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 
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
(l 93 to 99) Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI 
Control™) ( l98)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 
(l 100 to 106) Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a 
disc
jPlaying back the copied disc ( l105)High definition 
images
Standard images
What you can do with a 
PC
(l 111 to 112) Copying data to a PC and editingHigh definition 
images
Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2  Standard images
Creating a DVD Video disc
Dubbing images onto 
other video devices
(l 107) Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images
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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 the label side  C in the direction shown in 
the illustration and press it straight in as far as 
it will go.
≥ 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
Access lamp [ACCESS]  A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the 
access lamp lights up.
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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 the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] 
# [LANGUAGE].
2) Touch [English].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the MENU button, then touch 
[MEDIA SELECT]  # [HDD] or [SD CARD].
4) Press the recording start/stop button to start  recording.
∫Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the MENU button, then touch 
[MEDIA SELECT]  # [HDD] or [SD CARD].
4) Press the   button fully to take the picture.
≥ 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.
OFF
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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) Touch the play mode select icon  A to select 
desired media to be played back.
≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the 
SD card.
Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.
3) Touch the still picture to be played back.
4) Select the playback operation by touching  the operation icon.
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
Before using
1
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 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 stor age. 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, 
111 )
∫ 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. 
(l 149, 150)
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be 
restored.
∫ Operation may stop in hot or cold 
environments.
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, drop, or cause 
impact to the unit.
∫Falling detection
[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a 
falling state (a weightless state). If the falling 
state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop 
the recording or playback operation in order to 
protect the HDD.
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. Like wise, the above also applies in a case where any 
type of repair is made to the unit (inc luding any other non-HDD related component).
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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. 
(l 139)
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Preparation
Before using
2
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] ( l40)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] ( l47)
8 Battery holder ( l21)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l23)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a 
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; 
optional).
10 USB terminal [ ] ( l100, 108, 119)
11 Sub recording start/stop button ( l39)
≥ This button functions in the same manner as 
the recording start/stop button.
A/V
1016 17 18
123 45
6
8
9
1920
21
7
11 12 13 14 15
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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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) 22 Built-in flash (
l60)
23 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
24 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-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion 
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the 
lens hood.
25 Remote control sensor ( l38)
26 Recording lamp ( l30)
27 AF assist lamp ( l68)
Lens cover  A
≥The lens cover opens in 
 Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or   
Still Picture Recording 
Mode. ( l26)
2223
24
25
26
27
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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 release lever [BATT] (
l21)
38 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.)
A Camera base
28
29 30
3334
35
363231
3738
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Preparation
Setup
1
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 the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC 
cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are 
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate 
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use 
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time:  l22)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the 
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign 
objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. 
( l 140)
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