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Panasonic HDC-HS100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-HS100
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1U19
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-HS100 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1U19...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply...
  • Page 3 Indemnity concerning recording Licenses content SDHC Logo is a trademark. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial the loss of recordings due to malfunction or Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable Manufactured under license from Dolby media.
  • Page 4 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ....2 Accessories .......... 7 Recording Features ..........8 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording ......34 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ..35 Before using Quick start ........36 [1] Handling of HDD Quick power on ....... 36 [2] Recording motion pictures ..
  • Page 6 Playback Backup Playback With other products [1] Motion picture playback ....70 [1] Connecting a DVD burner to Creating still picture from copy to/play back a disc....96 motion picture ........73 Preparing for copying/ Playing back motion pictures playing back ........96 by date..........

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Optional accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Some optional accessories may not be available Battery pack in some countries. VW-VBG130 AC adaptor (VW-AD21GN-K) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) AC cable HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) K2CJ2DA00008...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card or HDD (hard disk drive). High definition images (1920 1080) Standard images (720 576) Number of available scan lines 1080 Number of available scan lines 576 High definition images The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.

  • Page 9: 10 Before Using

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 10 Before using 17 Setup VQT1U19...

  • Page 10: Handling Of Hdd

    Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored. Indemnity about recorded content Operation may stop in hot or cold Panasonic does not accept any responsibility environments. for damages directly or indirectly due to any If the surrounding temperature is too hot or too cold, type of problems that result in loss of the unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

  • Page 11: Parts Identification And Handling

    Parts identification and Before using handling 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor open part Due to limitations in LCD production LCD monitor (F 31) technology, there may be some tiny bright or Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 12 Intelligent auto button [iA] (F 46) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (F 40) Menu button [MENU] (F 24) 10 Battery holder (F 18) 11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (F 20) 12 USB terminal [ ] (F 96, 104, 115) 13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (F 88, 93) 14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (F 26, 51, 88, 103)
  • Page 13 30 Microphone terminal [MIC] Attaching the lens cap A compatible plug-in powered microphone can (Included in the Filter Kit be used as an external microphone. Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external (VW-LF37WE; optional)) microphone input. When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is Make sure that the microphone cable is out of used, protect the lens surface while the unit the way from the lens so it will not be recorded...
  • Page 14 40 Accessory shoe 45 Tripod receptacle The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional should be mounted here. tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) Camera base 41 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Install a button-type battery Remote control (supplied) While pressing START/ PHOTO STOP the stopper SHOT DISPLAY pull out the DATE/ ZOOM TIME battery holder. Set the button- type battery with SEARCH PLAY SEARCH its ( ) mark PAUSE facing upward STILL ADV STILL ADV and then put the...
  • Page 16 Remote control usable range Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10 up and 15 down, left, and right The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

  • Page 17: Setup

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 7, 19). 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.

  • Page 19: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Temperature: 25 C/humidity: 60% When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) Maximum Actual Battery model Charging Recording Recording continuously recordable number time destination mode recordable time time HA/HG/HX/ 1 h 50 min 1 h 10 min Supplied battery/...

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ( ) 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.

  • Page 21: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    Motion picture recording Still picture We recommend using SD cards conforming to recording Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. SD Memory 8 MB Cannot be used.

  • Page 22: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    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. (F 87) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)

    Selecting a mode Setup (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to while pressing the lock release button Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Setup Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. MENU Press the MENU button. Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. MENU Select the desired setting and The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 25: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is set to [ON].
  • Page 26 [SETUP] [POWER LCD] (F 31) [LCD AI] (F 32) [CLOCK SET] (F 28) [LCD SET] (F 31) [DISPLAY] [EVF SET] (F 31) The screen indications are selected as shown [COMPONENT OUT] (F 92) in the illustration below. [HDMI RESOLUTION] (F 91) [VIERA Link] (F 93) [OFF] [ON]...
  • Page 27 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (F 74) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time Setup 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 below to set the date and time. Rotate the mode dial to select Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu.
  • Page 29 OFF.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT1U19...

  • Page 30: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)

    World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (F 24) destination appears after setting the home region successively.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder

    Adjusting LCD monitor/ Setup viewfinder These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. When the [POWER LCD], [LCD SET] or [LCD AI] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD. When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch to EVF.

  • Page 32: Changing The Picture Quality On The Lcd Monitor

    Changing the picture quality Recording showing the on the LCD monitor contents to a partner Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL (F 59) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Select the menu. (F 24) [SETUP] [LCD AI] [DYNAMIC] or...

  • Page 33: Recording (Basic)

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 34 Recording (Basic) 47 Recording (Advanced) VQT1U19...

  • Page 34: Before Recording

    Before recording Recording (Basic) Basic camera positioning When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

  • Page 35: Anti-Ground-Shooting (Ags)

    About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) AUTO If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum...

