Panasonic HC-V10 User manual

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera
Model No. HC-V10
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are
contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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until
2012/2/10
GW
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∫Concerning the battery
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI
mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30:
optional).
∫Product identification marking
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥Do not expose this unit to rain,
moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥Do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on this unit.
≥Use only the recommended
accessories.
≥Do not remove covers.
≥Do not repair this unit by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well
ventilated.
≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation
openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
≥Do not place sources of naked flames,
such as lighted candles, on this unit.
Install this unit so that the AC adaptor can
be unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately if any problem occurs.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.
CAUTION
≥Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
≥When disposing the batteries, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Product Location
Digital Video
Camera Bottom
AC adaptor Bottom
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-If you see this symbol- ∫Cautions for use
For Australia and New Zealand
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if
the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),
immediately stop operating the unit and
consult the Panasonic Customer Care
Centre on 132600.
Keep this unit as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
≥Do not use this unit near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
≥If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.
Do not use this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥Do not use any other USB cables except
the supplied one.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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∫About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
≥The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC
file standard) camera for recording high-
definition motion pictures.
≥AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are
different formats, and are not therefore
supported by the unit.
∫Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit.
∫About Condensation (When
the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be careful
of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
∫Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥Refer to page 12 for more details on SD
cards.
∫For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by in these
operating instructions.
≥Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are
indicated by in these operating
instructions.
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l00
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Information for Your Safety......................2
Accessories...............................................6
Optional accessories........................... 7
Preparation
Power supply.............................................8
Inserting/removing the battery............. 8
Charging the battery ........................... 9
Charging and recording time............. 11
Recording to a card ................................ 12
Cards that you can use with
this unit.............................................. 12
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 13
Turning the unit on/off............................14
Selecting a mode ....................................14
Setting date and time.............................. 15
Basic
Intelligent Auto mode .............................16
Recording motion pictures ....................16
Recording still pictures .......................... 17
Motion picture/Still picture playback ....18
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV ............................................. 19
Using the menu screen .......................... 20
Language selection ........................... 20
Using the Zoom.......................................21
Formatting ............................................... 21
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 22
Others
Specifications..........................................23
About copyright ...................................... 26
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ............................................ 27
Contents
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBL090
AC adaptor
VSK0784
AV cable
K2KYYYY00203
USB cable
K2KYYYY00202
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0982
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Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
(GC)
Battery charger (VW-BC10EB)
(GA/GW)
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)
(GN)
Battery charger (VW-BC10GN)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30)
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)*
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
(GC)
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180EB)
(GA/GW)
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)
(GN)
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180GN)
*(GC)
To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe
adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery
pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are
required. To charge the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC
adaptor/VW-AD21EB-K, VW-AD20EB-K
is required.
(GA/GW)
To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe
adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery
pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are
required. To charge the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC
adaptor/VW-AD21E-K, VW-AD20E-K is
required.
(GN)
To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe
adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery
pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are
required. To charge the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC
adaptor/VW-AD21GN-K,
VW-AD20GN-K is required.
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l14)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack.
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off. Then remove
the battery while supporting the unit to
prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when unlocked.
BATTERY
Insert the battery until it clicks
and locks.
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Charging the battery
∫Charging with an AC adaptor.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not use parts supplied
with other equipment.
≥The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with
other equipment. Similarly, do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other
equipment with this unit.
≥(GC)
The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10EB: optional).
≥(GA/GW)
The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10E: optional).
≥(GN)
The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10GN: optional).
≥The battery cannot be charged when the power is on. Press the power button to turn
off the power. (l14)
≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
AUSB terminal
BTo the AC outlet
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.
≥ Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned.
≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
3Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
4Connect the USB cable to the unit.
≥The status indicator Cwill flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on
for approx. 1 second),
indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
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∫Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
∫Connecting to a PC and charging.
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥Press the power button and turn the power off. (l14)
1Turn the power of the PC on.
2Connect the USB cable
≥ The status indicator B will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for
approx. 1 second),
indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥Always connect directly to a PC.
≥You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l9)
≥It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
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