Panasonic HC-V550 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set.

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[Notification Setup]

This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected.

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[Notification Test]

This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected.

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[Remote Voice Level]

This sets the voice message volume.

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[Sound Detection Sensitivity]

This sets the sound detection sensitivity.

Changing [Baby Monitor] settings

[ON]/[OFF]

(Volume high)/

(Volume low)

[High]/[Low]

Summary of Contents for HC-V550

Page 1: ...nstructions High Definition Video Camera Model No HC V550 Model No HC V250 HC V550M HC V230 HC V530 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future u...

Page 2: ...ctly 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 a...

Page 3: ...ions Refer to page 14 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 The smartphone a...

Page 4: ...uto 45 Intelligent Auto Plus 47 Creative Control 47 Scene Mode 51 Endless Loop Recording 53 Stop Motion Animation Assist HC V550 HC V550M HC V530 54 Manual recording 55 White Balance 56 Manual shutter...

Page 5: ...reparations before using DLNA Play 144 Playing back on a TV 144 Copy 146 Preparations before using Copy 146 Copying to a PC 148 Live Cast 150 Preparations before using Live Cast 151 Broadcasting live...

Page 6: ...l l 115 121 182 9 Status indicator l 16 157 Status indicator l 16 10 Recording start stop button l 23 11 Battery holder l 10 12 Tripod receptacle Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm or mo...

Page 7: ...ip 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 19 Photoshot button l 25 20 Zoom lever W T In Motion Picture Recording Mode...

Page 8: ...A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction 22 Lens cover The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode l 17 23 Lens 24 Internal stereo microphon...

Page 9: ...t the lens Slide the opening closing switch to open close the cover 26 Lens cover 27 Lens 28 Internal stereo microphones 29 Wi Fi button Wi Fi l 129 135 138 144 146 150 165 168 30 Wi Fi Transmitter l...

Page 10: ...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 of these battery packs are...

Page 11: ...conds approximately 1 second on approximately 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this uni...

Page 12: ...time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBT190 optional 3 6 V 1940 mAh 2 h 20 min 5 h 20 min AVCHD 1080 50p 2 h 10 min 1 h 5...

Page 13: ...n HE 2 h 20 min MP4 iFrame 1080 2 h 10 min 1 h 10 min 720 2 h 40 min 1 h 20 min iFrame 2 h 45 min 1 h 25 min VW VBT380 optional 3 6 V 3880 mAh 3 h 45 min 9 h 45 min AVCHD 1080 50p 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 mi...

Page 14: ...is compatible with these Memory Cards An Eye Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye Fi l 124 We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above Further...

Page 15: ...SB 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 Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt o...

Page 16: ...ng motion pictures or connecting to Wi Fi even if the LCD monitor is closed The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed In the following cases opening...

Page 17: ...witch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode The recording mode switching icon A i...

Page 18: ...in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor touch screen with your finger Touch T...

Page 19: ...de l 47 D Displayed only in Time Lapse Rec of the Creative Control Mode l 47 Scene Mode l 51 Endless Loop Recording Mode l 53 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode l 54 and Manual Mode l 55 only To displa...

Page 20: ...When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and perform Steps 2 to 3 to set the date and time The date and time function is drive...

Page 21: ...with your hand etc Basic motion picture recording The unit should normally be held steady when recording If you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed The zoom operati...

Page 22: ...tures 1 Set this unit to Recording Mode l 17 2 Select the menu l 30 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures The media selected separately for motion pictures or still pictures is...

Page 23: ...witched to Playback Mode To change the recording format change the REC FORMAT or REC MODE l 70 71 Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture l 26 The images recorded between pre...

Page 24: ...rdable scenes of a single SD card or built in memory Recording format AVCHD MP4 iFrame Recordable scenes Approx 3900 Approx 89100 Different dates l 83 Approx 900 Approx 900 Maximum number of recordabl...

Page 25: ...tive MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer will be displayed when the button is pressed halfway Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slo...

Page 26: ...rmed during motion picture recording the remaining recordable time will be shortened If this unit is turned off or the recording playback button is pressed the remaining recordable time may be lengthe...

Page 27: ...rding format for playback When AVCHD is selected When MP4 iFrame is selected The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched and The following icons are displa...

