Page 1 Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera HC-V520 Model No. HC-V520M HC-V510 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) VQT4Q45...
Page 2: Read This First
Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. content 180) Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any ∫ About Condensation (When type of problems that result in loss of recording...
Page 3: This Unit
∫ Cards that you can use with ∫ For the purposes of this this unit owner’s manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the ≥...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first ..........2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ..........40 Zoom ratio during the Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 6 Still Picture Recording Mode....40 Power supply..........10 Image Stabilizer Function......41 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Changing the Recording Mode ....43 Charging the battery ......
Page 5 Advanced (Playback) Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] ® Playback Operations ........76 Wi-Fi function ........... 118 Motion picture playback What you can do with the Wi-Fi function using operation icon ......76 and the preparations........120 Creating still picture from motion Connecting to Wi-Fi ........126 picture............
Page 6: Preparation
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Lens cover Speaker ≥ The lens cover opens in A/V connector [A/V] 98, 114) Motion Picture Intelligent auto button [iA] Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Optical Image Stabilizer button O.I.S.] Lens Battery release lever [BATT] Internal stereo microphones Power button [...
Page 7 12 13 14 Mode switch Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm Status indicator 15, 126) (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this Recording start/stop button Battery holder unit. LCD monitor (Touch screen) SD card cover Access lamp [ACCESS] Card slot...
Page 8 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 Recording Mode) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits...
Page 9 HC-V520 HC-V520M Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] Wi-Fi Transmitter 119) 126, 131, 136, 140, 141, 145, 149) NFC touch part 135) - 9 -...
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 164. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 181. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 12). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 12: Charging And Recording Time
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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
Page 16: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode Playback Mode 27, 76) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫...
Page 17: About The Touch Menu
∫ About the operation icons Touch when changing a page or performing settings. Touch to return to the previous screen. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.
Page 18: Setting Date And Time
∫ 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 ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase.
Page 19: 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 20: Selecting A Media To Record [Hc-V520M]
Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V520M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥...
Page 22 ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) Recording formats [1080/60p]/[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE] [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 iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory.
Page 23: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
Page 24: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 R3000 R3000 Still picture operation indicator 168) MEGA Remaining number of still pictures R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA ≥...
Page 25: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto button Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change the Recording Mode. ≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other Recording Modes are set will change to Intelligent Auto Mode.
Page 26: Automatic White Balance
∫ 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 27: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A 17). ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. HC-V520 HC-V510 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.
Page 28 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. E Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s ≥ 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. Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1/;:...
Page 29: Motion Picture Compatibility
Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may not be possible.(Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.) ≥...
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Date Format
(Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination C The local time at the selected time and time difference from the home region travel destination time are set forward by one hour.
Page 33: Quick Power On
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] Please refer to page 56. [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 99. [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 ≥...
Page 34: Quick Start
[QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥...
Page 35: Power Lcd
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons 57) 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 100. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 101. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 99. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] MENU ≥...
Page 37: Format Media
[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. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. 155) : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired media MENU [Built-inMemory] /[SD CARD]/[HDD]...
Page 38: Firmware Upgrade
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] MENU For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2012) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] MENU ≥...
Page 39 [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 115. [Eye-Fi DIRECT] This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 116. [LANGUAGE] You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language MENU - 39 -...
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: Image Stabilizer Function
Advanced (Recording) 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. O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off.
Page 42 (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 43: Changing The Recording Mode
Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in.
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: Time Lapse Rec
[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 47: 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 48 ≥ (Night Scenery) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. - 48 -...
Page 49: 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 SHTR IRIS A Manual icons...
Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Level Shot Function
Level Shot Function This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position before recording. : When this function is set to on. : When this function is set to off. Touch ≥ Icon is displayed in A position. j When the tilt is corrected: j When the tilt is above the correction range: ≥...
Page 55: Af/Ae Tracking
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 ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] 64) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
Page 56: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
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. Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the Image Stabilizer on.
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Smile Shot
Smile Shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF] The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face Recognition 64) is detected.
Page 60: Backlight Compensation
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: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is ≥...
Page 61: Color Night Rec
Guidelines 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. It will switch every time the icon is touched. # Setting canceled ≥...
Page 62: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Set Creative Control Mode to [Time Lapse Rec]. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting...
Page 63: Rec Mode
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting MENU [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE] Set the recording format to 1080/60i. [1080/60p] Set the recording format to 1080/60p. [iFrame] Set the recording format to iFrame.
Page 64: Face Recog
[FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
Page 65: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person
Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. Icon Description of operation [A] etc. Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. [A/a/1] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space.
Page 66: Canceling A Registered Person
∫ Canceling a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] MENU ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥...
Page 67: 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 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others.
Page 68 [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 69: Shooting Guide
[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 70: Mic Setup
[Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler] # desired setting MENU [Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound.
