Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set.
∫[Notification Setup]
This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected.
∫[Notification Test]
This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected.
∫[Remote Voice Level]
This sets the voice message volume.
∫[Sound Detection Sensitivity]
This sets the sound detection sensitivity.
Changing [Baby Monitor] settings
[ON]/[OFF]
(Volume high)/ (Volume low)
[High]/[Low] 
						

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You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone.
Preparations before using [Home Cam]
1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l150)
3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-
compatible), or iOS device.
≥If your smartphone is NFC-compatible, a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the 
device will be displayed when starting up the “Image App”.
4 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.≥[WPS Connection] ( l153 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l154)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l155 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Home Cam]”.
≥ Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connection in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l152 )
Wi-Fi
[Home Cam]
≥Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such 
as 3G.
≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 20) is not set correctly, [Home Cam] cannot be used.
≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet contract details may 
result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit placed on 
communication traffic.
Caution:
This function is not designed  for anti-theft or disaster use.
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Using [Home Cam]
≥Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. ( l136 )
≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function  may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the 
network settings.
∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
3Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone 
application “Image App”.
≥Select [  (MENU)]  # [Application function] # [Home Monitor], and enable [Use Home 
Monitor].
4Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone.
5Touch 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.
≥ Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from 
this unit.
6When [Start “Home Cam”?] is displayed on the smartphone, select [YES].
7Start home monitoring.
∫ Connecting with Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
3Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥(If the device is Android)
When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [No].
≥ (If the device is iOS)
If a confirmation message for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed, select [Close].
4Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone 
application “Image App”.
≥Select [  (MENU)]  # [Application function] # [Home Monitor], and enable [Use Home 
Monitor].
5Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone.
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6Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into 
the smartphone.
≥When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on your iOS 
device).
≥ If you want to check the Device ID and Password after performing Step 7, on the screen of this 
unit, touch [Setup]  # [Home Monitor Connect].
7Touch [ENTER] on the screen of this unit.≥Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from this unit.
8On the smartphone, select [Start “Home Cam”?] to start home monitoring.
∫ When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Touch [QR code].≥QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit.
3Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥(If the device is Android)
When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [No].
≥ (If the device is iOS)
If a confirmation message for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed, select [Close].
5Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone 
application “Image App”.
≥Select [  (MENU)]  # [Application function] # [Home Monitor], and enable [Use Home 
Monitor].
6Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone.
7On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the 
screen of this unit.
≥ The Device ID and Password will be set. Select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on 
your iOS device).
8Touch [NEXT] on the screen of this unit.≥Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from this unit.
9On the smartphone, select [Start “Home Cam”?] to start home monitoring.
To exit [Home Cam]:
Touch [EXIT] displayed on the screen of this unit or press the Wi-Fi button.
∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
2Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a 
smartphone.
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3Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, 
change positions and try again.
≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a 
smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home monitor.
≥ This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the   by a 
smartphone even when this unit was turned off using the LCD 
screen.
∫ If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor.
To exit [Home Cam]:Touch [EXIT] displayed on the screen of this unit or press the Wi-Fi button.
≥After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also turn on this unit and start the NFC 
communication by touching the smartphone on   of this unit. (If you have turned off this unit 
with the power button, this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on   of this unit)
≥ You can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be 
deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use 
a NFC-compatible smartphone.
An image or sound may be interrupted or a connection may be disconnected depending on the line 
state. Set [IMAGE QUALITY] with this unit or the smartphone application “Image App” by using the 
following values of the recommended optimal speed (upstream) as a guide.
∫ Recommended optimal speed (upstream) for the broadband line, mobile 
router (tethering), etc. connected to this unit
≥For information on the optimal speed, contact your service provider, etc.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices.
Image quality
Recommended optimal speed 
(upstream)
500 kbps or higher
If you have difficulty establishing a connection with [Home Cam] or the connection is 
disconnected, wait for a while, and connect again. If the connection still cannot be established, 
check the settings from the menu of the smartphone application “Image App” below.
[ (MENU)] #  [Application function]  # [Home Monitor]  # [Advanced Settings]
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≥Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on 
your environment.
≥ Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used.
≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, 
connect again.
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring
∫ What you can operate with a smartphone
Confirm the condition inside the house
The monitoring video can be confirmed.
≥The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or a still picture.
≥ It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously.
≥ Depending upon the environment in which the device is used, motion picture may be like a 
frame rate is low.
Voice message
The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a 
conversation by taking turns.
≥You can talk up to 10 seconds in 20 second interval.
≥ Open the LCD monitor of this unit when using the Voice message function.
∫ What you can set with a smartphone
Moving/non-moving object detection
This unit can detect moving objects and non-moving objects in the home monitoring detection area.
≥Once this unit is set to home monitoring (home monitoring standby state), it cannot detect 
moving objects for up to 5 minutes.
≥ Detection of some moving and stationary subjects may not be possible due to the condition of 
the subject. Check beforehand to see if detection of the moving or stationary object can be 
detected.
≥ If the movement of the subject is too fast or to o slow, if the subject is too small, or if the 
surroundings are too dark, detection of moving and stationary objects may be impossible.
Automatic recording
You can record a motion picture on this unit as it detects a moving or non-moving object. ≥Automatic recording will record for approximately 30 seconds.
≥ Automatic recording can record a maximum of 1 hour 15 minutes per day. Check the remaining 
available recording time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with moving object detection, automatic recording is 
performed only once within the set time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with non-moving object detection, the set time will be 
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≥Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone.Touch [Setup] and select desired setting.
∫ [Home Monitor Connect]
You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password.
≥If [QR code] is touched, a QR code will be displayed on the screen of this unit.
∫ [Remote Voice Level]
You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume level of the remote voice function.
≥The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations.
≥ Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery, we recommend you use the AC 
adaptor.
≥ It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause false detection.
≥ Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring condition continues for 
approximately 10 days.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HE].
≥ [ZOOM MODE] is set to [i.Zoom OFF].
≥ Creative Control Mode will not be available.
≥ If you record an image when the LCD monitor of this unit is closed with the screen facing outward, 
the LCD monitor turns off.
≥ The password for the home monitor settings will change when [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] is 
performed. Set the home monitor settings of the smartphone again and reconnect to this unit 
when [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] is performed.
Changing the home monitor settings of this unit
(Volume high)/ (Volume low) 
						