Page 28: ...operated to side or side 20 scenes 9 scenes 1 scene Highlight Time Frame Index l 81 Highlight Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode If the recording playback button is pressed...

Page 29: ...using this unit or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device playback may not proceed normally or may not be possible Please check compatibility in the operating...

Page 30: ...by touching 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting About guide display After touching touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and...

Page 31: ...is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on the time difference between the current time and GMT will be set forward by 1 hour Touch SUMMER TIME SET again to return to the normal time settin...

Page 32: ...g by touching EXIT appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Steps 1 to 3 and close the setting by touching EXIT I...

Page 33: ...een It is possible to change the date format You can set the display method of the zoom button icons and recording button icon Please refer to page 63 Please refer to page 108 DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIM...

Page 34: ...function When ECONOMY AC is activated this unit automatically turns off When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit this unit automatically turns...

Page 35: ...cancelled and the unit is turned off Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings time for Quick Start may be longer than 0 6 seconds It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to ad...

Page 36: ...es it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors These settings will not affect the images actually recorded When the AC adaptor is in use the LCD monitor is set to automatical...

Page 37: ...haracter is confirmed in approx 1 second after character input and the cursor is moved to the right It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered...

Page 38: ...when the USB HDD is not connected Touch YES When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed transferre...

Page 39: ...ble space is slightly less than the indicated value The usable SD card built in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB 1 000 000 000 bytes The capacities of this unit PCs and software are expres...

Page 40: ...n SD card When Demo Mode is in operation the lens cover remains open This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo Touch O I S DEMO the demonstration automatically starts When you touch...

Page 41: ...Recording Mode Extra Optical Zoom Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode varies depending on the setting of PICTURE SIZE l 77 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operati...

Page 42: ...s using a tripod attach the unit on the tripod using LEVEL GAUGE l 73 and then set Level Shot Function to Normal or Strong before use When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function the screen...

Page 43: ...ing caused by hand shake RECORD SETUP O I S MODE1 or MODE2 MODE1 The function works all the time MODE2 The function works when the button is pressed We recommend using this mode when you are recording...

Page 44: ...ntelligent Auto Mode and record l 47 1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects l 47 Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and ape...

Page 45: ...not be detected depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused autom...

Page 46: ...fective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 Sunlight 5 White fluorescent lamp 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 9 C...

Page 47: ...y of the adjustment bar disappear 3 Start recording Creative Control Set REC FORMAT to AVCHD l 70 Change the Recording Mode to l 44 Select the desired Creative Control Mode then touch Enter Still pict...

Page 48: ...medium size 3 Touch ENTER 4 When adjusting the brightness Touch The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon Standard Bright Dark 5 When adjusting the vividness Touch The level of...

Page 49: ...e colour balance Touch The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon Blue Red Yellow 3 Start recording The sound is monaural 1 When adjusting the brightness Touch The level of...

Page 50: ...st motion picture recording time is 1 second The colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene If so manually adjust those settings l 56 58 Setting...

Page 51: ...ed j If the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear j If you record a person in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the fa...

Page 52: ...52 Night Scenery j The shutter speed is 1 2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode j Using a tripod is recommended...

Page 53: ...sound in loop recording is set to ON microphone input level meter is displayed To switch sound in loop recording The menu can be set to switch to sound in loop recording Still pictures cannot be take...

Page 54: ...ing group If you touch YES a new recording group will be created and the recording screen will be displayed Once you create a recording group you cannot save still pictures in any of the older recordi...

Page 55: ...en you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the to switch to Manual Mode l 44 Advanced Recording Manual recording MNL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual ico...

Page 56: ...th the lens cover closed the Auto White Balance will not be performed correctly Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit When the display flashes the Manual White Balance previously adjus...

Page 57: ...lue Manual shutter speed adjustment When the shutter speed is set lower than 1 12 in the Still Picture Recording Mode using a tripod is recommended The shutter speed will be set to 1 25 when the unit...

Page 58: ...area is displayed in blue The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus Touch FOCUS to end the adjustment When MF ASSIST is OFF the blue area is n...

Page 59: ...h Function icon e g AF AE tracking To cancel touch the Touch Function icon again Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching Touch function icons 1 In Motion Picture Re...

Page 60: ...Setting O I S Image Stabilizer Function HC V550 HC V550M HC V530 Motion Picture Recording Mode setting cancelled When O I S is set to Standard is displayed when O I S is set to Active is displayed Whe...

