Panasonic Hdc Hs100 Operating Instructions

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Features
∫Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card or HDD (hard disk drive).
High definition images (1920k1080)
*
ANumber of available scan lines 1080Standard images (720k480)
BNumber of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and 
approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.
≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
What is AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is 
recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
≥Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible.
∫Compatibility with other products

With other productsAvailable functionPicture quality
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(l92 to 98)Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) 
(l97)High definition 
images
Playback with the component cable [1080i]
Playback with the component cable [480i] Standard images
Playback with the AV cable
Using a DVD burner 
(l100 to 107)Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a 
disc
jPlaying back the copied disc (l106)High definition 
images
What you can do with a 
PC
(l11 2  t o  11 3 )Copying data to a PC and easy editing
Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2  Standard images
Creating a DVD Video disc
Dubbing images onto 
other video device
(l108)Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
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Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
1) Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC outlet.
2) Insert the battery into the battery charger by 
aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction 
shown in the figure.
AInsert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫How to turn on the power
Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to 
 or   while pressing the lock release 
button A.
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button if changing 
from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
≥To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the card access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN 
lever B.
3) Insert/remove the SD card.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
C in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
Charging lamp 
[CHARGE]A
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging 
completed
Card access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the card, the 
access lamp lights up.
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∫Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select 
[LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.
2) Select [English] and press the cursor button.
∫Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons 
displayed. (Except headphone volume 
adjustment)
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1) Press the cursor button to display the icon.
2) Move the cursor button right to select [ ].
3) Move the cursor button up, left or right to 
select the desired icon.
≥An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at 
the bottom of the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the cursor 
button is moved down.
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
To exit the Help mode
Press the MENU button or select [END].
∫Recording motion pictures
1) Rotate the mode dial to select   .
2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or 
EVF.
≥Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
3) Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
and press the cursor button.
4) Press the recording start/stop button to start 
recording.
∫Recording still pictures
1) Rotate the mode dial to select   .
2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or 
EVF.
≥Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
3) Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
and press the cursor button.
4) Press the   button fully to take the picture.
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∫Motion picture playback
1) Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2) (When playing back from an SD card)
Select [ ] (motion picture playback) B of 
[ ] (card playback) tab A with the cursor 
button.
(When playing back from a HDD)
Select [ ] (motion picture playback) D of 
[ ] (HDD playback) tab C with the cursor 
button.
3) Select the scene to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor 
button.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
∫Still picture playback
1) Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2) (When playing back from SD card)
Select [ ] (still picture playback) B of 
[ ] (card playback) tab A with the cursor 
button.
(When playing back from HDD)
Select [ ] (still picture playback) D of 
[ ] (HDD playback) tab C with the cursor 
button.
3) Select the still picture to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor 
button.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures 
in numerical order) start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
16Before using
22Setup
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Before using
1
Handling of HDD 
(Hard disk drive)
The unit is equipped with the built-in 60 GB* HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of 
data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
* The usable HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this 
unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. 
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
∫Do not expose the HDD to 
vibrations and shocks. 
Due to the environment and handling conditions, 
the HDD may be subject to partial damages or 
may not be able to read, record, and play back 
data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or 
shock, and do not turn off the power during 
recording or playback.
If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, 
such as a club or similar venue, the recording may 
stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on 
an SD card is recommended in these places.
∫Back up data periodically.
The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid 
erasing data due to static electricity, 
electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, 
back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (
l100, 112)
∫If the HDD experiences any 
abnormality, back up data 
immediately.
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous 
noise or choppy sound during recording or 
playing back. Continuous use will cause further 
deterioration, and may eventually disable the 
HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy 
the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. 
immediately and contact consumer support. 
(l153, 154)
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.
∫Operation may stop in hot or cold 
environments.
If the surrounding temperature is too hot or too cold, 
the unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.
∫Do not use the unit in low 
atmospheric pressures.
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 
3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level.
∫Transportation
When the unit is transported, turn off the power 
and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the unit.
∫Falling detection
[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a 
falling state (a weightless state). In that case, 
HDD operation noise may be recorded. If the 
falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may 
stop the recording or playback operation in order 
to protect the HDD.
∫HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] A
≥The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being 
accessed (initialization, recording, playback, 
deleting etc.).
≥Do not perform the following operations when 
the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD 
or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥
About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l141)
Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility 
for damages directly or indirectly due to any 
type of problems that result in loss of 
recording or edited content, and does not 
guarantee any content if recording or editing 
does not work properly. Likewise, the above 
also applies in a case where any type of repair 
is made to the unit (including any other non-
HDD related component).
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Before using
2
Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor open
2 LCD monitor (l35)
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow with your fingers.
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 
90o B towards the viewfinder.3 Speaker
4 Optical image stabilizer button [ , 
O.I.S.] (l50)
5 Delete button [ ] (l83)
6 Cursor button
Use the cursor button to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
1Select by moving up, down, left, right.
2Set by pressing the center.
≥Menu screen operations (l29)
≥To select the recording functions (l52 ,58)
≥Playback operations (l74)
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Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
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7 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l51)
8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l45)
9 Menu button [MENU] (l29)
10 Battery holder (l23)
11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l25)
12 USB terminal [ ] (l100, 109, 119)
13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l92, 97)
14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal 
[AV/ ] (l31, 56, 92, 108)
≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or 
headphones.
≥Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the 
headphones are used. (l31)
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] 
(l92)
16 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l27)
17 Card slot (l27)
18 SD card cover (l27)
19 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l27)
20 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l102, 
105)
21 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in 
 recording mode. 
(l28)
22 Multi manual ring (l69)
23 Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL, 
FOCUS/ZOOM] (l39, 64, 69)
24 Camera function button [CAM FUNC] 
(l69)
25 Remote control sensor (l21)
26 Recording lamp (l30)27 Built-in flash (l61)
28 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
29 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to 
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, 
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥When fitting the tele conversion lens 
(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion 
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the 
lens hood.
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Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND 
filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and 
the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, 
the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. 
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove 
the lens hood and then fit them.)
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30 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can 
be used as an external microphone.
≥Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external 
microphone input.≥Make sure that the microphone cable is out of 
the way from the lens so it will not be recorded 
in the images.
≥When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the power 
supply and the noise will stop.
31 Mode dial (l28)
32 Recording start/stop button (l41)
33 Status indicator (l28)
34 LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l35)
35 Viewfinder (l35)
36 Eyepiece corrector dial (l36)
37 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l16)
38 Photoshot button [ ] (l46)
39 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) 
(l49)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback 
mode) (l75)40 Accessory shoe
≥The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) 
should be mounted here.
41 Internal microphones (5.1 channel 
support)
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Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, 
this is not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
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42 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt.
43 Shoulder strap fixture
44 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l23)
45 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer 
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
ACamera base1 Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT]
*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l94)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l33)
4 Playback operation buttons (l76)
5 Delete button [ ]
*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
These buttons operate similar to how the cursor 
button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.
7 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]
*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]*
10 Enter button [ENTER]
This button operates similar to pressing the 
cursor button on the unit.
* means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
unit.
4445
Remote control
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
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