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Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible device via Wi-Fi, you can playback scenes and still 
pictures on the DLNA device.
ADLNA-compatible Device
Preparations before using [DLNA Play]
1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Check if the Device is DLNA-compatible.
3 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l153 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l154)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l155 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Playing back on a TV”.
≥ Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connection in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l152 )
Playing back on a TV
You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV.
≥The following scenes can be played back:
jScenes recorded in AVCHD [HG]/[HE]
j Scenes recorded in MP4/iFrame [720]
j Scenes saved in MP4 (High Quality) or MP4 (Low Quality)
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [DLNA Play]. ≥If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been 
registered to this unit.
≥ If you touch [CANCEL], the Wi-Fi connection is canceled.
≥ When the connection is complete, the screen of this unit turns off. To display it again, touch the 
screen.
Wi-Fi
[DLNA Play]
≥Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless 
access point.
≥ Do not remove the SD card in playing back on a TV. 
						

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2Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side.≥Select SD media and select the motion picture ([AVCHD/MP4]) or still picture ([JPEG]) to play 
back.
3Perform playback operations with the TV remote control.≥Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use.
≥ The following operations can be performed if a color button is 
pushed.
Blue/Red: Skip playback
≥ Fast forward/Fast rewind playback cannot be performed.
≥ You cannot perform playback operations with this unit.
To exit [DLNA Play]:Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥A message is displayed. Touch [YES] to exit.
≥Scenes recorded in the following [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE] can not be played back:
jAVCHD: [1080/60p]/[PH]/[HA]
j MP4/iFrame: [1080]/[iFrame]
≥ The scenes may not be played back smoothly depending on your environment, such as the 
network condition.
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(Examples of operations during 
motion picture playback)
A Skip playback
B Stop
C Playback/Pause 
						

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By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still 
pictures recorded with this unit to the PC.
APC
Preparations before using [Copy]
1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Check if the PC and the wireless access point are connected via Wi-Fi.
≥You can also use a LAN cable to connect the PC and the wireless access point.3 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.≥[WPS Connection] ( l153 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l154)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l155 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Copying to a PC”. ( l142 )
≥Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connection in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l152 )
Wi-Fi
[Copy]
≥For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to 
the operating instruction of the device in use.
≥ If this unit and a PC are not connected to the same wireless access point, copying is 
not possible.
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