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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 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 2
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems and seal the bag.) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD cards. - 2 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 3
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 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 4
supply 9 Inserting/removing the battery 9 Charging the battery 10 Charging and recording time Manual recording 47 White Balance 48 Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment.... 49 Recording with Manual pictures 60 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .........61 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 5
PC display 83 Starting HD Writer LE 3.0 84 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 84 If using Mac (mass storage 85 Others Indications 86 Messages 88 About recovery 88 Troubleshooting 89 Cautions for use 93 About copyright 96 Recording modes/ approximate recordable - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 6
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 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 7
playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. Example: up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 20 Battery holder (l 9) or Press 4 21 SD card cover (l 14) 22 Tripod receptacle - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 8
25 26 27 25 Photoshot button [ ] (l 21) 26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (l 35) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 25) 27 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 9
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 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 10
AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit. ≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on. Press the power button long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery. This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 11
to when using the AC adaptor. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 95. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 12
in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder, or DVD recorder. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/VWVBY100 (optional) [3.6 V/970 mAh] VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 13
. e.g.: ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 14
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 32) When the SD card is formatted, - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 15
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 Hold down the power - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 16
Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or . Recording Mode (l 19, 21) Playback Mode (l 24, 51) - 16 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 17
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. The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 19
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) 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 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 20
≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 40, 41) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC FORMAT] set to [iFrame] or [MP4], the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 21
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) 1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button. ≥ The still picture operating display ( ) will turn red while recording still pictures. ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 22
for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode (l 47). Mode Portrait Scenery Spotlight Low light Normal Effect Faces are detected and focused automatically - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 23
2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 50) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button. ≥ This can also be set from the menu. [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] 3 Select still picture B or motion picture C to playback using 3/4/2/1 and press the ENTER button. ≥ If you press the MENU - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 25
played back with this unit) Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device. ≥ MP4 motion pictures that can be played Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format of still pictures supported - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 26
Basic Using the menu screen ヮユワヶ 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the top menu A, then press the ENTER button. To get back to the previous screen Press 2 of the cursor button. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. 3 Select the submenu B using 3/4 and press 1 or - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 27
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [ON] (Display all information)/[OFF] (Display part of information) [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 62. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 17. [SET WORLD TIME - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 28
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select [DESTINATION] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 29
FORMAT] # desired setting [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 30
[ECONOMY (AC)] When about 15 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting the AC adaptor with this unit, the unit automatically turns off. : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j PRE- - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 31
the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter. [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 Select - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 32
[HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 63. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 64. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 62. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 33
1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of October 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 34
only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 71. [ONLINE MANUAL] You can check how to access the website where you can download the Owner's Manual (PDF format). : [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL] # desired access method [URL display]: [USB connect]: Displays the URL of the website on - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 35
Advanced (Recording) Using the Zoom ¬ Change the mode to . T 6 W Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 36
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Press the ENTER button to display 2 (e.g. Backlight Compensation) the operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 37
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 38
PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 39
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Change the mode to . [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: 5Sports: Portrait: Soft Skin: Spotlight: - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 40
≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/30. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery) j Using a tripod is recommended. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: [i.Zoom 77k]: [D.Zoom 100k]: [D.Zoom - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 41
Favors image quality B Favors recording time Set the recording mode to 1080/60i. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 12) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 97 about flashes. ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions. - 41 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 42
[Creative Control] You can record motion pictures with added effects. : [RECORD SETUP] # [Creative Control] Press 3/4 to select the desired Creative Control Mode, and press the ENTER button. Mode MINI [Miniature Effect] 8mm [8mm movie] SILN [Silent movie] INTV [Time Lapse Rec] ≥ Still pictures - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 43
3 Press 2 to select , and change the size of the in-focus portion. ≥ Each time you press 2, the size of the in-focus portion will change. Medium size # Large size # Small size ≥ If you press 3/4, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you press 1 and select [ - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 44
motion picture recording time is 1 second. ≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 48, 50) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected. - 44 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 45
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 brightness. ≥ When the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 46
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Picture size 8.9 M 3968k2232 2.1 M 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 ≥ This function's default settings is 8.9 M . ≥ The recording will become longer - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 47
recording ¬ Change the mode to . 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 display/not display the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 48
a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums, etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 49
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ You may see a band of light around an object power supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 50
. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Display the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button, and switch to manual icon by pressing 4. 2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. MF MF : To focus on a close - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 51
