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Panasonic HC-V550 Operating Instructions Manual

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High Definition Video Camera
HC-V550
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Operating Instructions

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HC-V250
HC-V230
SQT0029

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V550 HC-V250 Model No. Model No. HC-V550M HC-V230 HC-V530 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. SQT0029...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    SD card or built-in memory is being supplied software HD Writer LE 2.1. accessed (initialisation, recording, playback, j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray deleting etc.). Do not perform the following disc recorder that supports AVCHD operations when the lamp illuminates. It may Progressive.

  • Page 3: This Unit

    SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card These operating instructions are designed for ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have use with models HC-V550 HC-V550M the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory HC-V530 HC-V250...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Deleting scenes/still pictures......97 Recording Mode ........41 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) ..99 Level Shot Function Dividing a scene (AVCHD)....100 [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] ....42 Dividing a scene to partially delete Image Stabilizer Function (MP4/iFrame) ........101 [HC-V250]/[HC-V230]........43 Protecting scenes/still pictures.....
  • Page 5 Operating environment......178 Using the Eye-Fi™ card......124 Installation ..........181 Connecting to a PC ........182 Wi-Fi About the PC display ......184 [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Starting HD Writer LE 2.1......186 Reading the operating instructions of ® Wi-Fi function ........... 127 the software applications ..... 186 [Remote Ctrl] ..........

  • Page 6: Preparation

    ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of Recording/playback button [ 5.5 mm or more may damage the unit. SD card cover Access lamp [ACCESS] HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Level Shot Function button [ Card slot HC-V250 HC-V230 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) 41)/ Grip belt Thumbnail display switch [ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 28)/ your hand.
  • Page 8 HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 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. HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Lens cover ≥...
  • Page 9 ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/ close the cover. Lens cover Lens Internal stereo microphones HC-V550M HC-V550 HC-V250 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] 129, 135, 138, 144, 146, 150, 165, 168) Wi-Fi Transmitter 128) NFC touch area [...

  • 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 183. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 201. ≥ 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/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-V550/HC-V550M/HC-V530 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. 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off

    During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on/off. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the LCD monitor is closed.

  • 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

    51), Endless Loop Recording Mode 53), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 54) and Manual Mode 55). only HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 ∫ 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.

  • 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 31): [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: Selecting A Media To Record [Hc-V550M]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V550M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Set this unit to Recording Mode. Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.

  • Page 23: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HC-V250 HC-V230 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 24 ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) 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 or the built-in memory.

  • Page 25: Recording Still Pictures

    No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets) Press the button fully. HC-V550M HC-V530 ≥ HC-V550 If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function 60) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA...

  • Page 26: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA ≥ Screen display will disappear when HC-V550M HC-V530 HC-V550 no touch operation is performed for a Optical Image Stabilizer specific period of time. To display it HC-V250 HC-V230 again, touch the screen.

  • Page 27: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

     ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/  PICTURE]. HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230  Select the still picture C or the recording  format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.
  • Page 28 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.

  • Page 29: 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 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 ≥ 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 33: 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 34 Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC etc. j PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback HC-V550M HC-V550 HC-V250 Using the Wi-Fi function * When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off. [ECONOMY (AC)] When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit, this unit automatically turns off.

  • Page 35: Quick Start

    ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 50% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.

  • Page 36: Power Lcd

    [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons 65) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favourite 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 37: Hdmi Resolution

    , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed. HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 38: Format Media

    HC-V550M Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. 115) ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES]. ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.

  • Page 39: Version Disp

    [Version Up] You can update the firmware version of this unit. : [SETUP] # [Version Up] 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) - 39 -...

  • Page 40: 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 HC-V550M HC-V530 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 41: 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 42: Level Shot Function

    Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] 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 43: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function [HC-V250]/[HC-V230] 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 cancelled) ≥...

  • Page 44: 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 HC-V550M HC-V530 In Still Picture Recording Mode only - 44 -...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 47: 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 colour balance)

  • Page 48: 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 49: Start Recording

    [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 colour balance) Touch ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)

  • Page 50: 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. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. Setup time Setup example (recording Recording time...

  • Page 51: 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 colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight:...
  • Page 52 ≥ (Night Scenery) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Endless Loop Recording

    ≥ Still pictures cannot be taken. ≥ [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame], and [REC MODE] is set to [720]. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Image Stabilizer Function is set to (setting cancelled) and Level Shot Function is set to off.

  • Page 54: Stop Motion Animation Assist

    ≥ [PICTURE SIZE] is set to (1920k1080). 2.1M ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, use a different SD card. ≥ HC-V550M When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, change the recording media or use a different SD card.

  • Page 55: 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 56: White Balance

    White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White Balance Mode. SHTR ≥...

  • Page 57: 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 1/50 to 1/8000...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 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.
  • Page 61 (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 62: 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 ≥ An icon is displayed B. Touch the object and lock the target.

