Panasonic HC-V100 Operating Instructions Manual

High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V100 HC-V100M Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. VQT3Y13 until 2012/1/26 GW

Use only the recommended accessories. ≥Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ∫Product identification marking Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥Do not expose 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 in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. ≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. ≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate. CAUTION ≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom

∫Cautions for use For Australia and New Zealand In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. ≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. ≥If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on. Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. ≥If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. About connecting to a PC ≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. GC/GW only How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

recording motion pictures You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11). Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can be imported faster than AVCHD motion pictures. Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than that of AVCHD motion pictures. ≥It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format. ∫Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit. (including any other non-built-in memory related component). ∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ∫Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥Refer to page 11 for more details on SD cards. ∫For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 These operating instructions are designed for use with models and . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase.

Accessories...............................................6 Optional accessories........................... 7 Preparation Power supply.............................................8 Inserting/removing the battery............. 8 Charging the battery ........................... 9 Charging and recording time............. 10 Recording to a card ................................ 11 Cards that you can use with this unit.............................................. 11 Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 12 Turning the unit on/off............................13 Selecting a mode ....................................13 Setting date and time..............................14 Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V100M]..............................................15 Intelligent Auto mode .............................15 Recording motion pictures ....................16 Recording still pictures..........................16 Motion picture/Still picture playback ....17 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ............................................. 18 Using the menu screen ..........................19 Language selection........................... 19 Using the Zoom.......................................20 Formatting ...............................................20 Deleting scenes/still pictures ................21 Others Specifications..........................................22 About copyright ......................................26 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................27 Contents

Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. Accessories Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0781 AC cable (GC/GW) A K2CT3YY00034 B K2CQ2YY00082 (GN) C K2CJ2YY00052 A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Saudi Arabia C Australia and New Zealand AV multi cable K1HY12YY0016 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 CD-ROM Software CD-ROM Operating Instructions VFF0928

(GC/GW) Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) (GN) Battery charger (VW-BC10GN) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)* Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E) (GC/GW) Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E/EB) (GN) Accessory kit (VW-ACK180GN) * (GC/GW) To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/ VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21E/EB-K, VW-AD20E/EB-K is required. (GN) To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/ VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21GN-K, VW-AD20GN-K is required.

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) 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. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). 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. Inserting/removing the battery ≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 13) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Preparation 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 that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping. Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked. ャモヵヵ A Battery holder Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

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, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. ≥(GC/GW) The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB: optional). ≥(GN) The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10GN: optional). ≥The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on. ≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) A DC input terminal ≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet. 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN]. ≥Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover. ≥The status indicator will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed. When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.  

If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power supplied from the outlet. ∫To charge by connecting to other device It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied). ≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7). ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥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. ≥These times are approximations. ≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. ≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2 h 25 min (5 h 45 min) [HA], [HG], [HX] 2 h 45 min 1 h 25 min [iFrame] 3 h 15 min 1 h 40 min Battery capacity indication ≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash. ≥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. ≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

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. * SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥Operation of the SD Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording. ≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed. ≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Preparation Recording to a card This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards. Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB e.g.: 32

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot B. ≥Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 2 Securely close the SD card cover. ≥Securely close it until it clicks. ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. ≥When the card access lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit. ≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust. ≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a heater jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur.) jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur ≥To protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them. ≥About disposing of or giving away the SD card. (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format)) 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 20) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.    Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

monitor. Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. 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. Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or . Preparation Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the power button Preparation Selecting a mode Recording Mode (l 16) Playback Mode (l 17)  To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

will appear. Select [YES] and perform Steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. (l 19) 2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using 3/4. A Displaying the World time setting: [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥The 24-hour system is used to display the time. 3 Press the ENTER button. ≥A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by pressing the ENTER button. ≥Press the MENU button to complete the setting. ≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.) Preparation Setting date and time : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

1 Change the mode to . 2 Select the menu. (l 19) 3 Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button. ≥The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. ≥Select and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. (settings will not be changed) 4 Press the MENU button to complete the settings. The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V100M] : [MEDIA SELECT] Basic Intelligent Auto mode Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. /MANUAL

on the unit. 1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. Still picture recorded with size of (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9. ≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. 1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button. Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures  2.1 M

. 2 Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button. 3 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. ≥Press the MENU button. ≥When a video item is selected, an icon will appear on the thumbnail display. ( , ) 4 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the ENTER button. ≥When you select / and press the ENTER button, the next (previous) page is displayed. Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback  15.11.2012 0h00m15 s

3/4/2/1. A Operation icon ≥Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the operation icon. Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 1 Connect this unit to a TV. A AV multi cable (supplied) ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously. 2 Select the video input on the TV. 3 Change the mode to to play back. Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind playback 5: Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s  AV MULTI 

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the top menu A, then press the ENTER button. 3 Select the submenu B using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button. 4 Select the desired item using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button to set. To get back to the previous screen Press 2 of the cursor button. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. ∫About the information display Descriptions of the selected submenus and items displayed in Steps 3 and 4, and messages to confirm settings are displayed. ∫About the operation icons / : Select and then press the ENTER button to switch the menu and thumbnail display page. : Select and then press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen in cases such as menu setting, etc. Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Basic Using the menu screen : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]

. 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, disc etc. Select the menu. Basic Using the Zoom Basic Formatting : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory] A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. 6W T 6W T 

. Basic Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. To delete the scene or still picture being played back Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. O.I.S./

Information for your safety Others Specifications Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording; 3.4 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/2 ch [iFrame]; AAC/2 ch Recording mode and transfer rate: [HA]; Average 17 Mbps (VBR) [HG]; Average 13 Mbps (VBR) [HX]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) Refer to the operating instructions (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 operating instructions (PDF format) for the number of recordable pictures. Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 11 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB Image sensor: 1/5.8 type (1/5.8z) 1MOS image sensor Total; 1500 K Effective pixels; Motion picture/Still picture; 1300 K to 1120 K (16:9)

Focal length; 2.38 mm to 81 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Motion picture/Still picture; 32.5 mm to 1206 mm (16:9) Minimum focus distance; Normal; Approx. 3 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.6 m (Tele) Tele macro; Approx. 70 cm (Tele) Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 37k, 42k i.Zoom, 90k/2000k Digital Zoom Image stabilizer function: Optical (Active mode) Monitor: 6.7 cm (2.7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/25 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 1 lx with the Colour Night View function AV multi connector video output level: Component video output level; Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h AV video output level; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system HDMI mini connector video output level: HDMI™ 1080i/576p AV multi connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output level: [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM [iFrame]; Linear PCM

Built-in memory; Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off) Dimensions: 51.5 mm (W)k59.5 mm (H)k112.5 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 181 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 183 g [without battery (supplied)] Mass in operation: Approx. 225 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 225 g [with battery (supplied)] Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 10

Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A Dimensions: 49 mm (W)k24 mm (H)k79 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 91 g

laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫Licenses ≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ≥Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ≥iMovie, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. ≥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 the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. Others About copyright

operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. (Example: When an English language OS) 3 Double click the “Operating Instructions” shortcut icon on the desktop. ∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/ otherversions If using the following OS jWindows XP SP3 jWindows Vista SP2 jWindows 7 Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. ∫To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HC\” folder. ≥When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. ∫For Mac 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. 3 Double click the PDF file to open it. Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)