Panasonic Hc V160 Owners Manual

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Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record in AVCHD.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD].
A Favors image quality
B Favors recording time
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l12)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page  97 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-m oving subject is recorded, 
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during  recording.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set [OFF].
≥ When the Color Night Rec function is used or the shutter speed  is slower than 
1/60 depending on the surrounding  darkness, the electrical image stabilizer function does not 
work and the   indication flashes.
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking c onditions.
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
[HA]/[HG]/[HE]:Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.
[E.I.S.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [E.I.S.] # [ON]
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You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Press 3/4  to select the desired Creative C ontrol Mode, and press the ENTER button.
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
1 Press  3 to select  .
2 Press  3/4 to adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion. 
≥ If the unit is not operated for approximately 
1 second, operation icons will be displayed. You 
can change the position of the in-focus portion 
again by pressing  3/4.
≥ If you press  1 and select [RESET], the in-focus 
portion will return to the default position.
[Creative Control]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Creative Control]
ModeEffect
[Miniature Effect] You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like 
recording a miniature by intentionally creating focused area 
and out of focused area in the peripheral of the image and 
recording motion picture with an interval.
≥
Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  
frame rate is low.
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. 
(
l 43)
[Silent movie] You can record motion pictures that are similar to black-and-
white silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. 
(
l 44)
[Time Lapse Rec] You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period 
of time as a short time motion picture by recording one frame 
at each set time lapse. (
l44)
[Miniature Effect]
MINI
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3Press  2 to select  , and change the 
size of the in-focus portion.
≥ Each time you press 2, the size of the in-focus 
portion will change.
Medium size  # Large size  # Small size
≥ If you press  3/4, you can adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you press  1 and select [RESET], the in-focus portion will return to the de fault position, and will 
also be resized to the medium size.
4 Press the ENTER button.
5 (When adjusting the brightness) 
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) #  (Bright) # (Dark)
6 (When adjusting the vividness) 
Press  1 to select  , and adjust the setting.
≥Each time you press 1, the vividness setting will change.
(Standard)  # (Vivid)  #  (Most vivid)
7Start recording.≥It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for  approximately every 6 seconds of 
recording.
≥ To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects inc orporating a distant view or those 
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tri pod and avoid zooming.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥
You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night scenes.≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  frame rate is low.
1(When adjusting the brightness) 
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) #  (Bright) # (Dark)2 (When adjusting the color balance)
Press  1 to select  , and adjust the setting.
≥Each time you press 1, the color balance setting will change.
(Blue)  # (Red)  #  (Yellow)
3 Start recording.
≥The sound is monaural.
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1(When adjusting the brightness)
Press  2 to select  , and adjust the 
setting.
≥ Each time you press 2, the brightness setting will 
change.
(Standard) #  (Bright) # (Dark)2 Start recording.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the desired setup time, and press the ENTER button.
≥A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames wi ll make up motion picture of 
1 second.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l48, 50 )
≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the  AC adaptor connected.
[Silent movie]
[Time Lapse Rec]
[1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s
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Detected faces appear with frames.
≥Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to  the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus a nd adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode  in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing t he shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surro unding brightness.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as  if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in mi crophones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ ON], and the setting cannot be 
changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[WIND CUT]
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥This function’s default settings is  .
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pix els.
≥ Please refer to page  98 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
3968 k2232
16:9
1920 k1080
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE]  # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e  lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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¬Change the mode to  .
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mo de.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not display the manual icon.
≥ The page changes with each press of  4.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
4/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
/MANUAL
White Balance (l48)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l49)
Iris Adjustment (l 49)
Focus ( l50) 
						

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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance ma nually.
≥ Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mo de.
1Select [WB] using the cursor button.
2Press 2/1 to select White Balance 
Mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, select   or press the Intelligent aut o/Manual button.
∫To set the White Balance manually
1 Press  2/1 to select  , and fill the screen with a 
white subject.
2 Press  3 to set.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   
display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the 
setting is complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto Wh ite Balance will not be performed 
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the uni t.
≥ When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously  adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the  White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodiu m lamps in gymnasiums, etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights  in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
BACK BACK
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AW B
AW B
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Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mo de. (l47)
1Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button.
2Press  2/1 to adjust settings.
A : Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter 
speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
B : Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it chang es to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the Intelligent auto/Manual bu tton.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set 
the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining ve ry bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor  lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the sc reen. In this case, record in the 
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that  are not displayed.
OPEN OPEN1/100100
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Recording with Manual Focus
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mo de. (l47)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Display the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button, and sw itch to manual icon by pressing 4.
2Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
3Press  2/1 to adjust the focus.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing  the subject into focus.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the Intelligent aut o/Manual button.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorde d.
: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MF MF
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
MF
MF