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 button.
≥Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
[POWER LCD]
: [SETUP]  # [POWER LCD]  # desired setting
(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bri ght)
[LCD SET]
: [SETUP] # [LCD SET]  # desired setting
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
+2+10-1
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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 aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the dat a recorded on the medium will erase 
and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, e tc. (l73)
≥ When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the mess age screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card i s to be disposed/ transferred. 
( l 95)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formattin g. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
[VIERA Link]
[TV ASPECT]
[INITIAL SET]
: [SETUP]  # [INITIAL SET]
[NUMBER RESET]
: [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT MEDIA]
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC . The card may not be 
used on this unit. 
						

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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 of this u nit, PCs and software are 
expressed as 1 GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of 
the capacity appears to be smaller.
The firmware version of  this unit is displayed.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
[MEDIA STATUS]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
[Firmware Version Info]
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website be low. (As of October 2014)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is Engli sh only) 
						

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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 page  70.
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to page  71.
You can check how to access the website where you can download  the Owner’s Manual (PDF 
format).
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu  screen.
[DEMO MODE]
: [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE]  # [ON]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER]
[Eye-Fi DIRECT]
[ONLINE MANUAL]
: [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL]  # desired access method
[URL display]:Displays the URL of the website on the LCD monitor of this unit .
[USB connect]:Displays the website when you connect this unit and a PC with 
the USB cable.
[LANGUAGE]
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]  # desired setting 
						

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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 1.6 m (5.3 feet) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) away 
from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the Zoom
Zoom leverT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
6WT6WT
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TW
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B i.Zoom OFF
C i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue) 
						

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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.
jHelp Mode ( l37)
j Guidelines ( l37)
≥ The icon is displayed when the operation icon 
is set.
Operation icons
*1 It is not displayed during recording.
*2 It is not displayed in the Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to 
, Backlight Compensation, PRE-REC 
and Color Night Rec functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is 
canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. 
(Except for the Help Mode)
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation 
icons
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Fade
Backlight Compensation
Help Mode
*1
Guidelines
PRE-REC*1
Color Night Rec*1,2
Intelligent Contrast Control*2 
						

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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 ModePress the MENU button or select [END].
≥ You cannot record or set functions while in Help Mode.
You can check if the image is level while recording. The functi on can also be used to 
estimate the balance of the composition.
It will switch every time the icon is selected.  #   #  #Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
Fade
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
Backlight Compensation
Help Mode
Guidelines
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
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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 seconds, motion pictures taken 
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button canno t be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ  from the motion pictures 
displayed at the start of playback.
This function allows you to record color images in very low lig ht situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for  a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is  not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is nor mal.
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see an d suppresses white saturation 
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts ca n be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness i s insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.
Color Night Rec
Intelligent Contrast Control
PRE-REC 
						

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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 ction. The   display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Soft Skin)
jIf the background or anything else in the scene has colors simi lar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
j If the brightness is insufficien t, the effect may not be clear.
j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be rec orded clearly. In this case, cancel 
Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin:To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
Spotlight:Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
Low light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk 
						

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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 function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 50 k
[i.Zoom 77 k]:This zoom function allows you  to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 77 k)
[D.Zoom 100 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 100 k)
[D.Zoom 2500 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 2500 k)
[REC FORMAT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]/[iFrame]*1/[MP4]*2