Page 61: ...at position A is switched For details about the icons to be displayed refer to page 43 RECORD SETUP O I S MODE1 or MODE2 MODE1 The function works all the time MODE2 The function works when the button...

Page 62: ...art colour etc on the object to lock onto it again When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode the focus is set to the object that is locked The target frame turns green when it...

Page 63: ...hen you remove your finger from the icon To make the display of disappear Display of will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the default setting To make the displ...

Page 64: ...displayed A 2 Touch the subject Focus area is displayed at the touched position and a still picture is recorded Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position it may not...

Page 65: ...l 67 j Guidelines l 68 The icon is displayed when the operation icon is set Operation icons 1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode 2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode If you tur...

Page 66: ...mbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright...

Page 67: ...for recording still pictures using the timer Each time the icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order 10 Records after 10 seconds 2 Records after 2 seconds setting c...

Page 68: ...acro was 52k or lower j 51k when the picture size is set to 7 7M 2M and the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 51k or lower Scale factor when O I S is set to Standard and Level Shot Func...

Page 69: ...g 5Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin To makes skin colours appear softer for a mo...

Page 70: ...ording Mode Switch the recording format of motion picture This function s default setting is AVCHD mode ZOOM MODE RECORD SETUP ZOOM MODE desired setting i Zoom OFF Up to 62k i Zoom 90k This zoom funct...

Page 71: ...diting on a PC 3 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac iMovie etc It is recommended for when using a Mac Recordable time using the battery l 12 This function s default setting is HG mode Please refer to...

Page 72: ...tures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay recorded on the built in memory Detected faces appear with...

Page 73: ...when the tilt is in the corrected state an error of approximately 1 o may occur In the following cases the electronic level may not be displayed correctly j When moving this unit j When pointing this...

Page 74: ...back with a TV not compatible with x v Colour colours may not be reproduced properly When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x v Colour it is recommended to reco...

Page 75: ...uilt in microphone can be adjusted MIC SETUP will become STEREO MIC when the REC FORMAT is set to MP4 iFrame WIND CUT RECORD SETUP WIND CUT ON MIC SETUP RECORD SETUP MIC SETUP desired setting STEREO M...

Page 76: ...lity of the image This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Switch to Manual Mode l 55 1 Select the menu 2 Touch the desired setti...

Page 77: ...1920k1080 The recording will become longer depending on the picture size Please refer to page 207 for details about the number of recordable pictures When the picture size is 7 4M 0 3M 7 7M or 2M blac...

Page 78: ...n add a shutter sound when recording still pictures No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode SHTR SOUND PICTURE SHTR SOUND desired setting Volume low Volume high OFF Cancel the set...

Page 79: ...inuously at approximately 2 3rd the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds Slow motion Playback of scenes recorded in MP4 1080 or 720 will be shown in intervals of 0 5 second Slow motion Pl...

Page 80: ...fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during playback It is convenient to use Pause Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback Date the motion picture was recorded will be regist...

Page 81: ...ecognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded This will then be displayed as a thumbnail A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if...

Page 82: ...till picture playback It will display enlarged in order of normal display k1 k2 k4 Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display k1 to k2 Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4 The s...

Page 83: ...9 j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999 j When REC MODE in AVCHD is changed j When recorded in Creative Control Mode j When recorded in Endless Loop Recording j When recorded in Home Monitor...

Page 84: ...ecorded in an extracted scene To change the settings refer to page 86 3 Touch in the thumbnail view 4 Select the playback operation l 28 When the playback is finished or stopped the screen to select R...

Page 85: ...LECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP When MUSIC SELECT is selected Touch the desired soun...

Page 86: ...touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation When SELECT SCENES is selected Touch the scenes to be played back Up to 99 scenes can be selected in suc...

Page 87: ...e thumbnail display screen and is displayed on the scenes added as favourite scenes 4 Touch Return All the scenes checked as favourite may not be played back depending on the playback time setting l 8...

Page 88: ...ters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the Auto Cursor Position is set to ON l 37 A maximum of 18 characters can be entered 4 Touch ENTER to end registration The date of the fir...

Page 89: ...EXIT Touch COPY or EXIT The Highlight Playback saved in the built in memory can be copied to the SD card To copy to the SD card select COPY Operate according to the message and touch EXIT at the end i...

