Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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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...

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≥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...

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Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload 
motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).
AWhen connecting directly to a smartphone
B When connecting to a wireless access point
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
Preparations before using [Link to Cell]
1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l150)
2 Check if the smartphone is an Android...

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If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection.For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l157 )
≥ Connecting with QR code ( l157 )
≥ Connecting by entering an SSID and Password ( l158)
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection”. 
( l 125 )
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Set up a...

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Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection
∫If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
2Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥If this is the first time the smartp hone is connecting to this unit, 
touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the 
smartphone on   of this unit again.
≥ If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, 
change positions and try again.
≥ When...

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Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point 
connection
∫If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.≥When you connect using NFC for the first time,  please make connection of this unit and a 
wireless access point. ( l153 )
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
3Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, 
change positions...

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About [Link to Cell]
Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback 
Mode.
≥Depending on your OS or the version of the smartphone application “Image App”, the screens 
may differ from the ones above.
Screen display during remote operations
Recording screen
1Remaining battery power of this unit
2 Zoom
3 Photoshot button
4 Menu display
5 Playback mode button
6 Recording mode button
7 Recording start/stop button
8 Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still...

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In Recording Mode
≥Recording motion pictures/still pictures
≥ Selecting a mode
≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed)
≥ Switching between the Recording Mode:
jIntelligent Auto Mode
j Manual Mode
j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
≥ Recording format
≥ Picture size
≥ White Balance
≥ Backlight Compensation
≥ Night Mode
≥ Self-timer
≥ Turning the unit off
∫ In Playback Mode
≥Playback
≥ Switching between thumbnails (AVCHD/MP4/Still picture)
≥ Delete
≥ Save (Copy)
jScenes recorded...

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You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in 
another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users 
to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone 
whenever the baby cries.
Preparations before using [Baby Monitor]
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone....

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Using [Baby Monitor]
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed.
2Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.≥To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless acce ss point displayed on the screen of this unit.
3Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When this unit is connected to the Internet via the wireless access point, the notification function, 
which sends notifications from this unit to...