [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON]
MENU
HDMI IN
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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for  the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails  > 20 thumbnails  > 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
j Red: Zoom out from still picture/Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image
∫ 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 a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, 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 on 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 input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit an d a Panasonic TV is different depending on 
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded 
in 2D (conventional image) to 3D images and play back.
¬Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the 
AVCHD scene, or set to . ( l 38)
Setting with the Touch Menu
1Touch .
≥ This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame or 
scenes saved as MP4.
2Play back the scene or the still picture by touching it.
≥Highlight Playback cannot be converted to 3D image.
≥ Scenes/still pictures  converted to 3D images can not be saved as 3D images.
∫ Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image
It is possible to adjust the disparity of the scenes and still pictures playing back in 3D for better view.
1Play back the scenes or still pictures as 3D.
2Touch .
≥Playback disparity adjustment bar is displayed while 
displaying in 3D.
3Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Playback disparity adjustment bar will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.
≥ The setting is canceled in following cases:
jIf you stop playback
j If you turn the unit off
j If you change the mode
Advanced (Playback)
Converting and playing back 2D 
images as 3D
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [CONV. 2D TO 3D]  # [ON]
[ON]:Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.
[OFF]:Recorded images are played back as it was recorded.
≥ Stop the operation when you feel fatigue, discomfort, or otherwise strange while 
playing back or adjusting.
MENU
MENU
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Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card 
inserted in this unit and a built-in memory.
∫Check the used space of the copy destination
It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS]. 
(l 49)
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 
scenes display, recording date and time can be checked when playing back motion 
pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.
≥ Depending on the media condition, some remain ing capacity of the SD card or built-in 
memory may not be used.
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD 
cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD 
card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.
≥ If you divide the scenes ( l96), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy 
matching the remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.
≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to 
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot 
be restored.
≥ Refer to page 109 for approximate time for copying.
1Change the mode to  .≥Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
2Select the menu.
≥When there are relay-recorded scenes in the built-in memory, a message appears on the 
screen. Touch [YES] and copy after combining relay-recorded scenes to the SD card. (l99)
Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory 
[HC-V500M]
Copying
: [COPY]
[]When copying from the SD card to the built-in memory
[]When copying from the built-in memory to the SD card
[ CONVERT FORMAT]This will convert the recording format and copy from the 
built-in memory to the SD card.
[]This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-
in memory to MP4 (640 k360/30p) and copy to the SD card.
[]This will convert the scene recorded in 1080/60p on the 
built-in memory to 1080/60i and copy to the SD card.
MENU
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3Touch desired items following the screen display.≥It will return to the prev ious step by touching  .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indication appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still pict ure again to cancel the operation.
≥ (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/still pictures or  99 dates can be set in succession.
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on 
the screen.
4Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfwayTouch [CANCEL] while copying.
≥When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus 
are not displayed.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.
j The temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination, 
then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by 
date is selected.
≥ When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCHD to MP4 scene, the scene 
exceeding 20 minutes is automatically divided.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data 
recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 4.0, etc. cannot be copied.
≥ The settings for the copied motion pictures a nd still pictures will be cleared if the protected 
motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.
Approximate time for copyingWhen copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size:
Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes
When performing [ ] on a recorded 1080/60p motion picture of full 
4 GB size:
Approx. 20 minutes to 30 minutes
When performing [ ] on a recorded AVCHD (HA) motion picture of full 4 GB size:Approx. 30 minutes to 40 minutes
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  ):
Approx. 3 minutes to 5 minutes
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be 
sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been 
copied to correctly before deleting.3M
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Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by 
connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with 
DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥ 1080/60p scenes can be copied after converting to  1080/60i picture quality or conventional 
normal picture quality.
≥ iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. ( l120)
Preparing for copying/playing back
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to 
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL , the disc is automatically finalized to 
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner can additionally copy.
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can  copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded 
on the disc will be erased. (l 115)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions 
of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about 
recommended discs, disc handling etc.
Copy/Dubbing
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01.
Disc type
DVD-RAM DVD-RW /
+RW DVD-R /
DVD-R DL  / +R /
+R DL 
Copy*1≤≤ ≤
Additional copy*2≤ ——
Format*3≤≤ —
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