- 2 -∫ About the recording format forrecording motion picturesYou can select from AVCHD*1 , MP4 or iFramerecording formats to record motion picturesusing this unit. (l 70)*1 It is compatible with the AVCHDProgressive (1080/50p).AVCHD:It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TVor for saving to disc *2 .*2 The following methods are available forsaving an image recorded in 1080/50p:j Copy the image to a disc using thesupplied software HD Writer LE 2.1.j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-raydisc recorder that supports AVCHDProgressive.MP4:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a PC.≥ It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.iFrame:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).≥ It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.∫ Indemnity about recordedcontentPanasonic does not accept any responsibilityfor damages directly or indirectly due to anytype of problems that result in loss of recordingor edited content, and does not guarantee anycontent if recording or editing does not workproperly. Likewise, the above also applies in acase where any type of repair is made to theunit (including any other non-built-in memoryrelated component).∫ Handling of built-in memory[HC-V550M]This unit is equipped with the built-in memory.When using this component, pay attention tothe following points.Back up data periodically.The built-in memory is temporary storage. Inorder to avoid erasing data due to staticelectricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage,and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVDdisc. (l 174)≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 6) illuminateswhile the SD card or built-in memory is beingaccessed (initialisation, recording, playback,deleting etc.). Do not perform the followingoperations when the lamp illuminates. It maydamage the built-in memory or cause amalfunction in the unit.j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)j Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shock≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.(l 200)Read this first