Page 90: ...ect combinations of scenes and parts of scenes You can select up to 99 scenes Each 3 second thumbnail of part of a scene is treated as a single scene You can create a combined scene of up to about 6 h...

Page 91: ...containing the selected part 4 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch Range To cancel the operation touch it again 5 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch the range start and fin...

Page 92: ...4 Touch YES If you are using the battery a message recommending that you use the AC adaptor will be displayed To start the saving operation touch START 5 Touch EXIT Touch COPY or EXIT Scenes saved in...

Page 93: ...in months are displayed You can switch the age in months display by touching When there are only scenes recorded in two different ages in months the thumbnail for the previous age in months will not b...

Page 94: ...ame only are not registered 3 Touch the desired item The setting method is the same as when registering for the first time l 93 4 Touch ENTER The Baby Calendar of the registered baby is displayed To d...

Page 95: ...red effect When EFFECT SETUP is changed MUSIC SELECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP SLID...

Page 96: ...Touching again returns the display to the normal thumbnail display 2 Touch a thumbnail to play back the slide show The thumbnail display cannot be set to 9 scenes or 20 scenes display 3 Select the pl...

Page 97: ...will be deleted by selecting ALL SCENES In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date all the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be deleted Protected scenes still pictures...

Page 98: ...ode are displayed the still pictures cannot be deleted from the menu l 96 During Highlight Playback scenes still pictures cannot be deleted Scenes that cannot be played back the thumbnails are display...

Page 99: ...e scene after editing by touching YES A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback A confirmation message appears 7 Touch ENTER Repeat Steps 2 7 to continuou...

Page 100: ...Touch YES to continue dividing the same scene To continue dividing other scenes touch NO and repeat Steps 2 3 4 Touch Return to complete dividing Unwanted parts can be deleted l 97 To delete all the d...

Page 101: ...ow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback l 79 Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for the part for deletion and 3 seconds or more for the part to be kept 4 Touch the part f...

Page 102: ...e Fi card that is set as the selected transfer setting device in advance on the computer 2 Touch the scene still picture to be protected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the indica...

Page 103: ...are saved to the same media as the scenes before conversion To continue converting scenes to MP4 repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop converting to MP4 halfway Touch CANCEL during format conversion To exit the...

Page 104: ...tion message appears touch YES Scene in the built in memory will be deleted Protected scenes in the built in memory are not deleted 4 Touch EXIT when the relay scene combining complete message is disp...

Page 105: ...scenes will not be possible anymore EDIT SCENE RELAY INFO CANCEL Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in...

Page 106: ...ne Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image qual...

Page 107: ...ht Playback scene or a manually edited scene j When copying 1 1 When copying between the SD card and the built in memory this restriction applies only if you convert the recording format If you connec...

Page 108: ...splayed on the screen operation icon etc can be displayed not displayed on the TV This setting is only available in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode SETUP TV ASPECT 4 3 TV...

Page 109: ...If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 1080p 1080i or 576p which enables the images to be displayed on your TV Please read the operating instructions for...

Page 110: ...r the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable supplied for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possi...

Page 111: ...g on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel If you are unsure whether or not the TV and A...

Page 112: ...e last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card If you divide the scenes l 100 and copy by scene selection it is possible to copy matching the remaining capa...

Page 113: ...ons on the screen 4 Touch EXIT when the copy complete message is displayed The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated When you stop copying halfway Touch CANCEL while copying This will co...

Page 114: ...he scene exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied Data recorded on a PC with HD Writer LE 2 1 etc cannot...

Page 115: ...HDD is in a format other than FAT32 j When connected by using a USB hub A USB Connection Cable commercially available B USB HDD commercially available C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the...

Page 116: ...ll not recognise the USB HDD Points to check before copying When using a USB HDD for the first time or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices first run FORMAT MEDIA Before copying go to...

Page 117: ...SB HDD and touch Playback HDD If you touch CHANGE MEDIA you can switch the display between the SD card and USB HDD If you touch CHANGE MEDIA you can switch the display between the SD card built in mem...

Page 118: ...s selected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation When SELECT DATE is selected When to...

Page 119: ...To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDD Touch on the Touch Menu Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touchin...