  • Page 36: Quick Start

    Quick start Time for quick start will be more than 0.6 seconds slower in the following conditions. This unit will resume recording pause mode When the digital cinema is used about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is When the unit is exposed to vibration or reopened.

  • Page 37: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card or HDD. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s R1h20m R1h20m Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.
  • Page 38 For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (F 21) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (F 21) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.

  • Page 39: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (F 24) [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] desired setting SD card 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min 30 min...

  • Page 40: Pre-Rec

    When the recording start/stop button is PRE-REC pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded. This prevents you missing a shot. The image when pressing the recording start/ This allows recording of the pictures and sound stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is to start approximately 3 seconds before the different from the image when starting recording start/stop button is pressed.

  • Page 41: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920 1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.
  • Page 42 Press the button fully. About the screen indications when the button is pressed In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed. To record still pictures clearly While recording motion pictures or during 3000 3000 MEGA...

  • Page 43: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    About the focus indication Number of recordable The focus indication indicates the status of the pictures auto focus. The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. Picture size You can record still pictures even if the focus (1920 1080) indication does not appear, but pictures may 8 MB be recorded without being focused.

  • Page 44: Zoom In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12 . when operating with the remote control.) When Rotate the mode dial to select the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. Zoom can also be operated using the multi manual ring.

  • Page 45: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Rotate the mode dial to select O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ] appears on the screen.

  • Page 46: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Intelligent auto mode Recording (Basic) It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. Set the mode dial to , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO F 35 AUTO Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.

  • Page 47: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button, and (e.g. Backlight compensation) icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor screen.
  • Page 48 Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment *1 It is not displayed while recording. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is [ON]. *3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [PHONE]. If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , help mode, colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.
  • Page 49 Function Effect Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the [ ] icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [h10] [h2] setting cancelled h10: Records after 10 seconds Records after 2 seconds When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the [h10] or [h2] display and the recording lamp flashes...
  • Page 50 Function Effect Automatic face Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face detection when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is shining from behind the objects. In the automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.

  • Page 51: Tele Macro

    Function Effect Tele macro This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm.
  • Page 52 Soft skin mode: If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly.

  • Page 53: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Rotate the mode dial to select Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. Function Effect/Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
  • Page 54 Function Effect/Setting method Microphone setup Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [SURROUND]: Select the menu. (F 24) Sound is recorded with [RECORD SETUP] [MIC SETUP] desired setting 5.1 ch surround microphone. This function’s default setting is [SURROUND]. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom...
  • Page 55 Function Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. shooting The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (F 46) Select the menu. (F 24) [RECORD SETUP] [HI-SPEED BURST] [ON]...
  • Page 56 Function Effect/Setting method Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (F 24) [RECORD SETUP] [FLASH] [AUTO] or [ON] This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
  • Page 57 Function Effect/Setting method Digital cinema colour Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using ™ x.v.Colour technology. Select the menu. (F 24) [ADVANCED] [Digital Cinema Colour] [ON] For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that ™...
  • Page 58 Red eye reduction: The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. Auto slow shutter: If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused in on.

  • Page 59: Recording Manually By Setting The Menu

    Recording manually by Recording (Advanced) setting the menu Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. ] appears on the screen. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

  • Page 60: Wind Noise Reduction

    Sports mode Spotlight mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish subject may become washed out and the camera shake. periphery extremely darkened. During normal playback, the image movement Snow mode may not look smooth.

  • Page 61: Microphone Level

    Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 59) Select the menu. (F 24) Press the cursor button to set and then press the MENU button [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] to finish the setting.

  • Page 62: Picture Adjustment

    Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 59) Select the menu. (F 24) [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [ADVANCED] [PICTURE ADJUST] [COLOUR]:...

  • Page 63: Luminance

    Luminance Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].

  • Page 64: Histogram

    Histogram A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (F 68) Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 65: Recording Manually Using The Multi Manual Ring

    Recording manually using Recording (Advanced) the multi manual ring Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi manual ring. Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 59) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM CAM FUNC...

  • Page 66: Zoom Operation

    Zoom operation Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display ]. (F 65) Zoom by rotating the ring. A side: Close-up recording (zoom in) B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) The zoom speed varies depending on the speed to rotate the ring.

  • Page 67: White Balance

    White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 59) Press the camera function button Enter the selection by pressing and select [WHITE BALANCE] by the camera function button.

  • Page 68: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 59) Press the camera function button and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or Enter the selection by pressing [IRIS] by rotating the ring.
  • Page 69 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 70 Playback 79 Editing 88 With a TV VQT1U19...

