Panasonic HC-W580 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HC-W580

HC-W580M

HC-V380

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.

SQW0521

until
2016/2/4

Summary of Contents for HC-W580

Page 1: ...ing Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No HC W580 HC W580M HC V380 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use SQW0521 until 201...

Page 2: ...hen the difference in temperature is severe place the unit in a plastic bag or the like remove air from the bag and seal the bag When condensation has occurred remove the battery and or the AC adapter...

Page 3: ...0k720 25p or MP4 640k360 25p MP4 iFrame scene s Scene s recorded in the recording mode iFrame iFrame scene s Scene s containing only the Main Camera s image that was recorded separately from a simulta...

Page 4: ...the Sub Camera Twin Camera W580 W580M 46 Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window 48 Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function 51 Changing the Recording Mode 5...

Page 5: ...Preparations before using DLNA Play 155 Playing back on a TV 156 Copy 157 Preparations before using Copy 157 Copying to a PC 159 Live Cast 161 Preparations before using Live Cast 162 Broadcasting live...

Page 6: ...riter LE 3 1 219 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 219 If using Mac mass storage 220 Others Indications 221 Messages 224 About recovery 225 Troubleshooting 226 Cautions f...

Page 7: ...134 8 HDMI mini connector HDMI l 116 9 USB terminal l 124 132 215 10 Lens cover The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode l 18 11 Lens cover opening closin...

Page 8: ...stereo microphones 18 Sub camera l 46 19 Tripod receptacle Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm or more may damage the unit 20 Sliding stand When using this unit on a desk or any flat sur...

Page 9: ...Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand 1 Flip the belt 2 Adjust the length 3 Replace the belt 28 Photoshot button l 26 29 Zoom lever W T In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Stil...

Page 10: ...Preparation Power supply 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...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...e Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBT190 optional 3 6 V 1940 mAh 2 h 20 min 5 h 20 min AVCH...

Page 13: ...ining then will become red If the battery discharges then will flash Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time However it will be constantly disp...

Page 14: ...equipment check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards An Eye Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye Fi l 135 We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards othe...

Page 15: ...s lamp has gone off 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot B Face the terminal side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far...

Page 16: ...nit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust Do not place SD...

Page 17: ...ed to turn the unit on off The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi Fi even if the LCD monitor is closed In the following cases opening the LCD monitor does not t...

Page 18: ...witch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode The recording mode switching icon A i...

Page 19: ...ording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched When you switch from Still Picture Recording Mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode or vice versa settings used in the origina...

Page 20: ...ovie Silent movie of the Creative Control Mode l 56 D Displayed only in Time Lapse Rec of the Creative Control Mode l 56 Scene Mode l 60 HDR Movie Mode l 45 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode l 62 and...

Page 21: ...orld Time setting l 32 HOME DESTINATION The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the setting The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery If...

Page 22: ...with your hand etc Basic motion picture recording The unit should normally be held steady when recording If you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed The zoom operati...

Page 23: ...sic Selecting a media to record W580M The card and built in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Set this unit to Recording Mode l 18 2 Select the menu l 31...

Page 24: ...ording become one scene If the file size or recording time of a scene recorded with REC FORMAT set to MP4 iFrame exceeds any of the values below the scene will be divided automatically Recording will...

Page 25: ...tes will be displayed as R99h59m This display remains unchanged until the remaining recordable time drops to 99 hours and 59 minutes or less Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built in m...

Page 26: ...tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slow You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus Touch Shutter l 71 The still...

Page 27: ...g If simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording the remaining recordable time will be shortened If this unit is turned off or the recording playback button is pressed the rema...

Page 28: ...back When AVCHD is selected When MP4 iFrame is selected The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched Basic Motion picture Still picture playback 1 Set this...

Page 29: ...ch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen When touched two times the fast rewind fast forward speed increases The screen display changes to j AVCHD...

Page 30: ...LL MP4 iFrame selected the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches Towards r Increases the volume Towards s Decreases the volume Motion picture compatibility This unit is ba...

Page 31: ...by touching 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting About guide display After touching touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and...

Page 32: ...saving time is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on the time difference between the current time and GMT will be set forward by 1 hour Touch SUMMER TIME SET again to return to the norma...

Page 33: ...so be set forward by 1 hour Close the setting by touching EXIT appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Steps 1 t...

Page 34: ...een It is possible to change the date format You can set the display method of the zoom button icons and recording button icon Please refer to page 70 Please refer to page 118 DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIM...

Page 35: ...out any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit this unit automatically turns off This unit will not automatically turn off even if ECONOMY AC is set to ON in following cases j Using the...