Page 71: 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 72: Picture Adjust
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥...
Page 73: Picture Size
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Page 74 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] MENU [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second. The picture size is (1920k1080).
Page 75: 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. - 75 -...
Page 76: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. 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 77: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips Direct playback to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
Page 81: 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 82: Setting Up The Custom Effect
∫ 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 83: Playing Back With The Settings Changed
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 84: Checking The Favorite Scenes
∫ Checking the favorite scenes Touch the scenes to be played back. 0h00m15s 0h00m15s 0h00m15s 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 scenes selected.) ≥...
Page 85: Priority Setting
∫ Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. ≥...
Page 86: Saving The Highlight Playback
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-V520 HC-V510 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V520M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory. Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished.
Page 87: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D.
Page 88 (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].) ≥...
Page 89: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
Page 90 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2) Touch [Delete]. ≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored.
Page 91: 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. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] MENU Touch the scene with a part to delete.
Page 92: 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. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu.
Page 93: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe/Mp4)
Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scene or the scene saved as MP4, 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. ≥...
Page 94: Deleting Personal Information
Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4.
Page 95: Convert To Mp4
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert the scenes recorded in AVCHD to those with the image quality (MP4: 640k360/30p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Set the mode to , touch the play mode selection icon, and then select the AVCHD scene.
Page 96: Relay Scene Combining [Hc-V520M]
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V520M] You can combine the relayed scene 63) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥...
Page 97 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.
Page 98: 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). - 98 -...
Page 99 ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the 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/ ≥...
Page 100: 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 101: 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 102 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 103: Converting And Playing Back 2D Images As 3D
Advanced (Playback) Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon.
Page 104: Copy/Dubbing
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V520M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS].
Page 105 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥...
Page 106: Copying/Playing Back With A Usb Hdd
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back ≥ For the latest compatible USB HDD recommended by Panasonic, check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.) ≥...
Page 107 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 AE 5.0 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 108 ∫ 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 109: Simple Copy
Simple copy Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. 106) ≥ You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit. Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB 110), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
Page 110: 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 AE 5.0 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD) B Recommended USB HDD (commercially-available) Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback.
Page 111: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc
≥ The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes, refer to page 114. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
Page 112: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ HC-V520M To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 104. ∫...
Page 113 ≥ 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 114: 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 a 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 115: 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 116: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode
∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the 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 117 ≥ 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 118: 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 119 ≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. ≥...
Page 120: What You Can Do With The Wi-Fi Function And The Preparations
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Link to Cell]‚ [DLNA Play], [Live Cast] and [Home Cam]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device. ≥...
Page 121 B When connecting to a wireless access point 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n. 2 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. 124) 3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or iOS device in advance.
Page 122 [Live Cast] Using the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM services, you can broadcast live motion pictures. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM LUMIX CLUB USTREAM A When connecting to a wireless access point B Tethering connection (smartphone) Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the Portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function.
Page 123 [Home Cam] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App Caution: This function is not designed for anti-theft or disaster use. 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n.
Page 124 Install the “Image App” Installing the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Version 1.0 (As of December 2012) Android 2.2~Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0 Installation Connect your Android Connect your iOS procedure device to a network.
Page 125 Login ID/Password with this unit. 152) 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. - 125 -...
Page 126: Connecting To Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Connecting to Wi-Fi To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be displayed.
Page 127 Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection Touch [PIN code] in Step 4. Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. Touch [ENTER]. Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point.
Page 128 Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function 120) and the Wi-Fi connection are complete, you can use the following functions: j [Link to Cell] 135) j [DLNA Play]...
Page 129 ∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Wireless Settings]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point. ≥ For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points, please refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 149.
Page 130 ∫ When connecting by [Manual Setting] Touch [Manual Setting]. Touch [INPUT], then Enter the SSID of the wireless access point. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 65. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. Touch [NEXT], and then touch the desired Network authentication method.
Page 131: Connecting To The Smartphone
Connecting to the smartphone Check if your smartphone is compatible with WPS ≥ Customers in the US should connect by entering an SSID and Password or scanning the QR code. j If your smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If your smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Connect by entering an SSID and Password You can also connect by scanning the QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone.
Page 132 ∫ Connecting with QR code Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Scan QR code displayed on this unit with the smartphone. ≥...
Page 133: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established
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) ≥...
Page 134 Problem Check points ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi It takes long time every time to connect to a connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a smartphone. malfunction. ≥ Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen settings of the smartphone.
Page 135: Recording/Playing Back With Link To Cell Operations
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Recording/playing back with Link to Cell operations 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 to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
Page 136 ≥ This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the by a smartphone even when this unit was turned off using the LCD screen. If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected to the first one The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been connected to this unit will be cut off, and the newly touched smartphone will be connected.
