Page 1 Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera HC-V550 Model No. HC-V250 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQT0016...
Page 2: Read This First
HD Writer LE 2.1. prevented. (When the difference in temperature j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the disc recorder that supports AVCHD like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
Page 3 ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for use with models . Pictures HC-V550 HC-V250 may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner's manual show model...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Using the menu screen ....... 29 Playing back still pictures recorded in Using the Setup Menu ......... 30 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show [HC-V550]..... 95 Advanced (Recording) Deleting scenes/still pictures......96 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) ..98 Using the zoom ..........
Page 5 Connecting from the history ....159 Copy/Dubbing How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu..162 Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ... 109 With a PC Preparing for copying/playing back ..109 Simple copy ......... 111 What you can do with a PC .......168 Copy selected files ......
Page 6: Preparation
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of Recording/playback button [ 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. SD card cover HC-V550 Level Shot Function button [ Access lamp [ACCESS] Card slot HC-V250 Optical Image Stabilizer button O.I.S.]...
Page 7 DC input terminal [DC IN] Photoshot button [ ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture supplied one. Recording Mode or Still Picture Shoulder strap fixture Recording Mode) 40)/ Grip belt Thumbnail display switch [ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 27)/ your hand.
Page 8 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] Wi-Fi Transmitter 122) 123, 129, 132, 138, 140, 144, 159, 162) NFC touch area [ 125, 133) HC-V550 HC-V250 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ≥ It can open up to 90o.   ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
Page 9 HC-V550 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Lens Internal stereo microphones HC-V250 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens.
Page 10: Power Supply
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 11: Charging The Battery
Please refer to page 177. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 194. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 12, 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 12: Charging And Recording Time
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V550 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging...
Page 13 However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
Page 14: Recording To A Card
Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
Page 15: 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. 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit ...
Page 17: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 18: How To Use The Touch Screen
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Page 19: About The Touch Menu
52), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 53) and Manual Mode 54). only HC-V550 ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To display it again, touch ≥...
Page 20: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting 30): [HOME]/...
Page 21: Basic
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning     1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. Open the LCD monitor, and set this  unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording start/stop  button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
Page 23 ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card) Recording format [AVCHD] [MP4/iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates Approx. 900 Approx. 900 ≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both MP4/iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card.
Page 24: Recording Still Pictures
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets) Press the button fully. ≥ HC-V550 If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function 59) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA...
Page 25: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA ≥ Screen display will disappear when HC-V550 no touch operation is performed for a Optical Image Stabilizer specific period of time. To display it HC-V250 again, touch the screen.
Page 26: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode 17). Touch the play mode select icon A 19).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/  PICTURE].
Page 27 Select the playback operation by touching 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s the operation icon. ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. Operation icon Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause...
Page 28: Motion Picture Compatibility
∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...
Page 29: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥...
Page 30: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting MENU [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.
Page 31 ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your travel ...
Page 32: Date Format
[DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display MENU [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed. This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen.
Page 33 [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] MENU ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC etc.
Page 34: Quick Start
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into  Quick Start Standby Mode. ≥ HC-V550 The lens cover does not close. Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put ...
Page 35: Power Lcd
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons 64) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Backlight Compensation) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Self-timer), (Backlight Compensation) and (Tele Macro) for Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 36: Hdmi Resolution
[HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 106. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 107. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 105. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] MENU ≥...
Page 37: Format Media
178) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥ HC-V550 The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are not reset. [FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.
Page 38: Firmware Upgrade
[Firmware Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of this unit. : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] MENU For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 2013) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) - 38 -...
Page 39: Demo Mode
10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card. ≥ HC-V550 When Demo Mode is in operation, the lens cover remains open. [O.I.S. DEMO] This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
Page 40: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
Page 41: Level Shot Function [Hc-V550]
Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function [HC-V550] This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function.
Page 42: Image Stabilizer Function [Hc-V250]
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function [HC-V250] Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Optical Image Stabilizer button O.I.S. Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) (setting canceled) ≥...
Page 43: Changing The Recording Mode
You can set a recorded still picture as the background, Stop Motion *2, 3 and record the next picture while looking at that Animation Assist recorded picture as the background. In Motion Picture Recording Mode only only HC-V550 In Still Picture Recording Mode only - 43 -...