Page 36: ...ion Picture Recording Mode and Self timer Backlight Compensation and Tele Macro for Still Picture Recording Mode The default settings are Fade PRE REC and Backlight Compensation for Motion Picture Rec...

Page 37: ...s brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor These settings will not affect the images actually recorded 1 Select the menu 2 Touch to adjust settings 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to exit the menu sc...

Page 38: ...the right It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered again Character input screen is displayed in following conditions j When setting TITLE SE...

Page 39: ...er number format the SD card and built in memory and then perform NUMBER RESET FORMAT MEDIA SETUP FORMAT MEDIA desired media Built inMemory 1 SD CARD HDD 2 1 only 2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD...

Page 40: ...isplay for the SD card and the display for the built in memory The SD card or built in memory requires some space to store information and manage system files so the actual usable space is slightly le...

Page 41: ...again To stop the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF or insert an SD card When Demo Mode is in operation the lens cover does not close This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo Touc...

Page 42: ...ne Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen SOFTWARE INFO SETUP SOFTWARE INFO MENU ONLINE MANUAL You can check how to...

Page 43: ...Recording Mode Extra Optical Zoom Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode varies depending on the setting of PICTURE SIZE l 85 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operati...

Page 44: ...unit on the tripod using LEVEL GAUGE and then set Level Shot Function to Normal or Strong before use When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function the screen may become black momentarily If...

Page 45: ...rightness iris gain are adjusted automatically If you set them manually in advance the settings will not be maintained Depending on recording conditions the screen may flicker or you may see horizonta...

Page 46: ...e Sub Window is displayed on the LCD monitor If the Sub Window does not appear touch to display it When the Sub Camera is in use you cannot start up the Wireless Twin Camera function with startup icon...

Page 47: ...n Camera function Rotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C 0e to approximately 30e It takes some time until the Sub Window appears If the Sub Window does not appear touch or return the Sub C...

Page 48: ...ke longer than usual to achieve focus l 26 The Sub Camera does not work when you are using the following functions j HDR Movie Mode j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode When the LCD monitor is either c...

Page 49: ...the screen may change 1 Touch Sub Window 2 Touch 3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust This icon is displayed only in Motion Picture Recording Mode Aspect ratio 4 3 or 3 2 1 1 Size Changing the...

Page 50: ...n Narration Mode is enabled If you hide the Sub Window Narration Mode will not work Touch the desired frame If you set the Recording Mode to Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode the follow...

Page 51: ...to PH HA HG HE l 78 79 will be displayed on the screen When Twin Camera recording starts this unit also starts recording the Main Camera s image without the Sub Window image as a separate scene To pl...

Page 52: ...ltaneously As a result compared to when OFF is selected recording can be performed on fewer days Backup for Twin Camera operates when it is set to ON even if you hide the Sub Window You cannot record...

Page 53: ...and record l 56 1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects l 56 Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture etc according...

Page 54: ...not be detected depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused autom...

Page 55: ...hite Balance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 Sunlight 5 White fluorescent lamp 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent lig...

Page 56: ...y of the adjustment bar disappear 3 Start recording Creative Control Set REC FORMAT to AVCHD l 78 Change the Recording Mode to l 53 Select the desired Creative Control Mode then touch Enter Still pict...

Page 57: ...medium size 3 Touch ENTER 4 When adjusting the brightness Touch The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon Standard Bright Dark 5 When adjusting the vividness Touch The level o...

Page 58: ...e colour balance Touch The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon Blue Red Yellow 3 Start recording The sound is monaural 1 When adjusting the brightness Touch The level of...

Page 59: ...tomatically depending on the light source or scene If so manually adjust those settings l 64 66 When recording for a long time we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected Time Lapse Rec 1 SEC...

Page 60: ...layback and pause of playback Portrait To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin To makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight Improved quality when su...

Page 61: ...in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face close up to record Fireworks j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surround...

Page 62: ...ding group If you touch YES a new recording group will be created and the recording screen will be displayed Once you create a recording group you cannot save still pictures in any of the older record...

Page 63: ...ecording Mode Touch the to switch to Manual Mode l 53 or display the Manual icon l 20 Some functions are disabled depending on settings such as the recording mode Advanced Recording Manual recording M...

Page 64: ...ance cannot be set In this case use other White Balance Modes When the display flashes the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored Whenever recording conditions change re set the White Bala...

Page 65: ...onitor may be different from brightness of the image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode Confirm the image on the playback screen after recording Manual iris gain adjustment If t...

