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 shooting mode is on
Auto slow shutter≥When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Digital cinema color≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Scene mode≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
The sunset, fireworks or scenery mode 
of scene mode≥When the automatic face detection mode is used
Luminance display≥When the automatic face detection mode is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
Histogram display≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
≥When the automatic face detection mode is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
MF assist function≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
Change of white balance≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the beach, sunset or fireworks mode of 
scene mode is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the scene mode is used
≥When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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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 becomes shorter.
≥The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too 
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has 
worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit is turned off 
automatically.≥If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the 
power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To 
resume recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power 
save function (l31) is set to [OFF].
≥If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a 
HDMI mini cable and turn off the power on the TV with the 
remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns 
off. If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to 
[OFF]. (l97)
≥When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play 
back images (a disc is being accessed), the power turns off 
automatically if the Mini AB USB Connection Cable is 
removed.
A clicking sound is heard 
when the unit is shaken 
about.≥This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s power is 
turned on.
Remaining battery 
indication is not 
displayed properly.≥The remaining battery capacity indication is an 
approximation.
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not 
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and 
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is performed, it 
may not be possible to display the remaining battery 
capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period 
of time where the temperature was low or high or if the 
battery was repeatedly charged.)
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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 HDD 
is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card or 
HDD.)
The remote control does 
not function.≥The button-type battery of the remote control may have run 
out. Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l21)
The remaining time 
indication or the elapsed 
time indication is not 
shown.≥If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications 
other than warnings and date etc are not displayed. (l31)
Recording does not start 
although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
≥No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect 
switch is set to LOCK. (l26)
≥If there is no more available memory of the SD card or 
HDD, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary 
scenes or use a new SD card. (l27, 83)
≥If the SD card cover is open, this unit may not operate 
normally. Close the SD card cover.
The unit arbitrarily stops 
recording.≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. (l26)
≥If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or 
set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l39)
≥If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while 
recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
Recording starts but 
stops immediately.≥The unit is disabled if the temperature is too high. Turn off 
the power of the unit and wait until the unit cools down.
Auto focus function does 
not work.≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
≥If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into 
focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to 
adjust the focus. (l70, 143)
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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 to   (Intelligent scene selection). 
Change the playmode to   (All scenes). (l78)
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, images cannot be 
seen.
The images are squeezed 
horizontally.≥Please read the operating instructions of your TV and 
select the channel that matches the input used for the 
connection.
≥Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio 
of the TV.
≥If both HDMI mini cable and component cable are 
connected, set the unit to playback mode.
≥Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable 
connecting to the TV. (l95)
Scenes cannot be 
deleted.≥Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect 
setting. (l86)
≥Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still 
pictures are unnecessary, format the SD card or HDD to 
erase the data. (l91) Please be aware that if an SD card 
or HDD is formatted then all the data recorded on the SD 
card or HDD is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up 
important data on a PC, disc etc.
≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then 
deletion is disabled. (l26)
The images on the SD 
card do not look normal.≥The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by 
static or electromagnetic waves. Back up important data on 
a PC, disc etc. as well.
If the SD card is inserted 
in this unit, it is not 
recognized.≥If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be 
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. 
(l91)
ProblemCheck points
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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 battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. 
Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not 
restored, detach the power connected, and contact 
consumer support. (l153, 154)
Color or brightness of the 
image changes, or you 
may see horizontal bars 
in the image.≥Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may 
see horizontal bars in the image when the object is 
recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium 
light, etc., but this is not a malfunction. In this case, record 
in 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.
Object seems to be 
warped≥Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves 
across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is 
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like 
soap bubbles appear on 
the recorded picture.≥If you take a picture with the 
flash in a dark place or indoors, 
white round spots may appear 
on the picture caused by the 
flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a 
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots 
and their position differ in every picture.
“ERROR OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, 
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” 
is displayed.≥The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the 
unit by turning off and on the power.
≥The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power 
is not turned off and on.
≥Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is 
restarted. Detach the power connected, contact consumer 
support. (l153, 154) Do not attempt to repair the unit by 
yourself.
ProblemCheck points
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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 unit off and then back on again.
≥Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to 
[On]. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for 
details.)
When connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
detected by the PC.≥Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥Check the operating environment. (l115)
≥Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and 
reconnect the USB cable.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the PC.≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
  
( ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the 
screen.
The power of the DVD 
burner cannot be turned 
on.≥When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the 
respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD 
burner.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer 2.6E.≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe 
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions 
for HD Writer 2.6E.
Cannot copy scenes on 
the SD card by 
connecting to other 
equipment with the USB 
cable.≥Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. 
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
ProblemCheck points
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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 not playback smoothly when the editing of scenes were done with the HD Writer 2.6E, but it 
will playback smoothly if you set [Seamless settings] in the HD Writer 2.6E. Refer to the operating 
instructions for the HD Writer 2.6E.
∫When the scenes were recorded on different dates
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
BThe images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
∫When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
AThe image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes 
have been played back.
BThe images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
∫When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
13 or more seconds
2Under 3 seconds
AThe image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
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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 on/off
1[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON].
2[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF].
AWhen recording motion pictures after changing settings on the 24p digital cinema, the motion 
pictures at the switching points of scenes stop for several seconds.
BScenes with the same settings can be played back smoothly at the switching points.
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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 consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after 
another.
∫When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the HDD or 
when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner.
AIf you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point 
where the scenes switch.
BThe point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
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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 doing so may result 
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and 
sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect the High 
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the 
pictures and sound.
≥If the High Definition Video Camera is 
adversely affected by electromagnetic 
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn 
the High Definition Video Camera off and 
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video 
Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera 
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish 
may peel off.≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty 
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine 
dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and removing 
a card.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the 
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the 
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump 
it.
≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, 
causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the 
AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the 
unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and 
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the 
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
≥Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or 
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body 
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these 
solvents.
≥When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes 
or other business uses.
≥This unit was designed for consumer 
intermittent use. It was not intended for 
continuous use, or for any industrial or 
commercial application resulting in prolonged 
use.
≥In certain situations, continuous use could 
cause the unit to overheat and cause a 
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
About this unit
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