4VQT3W41∫ About the recording format forrecording motion picturesYou can record motion pictures in eitherAVCHD *1 or iFrame recording formats usingthis unit.*1 It is compatible with the AVCHDProgressive (1080/50p).AVCHD:It is possible to record in the best imagequality of this unit (1080/50p) and highdefinition image (1080/50i).It is suitable for viewing on a large format TVor for saving to disc *2.*2 To save the image recorded in 1080/50p, it is required to copy to a disc usingthe supplied software HD Writer AE 4.0.iFrame:This is a recording format suitable forviewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures canbe imported faster than AVCHD motionpictures. Also, the imported file size ofiFrame motion pictures will be smaller thanthat of AVCHD motion pictures.≥ It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.∫ Indemnity about recordedcontentPanasonic does not accept anyresponsibility for damages directly orindirectly due to any type of problems thatresult in loss of recording or edited content,and does not guarantee any content ifrecording or editing does not work properly.Likewise, the above also applies in a casewhere any type of repair is made to the unit(including any other non-built-in memoryrelated component).∫ About Condensation (Whenthe lens or the LCD monitor isfogged up)Condensation occurs when the ambienttemperature or humidity changes. Be carefulof condensation since it causes lens or LCDmonitor stains, fungus and cameramalfunction.∫ Cards that you can use withthis unitSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Cardand SDXC Memory Card≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do nothave the SDHC logo or 48 GB or moreMemory Cards that do not have the SDXClogo are not based on SD Memory CardSpecifications.≥ Refer to page 10 for more details on SDcards.∫ For the purposes of theseoperating instructions≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Cardand SDXC Memory Card are referred toas the “SD card”.≥ Function that can be used for MotionPicture Recording Mode:Function that can be used for Still PictureRecording Mode:≥ Function that can be used for thePlayback Mode:Function that can be used for thePlayback Mode (motion pictures only):Function that can be used for thePlayback Mode (still pictures only):≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/50p or1080/50i: “AVCHD scene(s)”≥ Pages for reference are indicated by anarrow, for example: l 00These operating instructions are designedfor use with models and. Pictures may be slightlydifferent from the original.≥ The illustrations used in these operatinginstructions show model ,however, parts of the explanation refer todifferent models.≥ Depending on the model, some functionsare not available.≥ Features may vary, so please readcarefully.≥ Not all models may be availabledepending on the region of purchase.HC-V500HC-V500MHC-V500