Page 66: ...area is displayed in blue The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus Touch FOCUS to end the adjustment When MF ASSIST is OFF the blue area is n...

Page 67: ...h Function icon e g AF AE tracking To cancel touch the Touch Function icon again Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching Touch function icons 1 In Motion Picture Re...

Page 68: ...tting is ON Setting O I S Image Stabilizer Function Motion Picture Recording Mode setting cancelled When O I S is set to Standard is displayed when O I S is set to Active is displayed When HYBRID O I...

Page 69: ...when target frame is locked on a face It may turn to Normal even if the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or with a dark scene 3 Start recording About target frame When target...

Page 70: ...the target is locked the target lock will be cancelled l 73 AF AE tracking will be cancelled in the following cases j When the unit is turned off j Press the recording playback button j Touch the reco...

Page 71: ...izer Lock It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched 1 Touch An icon is displayed A 2 Touch the subject Focus area is displayed at the touched position and a still...

Page 72: ...ault Operation icons 1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode 2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode 3 Available in Manual Mode l 63 4 It is available only when you set the Recording...

Page 73: ...mbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright...

Page 74: ...is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order 10 Records after 10 seconds 2 Records after 2 seconds setting cancelled When you press the button 10 or 2 flashes for the set p...

Page 75: ...e zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 52k or lower j 51k when the picture size is set to 7 7M 2M and the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 51k or lower Scale factor when O...

Page 76: ...is Normal The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal direction Level Shot Function is cancelled when LEVEL GAUGE is set to ON l 81 When recording ho...

Page 77: ...g 5Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin To makes skin colours appear softer for a mo...

Page 78: ...Mode Switch the recording format of motion picture This function s default setting is AVCHD mode ZOOM MODE RECORD SETUP ZOOM MODE desired setting i Zoom OFF Up to 62k i Zoom 90k This zoom function al...

Page 79: ...12 for details about recordable time using the battery Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating when you want to record motion pictures to the SD card using the setting 1080...

Page 80: ...rformed once Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the RELAY SCENE COMBINE into the SD card l 114 121 Once you have performed RELAY SCENE COMBINE you can use the Relay Recording function a...

Page 81: ...the electronic level To correct the tilt The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt and appear green when there is almost no tilt The maximum tilt dis...

Page 82: ...supports the x v Colour When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ON are played back with a TV not compatible with x v Colour colours may not be reproduced properly When these image...

Page 83: ...rder of the strength of the reduction effect is displayed When Normal is set will be displayed on the screen This function s default setting is Normal When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intell...

Page 84: ...ord with the audio completely muted MIC SETUP RECORD SETUP MIC SETUP desired setting STEREO MIC Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward facing stereo microphones ZOOM MIC Sound is rec...

Page 85: ...The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Aspect ratio will change depending on the pictu...

Page 86: ...le pictures When the picture size is 7 4M 0 3M 7 7M or 2M black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be c...

Page 87: ...held Normal playback is restored when you touch For slow rewind playback the intervals between frames and the display time per frame vary depending on the type of the scene Frame by frame Playback Wi...

Page 88: ...type Press the button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during playback It is convenient to use Pause Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback Date the motion picture was r...

Page 89: ...the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded This will then be displayed as a thumbnail A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected a...

Page 90: ...till picture playback It will display enlarged in order of normal display k1 k2 k4 Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display k1 to k2 Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4 The s...

Page 91: ...g Mode and Playback Mode the VIEW ALL screen will be displayed again In cases such as those described below scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list and 1 2 may be added after...

Page 92: ...ALL MP4 iFrame is selected Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back Scene or still picture Icon to be displayed Scenes recorded with 1080 50p in AVCHD Scenes recorded with 1080 50M 10...

Page 93: ...t possible POP Recommended for party scene NATURAL Recommended for scenery CLASSICAL Recommended for slow moving scene DYNAMIC Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene CUSTOM Set the com...

Page 94: ...LECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP When MUSIC SELECT is selected Touch the desired soun...

Page 95: ...touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation When SELECT SCENES is selected Touch the scenes to be played back Up to 99 scenes can be selected in su...

Page 96: ...e thumbnail display screen and is displayed on the scenes added as favourite scenes 4 Touch Return All the scenes checked as favourite may not be played back depending on the playback time setting l 9...

Page 97: ...ters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the Auto Cursor Position is set to ON l 38 A maximum of 18 characters can be entered 4 Touch ENTER to end registration The date of the fir...

Page 98: ...cenes saved by the Highlight Playback Saving the Highlight Playback The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card The recorded scenes can be saved in the built in memory AVCHD 1920k1080 50i 1 It wil...

