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 [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and 
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front 
of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are 
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER]  # [ON]
[ZOOM MIC]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
MENU
MENU
MENU
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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 lower setting for 
microphone input level.
3 Touch [ENTER] to set the microphone input level and then touch [EXIT].≥  (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.
≥When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in 
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL]  # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:The desired recording level can be set.
MENU
ALeft
B Right
C Microphone input level
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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]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
MENU
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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 picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 150 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  2.6M], [  2.8M] or [  0.3M] black bands may appear on 
the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
4:3:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
3:2:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
16:9:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra optical zoom ( l50)
[  2.6M] 1856k 1392
4:3 –
*
[  0.3M]
640k480 70k
[  2.8M] 2064k 13763:2 –
*
[  3M] 2304k1296
16:9 42
k
[  2.1M] 1920 k1080 42k
: [PICTURE] #  [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
2304k 1296
16:9
1920k 1080
MENU
4:3
4:3
3:
2
16:9
16:9
MENU
3M
2.1M
16:93M
4:33 :
24:3
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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 ALL] or [SELECT].
5
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  /
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is  to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # [ON]
[ON]:180 still pictures are recorded cont inuously at the rate of 60 per 
second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[Record]:Pictures are stored.
[Delete]:All pictures are deleted.
[REC ALL]:All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]:Pictures are stored by specifying range.
MENU
2.1M
A Star t  p oi n t*
BFinish point
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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 LAMP]
: [PICTURE] #  [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting
:Volume low
:Vo l u m e hi g h
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
MENU
MENU
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≥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
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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 manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
AW B
MNL
AW B
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
AW BAW B
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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 shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a 
tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set 
to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record 
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of 
the image actually recorded during the still picture recording mode. Confirm the image on 
the playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
SHTR
IRIS
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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 into focus.
≥Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MENU
MNL
MFMFMF
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
APart displayed in blue
MFMF
MF
MF
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