Page 120: ...nal High definition picture quality Connect with supplied USB cable l 121 Equipment without SD card slot or USB terminal Standard picture quality This can be played back on equipment incompatible with...

Page 121: ...or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit 2 Touch RECORDER on the screen of this unit When you select an option other tha...

Page 122: ...ing the recording playback button on this unit while the Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is connected Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these operations If the battery runs do...

Page 123: ...e displayed in reduced sizes on the TV If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing l 33 108 Dubbing in standard picture quality Change the video inpu...

Page 124: ...status on the thumbnail screen Copy Dubbing Using the Eye Fi card The functions of the Eye Fi card including wireless transmission are not guaranteed to work on this product In the case of a malfunct...

Page 125: ...he Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the selection transfer settings Insert an Eye Fi card commercially available to the unit Press the recording playback button to switch to the Playback Mode and...

Page 126: ...etting can be checked while pausing the recording If the Eye Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit set functions related to Eye Fi again from the menu When using the Eye Fi card please...

Page 127: ...vice that use the 2 4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorised to use When this unit utilises its Wi Fi fun...

Page 128: ...one When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or tethering high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract This unit may not connect t...

Page 129: ...compatible a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device will be displayed when starting up the Image App Using NFC you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smart...

Page 130: ...access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Set up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point Easy Connection WPS l 159 Searching for wireless access points to set up a c...

Page 131: ...be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations If the device is Android non NFC compatible or iOS Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi Fi connection...

Page 132: ...will be cut off and the newly touched smartphone will be connected The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations If th...

Page 133: ...ower of this unit 2 Zoom 3 Photoshot button 4 Menu display 5 Playback mode button 6 Recording mode button 7 Recording start stop button 8 Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode tog...

Page 134: ...orded in MP4 format may not be copied Smart Home Network j It is possible to post to SNS or perform playback operation when this unit is connected to the DLNA compatible TV via wireless access point u...

Page 135: ...l 160 Setting up a connection manually l 161 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Using Baby Monitor Using Wi Fi Easy Setup you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the s...

Page 136: ...be recorded It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously Voice message function The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers allowing the users to have a conver...

Page 137: ...to the smartphone when a sound is detected Notification Test This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected Remote Voice Level This sets the voice message volume...

Page 138: ...Connection WPS l 159 Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection l 160 Setting up a connection manually l 161 When the Wi Fi connection is complete proceed to Using Hom Monitor Using...

Page 139: ...on the screen of this unit and then touch the smartphone on of this unit again If the unit is not recognised even when touching the smartphone change positions and try again Check that the message Con...

Page 140: ...n message for the Wi Fi setup is displayed select Close 5 Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone application Image App Select MENU Application function Home Monitor and ena...

Page 141: ...can register up to five smartphones When the number exceeds five registrations will be deleted starting from the oldest touched one Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for infor...

Page 142: ...can set with a smartphone Moving non moving object detection This unit can detect moving objects and non moving objects in the home monitoring detection area Once this unit is set to home monitoring h...

Page 143: ...mend you use the AC adaptor It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause false detection Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring conditio...

Page 144: ...n with the smartphone application Image App l 158 Playing back on a TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV The following scenes can be played b...

Page 145: ...Skip playback Fast forward Fast rewind playback cannot be performed You cannot perform playback operations with this unit To exit DLNA Play Touch EXIT or press Wi Fi button A message is displayed Touc...

Page 146: ...this unit and the wireless access point Easy Connection WPS l 159 Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection l 160 Setting up a connection manually l 161 When the Wi Fi connection is...

Page 147: ...orkgroup setting of the connected PC has been changed from the standard one you also need to change the PC Connect Setup setting of this unit l 171 The user account of the PC both the Account Name and...

Page 148: ...acters Input method is same operation as for setting up the title l 88 After entering the computer name of the PC touch Enter 4 Touch INPUT and enter the name of the shared folder If you have created...

Page 149: ...xceeds approximately 8 hours the scenes will not be copied If the copy source contains scenes or still pictures recorded on other devices copying may be cancelled Depending on your environment copying...

Page 150: ...0 HC V550M HC V250 Live Cast If CLOCK SET l 20 is not set correctly Live Cast cannot be used Check your contract details carefully as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high commun...

Page 151: ...assword When you connect this unit to a wireless access point l 159 you can acquire a LUMIX CLUB Login ID Password with this unit l 171 4 Use linked services with LUMIX CLUB Log in to the LUMIX CLUB a...