Page 99: ...ack finishes j Stop playback You can also select combinations of scenes and parts of scenes You can select up to 99 scenes Each 3 second thumbnail of part of a scene is treated as a single scene You c...

Page 100: ...e containing the selected part 4 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch Range To cancel the operation touch it again 5 To select thumbnails by specifying a range Touch the range start and fi...

Page 101: ...to 1080 50i picture quality HA of REC MODE and saved Scenes recorded in 1080 50i are recorded in HA regardless of REC MODE PH HA HG HE of a scene 4 Touch YES If you are using the battery a message re...

Page 102: ...no baby in them are also displayed You can register up to 3 babies 1 Touch 2 When registering for the first time Enter the baby s birthday Touch the date to be set then set the desired value using Th...

Page 103: ...ired scene to select the playback operation l 29 The thumbnail display cannot be set to 1 scene 20 scenes display or to the Highlight Time Frame Index You cannot perform Highlight Playback if the numb...

Page 104: ...ered details 1 Touch the name display on the Baby Calendar l 102 or select the menu 2 Touch the name of the baby whose details are to be deleted 3 Touch DELETE To delete the registered details of othe...

Page 105: ...IC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP SLIDES INTERVAL cannot be set when EFFECT SETUP is set When MUSIC SELECT is selected Touch the desired sound Touch ENTER To test the music audio Touch START and st...

Page 106: ...9 scenes or 20 scenes display 3 Select the playback operation l 29 The display returns to the thumbnail display when playback is finished or stopped To play back other recording groups You can play b...

Page 107: ...as thumbnails will be deleted by selecting ALL SCENES In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date all the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be deleted Protected scenes s...

Page 108: ...tion Assist Mode are displayed the still pictures cannot be deleted from the menu l 106 During Highlight Playback scenes still pictures cannot be deleted Scenes that cannot be played back the thumbnai...

Page 109: ...by frame Playback l 87 4 Touch ENTER 5 Confirm play back the scene after editing by touching YES A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback A confirmation...

Page 110: ...ame by frame Playback l 87 3 Touch to set the dividing point Touch YES Touch YES to continue dividing the same scene To continue dividing other scenes touch NO and repeat Steps 2 3 4 Touch Return to c...

Page 111: ...frame Playback l 87 3 Touch to set the dividing point Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for the part for deletion and 3 seconds or more for the part to be kept 4 Touch the part...

Page 112: ...using the Eye Fi card that is set as the selected transfer setting device in advance on the computer 2 Touch the scene still picture to be protected When touched the scene still picture is selected a...

Page 113: ...h YES To continue converting scenes to MP4 repeat steps 2 to 5 To stop converting to MP4 halfway Touch CANCEL during format conversion To exit the MP4 conversion Touch Return A scene recorded over a l...

Page 114: ...Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording 2 Select the menu EDIT SCENE RELAY SCENE COMBINE 3 When the confirmation message appears touch YES Scene in the built in memory will be deleted Pr...

Page 115: ...not be possible anymore Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built in memory It is recommended to...

Page 116: ...ne Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image qual...

Page 117: ...Some screens such as the menu screen may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi Fi function Select the Video 2 channel with an AV cable...

Page 118: ...e output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 1080p 1080i or 576p which enables the...

Page 119: ...r the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable supplied for automatic linked operations Not all operations are poss...

Page 120: ...g on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel If you are unsure whether or not the TV and A...

Page 121: ...lowing the instruction on the screen In this case the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card Please note that the scenes below are not automatically d...

Page 122: ...are not converted and copied 2 A scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as a normal MP4 scene when converted and copied When there are relay recorded scenes in the built in memory a me...

Page 123: ...wing conditions the time it takes for copying may be longer j The number of recorded scenes is large j The temperature of the unit is high If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been r...

Page 124: ...a format other than FAT32 exFAT j When connected by using a USB hub Copy Dubbing Copying playing back with a USB HDD In these Operating Instructions USB hard disk drive is indicated as USB HDD Refer...

Page 125: ...ton to switch this unit to the Playback Mode 4 Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable commercially available Use a USB Connection Cable commercially available compatible with t...

Page 126: ...The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed Formatting This is for initialising the USB HDD Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is eras...

Page 127: ...th the USB HDD l 129 and then perform the operation of Step 1 4 Touch YES 5 Touch EXIT when the copy complete message is displayed The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated When you stop...

Page 128: ...icture again to cancel the operation When SELECT DATE is selected When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation Up to 99 scenes 99 dates can be s...

Page 129: ...USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback l 124 When playing back on a TV connect this unit to the TV l 116 2 Touch Playback HDD...

