Panasonic HC-V270 Basic Owner's Manual

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Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/V270/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...
Page 2: Safety Precautions
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.
Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-V270 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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. Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the Keep these instructions.
Page 5 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ 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.
Page 6 ∫ Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom Conforms to UL STD 60065. Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065. U.S.A. 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.
Page 7: Cautions For Use
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. Make sure to use the supplied cords and If you wish to discard cables.
Page 8: Recording Motion Pictures
HD Writer LE 3.0. SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray SDXC Memory Card disc recorder that supports AVCHD ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have Progressive.
Page 9 Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS Check the website below to download/install from the following website. (As of November the software. 2014) ≥ The software is available for download until http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ the end of March 2018. readstep2.html http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_le30.html (ENG) SQT0665...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories..........11 Wi-Fi Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............25 Power supply..........12 [Link to Cell] ..........26 Inserting/removing the battery ....12 Install the “Image App”......26 Charging the battery ......13 Preparations before using Charging and recording time ....
Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2014. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236...
Page 12: Preparation
≥ 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 13: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 14: 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 (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model Maximum Actual...
Page 15: Recording To A 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. (l 24) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off
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 ...
Page 17: Switching This Unit Between Motion Picture Recording Mode And Still Picture Recording Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode.
Page 18: About The Touch Menu
∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ 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 the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Page 19: 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. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...
Page 20: Basic
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in.
Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit.  Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 17)  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
Page 22: Using The Zoom
Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons 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. A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom ...
Page 23: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/60i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/60p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene: ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/60p] scene: j MP4 [720/30p] scene: j MP4 [360/30p] scene:...
Page 24: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 18) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Page 25: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a [Link to Cell] remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).
Page 26: [Link To Cell]
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” 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 6.0 or later...
Page 27: Preparations Before Using [Link To Cell]
Preparations before using [Link to Cell] Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device. ≥ If the smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark is displayed when you start up “Image App”. Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.
Page 28: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit.
Page 29: Using [Link To Cell] With A Wireless Access Point Connection
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point connection 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 [WPS Connection] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...
Page 30: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection
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. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and proceed to step 4.
Page 31: 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 (General) to the wireless ≥...
Page 32: Others
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 33 Recording Problem Check points Color or brightness of the ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see image changes, or you horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
Page 34: About Copyright
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the Video that was encoded by a consumer “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of engaged in a personal and non-commercial Panasonic Corporation and Sony activity and/or was obtained from a video Corporation. provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No ≥...
Page 35 Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). 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 36: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety [MP4/iFrame] Power source: [1080]; DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) [720]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; Power consumption: Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) Recording;...
Page 37 Minimum focus distance; Dimensions: Normal; Approx. 2.0 cm (0.8q) (Wide)/ 53 mm (W)k59 mm (H)k116 mm (D) Approx. 2.2 m (7.2 feet) (Tele) [2.087 q (W)k2.323 q (H)k4.567 q (D)] Tele Macro; Approx. 1.1 m (3.6 feet) (Tele) (including projecting parts) Intelligent Auto Macro;...
Page 38: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Accessory No. Figure Description VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBT190 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBT380 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACT190PP Accessory kit VW-LED1PP...
Page 39: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. (ENG) SQT0665...
Page 40: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
Page 41 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Page 42: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
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Page 44 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com SQT0665 © Panasonic Corporation 2014 F1114KK0 Printed in Malaysia...

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