  • Page 63: 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 HC-V550M HC-V530 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on.
  • Page 64 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 65: 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 66: 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 cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # MENU...

  • Page 67: Intelligent Exposure

    ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. j Press the recording/playback button j Touch the recording mode switching icon HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 If you remove the SD card HC-V550M If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO]/[SD CARD]...

  • Page 68: Backlight Compensation

    3 : 2 you set Tele Macro was 51k or lower) HC-V550M HC-V530 HC-V550 Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off. HC-V250 HC-V230 Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard].

  • Page 69: 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 70: Zoom Mode

    [D.Zoom 150k]: Digital zoom (Up to 150k) [D.Zoom 3000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 3000k) HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off. HC-V250 HC-V230 The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard].

  • Page 71: 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 1080/50i.

  • Page 72: Face Framing

    HC-V550M [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥...
  • Page 73 HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 [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 74: 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 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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. - 78 -...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: Various Playback Functions

    Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 54): j Still pictures created from motion pictures: j Scenes saved in Highlight Playback 89): HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality) 103): HC-V550M Scenes saved in MP4 (Low Quality)

  • Page 84: Highlight Playback

    Highlight Playback Part that was recognised 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 favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes.

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Custom Effect

    ∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite 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 86: 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. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] Set up the favourite scenes. [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY] Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not.

  • Page 87: Checking The Favourite Scenes

    ∫ Checking the favourite scenes Touch the scenes to be played back. 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s Touch [Add] and add the favourite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favourite. ≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the ...

  • Page 88: 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 recognised as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 89: Saving The Highlight Playback

    Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V550M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory.

  • Page 90: Manual Edit

    ≥ You can create a combined scene of up to about 6 hours long. ≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the SD card. HC-V550M When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the built-in memory.
  • Page 91 ∫ 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 92 ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. Touch [ENTER]. ∫ To save a manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V550M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory.

  • Page 93: 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 94 Touch the thumbnail in the centre. ≥ 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 95: 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 HC-V550M HC-V530 Setting is not possible when the operation in Step 1 is performed while thumbnails in the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed.

  • Page 96: [Hc-V550]/[Hc-V550M]/[Hc-V530]

    [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item. Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V530] ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 54. Touch ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed.

  • Page 97: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    ≥ When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display or Highlight & Time Frame Index, the scene or still picture being displayed is deleted. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 When the thumbnails of still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are displayed, the still pictures cannot be deleted.
  • Page 98 MENU [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]. HC-V550M HC-V530 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [Return] to complete the settings. HC-V550M HC-V530 ≥ 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. - 102 -...

  • Page 103: Convert To Mp4

    Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/25p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/25p) 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 104: Relay Scene Combining [Hc-V550M]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V550M] You can combine the relayed scene 72) 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 105 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, 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 106: 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). - 106 -...
  • Page 107 TV. ≥ Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 108 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 109: 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]/[576p] 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 [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 110: Playback Using Viera Link

    What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ 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 111 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 112: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V550M] 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 113 ≥ When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. If there is no need to convert the recording format, touch [NO]. If there is need to convert the recording format, touch [YES] and select the copying method. This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to MP4 (1280k720/25p or 640k360/25p) and copy to the SD card.
  • Page 114 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large.

  • Page 115: 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 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 116 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 117: Simple Copy

    ≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD] : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] MENU ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card and USB HDD. HC-V550M If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card, built-in memory, and USB HDD.

  • Page 118: Copy Selected Files

    115) Touch [Copy selected files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching , selecting [COPY]. MENU HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Touch [NEXT]. HC-V550M Touch the media you want to copy. When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD.

  • Page 119: Playing Back The Usb Hdd

    When the USB HDD is connected, the (USB HDD) can be selected from the displayed media types. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in the SD card.

  • Page 120: 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 123. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.

  • Page 121: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
  • Page 122 ≥ 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 123: 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 AV 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 124: 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 125: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode

    ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection transfer settings. ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit. ≥ HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 HC-V230 Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select [MP4/iFrame] or [PICTURE].
  • Page 126 ≥ 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 127: Wi-Fi [Hc-V550]/[Hc-V550M]/[Hc-V250]

    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 128 ≥ 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 129: [Remote Ctrl]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Remote Ctrl] 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). A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
  • Page 130 ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection. ≥ [Easy Connection (WPS)] 163) ≥ Connecting with QR code 163) ≥ Connecting by entering an SSID and Password 164) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection”.

  • Page 131: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] 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 132: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] 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 133: About [Remote Ctrl]

    About [Remote Ctrl] 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 134: In Playback Mode

    Selecting a media to record ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ Recording format ≥ Picture size ≥...

  • Page 135: [Baby Monitor]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [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 136: 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 137 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 138: [Hom.monitor]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. 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, [Hom.Monitor] cannot be used.