Page 130: ...res on the USB HDD may take time You cannot set the following items during playback of USB HDD j SCENE PROTECT j SECTION DELETE j DIVIDE j MANUAL EDIT j SPLIT DELETE j CONVERT TO MP4 The scenes you ha...

Page 131: ...ure quality To dub Equipment with SD card slot High definition picture quality Insert the SD card directly l 132 Equipment with USB terminal High definition picture quality Connect with supplied USB c...

Page 132: ...this unit Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the unit to the Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder The USB function selection screen will appear on the...

Page 133: ...der is connected Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these operations If the battery runs down during dubbing a message will appear Operate the Blu ray disc recorder to cancel the dub...

Page 134: ...isplay and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing l 34 118 Dubbing in standard picture quality You can dub by connecting an AV cable commercially available Change the video inpu...

Page 135: ...To use the Eye Fi transfer feature a broadband wireless LAN environment is required To use the Eye Fi card permission from the national or regional government is required Do not use if you have not ob...

Page 136: ...acturer Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the selection transfer settings Insert an Eye Fi card commercially available to the unit 1 Press the recording playb...

Page 137: ...etting can be checked while pausing the recording If the Eye Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit set functions related to Eye Fi again from the menu When using the Eye Fi card please...

Page 138: ...erference such as near microwave ovens Radio waves may not reach this unit Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any other wireless LAN device that use the 2 4 GHz radio wave ban...

Page 139: ...ng the battery we recommend you use the fully charged one When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or tethering high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on th...

Page 140: ...cting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point Refer to Help in the Image App menu about how to operate Wi Fi Remote Ctrl You need to turn on the Wi Fi function of your sm...

Page 141: ...Connecting by entering an SSID and Password l 175 When the Wi Fi connection is complete refer to When Direct Connection Password is set to ON in Using Remote Ctrl with a direct connection l 143 1 Che...

Page 142: ...he smartphone s setup menu 4 On the smartphone s Wi Fi setting screen select the SSID displayed on this unit It may take time to complete the Wi Fi connection Confirming that the Wi Fi connection is c...

Page 143: ...utton on the smartphone and start up the smartphone application Image App When the connection to this unit is complete the image from this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen Control this unit...

Page 144: ...ons Recording screen 1 Recording media remaining recordable time 2 Remaining battery power of this unit 3 Zoom 4 Photoshot button 5 Menu display 6 Playback mode button 7 Remote control button 8 Record...

Page 145: ...e can only be copied with iOS devices j Depending on your smartphone scenes recorded in MP4 format or scenes exceeding 4 GB may not be copied Smart Home Network j It is possible to post to SNS or perf...

Page 146: ...nd a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries Wi Fi Baby Monitor You need to turn on the Wi Fi function of your smartphone If CLOCK SET l 21 is not set correctly the sound detection func...

Page 147: ...made via Set Wireless Access Point in Wi Fi Setup l 170 to 173 1 Press Wi Fi button on this unit 2 Touch Baby Monitor on the Wi Fi menu screen The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit...

Page 148: ...it can automatically send a notification to the connected smartphone This function can be used only if this unit is connected to the Internet via the wireless access point when Baby Monitor is used D...

Page 149: ...anually l 172 4 When the Wi Fi connection is complete follow the procedure in Using Hom Monitor l 150 Using Wi Fi Setup Wizard you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the smartphone...

Page 150: ...tion message for the Wi Fi setup is displayed select Close 5 Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartphone application Image App Select MENU Application function Home Monitor and...

Page 151: ...nect dest of the smartphone 8 On the smartphone select QR code to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit The Device ID and Password will be set Select OK on your Android device or Compl...

Page 152: ...nded optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment Narrowband lines such as analogue modems cannot be used If the line for the smartphone is switched communication may be interrupted...

Page 153: ...monitoring detection area Once this unit is set to home monitoring home monitoring standby state it cannot detect moving objects for up to 5 minutes Detection of some moving and stationary subjects ma...

Page 154: ...fixed so that it will not move since it may cause false detection Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring condition continues for approximately 10 days REC MODE is set to HE ZOO...

Page 155: ...ection manually l 172 4 When the Wi Fi connection is complete follow the procedure in Playing back on a TV l 156 Using Wi Fi Setup Wizard you can also set up a Wi Fi connection in conjunction with the...

Page 156: ...this unit turns off To display it again touch the screen 3 Select this unit SSID by the TV side 4 Perform playback operations with the TV remote control Playback operations may differ depending on the...

