HCV500 User Guide
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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera 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 VQT3W31 HC-V500 HC-V500M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera 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 VQT3W31 HC-V500 HC-V500M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
HCV500 User Guide
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... the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 110, 120) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc*2. *2 To save an image recorded in 1080/60p, it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ≥ For more details about recorded content Panasonic does...
... the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 110, 120) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc*2. *2 To save an image recorded in 1080/60p, it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ≥ For more details about recorded content Panasonic does...
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...77 White Balance 78 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 79 Manual Focus adjustment 80 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 81 Motion picture playback using operation icon 81 Creating still picture from motion picture 82 Highlight & Time Frame Index .......... 83 Repeat Playback 83 Resuming the previous playback ...... 84 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ..... 84 Various playback functions 85 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 85 Highlight Playback 86 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ....... 92 Deleting...
...77 White Balance 78 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 79 Manual Focus adjustment 80 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 81 Motion picture playback using operation icon 81 Creating still picture from motion picture 82 Highlight & Time Frame Index .......... 83 Repeat Playback 83 Resuming the previous playback ...... 84 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ..... 84 Various playback functions 85 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 85 Highlight Playback 86 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ....... 92 Deleting...
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... 20 scenes or 9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures. ∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is performed for playback indication will be heard only during Motion Picture Playback Mode. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails...
... 20 scenes or 9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures. ∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is performed for playback indication will be heard only during Motion Picture Playback Mode. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails...
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...-recorded using the battery (l 22) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 149 about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you can record with highest quality image in memory. 65 VQT3W31 [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format...
...-recorded using the battery (l 22) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 149 about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you can record with highest quality image in memory. 65 VQT3W31 [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format...
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...[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to record the images after this function is turned [OFF]. ≥ x.v.Color™ is automatically put into recording pause. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with...
...[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to record the images after this function is turned [OFF]. ≥ x.v.Color™ is automatically put into recording pause. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with...
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..., use other White Balance modes. FOCUS MNL 2 WB Touch / to select the mode. White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the IRIS screen. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ∫ 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...
..., use other White Balance modes. FOCUS MNL 2 WB Touch / to select the mode. White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the IRIS screen. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ∫ 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...
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... of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may appear on again or when the Quick Start is performed. ≥ You may see a band of light around an object that are iris values that is recommended. In this case, record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set lower than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is increased...
... of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may appear on again or when the Quick Start is performed. ≥ You may see a band of light around an object that are iris values that is recommended. In this case, record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set lower than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is increased...
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... button in on still picture j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture/Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image ∫ Other linked operations Turning the unit off: If you use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. ≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you connect with the remote control for the TV's [Power on link] setting...
... button in on still picture j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture/Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image ∫ Other linked operations Turning the unit off: If you use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. ≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you connect with the remote control for the TV's [Power on link] setting...
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...; When copying scenes recorded in memory to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is played back on another device and the list of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD-RAM. ≥ Eject the disc after converting to disc.
...; When copying scenes recorded in memory to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is played back on another device and the list of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD-RAM. ≥ Eject the disc after converting to disc.
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... a disc, the recordable time of [Standard] ([SP]) is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 114) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in the device. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size 3M ) Disc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD...
... a disc, the recordable time of [Standard] ([SP]) is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 114) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in the device. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size 3M ) Disc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD...
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... Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 132 for details about the connection of this unit. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. ≥ Data cannot be written into other devices, a message prompting you want to convert the recording...
... Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 132 for details about the connection of this unit. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. ≥ Data cannot be written into other devices, a message prompting you want to convert the recording...
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... OPEN 0dB 12:34PM NOV 15 2012 A //////// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36) MNL Manual Mode (l 77) // Scene Mode (l 63) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 31) ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Remaining battery power (l 22) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 22) Built-in memory recording possible status* (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card / / / / / R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 31) Relay Recording (l 65)* A / +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD...
... OPEN 0dB 12:34PM NOV 15 2012 A //////// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36) MNL Manual Mode (l 77) // Scene Mode (l 63) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 31) ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Remaining battery power (l 22) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 22) Built-in memory recording possible status* (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card / / / / / R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 31) Relay Recording (l 65)* A / +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD...
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... Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN." Recording Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥ The recordable time may damage the data on the unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may have shortened due to adjust the focus...
... Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN." Recording Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥ The recordable time may damage the data on the unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may have shortened due to adjust the focus...
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.... (Setting on this unit is compatible with the USB cable. The power of the connected device. ≥ When the unit is disconnected, an error message will appear on . VIERA Link does not work. With other equipment with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that the device is not detected by the USB cable, this unit) ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (l 105) ≥ Touch MENU...
.... (Setting on this unit is compatible with the USB cable. The power of the connected device. ≥ When the unit is disconnected, an error message will appear on . VIERA Link does not work. With other equipment with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that the device is not detected by the USB cable, this unit) ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (l 105) ≥ Touch MENU...
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... AE 4.0. Refer to read the PDF operating instructions for recording ≥ When deleting scenes ≥ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in memory ≥ When selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner ≥ When scenes recorded with the HD Writer AE 4.0, but it may not be played back depends on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting...
... AE 4.0. Refer to read the PDF operating instructions for recording ≥ When deleting scenes ≥ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in memory ≥ When selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner ≥ When scenes recorded with the HD Writer AE 4.0, but it may not be played back depends on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting...
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... for the recordable time. Average 13 Mbps (VBR) [HX]; Dolby Digital/2 ch [iFrame], [MP4]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Motion picture; 1300 K to 1120 K (16:9) Still picture; 970 K (4:3), 1090 K (3:2), 1300 K to page 23 for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 5.7 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12...
... for the recordable time. Average 13 Mbps (VBR) [HX]; Dolby Digital/2 ch [iFrame], [MP4]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Motion picture; 1300 K to 1120 K (16:9) Still picture; 970 K (4:3), 1090 K (3:2), 1300 K to page 23 for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 5.7 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12...
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.../2500k Digital Zoom (Using image sensor effective area) Image stabilizer function: Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active Mode (Rotation correction), Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function) Monitor: 3.0z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a Zoom Microphone Function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function...
.../2500k Digital Zoom (Using image sensor effective area) Image stabilizer function: Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active Mode (Rotation correction), Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function) Monitor: 3.0z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a Zoom Microphone Function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function...
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... scene setup 89 Focus 33, 80 Format disc 115 Formatting 48, 115 Frame-by-frame playback 81 ∫G Gain 79 Grip belt 19 Guide display 41 Guidelines 62 ∫H HD Writer AE 4.0 120, 131 HDMI mini connector . . . . . .17, 101, 105 HDMI resolution 104 Highlight & Time frame index 83 Highlight playback 86 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 75 Hybrid O.I.S 51 ∫I i.Zoom 64 iFrame 8 Image stabilizer function 51...
... scene setup 89 Focus 33, 80 Format disc 115 Formatting 48, 115 Frame-by-frame playback 81 ∫G Gain 79 Grip belt 19 Guide display 41 Guidelines 62 ∫H HD Writer AE 4.0 120, 131 HDMI mini connector . . . . . .17, 101, 105 HDMI resolution 104 Highlight & Time frame index 83 Highlight playback 86 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 75 Hybrid O.I.S 51 ∫I i.Zoom 64 iFrame 8 Image stabilizer function 51...
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... select 87 ∫N Name display 69 Number reset 47 ∫O O.I .S. lock display 44, 55 Operation icons 56 Optical image stabilizer demo 49 ∫P Partially delete 97 Photo light 59 Photo light level 60 Picture adjustment 73 Picture size 74 Playback operations 81 Playback zoom 84 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 85 Power button 25 Power LCD 46 PRE-REC 57 Protect 98 ∫Q Quick power on 44 Quick start 45 ∫R Recordable time 22, 149 Recording button icon 29 Recording format 8, 65 Recording modes 65 Recording time elapsed 31 Recovery 137...
... select 87 ∫N Name display 69 Number reset 47 ∫O O.I .S. lock display 44, 55 Operation icons 56 Optical image stabilizer demo 49 ∫P Partially delete 97 Photo light 59 Photo light level 60 Picture adjustment 73 Picture size 74 Playback operations 81 Playback zoom 84 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 85 Power button 25 Power LCD 46 PRE-REC 57 Protect 98 ∫Q Quick power on 44 Quick start 45 ∫R Recordable time 22, 149 Recording button icon 29 Recording format 8, 65 Recording modes 65 Recording time elapsed 31 Recovery 137...