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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V500 HC-V500M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V500 HC-V500M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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
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...built-in cabinet or in the information on the market today. Be sure to fill in another confined space. Please take time to retain this manual as lighted candles, on the back of your family years of naked flames, such as your convenient camera information source. Safety Precautions Date of...shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this unit by yourself. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to qualified service personnel. ...
...built-in cabinet or in the information on the market today. Be sure to fill in another confined space. Please take time to retain this manual as lighted candles, on the back of your family years of naked flames, such as your convenient camera information source. Safety Precautions Date of...shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this unit by yourself. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to qualified service personnel. ...
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... slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for the playback mode (still pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions .... ≥ Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase. 9 VQT3W31 ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HC-V500 , however, parts of the explanation refer to as the "SD card". ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording ...
... slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for the playback mode (still pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions .... ≥ Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase. 9 VQT3W31 ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HC-V500 , however, parts of the explanation refer to as the "SD card". ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording ...
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... functions of operation icons 56 10 VQT3W31 Operation icons 56 Recording functions of menus 63 Manual recording 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 ...96 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4 97 Deleting personal information 98 Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 98 Relay scene combining [HC-V500M]..... 99 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 101 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 104 Connecting with the AV multi cable 104...
... functions of operation icons 56 10 VQT3W31 Operation icons 56 Recording functions of menus 63 Manual recording 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 ...96 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4 97 Deleting personal information 98 Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 98 Relay scene combining [HC-V500M]..... 99 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 101 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 104 Connecting with the AV multi cable 104...
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 AV MULTI 7 89 1 Power button [ ] (l 25) 2 Speaker 3 3 USB terminal [ ] (l 111, 116, 128) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 36, 77) 5 Optical image stabilizer button 4 [ O.I.S.] (l 51) 5 6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 52) 6 7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 101, 105) 9 AV ...
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 AV MULTI 7 89 1 Power button [ ] (l 25) 2 Speaker 3 3 USB terminal [ ] (l 111, 116, 128) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 36, 77) 5 Optical image stabilizer button 4 [ O.I.S.] (l 51) 5 6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 52) 6 7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 101, 105) 9 AV ...
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... WB W SHTR IRIS MENU 2D→3D ALL MENU B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 46) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 77) D Displayed only when connected to the previous screen such as when setting menus. ∫ About the operation icons ///: These icons are used to...
... WB W SHTR IRIS MENU 2D→3D ALL MENU B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 46) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 77) D Displayed only when connected to the previous screen such as when setting menus. ∫ About the operation icons ///: These icons are used to...
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... Reduction (l 60) ≥ Screen display will be constantly displayed when the remaining number of the Auto Focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following conditions. If so, move the contrasting object out of...
... Reduction (l 60) ≥ Screen display will be constantly displayed when the remaining number of the Auto Focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following conditions. If so, move the contrasting object out of...
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... used. 36 VQT3W31 Mode Effect Portrait Faces are set just 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 give a clear picture. *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode... close to center of the screen will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for details about Manual Mode.
... used. 36 VQT3W31 Mode Effect Portrait Faces are set just 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 give a clear picture. *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode... close to center of the screen will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for details about Manual Mode.
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...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 78) 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 78, 80) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The ...
...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 78) 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 78, 80) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The ...
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... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are...
... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are...
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... of the object is similar to the background j When the scene is dark ≥ When the target is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to be used with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks... on the recording conditions such as the following cases. j When the mode is changed again when you touch the head of yourself 54 VQT3W31 When Manual Mode is set to change the target. ≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting becomes (Normal) and touched object is locked...
... of the object is similar to the background j When the scene is dark ≥ When the target is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to be used with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks... on the recording conditions such as the following cases. j When the mode is changed again when you touch the head of yourself 54 VQT3W31 When Manual Mode is set to change the target. ≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting becomes (Normal) and touched object is locked...
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... using the Smile Shot are only recorded if a smiling face is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it will flash) j HC-V500 When there is no SD card inserted j HC-V500M When it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is detected on detecting a smiling face. Cancel the setting. ≥ During Smile Shot recording...
... using the Smile Shot are only recorded if a smiling face is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it will flash) j HC-V500 When there is no SD card inserted j HC-V500M When it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is detected on detecting a smiling face. Cancel the setting. ≥ During Smile Shot recording...
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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 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the ...if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with 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 [ON] are played back with a TV not compatible...
... 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 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the ...if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with 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 [ON] are played back with a TV not compatible...
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... the recording conditions. [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE...
... the recording conditions. [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE...
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... the color of the image [EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 Select the menu. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording...
... the color of the image [EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 Select the menu. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording...
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... is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). (l 59) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
... is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). (l 59) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
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Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 80) WB White Balance (l 78) SHTR Manual Shutter Speed (l 79) IRIS Iris Adjustment (l 79) 77 VQT3W31 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ 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.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 80) WB White Balance (l 78) SHTR Manual Shutter Speed (l 79) IRIS Iris Adjustment (l 79) 77 VQT3W31 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ 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.
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... mode: Outdoors, under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors, under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in ...colors depending on the screen when AWB is being set. 78 VQT3W31 FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. AWB ≥ Touch...
... mode: Outdoors, under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors, under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in ...colors depending on the screen when AWB is being set. 78 VQT3W31 FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. AWB ≥ Touch...
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... speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥... extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may be set the iris/gain value. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is adjusted to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is...
... speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥... extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may be set the iris/gain value. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is adjusted to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is...
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...; When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. ≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ The blue display does not appear on a faraway subject FOCUS MNL WB SHTR IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is... displayed in blue. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. 3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use...
...; When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. ≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ The blue display does not appear on a faraway subject FOCUS MNL WB SHTR IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is... displayed in blue. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. 3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Mode. (l 77) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use...