Page 157: ...onnection WPS l 170 Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection l 171 Setting up a connection manually l 172 4 When the Wi Fi connection is complete follow the procedure in Copying to...

Page 158: ...the workgroup setting of the connected PC has been changed from the standard one you also need to change the PC Connect Setup setting of this unit l 182 The user account of the PC both the Account Na...

Page 159: ...e to the one consisting of only alphanumeric characters with a maximum of 15 characters Input method is same operation as for setting up the title l 97 After entering the computer name of the PC touch...

Page 160: ...C by USB cable l 215 220 j Inserting the SD card to the built in SD card slot of the PC or your SD card reader writer directly Scenes exceeding 4 GB may not be copied If you intend to delete the origi...

Page 161: ...e that supports tethering If CLOCK SET l 21 is not set correctly Live Cast cannot be used Check your contract details carefully as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communica...

Page 162: ...ce content and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice This service is current as of November 2015 3 Acquire a LUMIX CLUB Login ID Password When you connect this unit to a...

Page 163: ...the connection is made correctly the screen of this unit switches to the Live Cast Mode To send e mails You can send e mails containing such information as the USTREAM channel name or the scheduled b...

Page 164: ...to Mode If this unit is on the e mail sender block list of destination devices or if their firewall setting is enabled the Wi Fi function may not work correctly when you send an e mail If this occurs...

Page 165: ...desired line quality Line Quality Picture size Frame rate Screen indications Recommended optimal speed upstream High 1280k720 5 to 25 fps 3 Mbps or higher Medium 640k360 1 Mbps or higher Low 320k176...

Page 166: ...vironment Narrowband lines such as analogue modems cannot be used If the line for the smartphone is switched communication may be interrupted In that case connect again To save in USTREAM 1 Touch Save...

Page 167: ...e_cam This Site is English only When downloading the app on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract Wi Fi Install the Image App About...

Page 168: ...00 Wi Fi Setting Up a Wi Fi Connection Wi Fi connection methods Connecting to a wireless access point l 170 Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone l 174 Available Wi Fi functions Remote Ctrl l...

Page 169: ...ect the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the Image App and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 2 Press the home button to close the display...

Page 170: ...tible 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 acces...

Page 171: ...onnection is complete Touch EXIT and exit Set Wireless Access Point A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails Touch EXIT and set the connection again Confirm Encryption key Password of...

Page 172: ...Set Wireless Access Point When connecting by Set Manually confirm the SSID Identification name Authentication method Encryption type and Encryption key Password of the wireless access point you are us...

Page 173: ...uction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point The Encryption methods are AES TKIP and WEP in descending order of strength We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encrypti...

Page 174: ...PS If not refer to Connecting with QR code j Proceed to the following Easy Connection WPS j Proceed to the Connecting with QR code l 175 j Proceed to the Connecting by entering an SSID and Password l...

Page 175: ...e installation 2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen 3 Select the network name SSID of this unit from the Wi Fi setup of the smartphone When the QR code cannot be scanned refer to Conn...

Page 176: ...the connection is complete a message will be displayed and the screen will switch to the Wi Fi function screen selected in step 2 Perform the operation of the selected Wi Fi function If you have sele...

Page 177: ...tting for the 2 4 GHz band is enabled Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit l 179 The device may be unable to locate the wireless access point due to problems with the signal...

Page 178: ...o the wireless access point change the Wi Fi access point using the smartphone s Wi Fi set up It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone It may take longer time to connect depending on t...

Page 179: ...art where no wireless access points are displayed D 2 Configure the wireless access point settings l 170 To delete a wireless access point 1 Touch the wireless access point to be deleted 2 Touch Delet...

Page 180: ...Fi Settings the default setting will be restored l 38 181 You can use this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera For the connection procedure and other details check the website below http panasonic jp suppor...

Page 181: ...to the condition at the time of purchase and you will be able to use the Wi Fi setting menu l 38 You can change the Wi Fi setting back to the default condition Information on wireless access points s...

Page 182: ...s displayed If the connection is not successful t is displayed You can change the workgroup setting When copying scenes or still pictures to a PC using a Wi Fi function Copy you need to create a share...

Page 183: ...ls http lumixclub panasonic net eng c Connect this unit and a wireless access point in Set Wireless Access Point l 170 1 Press Wi Fi button on this unit and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch LUMIX CLUB 3 Touc...

Page 184: ...was changed with the smartphone or the PC Register the Login ID of the smartphone Image App into this unit It is convenient to match the Login IDs for this unit and the smartphone Image App when usin...

Page 185: ...ted 6 Touch EXIT Changes and other actions to Login IDs can only be made to the Login ID acquired with this unit Using WEB services When sending images to WEB services the WEB service being used must...

