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Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In such a 
case, connect with the Composite video cable (commercially-available) and dub with standard 
picture quality. ( l11 4 )
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the Composite 
video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with 
the USB cable. To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes, refer to page  11 4.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo  d u b
Equipment with SD card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card directly 
(
l 11 2 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l11 2 )
Equipment without 
SD card slot or USB  terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment incompatible with 
high-definition (AVCHD), so it 
is convenient if you are 
dubbing for distribution. Connect with Composite 
video cable 
(commercially-available) 
(
l 11 4 )
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy 
in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating 
instructions of your recorder.
≥ The scenes recorded in 1080/60p recording mode can only be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc 
using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 1080/60p 
recording mode are not displayed when connected to the product that is not 
compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and 
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To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
≥
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in 
memory to an SD card, see page  104.
∫To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ /
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
3Touch the media you wish to dub.≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
4Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥
Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
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≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB 
cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this 
unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may appear 
on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, perform the 
operations of Steps 1 to 4.
≥ You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these 
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder 
to cancel the dubbing.
≥ If you convert the recording format of the scenes recorded in 1080/60p to 1080/60i, you can dub 
them to devices that do not support AVCHD Progressive. ( l104 )
About the screen indication of the unit
≥When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen 
or the access lamp is on.
≥  When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( ) appears 
on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing 
the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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∫Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting a Composite video cable (commercially-available).
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Change the mode to  .
1Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.
2Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
(l 32, 99 )
Dubbing in standard picture quality
Change the video input on the 
video device and TV that this 
unit is connected to.
≥The channel set will differ depending on 
the terminal to which the unit is 
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the 
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A Composite video cable 
(commercially-available)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched 
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read the 
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on 
the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network.
≥Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit
≥ (When using in the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode)
Set the card to be used as the recording media ( l20)
(When using in the Playback Mode)
Select the Playback Mode icon from the thumbnail screen, and set the media to   
(card). ( l27)
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferable files will be transferred automatically.
≥ To cancel the transferring of a file, turn off the unit or set [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] to [OFF].
≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Eye-Fi card is removed from the unit, 
this setting is set to [OFF].
≥ Eye-Fi transfers are not available during motion picture recording.
≥ You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen.
Copy/Dubbing
Using the Eye-Fi™ card
≥The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work 
on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card 
manufacturer.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN environment is required.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi card, permission from the national or regional government is required. Do 
not use if you have not obtained permission. If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted, 
please check with the card manufacturer.
≥ To prevent the interception of communications, misuses, identity thefts, etc., we strongly 
recommend you configure the appropriate security settings (encryption settings). For details, 
refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance on your PC, and configure 
the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating 
instructions or consult the card manufacturer)
: [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi TRANSFER]  # [ON]
File has been transferred
File waiting for transfer
File cannot be transferred
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Using Eye-Fi direct mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going 
through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the 
Eye-Fi direct mode settings.
≥ Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unitSelect the menu.
≥This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].
≥ The mode will be canceled using the following steps.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j If you start recording motion picture
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled by the Eye-Fi card.
≥ When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] are disabled.
∫ Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone. 
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card 
manufacturer.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection 
transfer settings.
≥ Inserting an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit
≥ /
Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select [iFrame], 
[MP4] or [PICTURE]. ( l27)
Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon, and set the media to   
(card), and set the motion picture/still picture to [iFrame], [MP4] or [PICTURE].  (l 27)
Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect settings. ( l94)
≥ If the selected transfer setting is not configured on the computer, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configured.
≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK side, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unlock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is set. To delete 
or rotate a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the operation.
≥ AVCHD scenes cannot be used as the selected transfer setting. : [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi DIRECT]
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] 
# [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
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≥The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to 
changes to the card specification etc.
≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye-
Fi card before use.
≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the files transferred from the 
card may be deleted automatically.
≥ The Eye-Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred. Note that the use of an 
Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode.
≥ The Eye-Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording.
≥ If the Eye-Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit, set functions related to Eye-Fi 
again from the menu.
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, please be sure to unlock the write-protect switch. ( l13)
≥ Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to 
the sharing site.
≥ Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden, such as 
inside aircraft etc.
≥ Depending on network conditions, the transfer ma y take some time. Also, if network conditions 
deteriorate, the transfer may be suspended.
≥ Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred. Such files should first be split to reduce the file size. 
(l 92)
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
(Transferring in Eye-Fi direct mode)
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
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Use this unit as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN 
devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the 
systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this 
unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in countries 
where this unit is sold
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those 
where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations.
∫There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by 
a third party.
∫Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
≥Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or interference, such as near 
microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach this unit.
≥ Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any other wireless LAN device that 
use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices.
∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to 
use
When this unit utilises its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched automatically. When 
this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use (SSID*) may be displayed, 
however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorized access.
* SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN  connection. If the SSID matches for both  devices, transmission is possible.
∫Before use
To use the Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a wireless access point or destination device 
equipped with a wireless LAN function.
≥This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.
≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless 
access point.
≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to 
maintain information security.
≥ When sending 
scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. If you are using 
the battery, we recommend you use the fully charged one.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or
 tethering, high packet data 
fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.
≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition.
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≥When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi 
transmitter with your hand. ( l9)
≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi function; however this is not a sign 
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By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Link to Cell]‚ [DLNA 
Play] , [Live Cast]  and [Home Cam] .
Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.
≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the 
operating instructions of the device.
≥ In this Operating Instructions,
jThe smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”.
A When connecting to a smartphone1 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l124 )
2 Check if the smartphone is an Android™ (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device.
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
If the smartphone is an Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device, proceed to “Connecting to the 
smartphone” ( l131 ) when you complete the preparation above. In the case of an Android (NFC-
compatible) device, proceed to “Recording/playing back with Link to Cell operations” ( l135 ).
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi 
function and the preparations
[Link to Cell]Linking with the smartphone, you can operate this unit from a remote 
location.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the Portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
Image App
Image App