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 24. Playback operation Cursor button/Playback display Operating steps Slow-motion playback During Pause With the playback paused, press and hold 1 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 52
will be different from the normal still picture. Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in on still pictures during playback. 1 Move the zoom lever to side. ≥ You can zoom to a maximum of 4a. (1k # 2k # 4k) 2 Shift the position of the zoomed portion using the cursor button. ≥ The location of the zoom displays - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 54
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Select the date select icon using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. A Date select icon 2 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 55
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Select the item to change and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDE - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 56
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Press the Delete button while - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 57
3 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2) Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER button. ≥ The scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted. - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 58
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Set the mode switch to , select the play mode selection icon, and select the AVCHD scene. (l 24) 1 Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 Select the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 59
Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame, MP4) Divide the iFrame or MP4 scene, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ Set the mode switch to , select - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 60
by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]* * [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed when using the Eye-Fi card that is set as the selected transfer - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 61
images when connecting to video terminal *1 Use the HDMI mini cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI mini-cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Check the accessories in the basic owner's manual. *2 Use the AV cable - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 62
channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 63
and then play it back. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC FORMAT] and [REC MODE]. ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV. Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 64
Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices. ≥ This unit supports "VIERA - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 65
unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. - 65 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 66
disc recorder, video devices, etc. or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. ≥ The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be scenes, refer to page 69. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 67
to other equipment, the AC adaptor cannot be used. Please ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged. ≥ Turn on the unit. A USB cable (supplied) or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 68
USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder. . ≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 69
about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV instructions of the video device for details. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A AV cable (supplied) or Composite video owner's manual. ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Connect this unit to a video device - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 70
). For details, refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance on your PC, and configure the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 71
etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card playback mode selection icon, and set the video/ still picture to [iFrame], [MP4], or [PICTURE] (l 24) Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [ - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 72
to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye- Fi files being transferred. Note that the use of an Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode. ≥ Setting of - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 73
HD Writer LE 3.0. Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 74
Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 85 for details about using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 75
the following terms. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the Software (the "Software" means the software and other information such as manuals downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic website), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 76
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method. Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 77
if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended - 77 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 78
Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ This software is only for Windows. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Russian. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 79
may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 80
to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/ ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC. - 80 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 81
software applications are installed. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ When the USB cable is connected to other equipment, the AC adaptor cannot be used. Please ensure that the battery support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 81 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 82
PC, and then click the on-screen display that lets you eject [HC-V160]. ≥ Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the battery, while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 83
or delete the SD card's files or folders on the PC. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. - 83 - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 84
the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 3.0] # [HD Writer LE 3.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software applications ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 85
Mac. ≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X supported. For details about iMovie and Final Cut Pro if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ an external drive of Mac. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 86
time (l 19) ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) // Eye-Fi setting (l 70) Remaining battery power (l 12) MF Manual Focus (l 50) (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the card (motion picture) / / / / Recording Format - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 87
scene (l 44) / / Eye-Fi transfer status (l 71) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 67, 82) ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 17) Warning for recording yourself (l 18) SD card is not inserted or is incompatible. - 87 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 88
time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. ≥ If - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 89
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in the following cases A condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please refer to page 2. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 90
record a scene that is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 23, 50) ≥ Before turning on the supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz. Problem Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. Playback - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 91
cable that comes with this unit if supplied. If it does not come with a HDMI mini cable, use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Check the accessories in the basic owner's manual. (Setting on other devices) ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 92
on the screen. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 3.0. Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. Others Check points ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 93
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 94
function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is is consumed.) ≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. - 94 - - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 95
are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Off: ≥ Charging has finished. ≥ If the status indicator data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 96
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. ≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 97
16 GB 64 GB [iFrame] 960k540/30p 19 min 1 h 20 min 5 h 20 min [MP4] 640k360/30p 5h 21 h 84 h ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 12) ≥ The setting at the time of purchase for [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 98
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 8.9 M 3968k2232 16:9 800 3200 13000 2.1 M 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 99
Mount (For Handlebar) You can attach the Suction Cup Mount (VW-SCA100) as follows. ≥ For information on how to mount the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) RP-CMC10PP, refer to the operating instructions for it. ∫ When attaching the Suction Cup Mount 1 Align tripod receptacle A of this unit with - Panasonic HC-V160 | Owners Manual - Page 100
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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.
SQW0083
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
(U.S. customers only)