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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-V520
HC-V520M
HC-V510
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Read this first ∫ About the recording format for ∫ Handling of built-in memory recording motion pictures [HC-V520M] You can record motion pictures in either This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. *1 AVCHD or iFrame recording formats using When using this component, pay attention to this unit. (l 63) the following points. *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Back up data periodically. Progressive (1080/60p). The built-in memory is temporary storage. In AVCHD: order to avoid erasing da
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∫ 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 ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have “SD card”. the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are Recording Mode: not based on SD Memory Card Function that can be used for Still Picture Specifica
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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 ............
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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....................................................
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 8 7 10 11 1 Speaker 9 Lens cover 2 A/V connector [A/V] (l 98, 114) ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture 3 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25) Recording Mode or Still Picture 4 Optical Image Stabilizer button Recording Mode. (l 16) [ O.I.S.] (l 41) 10 Lens 5 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) 11 Internal stereo microphones 6 Power button [ ] (l 15) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 106, 111, 163) - 6 -
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12 13 14 17 18 16 15 19 20 12 Mode switch (l 16) 17 Tripod receptacle 13 Status indicator (l 15, 126) ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 14 Recording start/stop button (l 21) (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this 15 Battery holder (l 10) unit. 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) 18 SD card cover (l 14) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14) 20 Card slot (l 14) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - 7 -
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22 23 25 24 21 21 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture supplied one. Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 24 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 25 Shoulder strap fixture - 8 -
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HC-V520 HC-V520M / 27 28 26 26 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] 27 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 119) (l 126, 131, 136, 140, 141, 145, 149) 28 NFC touch part (l 135) - 9 -
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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 and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the qualit
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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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also
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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 h 5 min 1 h 5 min [3.6 V/1940 mAh] [iFrame] 2h15min 1h10min [1080/60p] 4 h 5
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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. Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16 GB/24 GB/32GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB * SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e.g.: standard regard
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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. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert
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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. Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned of
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Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Playback Mode (l 27, 76) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the t
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∫ 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. A Touch Menu T W Recording Mode Playback Mode FOCUS T WB ALL W SHTR MENU MENU IRIS B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 35) C Di
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∫ 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. Make sure to set the clock. 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set,
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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. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ Keep your arms near y
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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. 1 Change the mode to or . 2 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER]. - 20 -
