Panasonic Hdc Hs250 Operating Instructions

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Features
∫Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images.
High definition images (1920 k1080)
*
ANumber of available scan lines 1080
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. Standard images (720
k480)
B Number of available scan lines 480
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 
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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 AC adaptor by 
aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction 
shown in the figure.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN 
lever  B.
3) Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ Face...

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∫How to turn on the power
Turn on the power by changing the mode to  , 
 or   while pressing the lock release 
button  A.
≥ To turn off the power, change the mode to 
OFF.
∫ How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD 
monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for 
detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with 
your fingers.
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
∫Language selection
1) Press...

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∫Motion picture playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A to select 
desired media to be played back.
≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD 
card.
Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.
3) Touch the scene to be played back.
4) Select the playback operation by touching  the operation icon.
1/; : Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
∫Still picture playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2)...

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Preparation
Before using
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Handling of HDD 
(Hard disk drive)
This unit is equipped with the built-in 120 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.
∫ 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...

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∫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
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. 
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Preparation
Before using
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l27, 35)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A  towards the lens or 
90o  B towards the opposite direction. 2 Manual button [MANUAL] (
l70)
3 Optical image stabilizer button 
[ , O.I.S.] ( l55)
4 Inlet (cooling fan)
≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal 
temperature from rising. Take care not to cover 
the inlet when using this unit.
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA]...

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12 Zoom buttons (l54)
≥These buttons function in the same manner as 
the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail display 
and adjusting the volume can be done.
13 Menu button [MENU] ( l28)
14 Delete button [ ] ( l84)
15 SD card open lever [OPEN] ( l25)
16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  (l93, 107)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
17 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l93)18 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] ( l93, 98)
19 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l25)
20 Card slot ( l25)
21 SD card cover ( l25)...

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28 Recording start/stop button (l44)
29 Status indicator ( l26)
30 Mode dial ( l26)
31 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] ( l16)
32 Photoshot button [ ] ( l48)
33 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode)  (l54)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever 
[s /VOLr] (In Playback Mode) ( l75)
34 Internal microphones (5.1 channel 
support)
35 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt. 36 Shoulder strap fixture
37 Battery...

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Preparation
Setup
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Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries 
(VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are 
not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
Important:
If...