Panasonic Hc V100 Owners Manual

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Charging the battery
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:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger...

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∫Connecting to the AC outletIf you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power 
supplied from the outlet.
∫To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 95.
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l12, 23, 119).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥  Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording,...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To 
record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information abo ut SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards that...

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and 
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot B.
≥Face the label side  C in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD 
monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used 
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
A The status indicator  lights on.
∫ To turn off the unit
B The status...

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Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode (l31, 33)
Playback Mode ( l36, 63)
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When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform 
St e ps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l39)
2Select the date or time using  2/1 and set the desired value using 
3/ 4.
A Displaying the World time setting 
(l 40):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 
2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the 
time.
3Press the ENTER button.≥A...

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∫Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is 
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion...

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The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Change the mode to  .
2Select the menu. ( l39)
3Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for 
recording the still pictures using  3/4/ 2/1, and press the ENTER 
button.
≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
≥ Select   and press the ENTER button to return  to the previous screen. (settings will not 
be changed)...