Panasonic HC-V250P, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...odel No HC V550P PC HC V250P PC 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 SQT0003 Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only ...

Page 2: ...pose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit Use only the recommended accessories Do not remove covers Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or i...

Page 3: ...ntenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting t...

Page 4: ...rd grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the...

Page 5: ... than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals i and j with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes t...

Page 6: ... in Supplement C to OET65 This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio SAR Contains IC 772C LBVX604 This device complies with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference...

Page 7: ... CDHM30 optional About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from AVCHD 1 MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit 1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive 1080 60p AVCHD It is suitable for viewing on a high definition TV or for saving to disc 2 2 The following methods are available for saving an image recorded in 1080 60p j Copy th...

Page 8: ...ased on SD Memory Card Specifications Refer to page 14 for more details on SD cards For the purposes of this owner s manual SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card The smartphone and tablet are indicated as smartphone Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode Function that can b...

Page 9: ...tures 20 Using the zoom 21 Motion picture Still picture playback 21 Watching Video Pictures on your TV 22 Using the menu screen 23 Language selection 23 Formatting 23 Wi Fi What you can do with the Wi Fi function 24 If the Wi Fi connection cannot be established 25 Others About copyright 27 Specifications 28 Optional accessories 31 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 32 Limited W...

Page 10: ...of reach of children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Nov 2013 These may be subject to change Accessories Battery pack VW VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 CD ROM Software CD ROM Owner s manual SFM0001 ...

Page 11: ...aration Power supply It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised t...

Page 12: ...proximately 2 seconds approximately 1 second on approximately 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images keep the battery connected This allo...

Page 13: ...time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc HC V550 Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBT190 optional 3 6 V 1940 mAh 2 h 20 min 5 h 20 min AVCHD 1080 60p 2 h 1 h PH HA HG HE 2 h 5 min 1 h 5 min MP4 iFrame 1080...

Page 14: ...an SD card 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 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Preparation Recording to a card Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can ...

Page 15: ...t A The status indicator lights on The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened and unit is turned off when it is closed 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot B Face the terminal side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 2 Securely clo...

Page 16: ...een to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on the screen 2 Touch the recording mode switching icon Refer to page 17 for touch screen operation Preparation Selecting a mode Motion Picture Recording Mode l 20 Recording motion...

Page 17: ...ack or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched 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 touch screen Slide...

Page 18: ...reen Touch EXIT to complete the setting When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and perform Steps 2 to 3 to set the date and time 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 M...

Page 19: ...nce settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode and record 1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture etc according to the scene you want to record Manual You can set the shutter speed focus White Balance and brightness iris gain 1 Endless Loop Recording No matter how long you record ...

Page 20: ...again to pause recording Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon Open the lens cover before turning on the unit 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode l 16 2 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only 3 Press the button fully Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures HC V250 A When you begin recording chan...

Page 21: ... for playback When AVCHD is selected When MP4 iFrame is selected The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched and Basic Using the zoom Basic Motion picture Still picture playback ALL AVCHD 1080 60p 1080 60i ALL MP4 iFrame 1080 60p 720 30p 360 30p iFrame Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out Th...

Page 22: ...de the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it j Switch the Touch Menu and then touch up down on the thumbnail scroll lever 6 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen Touch 1 to start pause playback of motion pic...

Page 23: ...messages have been displayed the guide display is canceled Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc Displayed when connecting a USB HDD Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF form...

Page 24: ...king Service 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 Home Cam You can confirm the recording screen of this unit fro...

Page 25: ...unable to locate the wireless access point due to problems with the signal Use Manual Setting WPS Connection Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS standby mode Make sure the PIN code has been correctly input Search for wireless network or Manual Setting Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input Check the Authentication method Encryption type and Encryption key P...

Page 26: ...g time every time to connect to a smartphone It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi Fi connection setting of the smartphone but it is not a malfunction This unit is not displayed in the Wi Fi setting screen of the smartphone Try switching the ON OFF of the Wi Fi function in the Wi Fi settings of the smartphone The Wi Fi connection is disconnected immediately If there is a setting f...

Page 27: ...rum Inc in the United States and in other countries DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under t...

Page 28: ...24 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HG Average 13 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR MP4 iFrame 1080 Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 720 Average 9 Mbps VBR iFrame Maximum 28 Mbps VBR Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format for the picture size and recordable time of a motion picture Still picture recording format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF form...

Page 29: ...dots 2 7z wide LCD monitor Approx 230 K dots Microphone Stereo with a Zoom Microphone HC V550 HC V250 HC V550 HC V250 HC V550 HC V250 Minimum required illumination Approx 4 lx 1 30 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode Approx 1 lx with the Night Mode function AV connector video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 h NTSC system HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI x v Color 1080p 1080i 480p AV connecto...

Page 30: ...80 RH Battery operation time See page 13 HC V550 HC V250 Wireless transmitter Compliance standard IEEE802 11b g n Frequency range used Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 11ch Encryption method Wi Fi compliant WPA WPA2 WEP Access method Infrastructure mode NFC Compliance standard ISO IEC 18092 NFC F Passive Mode Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz AC input 0 25 A DC output DC 5 0 V 1 8 A Di...

Page 31: ...ry Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of Nov 2013 These may be subject to change Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description VW BC10PP Battery charger VW VBT190 1 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW VBT380 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 HDMI mini cable VW SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW ACT190PP Accessory kit VW LED1PP 2 LED Video Lig...

Page 32: ...SONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA MasterCard Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Descript...

Page 33: ...cludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Mail In Service Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick rep...

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Page 35: ...adjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from cov...

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