Page 152: ...e This unit can only set the scheduled broadcast date l 154 For other settings set them on the LUMIX CLUB On the LUMIX CLUB register the destination addresses of the e mail in advance Touch will disap...

Page 153: ...TVs or smartphones cancel the Password for the Programme and restart the broadcast Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication method settings Set the publi...

Page 154: ...or stops when AUTO is set change LINE QUALITY according to your environment If the selected line quality has an image quality higher than the one you are using images will appear as if the frame rate...

Page 155: ...or OFF Broadcasting live with no sound 1 Touch Microphone On Air 2 Touch OFF ON Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM OFF Select this option not to save on USTREAM ON Sound is output during live...

Page 156: ...ation fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract Wi Fi HC V550 HC V550M HC V250 Install the Image App About the Image App The Image App is an application provided by Panasonic For...

Page 157: ...he Network Easy Setup to set up a connection on page 158 To set up Wi Fi using this unit touch NO Refer to Connecting to a wireless access point on page 159 Wi Fi connection methods Connecting to a wi...

Page 158: ...ton and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch Wi Fi Easy Setup Touch YES 3 Touch QR code 4 Start up the smartphone application Image App 5 On the smartphone select QR code to scan the QR code displayed on the scr...

Page 159: ...g for WPS For further details please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point When using a tethering connection please read the operating instructions for the smartphone A message...

Page 160: ...nt to connect Touch ENTER If you touch Refresh you can search for wireless access points again When no wireless access points are displayed refer to Setting up a connection manually l 161 If an Encryp...

Page 161: ...point to be connected For details on how to enter characters refer to page 88 When the entry is complete touch Enter 7 Touch the desired Network Authentication method When WEP is selected proceed acco...

Page 162: ...in descending order of strength We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method When the signal of the wireless access point is weak a connection may not be established Refer to...

Page 163: ...QR code displayed on the screen of this unit When using an Android device the smartphone and this unit are connected directly allowing you to use remote operations l 131 When using an iOS device perfo...

Page 164: ...setup menu 4 Enter the Password displayed on this unit s screen on the smartphone Transmission speed may decrease or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in Connecting by entering...

Page 165: ...e a message will be displayed and the screen will switch to the Wi Fi function screen selected in step 2 Perform the operation of the selected Wi Fi function If you have selected Remote Ctrl start up...

Page 166: ...ve been correctly input Check the Authentication method Encryption type and Encryption key Password Radio waves of the wireless access point get disconnected The condition may improved by moving the l...

Page 167: ...avoiding poor connections in the Wi Fi setting menu of the Android device 4 0 or later version turn it OFF Cannot be connected using NFC Make sure your smartphone is compatible with NFC This unit can...

Page 168: ...are displayed 2 Configure the wireless access point settings l 159 To delete a wireless access point 1 Touch the wireless access point to be deleted 2 Touch Delete The message is displayed Touch YES...

Page 169: ...Touch Setup 2 Touch INPUT and enter the Password 6 characters After finish entering the Password touch Enter If the Password has already been set is displayed For details on how to enter characters re...

Page 170: ...settings such as the IP Address Subnet Mask and MAC Address If you touch AUTO the network settings are configured automatically If you touch MANUAL you can set each item Select the item you want to s...

Page 171: ...for this unit and the smartphone change one of the Login ID and Password to the one you like to keep 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touch Add Change Account 4 Touch N...

Page 172: ...the common Login ID Check the LUMIX CLUB terms of use Check the details if the terms of use have been updated 1 Press Wi Fi button and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touch Terms of use This u...

Page 173: ...ices http lumixclub panasonic net eng c Preparation Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use and have the login information available 1 Connect to the LUMIX CLUB s...

Page 174: ...wsing software and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer Please refer to page 187 for details about using a Mac With a PC What you can do with a PC What can be done with the HD Writer LE...

Page 175: ...en the Conversion Assist Function is used it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC Please refer to page 182 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC Refer t...

Page 176: ...or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides P...

Page 177: ...al limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Articl...

Page 178: ...l Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when using playback function Intel Core 2 Quad 2...

Page 179: ...lti boot environment This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment If using Windows XP an administrative account user only can use this software If using Windows Vista Windows 7 Win...

