Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V520
HC-V520M
HC-V510
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and save this manual for future use.
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∫ Cards that you can use with
∫ For the purposes of this
this unit
owner’s manual
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture
Recording Mode:
≥ 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.
Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:
≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD
cards.
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or
1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
This owner’s manual are designed for use with
HC-V520 HC-V520M
models
,
and
HC-V510
. Pictures may be slightly different
from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual
HC-V520
show model
, however, parts of
the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
HC-V520
HC-V520M
are equipped
≥
and
with the Wi-Fi® function.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
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Contents
Preparation
Power supply................................................10
Charging the battery.............................. 11
Charging and recording time ................. 12
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 14
About the Touch Menu........................... 17
Still Picture Recording Mode.................. 40
Intelligent Auto Plus ................................44
Scene Mode............................................47
Manual recording .........................................49
White Balance........................................ 50
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 51
Manual Focus adjustment...................... 52
Recording with the Touch Function ...........53
Operation icons...................................... 57
Recording functions of menus ...................62
Before recording..........................................19
Selecting a media to record
[HC-V520M]...................................................20
Recording motion pictures .........................21
Recording still pictures...............................23
Recording still pictures in Motion
Picture Recording Mode ........................ 24
Intelligent Auto Mode ..................................25
Motion picture/Still picture playback .........27
Using the menu screen ...............................30
Using the Setup Menu .................................31
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Advanced (Playback)
Motion picture playback
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
and the preparations..................................120
Connecting to a wireless access
Recording/playing back with Link to
using operation icon .............................. 76
Creating still picture from motion
Repeat Playback ................................... 78
Resuming the previous playback........... 79
Zooming in on a still picture during
Playing back motion pictures/still
pictures by date ..................................... 80
Changing the playback settings and
Deleting scenes/still pictures .....................89
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)..................... 92
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(iFrame/MP4)......................................... 93
Deleting personal information................ 94
Convert to MP4.............................................95
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .........98
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 100
Converting and playing back
End User License Agreement.............. 157
Operating environment..............................159
Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................166
If using Mac ................................................167
Others
Indications ..................................................168
Messages....................................................171
About recovery..................................... 172
Troubleshooting.........................................173
Cautions for use.........................................179
About copyright .........................................184
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..........................................186
Approximate number of
recordable pictures....................................187
Copying between SD card and
Built-in Memory [HC-V520M].....................104
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ...106
Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 106
Simple copy......................................... 109
Copy selected files .............................. 109
Playing back the USB HDD................. 110
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video device, etc. ....................................... 111
Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 115
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Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1
2
9
3
4
5
6
8
7
10
11
1
2
3
4
Speaker
9
Lens cover
A/V connector [A/V] (l 98, 114)
Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25)
Optical Image Stabilizer button
≥ The lens cover opens in
Recording Mode or
Recording Mode. (l 16)
10 Lens
Motion Picture
Still Picture
[
O.I.S.] (l 41)
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10)
Power button [ ] (l 15)
HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98)
USB terminal [ ] (l 106, 111, 163)
5
6
7
8
11 Internal stereo microphones
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12 13 14
17
18
19
20
16
15
12 Mode switch (l 16)
13 Status indicator (l 15, 126)
17 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm
14 Recording start/stop button (l 21)
15 Battery holder (l 10)
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this
unit.
16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16)
18 SD card cover (l 14)
19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)
20 Card slot (l 14)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
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22
23
25
21
21 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
22 Photoshot button [
] (l 23)
23 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 40)
Thumbnail display switch [
/
]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 28)
24 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
25 Shoulder strap fixture
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Preparation
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥ 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.
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.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
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.
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.
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.
≥ 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 (50 oF
and 86 oF).
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A
DC input terminal
1
2
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
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.
Use it together with the battery when recording for long time the AC adaptor connected.
∫ To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to another device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 164.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 181.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12).
≥ 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.
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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 number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Actual
recordable
time
Charging
time
Recording Maximumcontinuous
mode
recordable time
[1080/60p]
[PH], [HA]
[HG], [HE]
[iFrame]
[1080/60p]
[PH]
1 h 55 min
2 h
1 h
Supplied battery/
VW-VBT190 (optional)
[3.6 V/1940 mAh]
2 h 20 min
(5 h 20 min)
2 h 5 min
2 h 15 min
4 h 5 min
4 h 15 min
4 h 20 min
4 h 25 min
4 h 45 min
1 h 5 min
1 h 10 min
2 h 5 min
2 h 10 min
VW-VBT380 (optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh]
3 h 45 min
(9 h 45 min)
[HA], [HG]
[HE]
2 h 15 min
2 h 25 min
[iFrame]
≥ 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 capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
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