Page 44: Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.
Page 45: Intelligent Auto Mode
∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Page 46: Intelligent Auto Plus
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scenery) (Macro) (Normal) (Normal) In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to (When adjusting the brightness) Touch (When adjusting the color balance)
Page 47: Miniature Effect
[Miniature Effect] MINI Touch to adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion.
Page 48 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the color balance) Touch ≥ The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)
Page 49: Time Lapse Rec
[Time Lapse Rec] INTV Touch the desired setup time. [1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. Setup time Setup example (recording Recording time...
Page 50: Scene Mode
Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to Touch the desired Scene Mode. Mode Effect 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 colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight:...
Page 51 ≥ (Night Scenery) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. - 51 -...
Page 52: Endless Loop Recording
MENU ≥ Still pictures cannot be taken. ≥ [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame], and [REC MODE] is set to [720]. ≥ HC-V550 Image Stabilizer Function is set to (setting canceled) and Level Shot Function is set to off. HC-V250 Image Stabilizer Function is set to (setting canceled).
Page 53: Stop Motion Animation Assist [Hc-V550]
Stop Motion Animation Assist [HC-V550] Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode.
Page 54: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Touch the to switch to Manual Mode. FOCUS ...
Page 55: White Balance
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White Balance Mode. SHTR ≥...
Page 56: 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. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. : Shutter speed: SHTR 1/60 to 1/8000...
Page 57: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon.
Page 58: Recording With The Touch Function
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g.
Page 59 HC-V550 Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.
Page 60 (Still Picture Recording Mode) : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2] MENU [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 yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 61 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch ≥ An icon is displayed B. Touch the object and lock the target.
Page 62: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.  HC-V550 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. HC-V250 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on.
Page 63 Touch Shutter It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched. Touch ≥ An icon is displayed A. Touch the subject. ≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still picture is recorded. ...
Page 64: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC (e.g.
Page 65: Intelligent Contrast Control
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # MENU...
Page 66: Intelligent Exposure
PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥...
Page 67: Backlight Compensation
3 : 2 3 : 2 you set Tele Macro was 51k or lower) HC-V550 Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off. HC-V250 Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard].
Page 68: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is set.
Page 69: Zoom Mode
Digital zoom (Up to 150k) [D.Zoom 3000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 3000k) HC-V550 The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off. HC-V250 The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard].
Page 70: Rec Mode
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting MENU ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: Set the recording format to 1080/60i.
Page 71: Face Framing
[FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting MENU [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others.
Page 72 HC-V550 [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] MENU ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)    When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...
Page 73: Auto Slow Shtr
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
Page 74: Wind Cut
[WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] MENU ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed.
Page 75: Mic Level
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound distortions are reduced.
Page 76: Picture Size
Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. appears on the screen. ≥ [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ∫...
Page 77: Shtr Sound
[SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting MENU Volume low Volume high [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode. - 77 -...
Page 78: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 26. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip Playback (to the start of a scene)
Page 79: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Pause Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. Direct Playback ≥ The playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. For scenes recorded in AVCHD or MP4/iFrame, still pictures in (1920k1080) are recorded, 2.1M...
Page 80: Highlight & Time Frame Index
Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...
Page 81: Resuming The Previous Playback
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
Page 82: Various Playback Functions
≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are displayed according to the category: j When [REC MODE] in [MP4/iFrame] mode is changed: HC-V550 Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 53):...
Page 83: Highlight Playback
Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favorite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes.
Page 84 ∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect.
Page 85 Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP] Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] Set up the favorite scenes. [FAVORITE SCENE PLAY] Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not.
Page 86 ∫ Checking the favorite scenes Touch the scenes to be played back. 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s Touch [Add] and add the favorite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favorite. ≥ Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the ...
Page 87: Entering Text
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short.
Page 88 Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished.
Page 89: Manual Edit
Manual Edit You can join desired scenes or parts of scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added. ≥ Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] MENU Touch [1080/60p] or [1080/60i].
Page 90 ∫ To select a scene Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the indication appears on the thumbnail. To cancel the operation, touch the scene again. ≥ When part of a scene has been selected, the indication appears on the thumbnail.
Page 91 ∫ To set the music Touch [Music]. Touch the desired sound. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. (To test the music audio) Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥...
Page 92: Baby Calendar
Baby Calendar When a baby’s birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby’s birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed. ≥...
Page 93 Touch the thumbnail in the center. ≥ The thumbnails of the scenes recorded in the same age in months are displayed. Touch the desired scene to select the playback operation. ≥ The thumbnail display cannot be set to 1 scene/20 scenes display or to the Highlight & Time Frame Index.
