Panasonic Hdc Hs100 Operating Instructions

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FunctionsConditions which disable the functions
Guide lines≥When the automatic face detection mode is used
24p digital cinema≥When the motion picture recording mode is HX/HE
≥When the digital zoom is set to [30k] or [700k]
HD hi-speed burst shooting mode≥When the digital zoom is set to [30k] or [700k]
Shutter sound≥While recording motion pictures
≥When PRE-REC is used
Flash≥While recording motion pictures
≥When PRE-REC is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the HD hi-speed burst...

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Helpful hints
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.
Battery runs down 
quickly.≥Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l22)
≥The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach 
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit 
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
≥Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
≥The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold 
places, the battery using time...

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ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened 
when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD.
≥Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not 
restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. 
Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. 
(Conducting the above operation while the SD card or...

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Color balance of images 
is strange when 
recording in a place such 
as a gymnasium.≥In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium 
or a hall, the auto white balance function may not operate 
properly. In this case, set the white balance setting to [  
(Indoor mode2)]. If you cannot record clearly with the [  
(Indoor mode2)], set it to [  (Manual adjustment mode)]. 
(l71)
Some playback images 
are skipped 
automatically.
Scene does not playback 
to the end.≥The playmode is set...

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If the SD card is inserted 
in another device, it is not 
recognized.≥Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or 
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) 
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the 
device for details.
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed.≥No operation can be performed on this unit when it is 
connected to a PC.
≥Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned 
off, remove the...

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VIERA Link does not 
work.≥Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l97)
≥Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # 
[VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l97)
≥Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel 
may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote 
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to 
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the 
TV.)
≥Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥Turn the power to the...

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∫If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations 
are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
≥Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the 
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the 
following conditions are applicable.
≥It may...

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∫When PRE-REC was used for recording
1Normal recording
2PRE-REC recording
AThe picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE-
REC recording.
∫When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE 
to HA/HG/HX
AThe picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
BPlayback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
∫When the setting of the 24p digital cinema is turned...

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∫When deleting scenes
∫Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes.
1Scene to be deleted
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
BThe images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after 
another.
∫Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
1Scene to be deleted
2A new scene is recorded here.
AThe image will be still for several seconds where a scene was deleted.
BThe images of...

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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during 
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far 
away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, 
video games etc.).
≥If you use the High Definition Video Camera on 
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on 
the High Definition Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the High Definition Video Camera 
near cell phones because...