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VQT3W41

About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures in either 
AVCHD

*1

 or iFrame recording formats using 

this unit.
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD 

Progressive (1080/50p).

AVCHD:

It is possible to record in the best image 
quality of this unit (1080/50p) and high 
definition image (1080/50i).
It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV 
or for saving to disc

*2

.

*2 To save the image recorded in 1080/

50p, it is required to copy to a disc using 
the supplied software HD Writer AE 4.0.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for 
viewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can 
be imported faster than AVCHD motion 
pictures. Also, the imported file size of 
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than 
that of AVCHD motion pictures.

It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.

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-built-in memory 
related component).

About Condensation (When 
the lens or the LCD monitor is 
fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient 
temperature or humidity changes. Be careful 
of condensation since it causes lens or LCD 
monitor stains, fungus and camera 
malfunction.

Cards that you can use with 
this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card

4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not 
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more 
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC 
logo are not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.

Refer to page 10 for more details on SD 
cards.

For the purposes of these 
operating instructions

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to 
as the “SD card”.

Function that can be used for Motion 
Picture Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 

Function that can be used for the 
Playback Mode: 
Function that can be used for the 
Playback Mode (motion pictures only): 

Function that can be used for the 
Playback Mode (still pictures only): 

Scene(s) recorded in 1080/50p or 
1080/50i: “AVCHD scene(s)”

Pages for reference are indicated by an 
arrow, for example: 

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These operating instructions are designed 
for use with models 

 and 

. Pictures may be slightly 

different from the original.

The illustrations used in these operating 
instructions show model 

however, parts of the explanation refer to 
different models.

Depending on the model, some functions 
are not available.

Features may vary, so please read 
carefully.

Not all models may be available 
depending on the region of purchase.

HC-V500

HC-V500M

HC-V500

HC-V500&V500M-GA-VQT3W41_mst.book  4 ページ  2012年1月10日 火曜日 午後8時3分

Summary of Contents for HC-V500

Page 1: ...odel No HC V500 HC V500M Before use please read these instructions completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in Operating Instructions PDF format in the supplie...

Page 2: ...ll or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curta...

Page 3: ...is unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC a...

Page 4: ...hen the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains fungus and camer...

Page 5: ...2 Selecting a mode 12 How to use the touch screen 13 About the Touch Menu 14 Setting date and time 15 Basic Selecting a media to record HC V500M 16 Intelligent Auto Mode 16 Recording motion pictures 1...

Page 6: ...D ROM Software CD ROM GC Operating Instructions VFF0996 CD ROM GA GN Operating Instructions VFF0902 Optional accessories GC GA Battery charger VW BC10E EB GN Battery charger VW BC10GN Battery pack lit...

Page 7: ...ction shown in the figure Preparation Power supply 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 o...

Page 8: ...n It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC The battery temperature should also be the same A DC input terminal Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect...

Page 9: ...peatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery model number Voltage Capacity minim...

Page 10: ...SD Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are...

Page 11: ...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 Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust Do not plac...

Page 12: ...LCD monitor is opened and unit is turned off when it is closed Change the mode to recording or playback Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or Preparation Turning the unit on off Turning th...

Page 13: ...the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen About the operation icons These icon...

Page 14: ...ing it B You can change the operation icons to display C Displayed only during the Manual Mode D Displayed only when connected to a TV To display the Touch Menu Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard...

Page 15: ...n Touch EXIT to complete the setting The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery If the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged To recharge the bui...

Page 16: ...l pictures The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow 4 Touch ENTER The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to wha...

Page 17: ...an also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start stop button 4 Press the recording start stop button again to pause record...

Page 18: ...when the item for motion picture is touched and is displayed in the 1080 50p scenes when ALL AVCHD is touched 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back It will switch to the screen dis...

Page 19: ...mage may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously 2 Select the video input on the TV 3 Change the mode to to play back F Operation icon Operation icons and screen displ...

Page 20: ...etting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting About guide display After touching touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear After the...

Page 21: ...nu Basic Using the zoom Basic Formatting SETUP FORMAT CARD SETUP FORMAT MEDIA SD CARD or Built inMemory Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom...

Page 22: ...Maximum 28 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HG Average 13 Mbps VBR HX Average 9 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR iFrame Maximum 28 Mbps VBR Refer to the operating instructions PDF format for the picture...

Page 23: ...0k i Zoom 100k 2500k Digital Zoom Using image sensor effective area Image stabilizer function Optical Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Active Mode Rotation correction Optical Image Stabilizer Lock func...

Page 24: ...y charging function Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off Photo light Available range approx 1 2 m Dimensions 52 5 mm W k65 mm H k119 5 mm D including projecting parts Mass Approx 227 g...

Page 25: ...46 mm W k25 mm H k75 5 mm D Mass Approx 115 g Power source Power consumption DC output AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 12 W DC 5 0 V 1 6 A Dimensions 49 mm W k24 mm H k79 mm D Mass Approx 91 g Power sourc...

Page 26: ...icrosoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries iMovie Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc...

Page 27: ...version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions If using the following OS jWindows XP SP3 jWindows Vista SP2 jWindows 7 Inser...

Page 28: ...VQT3W41 F0112KE0 Panasonic Corporation Web site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2012...

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