Panasonic HC-V260 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V270 Model No. HC-V260 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Warning product damage, Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, disassemble, heat above 60 oC or dripping or splashing.
Page 3: Cautions For Use
About connecting to a TV ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Page 4 Copy the image to a disc using the desiccant (silica gel) in with it. HD Writer LE 3.0. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray Be sure to detach the battery after use. disc recorder that supports AVCHD ≥...
Page 5: This Unit
HC-V270 [V270] V270 When condensation has occurred, remove the HC-V260 [V260] battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the V260 unit like that for about one hour. When the unit...
Page 6 ∫ Downloading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the website where you can download the Operating Instructions (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL] in the Setup menu. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display .
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi [V270] Accessories............ 8 Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............22 [Remote Ctrl] ..........23 Power supply..........9 Install the “Image App”......23 Inserting/removing the battery ....9 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......
Page 8: 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. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Page 9: 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 10: 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 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 11: 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/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model Maximum Actual...
Page 12: 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 21) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 optimises settings to the recording environment you are in.
Page 18: 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 14)  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
Page 19: 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 20: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] 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 [1080/50p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene:...
Page 21: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 15) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Page 22: Wi-Fi [V270]
Wi-Fi [V270] ® 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 [Remote Ctrl] remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).
Page 23: [Remote Ctrl]
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 24: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] 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 25: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection
Using [Remote Ctrl] 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 26: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection
Using [Remote Ctrl] 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 [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may the image changes, or you see 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 31: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Recording mode and transfer rate: Power source: [AVCHD] DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) [1080/50p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA];...
Page 32 Lens: HDMI mini connector audio output level: Auto Iris, 50k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.2 [AVCHD]; Focal length; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM 2.06 mm to 103 mm [iFrame], [MP4]; Macro (Full range AF) Linear PCM 35 mm equivalent; USB: Motion picture; Reader function 28.0 mm to 1740 mm (16:9)* SD card;...
Page 33: About Copyright
Google Inc. ™ “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of ≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a ® Panasonic Corporation and Sony certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance ™ Corporation. ≥ The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier mark is ®...
Page 34 Menu” in the Operating Instructions (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 35: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)
Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.

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