Page 186: ...ructions a function that displays an image from one smartphone in one Sub Window is referred to as Wireless Twin Camera and a function that displays images from up to three smartphones and the Sub Cam...

Page 187: ...ultaneously display two Sub Windows and record images in them Up to three smartphones can be connected simultaneously l 193 You can also use the Sub Camera of this unit When the LCD monitor is either...

Page 188: ...lay compared to the Main camera s image Depending on the device and environment movement in the image transmitted from the smartphone may not look smooth or may look as if frames were missed This is p...

Page 189: ...t Connection Password is OFF The QR code is not displayed when Direct Connection Password l 180 is set to OFF Refer to Selecting this unit s SSID on the smartphone to set up a connection Wireless Twin...

Page 190: ...on the Wi Fi function in the smartphone s setup menu When Direct Connection Password is set to OFF Proceed to the When Direct Connection Password is set to OFF l 191 When Direct Connection Password is...

Page 191: ...ed on this unit If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit via Wi Fi enter the Password displayed on this unit s screen on the smartphone It may take time to complete the Wi F...

Page 192: ...s you to install the app on the profile screen of the Image App and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen 3 Touch NEXT on...

Page 193: ...e smartphone as multiple Wireless Sub Cameras 3 Turn on the Wi Fi function in the smartphone s setup menu When Direct Connection Password is set to OFF Proceed to the When Direct Connection Password i...

Page 194: ...e two or more smartphones When using the Sub Camera of this unit you can use the Wireless Multi Camera function with only one registered smartphone Rotate the Sub Camera to enable it l 46 7 Touch ENTE...

Page 195: ...Steps 2 6 to register and use two or more smartphones When using the Sub Camera of this unit you can use the Wireless Multi Camera function with only one registered smartphone Rotate the Sub Camera t...

Page 196: ...n using the Sub Camera of this unit you can use the Wireless Multi Camera function with only one registered smartphone Rotate the Sub Camera to enable it l 46 6 Touch ENTER to complete the registratio...

Page 197: ...witch the image in the Sub Window Refer to Switching the image in the Sub Window on page 204 When connecting for the second time or later 1 Touch the recording screen on this unit and touch 2 Start up...

Page 198: ...message will be displayed Touching YES will clear all the registered information and device names will be indicated as Unregistered Wi Fi connections made with the Wireless Multi Camera function are...

Page 199: ...the screen of this unit The Wi Fi connection will be terminated Close the Image App on the smartphone You can also terminate the connection by pressing the Wi Fi button on this unit If you press the W...

Page 200: ...w image or hide it If you set Backup for Twin Camera to ON when recording images with the Wireless Twin Multi Camera function you can also record the Main Camera s image without the Sub Window image a...

Page 201: ...of the Sub Window Only for Wireless Twin Camera j Changing the colour of the Sub Window frame When using the Wireless Twin Camera function When using the Wireless Multi Camera function When the signa...

Page 202: ...le to use horizontal orientation Changing the Wireless Twin Camera settings 1 Touch Sub Window 2 Touch the display position you want to change Depending on the display position of the Sub Window the p...

Page 203: ...he positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change You cannot move a Sub Window to the display positions for the other Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window to be changed 2 Touch Changing the displa...

Page 204: ...ppear the Sub Window is displayed in semi transparent grey j When you leave the Sub Camera of this unit closed even after touching Sub Camera of this unit j When the registered smartphone that you hav...

Page 205: ...Recording button icon j Recording Mode button icon l 53 The following functions are disabled j Creative Control j HDR Movie Mode j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode j Setup menu items j Eye Fi transf...

Page 206: ...function When you record still pictures it may take longer than usual to achieve focus l 26 Simultaneous recording of still pictures is not possible while recording a motion picture or using PRE REC...

Page 207: ...t the Wireless Twin Camera function 3 Press Wi Fi button again and touch TWIN CAMERA 4 Follow the procedure from Step 2 onwards in Selecting this unit s SSID on the smartphone to set up a connection i...

Page 208: ...download until the end of March 2019 http panasonic jp support global cs soft download f_le31 html What can be done with the HD Writer LE 3 1 Data type Copying data to a PC Motion picture and still pi...

Page 209: ...han that HD Writer LE 3 1 is used Do not start the HD Writer LE 3 1 and other software at the same time Important Notice When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic...

Page 210: ...puter and may not use it on more than one computer Further Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee...

Page 211: ...al limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Articl...

Page 212: ...re 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using editing function Intel Core i7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or editing function for 1080 50p RAM Windows 7 Windows 8 Windo...

