Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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Detected faces appear with frames.
≥Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
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This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level.
∫To correct the tilt
≥The horizontal tilt display  A and vertical tilt display  B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and 
appear green when there is almost no tilt.
≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical 
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images.
≥The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself or the LCD monitor is closed with 
the screen facing outward.
≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of approximately 1 o may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be displayed correctly:
jWhen moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording 
motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a 
subject right above or right below you.
[LEVEL GAUGE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE]  # [ON]
(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)
When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
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You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l69)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the 
x.v.Color™.
≥When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back with a 
TV not compatible with x.v.Color™, colors may not be reproduced properly.
≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color™, it 
is recommended to record the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international 
standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing 
the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
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This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], 
and the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame].
[WIND CUT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[STEREO MIC]:Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing 
stereo microphones.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction 
with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding 
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)
Touch /  to adjust.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound 
is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input 
level.
3 Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥  (Microphone input level meter) appears on the 
screen.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l54)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL]  # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound 
distortions are reduced.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in 
natural quality.
MENU
A Left
B Right
C Microphone input level
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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4Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
*1 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 62 k.
*2 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 52 k.
*3 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 51 k.
≥ This function’s default settings are [  10M] in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Still pictures taken in Motion Picture Recording Mode are   (1920 k1080).
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 200 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  7.4M], [  0.3M], [  7.7M] or [  2M] black bands may 
appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
[16:9]:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
[4:3]:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l40)
[  10M] 4224k2376
[16:9] –*1
[  2.1M] 1920k
1080 –*1
[  7.4M]3136k2352
[4:3] –*2
[  0.3M]
640k480 100k
[  7.7M] 3408k 2272
[3:2] –*3
[ 2M] 1728
k1152 –*3
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16:9
4:3
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You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 26.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Skip Playback
(to the start of a  scene) During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right 
to left (from left to right) during playback.
Slow-motion Playback
During PauseWith the playback paused, continue 
touching .
(  is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ When Slow-motion pictures are played back 
in reverse, they will be shown continuously 
at approximately 2/3rd the speed of normal 
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion Playback of scenes recorded in 
MP4 [1080] or [720] will be shown in 
intervals of 0.5 second.
≥ Slow-motion Playback of iFrame scenes and 
scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality) will be 
shown in intervals of 1 second.
Frame-by-frame 
Playback With the playback paused, touch  .
(Touch   to advance the frames one at a 
time in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a 
time in the reverse direction, they will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ Frame-by-frame Playback of scenes 
recorded in MP4 [1080] or [720] will be 
shown in intervals of 0.5 second.
≥ Frame-by-frame Playback of iFrame scenes 
and scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality) will 
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Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
For scenes recorded in AVCHD or MP4/iFrame, still pictures in   (1920k1080) are recorded, 
and for scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality), still pictures in   (640 k360) are recorded.
Press the   button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during 
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Direct Playback During Pause Touch the direct playback bar or slide it 
while touching.
≥The playback skips to the position touched 
or slid to while touching.
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Highlight & Time Frame Index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played 
back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥Operate the zoom lever to   side and change over the 
thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. ( l27)
1To u c h  .≥To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while 
touching it.
j Touch   (up) /   (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. ( l26)
2Touch the desired search condition.
* It cannot be set while playing back MP4/iFrame scenes.
≥When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the 
scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select 
[HIGHLIGHT].
3(When [MINUTES] is selected)Touch  /  to set the time.≥It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4Touch the thumbnail to be played back.≥Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching  / .
Repeat Playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
The   indication appears on the full screen views.
≥All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the 
scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]*
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [REPEAT PLAY] #  [ON]MENU