Page 137 Using with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Turn on the NFC function Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone. This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or later).
Page 138 To exit remote operation: Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication. ≥ After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also turn on this unit and start the NFC communication by touching the smartphone on of this unit.
Page 139 Functions available for remote operations ∫ When Recording Mode ≥ Turning the unit off ≥ Selecting a mode ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures ≥ HC-V520M Selecting a media to record ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥...
Page 140: Dlna Play
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] DLNA Play Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible device via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the device. A DLNA-compatible Device ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. 121) ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.
Page 141: Live Cast
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] 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 XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. 122) ≥...
Page 142: About The Screen Indications In The Live Cast Mode
Touch ≥ will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. A [EXIT] ∫ To start the live broadcast Touch ≥ will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time.
Page 143: To Configure The E-Mail Delivery Settings
Configuring the live broadcast settings Touch to display the live broadcast setting screen. ≥ will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ∫ 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 A [EXIT]...
Page 144: Home Cam (Home Monitor)
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] Home Cam (Home Monitor) You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. 123) ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G.
Page 145 ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [NO]. ≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor. When configuring the home monitor settings for the first time ∫...
Page 146: When Configuring The Home Monitor Settings Using Qr Code
∫ When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Home Cam]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a smartphone.
Page 147: What You Can Operate/Set With A Smartphone During Home Monitoring
What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. ∫ What you can operate with a smartphone ≥ Confirm the condition inside the house The monitoring video can be confirmed.
Page 148: Changing The Home Monitor Settings Of This Unit
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 149: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M] 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. 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 150 [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. ≥ When the LCD monitor is turned off, you can display the screen by touching it. ≥...
Page 151: Device Name
[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 152: Using The "Lumix Club
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. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup].
Page 153: Check Or Change The Acquired Login Id/Password
∫ 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. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
Page 154: Delete Your Login Id And Account From The "Lumix Club
“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 155: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 5.0 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 AE 5.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Page 156: Important Notice
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
Page 157: 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 158 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 159: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 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 160 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 161 ∫ To use the HD Writer AE 5.0 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 162: 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 163: 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 - 163 -...
Page 164: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
∫ 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. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.
Page 165: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 5.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy motion picture data.
Page 166: Starting Hd Writer Ae 5.0
≥ 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 AE 5.0] # [Operating Instructions]. - 166 -...
Page 167: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 5.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p. 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HC-V520 HC-V510 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/60p.
Page 168: Indications
Others Indications HC-V520M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 12:34PM 12:34PM NOV 15 2013 NOV 15 2013 Motion Picture Recording Mode Intelligent Auto Mode R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording...
Page 169 PRE-REC PRE-REC Display Touch Menu Time Lapse Recording Backlight Compensation Zoom Microphone Tele Macro Stereo Microphone Intelligent Contrast Control Wind Noise Canceler Microphone Level Power LCD Smile Shot Fade (White), Fade (Black) Image Stabilizer 41)/Optical Image Color Night Rec function Stabilizer Lock Intelligent Exposure Picture Adjustment...
Page 170: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications ∫ HC-V520 HC-V520M Indication of connection to 1/;/5/ /7/8/9/:/ Wi-Fi D/E/;1/2; Display during playback 28, 76) Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 126) 0h00m00s Playback Time Wi-Fi connection status No.10 Scene Number (Direct Connection) 131) Repeat Playback ∫...
Page 171: 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 172: 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 173: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to ≥...
Page 174 Indication Problem Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an Remaining battery 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 175 Playback Problem Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. cannot be played back. ≥ Release the protect setting. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be deleted.
Page 176 With a PC Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. detected by the PC. ≥...
Page 177 “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted. ≥ Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. I have forgotten the login ID or password for the http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ “LUMIX CLUB”. Others Problem Check points ≥...
Page 178 ∫ 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 179: 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 180: About The Battery
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery on-screen instructions. terminals should be removed. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. - 180 -...
Page 181: 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 182 About 3D About the SD card About 3D viewing When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or suffers from heart disease or is otherwise computer only changes the file management unwell should avoid viewing 3D image.
Page 183: Lcd Monitor
The accident, breakage, repair or other handling. normal brightness will be restored when the It should be noted before use that Panasonic unit’s internal temperature rises. does not accept any responsibility for direct...
Page 184: About Copyright
LLC in the United States and other countries. the manufacturers who developed the system ™ ≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic or product concerned. Corporation. This product is licensed under the AVC patent ™...
Page 185 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 186: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. [1080/60i] Recording mode [1080/60p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ Frame rate...
Page 187: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 640k480 Aspect ratio [16:9] [4:3] 4 GB 3200 28000 SD card 16 GB...
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