Page 94: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
Select the effect for playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. HC-V550 Setting is not possible when the operation in Step 1 is performed while thumbnails in the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date.
Page 95: Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded In Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode As A Slide Show [Hc-V550]
[EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item. Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show [HC-V550] ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 53. Touch ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed.
Page 96: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Time Frame Index, the scene or still picture being displayed is deleted. ≥ HC-V550 When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed, the still pictures cannot be deleted. Touch [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Page 97 ≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching MENU SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]. HC-V550 When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed, the still pictures cannot be deleted from the menu. ≥ During Highlight Playback, scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
Page 98: Deleting Part Of A Scene (Avchd)
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu.
Page 99: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu.
Page 100: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Mp4/Iframe)
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon.
Page 101: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [Return] to complete the settings. ≥ HC-V550 When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed, protection cannot be set on the still pictures.
Page 102: Convert To Mp4
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/30p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/30p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (Low Quality) cannot be converted to MP4. Select the menu.
Page 103: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
2 Standard images when connecting to video terminal ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). - 103 -...
Page 104 Select the video input on the TV. ≥ Example: Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an Composite video cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥...
Page 105 Mode. aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC MODE].
Page 106: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
Page 107: Playback Using Viera Link
≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. ≥ 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 (supplied) for automatic linked operations.
Page 108 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ 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 109: Copy/Dubbing
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to format it.
Page 110 Playback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 2.1 When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a message prompting to format the USB HDD may display.
Page 111: Simple Copy
∫ Formatting This is for initializing the USB HDD. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥...
Page 112: Copy Selected Files
Copy selected files Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. 109) Touch [Copy selected files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching , selecting [COPY]. MENU Touch [NEXT]. Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥...
Page 113: Playing Back The Usb Hdd
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 2.1 can be played back.  A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit.
Page 114: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc
≥ The MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To dub MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page 117. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
Page 115 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥...
Page 116 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
Page 117: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an Composite video cable (commercially-available). ≥ 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 118: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card
Copy/Dubbing ™ Using the Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product.
Page 119 ∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye- Fi direct mode settings.
Page 120 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. ≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye- Fi card before use.
Page 121: Wi-Fi
Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Page 122 ≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security.
Page 123: [Link To Cell]
Wi-Fi [Link to Cell] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). Image App Image App A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
Page 124 ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection. For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect. ≥ [WPS Connection] 157) ≥ Connecting with QR code 157) ≥...
Page 125: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit, touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the smartphone on of this unit again.
Page 126: Using [Link To Cell] With A Wireless Access Point Connection
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ When you connect using NFC for the first time, please make connection of this unit and a wireless access point.
Page 127: About [Link To Cell]
About [Link to Cell] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen 1 Remaining battery power of this unit 2 Zoom 3 Photoshot button 4 Menu display 5 Playback mode button 6 Recording mode button ...
Page 128: In Playback Mode
≥ Selecting a mode ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode HC-V550 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ Recording format ≥ Picture size ≥ White Balance ≥...
Page 129: [Baby Monitor]
Wi-Fi [Baby Monitor] You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries.
Page 130: Using [Baby Monitor]
Using [Baby Monitor] Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥ The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
Page 131 Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected.
Page 132: [Home Cam]
Wi-Fi [Home Cam] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] 20) is not set correctly, [Home Cam] cannot be used.
Page 133: Using [Home Cam]
Using [Home Cam] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. 136) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ∫...
Page 134 Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into the smartphone. ≥ When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on your iOS device). ≥ If you want to check the Device ID and Password after performing Step 7, on the screen of this unit, touch [Setup] # [Home Monitor Connect].
Page 135: Image Quality
Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try again. ≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home monitor. ≥...
Page 136 ≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment. ≥ Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used. ≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, connect again.
Page 137 Changing the home monitor settings of this unit ≥ Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone. Touch [Setup] and select desired setting. ∫ [Home Monitor Connect] You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password. ≥...
Page 138: [Dlna Play]
Wi-Fi [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible device via Wi-Fi, you can playback scenes and still pictures on the DLNA device. A DLNA-compatible Device ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.