  • Page 139: Using [Hom.monitor]

    Using [Hom.Monitor] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. 142) ≥ 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 140: When Configuring The Home Monitor Settings Using Qr Code

    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 141 Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If the unit is not recognised 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 142: What You Can Operate/Set With A Smartphone During Home Monitoring

    ≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment. ≥ Narrowband lines such as analogue modems cannot be used. ≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, connect again.

  • Page 143: 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 144: [Dlna Play]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV. A DLNA-compatible TV ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.
  • Page 145 Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side. ≥ Select the media ([SD/MEM]) 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 146: [Copy]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [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 147 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 148: Copying To A Pc

    ≥ If a screen asking you to enter a user account and password is displayed after you have entered the name of the shared folder, enter the one you have created on your PC. HC-V550 HC-V250 ≥ When the connection to the PC is complete, copying starts.
  • Page 149 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 150: [Live Cast]

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] [Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM.  A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering.

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 153: About The Screen Indications In The Live Cast Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode Live broadcast indication Line quality 154) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 12fps Frame rate 154) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated.

  • Page 154: To Configure The E-Mail Delivery Settings

    ∫ 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 155 ∫ 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 156: Install The "Image App

    [Remote Ctrl] 129) j [Baby Monitor] 135) j [Hom.Monitor] 138) 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 157: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] 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 158: Using The Network Easy Setup To Set Up A Connection

    Using the Network 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 159: 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 [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: [Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection] 160) [Easy Connection (WPS)]...

  • Page 160: 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 161: Setting Up A Connection Manually

    Setting up a connection manually ≥ When connecting by [Set Manually], 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 162 ≥ 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 163: 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 j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code”...

  • Page 164: 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 165: 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 166: 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) wireless access point.
  • Page 167 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 168: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu

    Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] 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. [Set Wireless Access...
  • Page 169 [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 143. [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 170: 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 171: 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 and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].

  • Page 172: 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 and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
  • Page 173 “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 174: 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 175: 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 176: 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 177 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 178: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions 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 179 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 180 ∫ 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 181: 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 182: 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 - 182 -...

  • Page 183: 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 184: About The Pc Display

    5 iFrame format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.) 6 JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture HC-V550M HC-V530 HC-V550 JPEG format still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 8 The motion picture thumbnails 9 AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.)
  • Page 185 ∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.) Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

  • Page 186: 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]. - 186 -...

  • Page 187: If Using Mac

    ≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [102CDPFT] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder. only HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V530 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 188: Indications

    Others Indications only HC-V550 HC-V530 only HC-V550M only HC-V250 HC-V230 ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 OPEN  1h30m Remaining battery time Built-in memory recording...
  • Page 189 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 60)/Optical Image Night Mode *1,2 Stabilizer Lock Intelligent Exposure World Time setting Recording mode switching icon Image Stabilizer...
  • Page 190 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/ /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ [HC-V250] D/E/;1/2; Display during playback 28, 79) Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 157) 0h00m00s Playback Time Wi-Fi connection status (Direct No.10 Scene Number connection) 157) Repeat Playback ∫...

  • Page 191: 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 192: 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 193: 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 194 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 195 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. 102) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be deleted.
  • Page 196 ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe operating instructions for Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 2.1. HD Writer LE 2.1. About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Problem Check points Cannot connect to ≥ Read page if the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
  • Page 197 About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V550]/[HC-V550M]/[HC-V250] Problem Check points The live broadcast screen ≥ Make sure the “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password have will not be displayed. been input correctly. ≥ Use a PC or smartphone to make sure the USTREAM account registration is complete.
  • Page 198 ∫ 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 199: 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 200: 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. - 200 -...

  • Page 201: 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 202: Lcd Monitor

    ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for disposing of or giving away the SD card. example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual HC-V550 HC-V530 HC-V250 immediately after the unit is turned on. The HC-V230...
  • Page 203 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 204: About Copyright

    LLC in the United States and other countries. This product is licensed under the AVC patent ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic portfolio license for the personal and Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ™...
  • Page 205 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 206: 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.   Recording format [AVCHD] [1080/50i] Recording mode [1080/50p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/...

  • Page 207: 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. 0.3M 7.4M 2.1M Picture size 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 640k480 Aspect ratio [16:9] [4:3] 4 GB 3200 28000...

  • Page 208: 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 HC-V550M HC-V530 [O.I.S.] is set to HC-V250 HC-V230 [O.I.S.] is set to...

  • Page 209: 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. HC-V550 HC-V550M HC-V250 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 210 Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its home position will face the front of the subject. ≥ The home position runs through the centre 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 211 ≥ 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-V550M HC-V530 HC-V550 Level Shot Function j Optical Image Stabilizer j [SHOOTING GUIDE] ≥...
  • Page 212 j The background and the subject are similar in colour 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 213 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.
  • Page 214 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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