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Owner's Manual Digital Video Camera HC-V10 Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC PU VQT4C31 HC-V10M HC-V11M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Owner's Manual Digital Video Camera HC-V10 Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC PU VQT4C31 HC-V10M HC-V11M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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..., Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this manual as lighted candles, on the right. To reduce the risk of naked flames, such as your camera. Safety Precautions Date of your convenient camera information... products on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic!
..., Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this manual as lighted candles, on the right. To reduce the risk of naked flames, such as your camera. Safety Precautions Date of your convenient camera information... products on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic!
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... be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Pages for reference are not available. ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may... be available depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor ...
... be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Pages for reference are not available. ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may... be available depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor ...
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... on/off 27 Selecting a mode 28 Setting date and time 29 Basic Before recording 30 Selecting a media to record [HC-V10M/HC-V11M 31 Recording motion pictures 32 Recording still pictures 34 Intelligent Auto Mode 35 Motion picture/ Still picture playback 37 Using the... .......... 49 Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 Recording functions of menus 54 Manual recording 59 White Balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ Iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual Focus .......... 62 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 63 Motion picture playback using operation icon 63 ...
... on/off 27 Selecting a mode 28 Setting date and time 29 Basic Before recording 30 Selecting a media to record [HC-V10M/HC-V11M 31 Recording motion pictures 32 Recording still pictures 34 Intelligent Auto Mode 35 Motion picture/ Still picture playback 37 Using the... .......... 49 Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 Recording functions of menus 54 Manual recording 59 White Balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ Iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual Focus .......... 62 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 63 Motion picture playback using operation icon 63 ...
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... turn on the unit. ∫ Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. Closing the LCD monitor turns off . 14 VQT4C31 To turn off the unit, hold down...
... turn on the unit. ∫ Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. Closing the LCD monitor turns off . 14 VQT4C31 To turn off the unit, hold down...
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However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 59) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 49) 4 Power button [ ] (l 27) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 72, 79) ≥ Use the AV cable (only ...
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 59) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 49) 4 Power button [ ] (l 27) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 72, 79) ≥ Use the AV cable (only ...
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..., 40, 50) ≥ Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/ 1.
..., 40, 50) ≥ Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/ 1.
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..., which may be surrounded by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 59 for details about Manual Mode. Very bright object is recorded clearly. Mode Portrait Scenery Spotlight Low light Normal Effect...
..., which may be surrounded by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 59 for details about Manual Mode. Very bright object is recorded clearly. Mode Portrait Scenery Spotlight Low light Normal Effect...
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...same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 59) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. If so..., manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 62) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The effective...
...same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 59) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. If so..., manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 62) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The effective...
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... above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ When...
... above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ When...
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... the audio completely muted. 57 VQT4C31 AGC is activated, reducing noise. You will be set. The desired recording level can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the ... the full effect depending on the screen. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [OFF]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent ...
... the audio completely muted. 57 VQT4C31 AGC is activated, reducing noise. You will be set. The desired recording level can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the ... the full effect depending on the screen. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [OFF]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent ...
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If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to . Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to select White Balance Mode. ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming ... on the screen. White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. /MANUAL 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White Balance Manual Shutter Speed (l 61) Iris Adjustment (l 61) Focus (l 62) ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the...
If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to . Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to select White Balance Mode. ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming ... on the screen. White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. /MANUAL 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White Balance Manual Shutter Speed (l 61) Iris Adjustment (l 61) Focus (l 62) ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the...
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...flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White BACK Balance cannot be performed correctly. 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. ≥ To return to auto setting, select AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button. ∫ To set the White Balance manually 1 Press 2/1 to set . In this case, use other White Balance Modes. ≥ If you turn on the screen...
...flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White BACK Balance cannot be performed correctly. 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. ≥ To return to auto setting, select AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button. ∫ To set the White Balance manually 1 Press 2/1 to set . In this case, use other White Balance Modes. ≥ If you turn on the screen...
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... OPEN, it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed... and then set the shutter speed to adjust settings. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in the Intelligent Auto... in areas of light around an object that is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to ...
... OPEN, it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed... and then set the shutter speed to adjust settings. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in the Intelligent Auto... in areas of light around an object that is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to ...
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MF MF : To focus on a close subject MF : To focus on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. Recording with Manual Focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon. 2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on a faraway subject 5/5 NEXT ≥ To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button. 62 VQT4C31
MF MF : To focus on a close subject MF : To focus on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. Recording with Manual Focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon. 2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on a faraway subject 5/5 NEXT ≥ To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button. 62 VQT4C31
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...damage suffered by a Third Party Licensee may make a single copy of this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use the software, including the information recorded or described on condition that... 6 Indemnification The Software is granted the right to the terms and conditions of the Software will not be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of the terms and conditions of the Software in this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with ...
...damage suffered by a Third Party Licensee may make a single copy of this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use the software, including the information recorded or described on condition that... 6 Indemnification The Software is granted the right to the terms and conditions of the Software will not be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of the terms and conditions of the Software in this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with ...
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..., Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. ∫ Operating environment for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer...
..., Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. ∫ Operating environment for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer...
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... unit is connected to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. ≥ For users who have / , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are stored in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used . ≥ The USB equipment operates with any other USB cables.) 92 VQT4C31 For details about 5 seconds. Please ensure...
... unit is connected to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. ≥ For users who have / , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are stored in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used . ≥ The USB equipment operates with any other USB cables.) 92 VQT4C31 For details about 5 seconds. Please ensure...
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...+1 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC 0.9M R 3000 NOV 15 2012 12:34PM A //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 35) MNL Manual Mode (l 59) / Scene Mode (l 54) +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD (l 44) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording... ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Image Stabilizer (l 49) Remaining battery power (l 24) MF Manual Focus (l 62) Built-in memory recording possible status (motion picture)* (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the...
...+1 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC 0.9M R 3000 NOV 15 2012 12:34PM A //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 35) MNL Manual Mode (l 59) / Scene Mode (l 54) +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD (l 44) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording... ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Image Stabilizer (l 49) Remaining battery power (l 24) MF Manual Focus (l 62) Built-in memory recording possible status (motion picture)* (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the...
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... repeated recording and deletion. Recording Check points ≥ Use an SD card that is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 62) ≥ Before turning on this is [OFF]. (l 41) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording.... Balance setting to the deterioration of the [SETUP] is not a malfunction. ≥ Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 59) ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you cannot record clearly with other devices may see horizontal bars...
... repeated recording and deletion. Recording Check points ≥ Use an SD card that is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 62) ≥ Before turning on this is [OFF]. (l 41) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording.... Balance setting to the deterioration of the [SETUP] is not a malfunction. ≥ Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 59) ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you cannot record clearly with other devices may see horizontal bars...