Panasonic Hdc Hs250 Operating Instructions

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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l10, 22, 144).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot  guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Install the battery by inserting it in  the direction shown in the figure.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the battery
Make sure that the power is off and that the 
status indicator is turned off, and then 
remove by holding onto it taking care not to 
drop.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction 
indicated by the arrow and remove the 
battery when unlocked.
BATT
AInsert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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.
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∫Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging 
time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low 
temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, 
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or c harging. This is not a malfunction.
Charging and recording time
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording 
destinationRecording  modeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/VW-VBG130 
(optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2h35min
HDD
HA/HG/HX/
HE 1h35min 55min
SD HA/HG/HX/
HE 1h40min 1h
VW-VBG260 
(optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4h40minHDD
HA/HG/HX 3 h
1h50min
HE 3h5min
SD HA/HG/HX/
HE 3h10min 2h
VW-VBG6 
(optional)*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9h25minHDD
HA/HG/HX/
HE 7h35min 4h40min
SD HA/HG/HX/
HE 7h55min 4h55min
Battery capacity indication
≥
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  ####
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery discharges, 
then ( ) will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when  using the Panasonic battery that you can use for 
this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary 
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If 
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 mi nutes, the indication will stay green and will not 
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When changing modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the 
remaining battery capacity time.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by ot her companies, the remaining battery capacity 
will not be shown.
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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do 
not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
A DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥Make sure to set the mode to OFF and that the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the 
AC adaptor.
Connecting to the AC outlet

DC IN

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Preparation
Setup
2
Preparation of SD cards
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture 
recording.
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect 
switch  A on SD card is 
locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will be 
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is co
mpatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device 
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recording
The following models of Panasonic SD cards can 
be used.Still picture 
recording
SD Memory  Card 8MB
16 MB Cannot be used. Can be 
used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion 
picture recording depending on the SD card you 
use. (
l132)
1 GB RP-SDV01G
2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
SDHC 
Memory 
Card 4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
6 GB RP-SDM06G
8 GB RP-SDV08G
12 GB RP-SDM12G
16 GB RP-SDV16G
32 GB RP-SDV32G
32
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Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data 
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2Open the SD card cover by 
sliding the OPEN lever  B.
3Insert/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.
4Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the 
data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one  previously used on other equipment, for the first 
time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l92) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data 
is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc 
etc. before proceeding with the formatting. ( l100, 111)
Access lamp [ACCESS]  A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, the 
access lamp lights up.
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Preparation
Setup
3
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by changing the mode to  ,   or   while pressing 
the lock release button A.
The status indicator lights.
To turn off the power
Change the mode to OFF.
The status indicator  goes off.
When the mode is set to   or  , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power 
is turned off when it is closed.
∫ To turn on the power
A The status indicator lights.
∫To turn off the power
A The status indicator goes off.
Motion Picture Recording Mode (
l44)
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l48)
Playback Mode ( l74, 81)
OFF
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
≥ 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

Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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Preparation
Setup
4
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
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate 
while you are touching another part of the 
touch screen.
∫ About the Stylus pen
The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the 
unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove 
the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.
≥Only use the supplied stylus pen.
≥ Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD 
monitor.
∫ About the operation icons
///:
These icons are used to switch between the 
menu and thumbnail display page, for item 
selection and setting etc.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen such 
as when setting menus
≥ Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such 
as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with 
finger prints etc.
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard 
pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger 
nails, or rub or press with strong force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to 
recognize the touch when the LCD protection 
sheet is affixed.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the 
touch is not recognized or wrong location is 
recognized. ( l36)
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Preparation
Setup
5
Using the menu screen
AIt is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the 
buttons on the LCD monitor.
1Press the MENU button.
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu  B.
≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
≥ Information display setting is completed when 
 is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
4Touch the desired item to enter 
the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU 
button to exit the menu setting.
∫ About   information display 
setting
An explanation or setting confirmation message 
of the submenu or item being touched gets 
displayed in step 3 and 4.
Touch the   to cancel the information display 
setting.
MENU
MENU
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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE].
2Touch [English].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. ( l129)
Motion Picture Recording Mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on.
*2 When the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]
*3 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
Language selection
Menu list
RECORD SETUP
[SCENE MODE] (l 62)
[D.ZOOM] (l 54)
[GUIDE LINES]
*1(l 63)
[REC MODE] (l 46)
[DIGITAL CINEMA]
*1(l 63)
[FADE] (l 59)
[FADE COLOR] (l 59)
[AGS] (l 63)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
*1(l 64)
[FACE FRAMING] (l 64)
[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] ( l59)
[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]
*1(l 59)
[SOFT SKIN MODE]
*1(l 59)
[TELE MACRO] (l 59)
[MAGICPIX]
*1(l 60)
[Digital Cinema Color]
*1(l 64)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 47)
[WIND CUT]
*1(l 64)
[MIC SETUP]
*1(l 65)
[MIC LEVEL]
*1(l 66)
[PICTURE ADJUST]
*1(l 73)
[MF ASSIST]
*1(l 73)
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PICTURE
[PICTURE SIZE](l 49)
[QUALITY] (l 50)
[HI-SPEED BURST]
*1(l 67)
[SELF TIMER] (l 60)
[FLASH] (l60)
[FLASH LEVEL]
*1(l 60)
[RED EYE]
*1(l 61)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 68)
MEDIA SELECT
Media to record can be set to [HDD] or 
[SD CARD].
SETUP
[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as shown 
in the illustration below.
[OFF] [ON]
[CLOCK SET] (l 33)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 34)
[DATE/TIME] (l 33)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 33)
[ECONOMY]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without 
any operation, this unit automatically turns 
off to save battery life.
≥ The power save function will not activate 
when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC, DVD 
burner, printer etc.
j PRE-REC is used
[QUICK POWER ON]
*2(l 43)
[QUICK START] (l 42)
[REMOTE CONTROL] (l 37)
[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights up during 
recording and flashes when the unit 
receives a signal from the remote control or 
when the self-timer is counting down. When 
this is set to [OFF], it does not light during 
recording.
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