Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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≥(Night Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended. 
						

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Endless Loop Recording
≥Insert an SD card.
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l43)
1 Select sound in loop recording setting.
2 Start recording.
≥Once you start recording, the scene will be automatically divided every 2 minutes. The divided 
scenes will be saved in the SD card. (Each time you use Endless Loop Recording, a set of up to 
30 scenes will be saved.)
≥ When the period between the time you start recording and the time you stop recording is longer 
than 1 hour (approximate), only the last 1 hour (approximate) part up to the end of the recording 
will be saved. The part before the 1 hour part will be deleted.
≥ Recording stops automatically when approximately 24 hours have passed since the start of the 
recording.
≥ During recording, the   blinks.
≥ The remaining recordable time and elapsed recording time are not displayed. ( l22)
≥ Only when sound in loop recording is set to [ON],   (microphone input level meter) is 
displayed.
To switch sound in loop recordingThe menu can be set to switch to sound in loop recording.
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
≥ [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame], and [REC MODE] is set to [720].
≥ Image Stabilizer Function is set to   (setting canceled) and Level Shot Function is set to off.
Image Stabilizer Function is set to   (setting canceled).
≥ Endless Loop Recording is not possible in the following cases:
jWhen the SD card is not inserted
j When the approximate remaining recordable time on the SD card is less than 1 hour
(The time between R 0h00m and R 0h59m flashes red.)
≥ Since each set of loop-recorded scenes is displayed separately on the date list, it is convenient to 
play back loop-recorded scenes by date. ( l82)
(The date displayed on the date list will be the one on which you started Endless Loop 
Recording.)
[ON]:Records sound.
[OFF]:Recording of sound is off.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Sound In Loop Recording]  # [ON] or [OFF]
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Stop Motion Animation Assist [HC-V550]
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l43)
1 Press the   button to record the still pictures. ( l24)
2 Touch [Enter].
≥A still picture will be recorded, and it will be displayed in a semi-transparent state on the recording 
screen. Look at the picture to estimate how far you should move the subject for the next 
recording.
≥ If you have already recorded still pictures in the recording group, the last still picture will be 
displayed in a semi-transparent state on the recording screen. 
≥ To record again, touch   and record again.
3 Move the subject and determine the composition of the picture.≥Repeat Steps 1-3 to continue recording.
≥ You can save still pictures in the same recording group until you use [Create Stop Motion].
Creating a new recording group
≥If you touch [YES], a new recording group will be created and the recording screen will be 
displayed.
≥ Once you create a recording group, you cannot save still pictures in any of the older recording 
groups.
≥[PICTURE SIZE] is set to   (1920 k1080).
≥ When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, use a different SD card.
≥ For details on playback of the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page  95.
Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist ModeYou can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a 
little at a time.
≥Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation 
Assist Mode.
: [PICTURE]  # [Create Stop Motion]
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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.
Touch the   to switch to Manual Mode. ( l43)
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
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MNL
A Manual icon
Focus ( l57)
White Balance ( l55)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l56)
Iris Adjustment ( l56)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
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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.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
1To u c h  [ W B ] .
2Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.≥Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. ( l43)
∫ 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.
≥
If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed 
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
≥ 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.
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
IconMode/Recording conditions
Automatic 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.
AW B
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
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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.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
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 darken 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, change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l43)
≥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. 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.
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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
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 change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. ( l43)
≥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
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MNLFOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
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APart displayed in blue
MFMF
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You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to display 
Touch Function icons. (l19)
2Touch the Touch Function icon.
(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical 
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger 
touching .)
Touch function icons
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch Function
Image Stabilizer Function
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
*1
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Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer.
Touch   to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.≥The icon at position  A is switched.
∫Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
Setting [HYBRID O.I.S.]
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Setting [O.I.S.]
Image Stabilizer FunctionHC-V550
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(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
(/), (/)  #  (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard],   is displayed; when [O.I.S.] is set to [Active],   is 
displayed.
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is set to [ON] and [O.I.S.] is set to [Active],   is displayed;
When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is set to [ON] and [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode, we recommend that you set 
the Image Stabilizer   (off).
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HYBRID O.I.S.]  # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.]  # [Standard] or [Active]
[Standard]:Compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake
[Active]:Compensates for even greater blurring caused by hand-shake.
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(Still Picture Recording Mode)
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
Touch   to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.≥The icon at position  A is switched.
≥ For details about the icons to be displayed, refer to page 
42 .: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [O.I.S.]  # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
[MODE1]:The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend 
using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod 
in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Image Stabilizer Function
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