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Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-W580 HC-V380 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) SQW0508 until 2016/2/4 Read this first ∫ About the recording format for ∫ About Condensation (When recording motion pictures the lens or the LCD monitor is You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame fogged up) recording formats to record motion pictures Condensation occurs when there is a change in using this unit. (l 76) temperature or humidity, such as when the unit *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm Progressive (1080/60p). room. Please be careful, as it may cause the AVCHD: lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or damaged. or for saving to disc*2. When taking the unit to a place which has a *2 The following methods are available for different temperature, if the unit is accustomed saving an image recorded in 1080/60p: to the room temperature of the destination for j Copy the image to a disc using the about one hour, condensation can be HD Writer LE 3.1. prevented. (When the difference in temperature j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the disc recorder that supports AVCHD like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) Progressive. When condensation has occurred, remove the ≥ Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US. battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit MP4: becomes accustomed to the surrounding This is a recording format suitable for playing temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally. back or editing on a PC. ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format. iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.). ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit. - 2 - ∫ Cards that you can use with ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows this unit in this owner’s manual: SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and Abbreviation used in this SDXC Memory Card Model number owner’s manual ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory HC-W580 W580 [W580] Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are HC-V380 V380 [V380] not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 14 for more details on SD This owner’s manual is designed for use with cards. models W580 and V380 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ∫ For the purposes of this ≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual owner’s manual show model W580 , however, parts of the ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and explanation refer to different models. SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the ≥ Depending on the model, some functions “SD card”. are not available. ® ≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as ≥ W580 and V380 correspond to Wi-Fi “smartphone”. functions. ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. Recording Mode: ≥ Not all models may be available depending Function that can be used for Still Picture on the region of purchase. Recording Mode: ≥ Function that can be used for the Playback Mode: Function that can be used for the Playback Mode (motion pictures only): Function that can be used for the Playback Mode (still pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)” ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/ 30p) or MP4 (640k360/30p): “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 simultaneously recorded normal scene when [Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]: Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 - 3 - Contents Read this first .................................................2 Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function..........................................50 Preparation Changing the Recording Mode ...................51 Intelligent Auto ....................................... 52 Intelligent Auto Plus ............................... 54 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............7 Creative Control..................................... 54 Power supply................................................ 10 Scene Mode........................................... 58 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10 HDR Movie Mode [W580] ...................... 59 Charging the battery .............................. 11 Stop Motion Animation Assist ................ 60 Charging and recording time ................. 12 Manual recording .........................................61 Recording to a card ..................................... 14 White Balance........................................ 62 Cards that you can use with this unit..... 14 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 63 Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 15 Manual Focus adjustment...................... 64 Turning the unit on/off................................. 17 Recording with the Touch Function ...........65 Selecting a mode .........................................18 Touch function icons .............................. 65 Switching this unit between Recording Recording functions of operation Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 18 icons..............................................................70 Switching this unit between Motion Operation icons...................................... 70 Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording functions of menus ...................75 Recording Mode .................................... 18 How to use the touch screen ...................... 19 About the Touch Menu........................... 20 Advanced (Playback) Setting date and time...................................21 Playback Operations....................................85 Basic Motion picture playback using operation icon ........................................................ 85 Creating still picture from motion Before recording ..........................................22 picture .................................................... 86 Recording motion pictures .........................23 Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 87 Recording still pictures ...............................25 Repeat Playback.................................... 87 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Resuming the previous playback ........... 88 Recording Mode .................................... 26 Zooming in on a still picture during Motion picture/Still picture playback .........27 playback (Playback zoom) ..................... 88 Using the menu screen ...............................30 Various playback functions.........................89 Using the Setup Menu ................................. 31 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ............................... 89 Advanced (Recording) Highlight Playback ................................. 90 Manual Edit ............................................ 97 Using the zoom ............................................ 42 Baby Calendar ..................................... 100 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Changing the playback settings and Recording Mode .................................... 42 playing back the slide show ................. 102 Level Shot Function [V380].........................43 Playing back still pictures recorded in HDR Movie Mode [W580]............................. 44 Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as Recording with the Sub Camera a slide show ......................................... 104 (Twin Camera) [W580].................................. 45 Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window.................................................. 47 - 4 - Deleting scenes/still pictures ...................105 [Live Cast]...................................................152 Deleting part of a scene Preparations before using (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera)...... 107 [Live Cast]............................................ 153 Dividing a scene (AVCHD/ Broadcasting live.................................. 154 Backup for Twin Camera) .................... 108 Install the “Image App”..............................158 Dividing a scene to partially delete Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection..................159 (MP4/iFrame)....................................... 109 Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to Protecting scenes/still pictures ............ 110 set up a connection.............................. 160 Convert to MP4........................................... 111 Connecting to a wireless access Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 112 point ..................................................... 161 Connecting with an HDMI mini cable... 114 Setting up a direct connection to a Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 115 smartphone .......................................... 165 Connecting