Page 213: ...u will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used Refer to the operating environment...

Page 214: ...Windows 7 Installing HD Writer LE 3 1 Uninstalling HD Writer LE 3 1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start Control Panel Uninstall a Pr...

Page 215: ...recognised as an external drive of the PC l 217 When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen...

Page 216: ...rectly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder During charging the status indicator flashes You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly or when it does not light at all Charge...

Page 217: ...d in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode 9 The motion picture thumbnails AVCHD format motion picture files 00000 MTS etc For management We recommend using HD Writer LE 3 1 to copy motion picture data Us...

Page 218: ...drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit Do not delete or edit files on the SD card o...

Page 219: ...E 3 1 HD Writer LE 3 1 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...

Page 220: ...ng the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop Files are stored in 100CDPFQ or 102CDPFT folde...

Page 221: ...ransfer l 137 Remaining battery power l 13 1h30m Remaining battery time l 13 MINI 8mm SILN INTV MNL Built in memory recording possible status 2 White Card recording possible status Green Recognising t...

Page 222: ...6 1 2 AF AE tracking l 69 Level Shot Function l 44 76 Touch Shutter l 71 MF Manual Focus l 66 White Balance l 64 1 100 Shutter Speed l 65 OPEN F2 0 Iris value l 65 0dB Gain value l 65 White Green Focu...

Page 223: ...l 28 AVCHD HA scene l 28 AVCHD HG scene l 28 AVCHD HE scene l 28 blue MP4 1080 50p 50M scene l 28 MP4 1080 50p 28M MP4 1080 25p scene l 28 MP4 720 25p scene l 28 MP4 360 25p scene l 28 iFrame scene l...

Page 224: ...his message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures a...

Page 225: ...information is recovered displaying the thumbnails may become slower You cannot recover scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera and information on Highlight Playback scenes in MP4 format Failed to...

Page 226: ...y charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced This unit is turned off automatically If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV using the TV remote control the VIERA Link...

Page 227: ...d a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus l 55 66 Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium I...

Page 228: ...his unit when connected to a TV Sound levels cannot be adjusted using this unit so adjust the sound on the TV Even when this unit is connected to the TV by the HDMI mini cable images or sounds are not...

Page 229: ...the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 3 1 About the Wi Fi function Problem Check points Cannot connect to wireless access point or smartphone Read page 177 if the Wi Fi connection cannot be...

Page 230: ...0 I have forgotten the password for the Wi Fi Perform Reset Wi Fi Settings from the Setup menu l 38 This will set the Wi Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase and you will be able to use...

Page 231: ...GB may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with another device It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE 3 1 but it will play back smo...

Page 232: ...d the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off Do not le...

Page 233: ...the terminals The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 oC to 25 oC Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH Extre...

Page 234: ...lowing should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or l...

Page 235: ...arker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises About the SD card To physically format the SD card connect th...

Page 236: ...he registered details of Baby Calendar unless they are necessary for the repair l 104 Remove the Memory Card from this unit when requesting a repair Settings may return to factory default when this un...

Page 237: ...Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi...

Page 238: ...cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording Recording format AVCHD Recording mode 1080 50p 1080 50i PH HA HG HE...

Page 239: ...999 R 9999 is displayed The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the tot...

Page 240: ...the arrow the LOCK side to lock it Hold this unit with your fingers to prevent it from turning with the dial When removing the Suction Cup Mount To remove the suction cup mount perform the steps for m...

Page 241: ...end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit 3 Press the power button of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to turn it on The status indicator B lights on 4 Turn on this unit Using Wi Fi functions in...

Page 242: ...to change or cause a malfunction Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in a location that meets the following requirements j A location out of the reach of children and pets j A level location with no ob...

Page 243: ...of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Description Party Scene The operation is automatic The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle works within the recording range set in Panning Angle Tilt Angle At an event such as a part...

Page 244: ...register a position You can register positions to POS1 POS2 POS3 POS4 POS5 The position buttons without a registered position are indicated as Not set 3 Determine a position with You can also operate...

Page 245: ...stered to the position buttons 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 Touch the position button you want to delete To delete all positions registered to the position buttons touch Delete all 4 Touch YES When this unit is...

Page 246: ...as intended In such cases we recommend setting the mode to Manual About Moving Object When recording starts a moving subject will be detected Before recording point the camera at the subject This unit...

Page 247: ...it first the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle may become unusable You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when Party Scene is set Touch Party Scene Demo the demonstration...

Page 248: ...Panasonic Corporation Web site http www panasonic com...

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