Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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Formatting
This is for initializing the USB HDD.
≥Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is 
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc.
≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
You may no longer be able to use the USB HDD if you format them on another device such as a 
PC etc.
∫ Displaying media information
The used space of the USB HDD can be checked.
≥Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]
≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card and USB HDD.
Simple copy
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. ( l109)
2Touch [Simple copy].≥When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB 
HDD ( l11 3 ), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
3Touch [YES].
4Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying. : [SETUP] 
# [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [HDD]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
MENU
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Copy selected files
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l109)
2Touch [Copy selected files].≥You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching  , selecting [COPY].
3Touch [NEXT].
4Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen.≥It will return to the previous 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 picture 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/ 99 dates can be selected continuously.
5Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
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Playing back the USB HDD
≥Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB 
HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 2.1 can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to 
the USB terminal of this unit.
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. ( l109)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l103 )
2Touch [Playback HDD].
3Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still 
pictures. ( l26, 78 )
To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDDTouch   on the Touch Menu.
≥Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the USB HDD is connected, the   (USB HDD) can be selected from the displayed media 
types. ( l26)
≥ The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in 
the SD card.
≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time.
≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of   (USB HDD).
j[SCENE PROTECT]
j [SECTION DELETE]
j [DIVIDE]
j [MANUAL EDIT]
j [SPLIT&DELETE]
j [CONVERT TO MP4]
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≥Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
∫ 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 7 )
≥ 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 MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or by connecting with the USB 
cable. To dub MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page  11 7.
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 5 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l11 5 )
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 7 )
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 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)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
≥ 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.
3Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
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.
≥ 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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≥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 3.
≥ You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback 
button on this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is connected. 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 
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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 an Composite video cable (commercially-available).
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode.
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.
≥Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
(l 32, 105)
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.
≥Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferrable 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 without going through the 
wireless 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.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select 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.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback Mode, and touch the play 
mode select icon. Then, select [MP4/iFrame] or [PICTURE]. ( l26)
Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect settings. ( l101 )
≥ 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 
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. ( l14)
≥ 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 99)[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
(Transferring in Eye-Fi direct mode)
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [OFF]