  • Page 70: Playback

    Motion picture playback Playback Lock release button Align with the status indicator. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. (When playing back from a HDD) Rotate the mode dial to select Select [ ] (motion picture...
  • Page 71 Select the scene to be played Select the playback operation back and press the cursor with the cursor button. button. / : Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the Thumbnail display thumbnails. Previous page The operation icon appears or disappears Next page each time the cursor button is pressed.

  • Page 72: Skip Playback

    Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control Press the button during playback. Press the button during playback. SEARCH PLAY SEARCH SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP Skip playback Frame-by-frame playback (to the start of a scene) The motion picture is advanced one frame at a...

  • Page 73: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Creating still picture from Motion picture compatibility motion picture This unit is based on the AVCHD format. The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920 1080/50i, 1920 1080/25p A single frame from the recorded motion picture or 1440 1080/50i.

  • Page 74: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, Playing back motion they are grouped separately in the following cases. pictures by date When the number of scenes exceeds 99 When the SD card or HDD is repaired Scenes recorded on the same day can be played When the recording mode is changed from back in succession.

  • Page 75: Repeat Playback

    Repeat playback The following motion pictures are skipped When motion pictures are recorded while Playback of the first scene starts after playback moving the unit quickly of the last scene finishes. When the unit shakes Select the menu. (F 24) When the image contrast is too strong such as backlight [VIDEO SETUP]...

  • Page 76: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Playback Lock release button Align with the status indicator. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Rotate the mode dial to select (When playing back from a HDD) Select [ ] (still picture...
  • Page 77 Select the still picture to be Select the playback operation played back and press the cursor with the cursor button. button.     / : Slide show (playback of the still pictures   in numerical order) start/pause. Plays back the previous picture.

  • Page 78: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    Move the cursor button up or down to select Still picture compatibility the playback date. Move the cursor button left This unit is compliant with the unified to select the last date of the previous month, standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File and move it to the right to select the last date of system) established by JEITA (Japan the following month.

  • Page 79: Editing

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with delete. Rotate the mode dial to select To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still 0h0 0m 00s 0h0 0m 00s pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 80 In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) take time if there are many scenes or still Select the scene/still picture to pictures on the SD card or HDD. be deleted, then press the cursor Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

  • Page 81: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    Dividing a scene to delete Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] tab or [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to .

  • Page 82: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still Editing pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card or HDD, formatting the SD card or HDD will delete them.) Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu.

  • Page 83: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to (F 76) What is DPOF? Press the MENU button to complete the...

  • Page 84: Copying Between Sd Card And Hdd

    Copying between SD card Editing and HDD Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination It cannot be copied if there is not enough remaining capacity on the HDD, when copying to the HDD. If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen.
  • Page 85 Select the item and press the (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected cursor button. in step 4) Select the scene/still picture to be copied and press the cursor button. [VIDEO & PICTURE]: All scenes are copied in order of motion pictures, then still pictures.
  • Page 86 then the same date may be assigned or (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in images may not display by date when the list step 4) by date is selected. Press the MENU button. Motion pictures that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.

  • Page 87: Formatting Sd Cards And Hdd

    Formatting SD cards and Editing Please be aware that if an SD card or HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card or HDD will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Formatting SD cards Set the mode dial to and set the [MEDIA SELECT] to [SD CARD] (F 37), or set...

  • Page 88: With A Tv

    Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 89 Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
  • Page 90 Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 91: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (F 93) Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).

  • Page 92: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound

    Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc. p If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (F 93) p The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.

  • Page 93: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? p This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 94 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. p Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 95: Backup

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 96 With other products VQT1U19...

  • Page 96: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc

    VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. p Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1. About discs that can be used for copying Copy to a new 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
  • Page 97 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) DVD burner (optional) p Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Insert the disc in the DVD burner. (When copying) Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.

  • Page 98: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. p We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (F 96), and spare discs. p You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM) p Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
  • Page 99 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Select [START], then press the Select the date you want to copy cursor button. and press the cursor button. The number of discs necessary for copying p When the cursor button is pressed again, the by disc type selected date will be cancelled.
  • Page 100 Before you delete the data on the SD card or HDD after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (F 101) Important Notice p When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

  • Page 101: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    p The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. p Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. p It is impossible to stop copying halfway.

  • Page 102: Formatting Discs

    Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) p Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (F 96) w Formatting discs To release the disc protection p If you format a disc, the auto protection is This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW released.

  • Page 103: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Dubbing images onto other With other products video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. p Images are dubbed in standard quality. p Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 104: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing.
  • Page 105 Select the desired number of Select the paper size setting on prints, then press the cursor [PAPER SIZE]. button. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer p You can set up to 9 prints. [4M5 INCH]: L size p To cancel the setting, set the number of prints [5M7 INCH]: 2L size to [0].
  • Page 106 When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down. p A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4.

  • Page 107: With A Pc

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 108 Before using 113 Setup 117 Using with a PC VQT1U19...

