Panasonic Hc V500 Owners Manual

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1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
AWhen you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
B Recording button icon
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon 
functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
4Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of 
time. To display it again, touch the screen. ( l42)
≥ It will be constantly displayed when the rema ining recordable time becomes less than 
30 minutes.
Basic
Recording motion pictures
Recording mode
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable 
time
≥
When the remaining time is less 
than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes 
red.
0h00m00s Recording time elapsed
≥
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” 
for minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into 
recording pause, the counter 
display will be reset to 0h00m00s.
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0h00m00sR 1h20m
R 1h20m
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≥To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode ( l65) or press and 
hold the 1080/60p button. ( l52)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l35)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than 
approximately 20 minutes will be automati cally divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be 
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an 
SD card or the built-in memory.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page 149 about approximate recordable time.
Recording formats[1080/60p]/[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE][iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900Approx. 89100
 Different dates (l85) Approx. 900 Approx. 900
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format
≥Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive are 
supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In 
such a case, play back on this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported 
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does 
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports 
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on 
this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format
≥ You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 　
format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on 　
this unit instead.
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1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the   button halfway. 
(For Auto Focus only)
Focus indication:
4Press the   button fully.
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function ( l51) to   ([MODE1]), then the Image 
Stabilizer function will be more effective. (  (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be 
displayed when the   button is pressed halfway.)
≥ In dark environments, the Photo light will flash. ( l59)
≥ Using a Photo light or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places 
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter:  l55)
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card ( l108) and print using a PC or a printer.
Basic
Recording still pictures
A Focus indication:
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥  (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
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∫About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording
∫ About the focus indication
≥The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto Focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene
j When the scene is dark
j When there is a bright part in the scene
j When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines
∫ About the focusing areaWhen there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode (Portrait) is used
j When AF/AE tracking is used
j When the Extra Optical Zoom is used
j When it is necessary to turn on the AF assist lamp ( l76)
Still picture operation indicator (
l133)
R3000 Remaining number of still pictures
≥
Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures ( l74)
MEGA optical image stabilizer ( l33)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( l51)
AF assist lamp ( l76)
Photo light ( l59)
Photo light level ( l60)
Red-eye Reduction ( l60)
MEGA3MR3000 R3000
R3000
≥Screen display will disappear when 
no touch operation is performed for 
a specific period of time. To display 
it again, touch the screen.
≥ It will be constantly displayed when 
the remaining number of still 
pictures that can be recorded 
becomes 200 or less.3M
MEGA
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Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode
You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode.¬Change the mode to  .
Press the   button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.≥It is possible to record still pictur es while recording motion pictures. 
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures 
are being recorded.
≥Photo light, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer ( l60) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is 
different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over 
still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time 
remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable 
time remaining may lengthen.
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what 
you want to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame 
when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the 
screen will be surrounded  by an orange frame. (l69)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are 
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness 
is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out 
the background sky, which may be very bright.
*1SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.
*1Low lightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
*2Night portraitA subject and the background are recorded with near real-life 
brightness.
*2Night sceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.
*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of 
recording.
*1
*2NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is 
adjusted to give a clear picture.
Intelligent auto/Manual buttonPress this button to switch Intelligent Auto 
Mode/Manual Mode.
≥Please refer to page 77 for details about 
Manual Mode.
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∫Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate 
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l78, 80)
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, 
adjust the White Balance manually. ( l78)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work co rrectly in the following 
situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l80)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is  surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
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1Change the mode to  .
2Touch the play mode select icon A. ( l27)
3
Select the still picture  B or the recording 
format of the motion picture  C you wish to 
play back.
Select the media type  D and then select 
the still picture  B or the recording format 
of the motion picture  C you wish to play 
back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ Icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched.
( , , ,   and )
≥  is displayed in the 1080/60p scenes when [
ALL AVCHD] is touched.
4Touch the scene or the still picture to be 
played back.
≥It will switch to the screen displaying   and thumbnail scroll 
lever  E when no operation is performed for approx. 
5 seconds in the thumbnail display screen.
For details about deleting, refer to page 94.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Touch   (up) /   (down) of the thumbnail scroll lever.
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
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5Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the 
following order if the zoom lever is operated to   side or   side.
20 scenes  () 9 scenes ()  1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame 
Index* ( l83)
* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture  Playback Mode.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 
scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, 
and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the 
speaker volume during Motion Picture 
Playback Mode.
≥Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
≥ When played back with [ALL AVCHD] selected,  the screen may become black momentarily 
at the time the scene switches. F
Operation icon
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear 
when no touch operation is performed for a specific 
period of time. To display them again, touch the 
screen.
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails. 1/
;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) 
start/pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
To w a r d s  “ r”:Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:Decreases the volume
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Motion picture compatibility
≥This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
AVCHD Progressive format
≥ Video signal for the AVCHD Progressive that can be played back with this unit is 
1920k 1080/60p.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other 
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded 
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD Progressive.
AVCHD format
≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920 k1080/60i, 
1920k 1080/24p and 1440k 1080/60i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other 
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded 
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.
iFrame format
≥ Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960 k540/30p.
≥ Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other 
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded 
on this unit, even if the products support iFrame.
MP4 format
≥ Only the MP4 (640 k360/30p) created on this unit can be played back.
≥ The other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures created on this unit, 
even if the products support MP4.
Still picture compatibility≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File 
system) established by JEITA (Japan Elec tronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by  this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted 
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other 
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on 
this unit.
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