Panasonic Hc V160 Owners Manual

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This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   autom atically.
≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the ba ttery will be shorter.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press  2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER...

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Please refer to page 63.
Please refer to page  64.
Please refer to page  62.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default  condition.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not change.
Set the file number of the iFrame/MP4 and still picture recorde d next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and f ile number will start from 0001. (l 83)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perfor m [NUMBER RESET].
Please be...

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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for  the selected recording format 
or recording mode is displayed.
≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage  system files, so the actual 
usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usa ble SD card space is generally 
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities...

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This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
≥If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU butto n, the demonstration 
automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. Ho wever if no operations take place 
for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, 
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to...

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¬Change the mode to  .
A Zoom bar
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoo m lever is moved.
≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l40)
∫ About Zoom bar
Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operatio n, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original positio n, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 50 k, the subjects are focused at about...

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Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to  .
1Press the ENTER button to display 
the operation icons on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time you press 
4  of the cursor button.
≥  Press the ENTER button to display/not-
display the operation icon.
2(e.g. Backlight Compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥Select the operation icon again to cancel the 
function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for canceling 
the following functions....

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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (o r white).
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit  subject.
Select the desired icon using the cursor 
button to display an explanation on the 
screen.
To exit the Help...

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This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the 
recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode
j If you remove the SD card
j If you press the MENU button
j If you turn the unit off
j If you start recording
j After 3 hours have passed
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recordi ng starts in less than 3...

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≥Change the mode to  .
When you record images in diff erent situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficien t, the Sports Mode does not fun...

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≥(Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
≥ (Night scenery)
jUsing a tripod is recommended.
Set the maximum zoom ratio.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image q uality is degraded.
Switches the recording format of the motion picture.
*1 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is re commended when using a Mac.
*2 [MP4] is a recording format suitable for playing back or edit ing on a PC.
≥This...