Page 180: ...peration may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage Incorporation of data on the Microsoft Windows XP is guaranteed But other functions...

Page 181: ...play screen is not displayed automatically select Start Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes 3 Click Next Proceed with the installation by fo...

Page 182: ...Writer LE 2 1 is installed This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC l 184 When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD mo...

Page 183: ...Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder During charging the status indicator flashes You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly or when it does not light at all Charge using the AC adap...

Page 184: ...es created from the motion picture 7 JPEG format still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 8 The motion picture thumbnails 9 AVCHD format motion picture files 00000 MTS etc For mana...

Page 185: ...ble click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM 100CDPFQ etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may...

Page 186: ...grams Panasonic HD Writer LE 2 1 HD Writer LE 2 1 For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the soft...

Page 187: ...C reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop For users wh...

Page 188: ...e and s for second Eye Fi transfer l 126 Remaining battery power l 13 MINI 8mm SILN INTV MNL 1h30m Remaining battery time l 13 Built in memory recording possible status 2 White Card recording possible...

Page 189: ...Effect l 48 Colour balance Adjustment 8mm movie l 49 AF AE tracking l 62 Level Shot Function l 42 1 2 Touch Shutter l 64 MF Manual Focus l 58 White Balance l 56 1 100 Shutter Speed l 57 OPEN F2 0 Iris...

Page 190: ...50p scene l 27 AVCHD PH scene l 27 AVCHD HA scene l 27 AVCHD HG scene l 27 AVCHD HE scene l 27 MP4 1080 50p scene l 27 MP4 720 25p scene l 27 MP4 360 25p scene l 27 iFrame scene l 27 Relay recorded sc...

Page 191: ...f You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor l 11 THIS EXTERNAL DRIVE CANNOT BE USED PLEASE CHECK THE EXTERNAL DRIVE The external drive that...

Page 192: ...ible to completely repair the data If recovery fails it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned off When data recorded on another device is recovered it may not be pos...

Page 193: ...y charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced This unit is turned off automatically If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV using the TV remote control the VIERA Link...

Page 194: ...just the focus l 46 58 Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium In a place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or a hall set the White Balance sett...

Page 195: ...this unit when connected to a TV Sound levels cannot be adjusted using this unit so adjust the sound on the TV Even when this unit is connected to the TV by the HDMI mini cable images or sounds are no...

Page 196: ...ions for HD Writer LE 2 1 About the Wi Fi function HC V550 HC V550M HC V250 Problem Check points Cannot connect to wireless access point or smartphone Read page 166 if the Wi Fi connection cannot be e...

Page 197: ...gotten the password for the Wi Fi Perform Reset Wi Fi Settings from the Setup menu l 37 This will set the Wi Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase and you will be able to use the Wi Fi s...

Page 198: ...may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with another device It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE 2 1 but it will play back smoot...

Page 199: ...d the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off Do not le...

Page 200: ...not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the eff...

Page 201: ...lowing should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or l...

Page 202: ...elow for about 3 seconds When the SD card data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card W...

Page 203: ...tion such as personal information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have saved within this unit with Reset Wi Fi Settings Delete account l 37 172 To protect personal information delete the...

Page 204: ...s Inc iMovie Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademar...

Page 205: ...ANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached Application Software CD RO...

Page 206: ...ion is recorded or recording of short scene is repeated Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB Others Recording modes approx...

Page 207: ...999 or less The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc Others...

Page 208: ...Suction Cup Mount To remove the suction cup mount perform the steps for mounting it in reverse order The screen may shake during recording We recommend that you record an image as follows j Close the...

Page 209: ...lt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode selection screen is displayed If you have touched an item other than Remote Pan Tilt Cradle or if the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not recognised correctly recon...

Page 210: ...n Tilt Cradle for surveillance purposes Do not force the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to stop moving during panning tilting operation The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not capable of supplying power to this uni...

Page 211: ...The sound of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in operation will be recorded If you start recording after making changes to the setup of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle such as switching the Remote Pan Tilt Cradl...

Page 212: ...e Pan Tilt Cradle is connected to this unit the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle setup menu can be set Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit l 209 1 Touch SETUP in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode s...

Page 213: ...ote Pan Tilt Cradle may become unusable You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when Party Scene is set Touch Party Scene Demo the demonstration automatically st...

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