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To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT0666 PP https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/V160/ ≥ Click the desired language. HC-V160 Please read it, download it from the website. Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT0666 PP https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/V160/ ≥ Click the desired language. HC-V160 Please read it, download it from the website. Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
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...; Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this manual as your convenient camera information source. Serial No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Model No. Refer servicing to retain this unit by yourself. Be sure to qualified service personnel...
...; Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this manual as your convenient camera information source. Serial No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Model No. Refer servicing to retain this unit by yourself. Be sure to qualified service personnel...
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...operating time is very short even after you have the SDXC logo are not based 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". ≥ Functions that can be ...or editing on Mac (iMovie etc.). ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 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 for about one hour. iFrame: This is a recording...
...operating time is very short even after you have the SDXC logo are not based 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". ≥ Functions that can be ...or editing on Mac (iMovie etc.). ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 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 for about one hour. iFrame: This is a recording...
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... will be displayed on a PC connected to this unit with your OS from the following website. (As of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_le30.html ∫ Downloading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL of the website where you can download the Owner...LCD monitor of this unit. [USB connect]: Displays the website on the PC. ≥ You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). You can use with the USB cable. ∫ Installing HD Writer LE 3.0 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥...
... will be displayed on a PC connected to this unit with your OS from the following website. (As of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_le30.html ∫ Downloading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL of the website where you can download the Owner...LCD monitor of this unit. [USB connect]: Displays the website on the PC. ≥ You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). You can use with the USB cable. ∫ Installing HD Writer LE 3.0 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥...
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...; When the clock is displayed as "--:----". A The current time B The time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ≥ For information on how to the Owner's Manual (PDF format). 17 (ENG) SQT0666
...; When the clock is displayed as "--:----". A The current time B The time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ≥ For information on how to the Owner's Manual (PDF format). 17 (ENG) SQT0666
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A When you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/ Manual Mode. Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. 1 Change the mode to start recording. and open the 2 Press the recording start /stop button to LCD monitor. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start /stop button again to pause recording. 18 SQT0666 (ENG)
A When you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/ Manual Mode. Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. 1 Change the mode to start recording. and open the 2 Press the recording start /stop button to LCD monitor. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start /stop button again to pause recording. 18 SQT0666 (ENG)
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... other countries. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for your personal entertainment only. registered in these instructions... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of a consumer to "Owner's Manual (PDF format)" for any other countries. ≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are displayed as cannot be...
... other countries. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for your personal entertainment only. registered in these instructions... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of a consumer to "Owner's Manual (PDF format)" for any other countries. ≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are displayed as cannot be...
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...HG]; Recording media: SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 15 for details on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to the Owner's manual (PDF format) for the number of a motion picture. Motion picture/Still picture; 2200 K (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 38k Optical Zoom, F1...mode in this unit. Dolby® Digital/2 ch [iFrame], [MP4]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; Average 1.5 Mbps (VBR) Refer to the Owner's manual (PDF format) for the picture size and recordable time of recordable pictures. Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...
...HG]; Recording media: SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 15 for details on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to the Owner's manual (PDF format) for the number of a motion picture. Motion picture/Still picture; 2200 K (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 38k Optical Zoom, F1...mode in this unit. Dolby® Digital/2 ch [iFrame], [MP4]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]; Average 1.5 Mbps (VBR) Refer to the Owner's manual (PDF format) for the picture size and recordable time of recordable pictures. Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...
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...either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of a new product which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up to ... UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your product does not work properly because of...
...either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of a new product which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up to ... UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your product does not work properly because of...
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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V160 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQW0083
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V160 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQW0083
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∫ 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". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60i: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 - 3 -
∫ 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". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60i: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 - 3 -
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... (Recording) Using the Zoom 35 Recording functions of operation icons.... 36 Operation icons 36 Recording functions of menus 39 Manual recording 47 White Balance 48 Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment.... 49 Recording with Manual Focus 50 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 51 Motion picture playback using operation icon 51 Creating still picture from motion...
... (Recording) Using the Zoom 35 Recording functions of operation icons.... 36 Operation icons 36 Recording functions of menus 39 Manual recording 47 White Balance 48 Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment.... 49 Recording with Manual Focus 50 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 51 Motion picture playback using operation icon 51 Creating still picture from motion...
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 A/V 678 2 1 Speaker 2 USB terminal [ ] (l 66, 81) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 22, 47) 3 4 5 4 Delete button [ ] (l 56) 5 Power button [ ] (l 15) 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 61) 7 A/V connector [A/V] (l 61, 69) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) 9 9 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens. ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/ close the cover. 10 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens 12 Internal stereo microphones 12 - 6 -
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 A/V 678 2 1 Speaker 2 USB terminal [ ] (l 66, 81) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 22, 47) 3 4 5 4 Delete button [ ] (l 56) 5 Power button [ ] (l 15) 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 61) 7 A/V connector [A/V] (l 61, 69) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) 9 9 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens. ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/ close the cover. 10 11 10 Lens cover 11 Lens 12 Internal stereo microphones 12 - 6 -
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... (down) button ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. 13 14 15 16 18 Enter button [ENTER] (l 24, 26, 36) 19 LCD monitor (l 18...
... (down) button ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. 13 14 15 16 18 Enter button [ENTER] (l 24, 26, 36) 19 LCD monitor (l 18...
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... In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to center of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is recorded clearly. In the Portrait mode..., a subject that is bigger and close to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode (l 47). Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by an orange frame. (l 45) ≥...
... In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to center of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is recorded clearly. In the Portrait mode..., a subject that is bigger and close to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode (l 47). Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by an orange frame. (l 45) ≥...
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...is not functioning normally, adjust 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 3 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) the White Balance manually. (l 48) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When... Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 48, 50) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions....
...is not functioning normally, adjust 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 3 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) the White Balance manually. (l 48) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When... Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 48, 50) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions....
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If any operation takes place, the demonstration is inserted. Please refer to page 71. [ONLINE MANUAL] You can check how to access the website where you press the MENU button, the demonstration automatically starts. Please refer to page 70. [Eye-Fi ... mode is at the position) : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you can download the Owner's Manual (PDF format). : [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL] # desired access method [URL display]: [USB connect]: Displays the URL of this unit and a PC with the USB cable. [LANGUAGE] You can select...
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is inserted. Please refer to page 71. [ONLINE MANUAL] You can check how to access the website where you press the MENU button, the demonstration automatically starts. Please refer to page 70. [Eye-Fi ... mode is at the position) : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you can download the Owner's Manual (PDF format). : [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL] # desired access method [URL display]: [USB connect]: Displays the URL of this unit and a PC with the USB cable. [LANGUAGE] You can select...
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... is 12 hours. ≥ Audio cannot be recorded. ≥ [REC MODE] is 1 second. ≥ The color balance and focus may not be recorded. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 48, 50) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with a set to [HA]. ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time...
... is 12 hours. ≥ Audio cannot be recorded. ≥ [REC MODE] is 1 second. ≥ The color balance and focus may not be recorded. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 48, 50) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with a set to [HA]. ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time...
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... frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND... is for face detection only. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding ...
... frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND... is for face detection only. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding ...
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Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White Balance (l 48) Manual Shutter Speed (l 49) Iris Adjustment (l 49) Focus (l 50) ≥ Press the ENTER button to . Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to display/not display the manual icon. ≥ The page changes with each press of 4. - 47 -
Press the Intelligent auto/Manual button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White Balance (l 48) Manual Shutter Speed (l 49) Iris Adjustment (l 49) Focus (l 50) ≥ Press the ENTER button to . Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to display/not display the manual icon. ≥ The page changes with each press of 4. - 47 -