Page 139 Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side. ≥ Select SD media and select the motion picture ([AVCHD/MP4]) or still picture ([JPEG]) to play back. Perform playback operations with the TV remote control. ≥ Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use. ...
Page 140: [Copy]
Wi-Fi [Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC.  A PC ≥ For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use.
Page 141 Creating a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the PC, complete the following preparations: j Turn on the PC j Create a shared folder (destination folder) The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters.
Page 142: Copying To A Pc
Copying to a PC ≥ Create a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC. 141) Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Copy]. Touch the PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) Touch [Manual Setting].
Page 143 If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished, always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used.
Page 144: [Live Cast]
Wi-Fi [Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM  A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering.
Page 145: Preparations Before Using [Live Cast]
Use linked services with “LUMIX CLUB” To use the Live Cast, access following website. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Log in to the “LUMIX CLUB” and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup. Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.
Page 146: Broadcasting Live
Broadcasting live Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Live Cast]. ≥ If a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them according to the screen. ≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit.
Page 147: Touch Screen
∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode Live broadcast indication Image quality 148) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 12fps Frame rate 148) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated.
Page 148 ∫ To configure the e-mail delivery settings You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail. Touch [E-MAIL SETUP]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Enables e-mailing.
Page 149 ∫ To save in USTREAM Touch [Save in USTREAM]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM. [OFF]: Select this option not to save on USTREAM. ∫ Broadcasting live with no sound Touch [Microphone On Air]. Touch [OFF].
Page 150: Install The "Image App
123) j [Baby Monitor] 129) j [Home Cam] 132) About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 5.0 or later Installation Connect your Android...
Page 151: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ When this unit is turned on, the Wi-Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed. Touch [YES], and set up Wi-Fi setting. ≥...
Page 152: Using The [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] To Set Up A Connection
Using the [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] to set up a connection With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function. ≥ Clock information Set on the smartphone and ≥...
Page 153: Connecting To A Wireless Access Point
Connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [WPS Connection] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: [Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection] 154) [WPS Connection]...
Page 154: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted.
Page 155: Setting Up A Connection Manually
Setting up a connection manually ≥ When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are using. Press Wi-Fi button. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 5.
Page 156 ≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The Encryption methods are [AES], [TKIP] and [WEP] in descending order of strength. We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method. ≥...
Page 157: Setting Up A Direct Connection To A Smartphone
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone Check if the smartphone you are using is compatible with WPS ≥ For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect. j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [WPS Connection] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code”...
Page 158: Connecting By Entering An Ssid And Password
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. Enter the Password displayed on this unit’s screen on the smartphone. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen...
Page 159: Connecting From The History
Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history. Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [History]. Touch the desired item to be connected.
Page 160 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect to the (General) wireless access point.
Page 161 Problem Check points It takes long time every ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi time to connect to a connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a smartphone. malfunction. This unit is not displayed ≥...
Page 162: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch desired menu item. [Wireless Settings] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access points.
Page 163 [Start up using NFC] [ON]/[OFF] This item allows you to use NFC to turn on this unit, establish a remote connection, and configure the home monitoring settings. [Home Monitor Connect] Please refer to page 137. [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] If you set [ON], the LCD monitor turns off when remotely operating this unit with a smartphone (in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) so that power consumption is reduced.
Page 164 [Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s Device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. Touch [INPUT], and enter the desired Device name (SSID). ≥ Input up to 20 characters are recommended. All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used.
Page 165 When different Login IDs are acquired for this unit and the smartphone, change one of the Login ID and Password to the one you like to keep. Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
Page 166 ∫ Check or change the acquired Login ID/Password ≥ To change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password on this unit, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password in advance. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
Page 167 “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. ≥ Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. 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.
Page 168: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer LE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 2.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Page 169: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 2.1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
Page 170: End User License Agreement
Software will be uninterrupted or error modify the Software, except as expressly free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not provided for in this Agreement. be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s...
Page 171 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method.
Page 172: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual is fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
Page 173 Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA — 100 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
Page 174 ∫ To use the HD Writer LE 2.1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.
Page 175: Installation
≥ The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes]. ≥ If the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. Click [Next].
Page 176: Connecting To A Pc
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 176 -...
Page 177: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
SD card.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