  • Page 108: What You Can Do With A Pc

    What you can do with a PC Before using Software required Available function Data type CD-ROM (supplied): Copying data to a PC: HD Writer 2.6E for HDC Motion/Still pictures Built-in HDD Motion picture and Copying in still picture AVCHD format Motion/Still pictures Motion pictures...
  • Page 109 Software required Available function Data type Standard Windows picture Playing back on a PC viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Still picture Windows Explorer Copying still pictures to a PC (F 116) Refer to page 118 if using a Macintosh. *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

  • Page 110: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Software defined in this End User Software Disassembly Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, agree to the terms and conditions of this or disassemble the Software, except to the...

  • Page 111: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Before using p Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. p A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) p Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
  • Page 112 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c p If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...

  • Page 113: Setup

    Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) p Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
  • Page 114 Click [Finish]. After the installation is complete, restrictions are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. w Uninstalling HD Writer 2.6E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [start] ([Settings] Select [HD Writer 2.6E for HDC],...

  • Page 115: Connection And Recognition

    Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and p When the unit is connected to a PC, the click [Stop]. operation mode cannot be changed and its Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS100/HDD USB power cannot be turned off. Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS100/SD Disconnect the USB cable, before turning USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

  • Page 116: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. p [Removable Disk] (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format can be stored.

  • Page 117: Using With A Pc

    (On the PC) Select [start] [All Programs (Programs)] [Panasonic] [HD Writer 2.6E] [HD Writer]. p For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 118: If Using Macintosh

    If using Macintosh Using with a p HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh. w Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more...

  • Page 119: Others

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 120 Indications 126 Helpful hints VQT1U19...

  • Page 120: Indications

    Indications Indications w Recording indications Auto mode (F 35) AUTO Manual mode (F 59) Motion picture recording Intelligent auto mode (F 46) 0h00m00s 1h30m Normal mode R 1h20m 1920 Portrait mode PRE-REC Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode 1/100 OPEN Manual focus (F 66) Manual zoom (F 66)
  • Page 121 w Playback indications Zoom magnification indication (F 44) Motion picture playback Zoom microphone (F 54) Focus microphone (F 54) Wind noise reduction (F 60) Microphone level (F 61) Headphone (F 26) Still picture playback Automatic face detection (F 50) Backlight compensation (F 48) Soft skin mode (F 50) Tele macro (F 51) Fade (White), Fade (Black)
  • Page 122 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (F 77) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (F 104) DPOF already set (to more than 1) (F 83) Protected motion pictures/still pictures (F 82) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (F 43) 1920 1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different...

  • Page 123: Messages

    Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (F 17) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
  • Page 124 ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power. CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. The DVD burner is not correctly connected. Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

  • Page 125: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found when the HDD or an SD card is accessed, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA CONTROL DATA THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN...

  • Page 126: Helpful Hints

    Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on PRE-REC Microphone setup An external microphone is used.
  • Page 127 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Flash While recording motion pictures When PRE-REC is used When the colour night view function is used When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Auto slow shutter When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Digital cinema colour When the colour night view function is used When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on...

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (F 17) turned on. The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
  • Page 129 Problem Check points This unit cannot be The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened operated though it is when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD. turned on. Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about This unit does not 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.
  • Page 130 Problem Check points Colour balance of images In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium is strange when or a hall, the auto white balance function may not operate recording in a place such properly. In this case, set the white balance setting to [ as a gymnasium.
  • Page 131 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or in another device, it is not type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) recognised. that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
  • Page 132 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (F 93) work. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON] with the cursor button. (F 93) Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
  • Page 133 If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
  • Page 134 When PRE-REC was used for recording Normal recording PRE-REC recording The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE- REC recording. When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
  • Page 135 Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene. Scene to be deleted A new scene is recorded here. The image will be still for several seconds where a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.

  • Page 136: Cautions For Use

    If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. About this unit Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

  • Page 137: About The Battery

    Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor. Please look after the data in your HDD carefully. Panasonic will not be held Do not throw old battery into fire. responsible in the unlikely case that private Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may data is divulged.

  • Page 138: About The Ac Adaptor

    About the AC adaptor Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen If the temperature of the battery is extremely featuring a total of approximately high or extremely low, charging may take time 183,000 pixels. The result is more than or the battery may not be charged.

  • Page 139: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white White balance adjustment recognises the colour balance adjustment, the image will become of light and adjusts so the white colour will reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range become a purer white.
  • Page 140 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 6.7 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6 3MOS image sensor Total: 610 K 3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 K 3...
  • Page 142 HDMI mini connector 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM) audio output MIC input 70 dBV (Mic sensitivity 50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) Reader/writer function: SD card: Read/Write (No copyright protection support) HDD: Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash...
  • Page 143 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system corresponding) HDD: 60 GB Compression...
  • Page 144 VQT1U19 F0708KK0 ( 500 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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