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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分
Basic Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-V520
HC-V520M
HC-V510
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed
explanation, please refer to “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)” which is
recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the Dealer Phone No. information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on Model No. the back of
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 4 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 5 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 ∫ Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532 FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expres
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 6 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the 2) Keep these instructions. cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 3) Heed all warnings. specified by the manufa
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 About connecting to a PC -If you see this symbol- ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European About connecting to a TV Union ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable This symbol is only valid (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). in the European Union. ∫ About the recording format for If you wish to d
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 8 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 ∫ About Condensation (When ∫ For the purposes of this the lens or the LCD monitor is owner’s manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and fogged up) SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the Condensation occurs when there is a change in “SD card”. temperature or humidity, such as when the unit ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm Recording Mode: room. Please
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Contents ∫ How to open the owner’s manual (PDF format) When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Owner’s Manual list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open. ≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Accessories..................................................10 Wi-Fi
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor (P/PC) VSK0780 (PU) VSK0781 AC cable K2CA2YY00259 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 CD-ROM Software CD-ROM Owner’s Manual VFF1118 10 VQT4Q29
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380. ≥ 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
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 12 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Als
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model number Actual Charging Recording Maximum continuous [Voltage/Capacity recordable time mode recordable time (minimum)] time [1080/60p] 1 h 55 min 1h Supplied battery/ [PH], [HA] 2 h 2h 20 min VW-VBT190 (optional) (5h20min) [HG], [HE] 2
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 14 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 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. A The status indicator lights on. The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is o
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 ∫ 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 T icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by W sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu wil
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. 1 Select the menu. ( l 22) MENU : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . A Displaying the World Time setting: [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. P
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 18 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Basic Changing the Recording Mode ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode The 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. ∫ To change to the other Recording Modes 1 Touch the
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 19 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. Basic Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open t
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HC-V520&V520M&V510P&PC&PU_VQT4Q29_mst.book 20 ページ ２０１２年１２月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１８分 Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: T Close-up recording (zoom in) W W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Change the mode to . ALL 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. MENU ≥ You can also set by touc