Page 178: About The Pc Display
5 iFrame format motion picture files Example folder structure of an SD card: ([S1000001.MP4] etc.) CAM_SD 6 JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture DCIM HC-V550  100CDPFQ JPEG format still pictures recorded in  101YAPHH Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 8 The motion picture thumbnails ...
Page 179: Starting Hd Writer Le 2.1
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 2.1] # [Operating Instructions]. - 179 -...
Page 180: If Using Mac
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [102CDPFT] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder. only HC-V550 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the Mac.
Page 181: Indications
Others Indications only HC-V550 only HC-V250 ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  1h30m 0h00m00s 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 OPEN  (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card...
Page 182 PRE-REC PRE-REC Display Touch Menu Time Lapse Recording Backlight Compensation Zoom Microphone Tele Macro Stereo Microphone Intelligent Contrast Control Wind cut Microphone Level Power LCD Fade (White), Fade (Black) Image Stabilizer 59)/Optical Image Night Mode Stabilizer Lock Intelligent Exposure World Time setting Recording mode switching icon Image Stabilizer 42)/Optical Image...
Page 183 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 151) Display during playback 27, 78) Wi-Fi connection status (Direct 0h00m00s Playback Time connection) 151) No.10 Scene Number ∫ Indication of connection to Repeat Playback USB HDD Resume Playback...
Page 184: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. 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.
Page 185: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are ≥ displayed in thumbnail. ≥...
Page 186: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 187 Indication Problem Check points Remaining battery ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not displayed approximation. properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points...
Page 188 Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back. cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. 101) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be deleted.
Page 189 With other products Problem Check points Cannot copy scenes on ≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. the SD card by connecting Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. to other equipment with the USB cable. With a PC Problem Check points...
Page 190 “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted. I have forgotten the Login ≥ Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. ID or Password for the http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ “LUMIX CLUB”. Others Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in ≥...
Page 191 ∫ If AVCHD 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.
Page 192: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
Page 193: About The Battery
Do not use the unit for surveillance About the battery purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable intermittent use. It was not intended for lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity continuous use, or for any industrial or and temperature and the effect increases the commercial application resulting in prolonged...
Page 194: About The Ac Adaptor
Prepare spare batteries when going out for About status indicator during recording. charging ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record When the status indicator is flashing at a for. Cold places such as a ski resort can particularly fast or slow rate, the following shorten recording time.
Page 195: Lcd Monitor
About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.
Page 196 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 197: About Copyright
LLC in the United States and other countries. ≥ “Eye-Fi” is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. ™ ≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic ≥ Other names of systems and products Corporation. mentioned in these instructions are usually ™...
Page 198 PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached Application Software CD-ROM. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
Page 199: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording format [AVCHD] [1080/60i] Recording mode [1080/60p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ Frame rate 4 GB 19 min 21 min 30 min...
Page 200: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. 0.3M 7.4M 2.1M Picture size 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 640k480 Aspect ratio [16:9] [4:3] 4 GB 3200 28000 SD card 16 GB 2500 12500 3300 117000 64 GB...
Page 201: Optional Accessories
≥ The screen may shake during recording. We recommend that you record an image as follows: j Close the LCD monitor during recording (The recording will continue) j Set the zoom magnification to 1k HC-V550 [O.I.S.] is set to HC-V250 [O.I.S.] is set to...
Page 202: About The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded. This unit zooms in/out the image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit. Using Wi-Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi-Fi functions.
Page 203 Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its home position will face the front of the subject. ≥ The home position runs through the center of the power button. Home position ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥...
Page 204 Cradle rotates and returns to its home position. ≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is in operation, neither [ECONOMY (BATT)] nor [ECONOMY (AC)] will work. ≥ The following functions will be set to [OFF]: HC-V550 Level Shot Function j Optical Image Stabilizer j [SHOOTING GUIDE] ≥...
Page 205 j The background and the subject are similar in color j The recording location is dark j Bright light is detected (sky, TV, lamp, etc.) j The subject is moving too fast, or not moving j The area being recorded is close to a window ≥...
Page 206 You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 2013) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
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Panasonic HC-V550 Owner's Manual

Read this First

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power Supply

Recording to a Card

Turning the Unit On/Off

Selecting a Mode

How to Use the Touch Screen

Setting Date and Time

Basic

Before Recording

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Still Pictures

Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

Using the Menu Screen

Using the Setup Menu

Advanced (Recording)

Using the Zoom

Level Shot Function [HC-V550]

Image Stabilizer Function [HC-V250]

Changing the Recording Mode

Manual Recording

Recording with the Touch Function

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Recording Functions of Menus

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations

Various Playback Functions

Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

Convert to MP4

Watching Video/Pictures on Your TV

Playback Using VIERA Link

Copy/Dubbing

Copying/Playing Back with a USB HDD

Dubbing with a Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc

Using the Eye-Fi™ Card

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi ® Function

[Link to Cell]

[Baby Monitor]

[Home Cam]

[DLNA Play]

[Copy]

[Live Cast]

Install the “Image App”

Setting up a Wi-Fi Connection

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu

With a PC

What You Can Do with a PC

Operating Environment

Installation

Connecting to a PC

Starting HD Writer LE 2.1

If Using Mac

Indications

Messages

Troubleshooting

Cautions for Use

About Copyright

Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures

Optional Accessories

Quick Links

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