Panasonic HC-W580 - Operating Instructions Manual

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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

Main Page

Read this First2
- Recording Format2
- This Unit3
- Table of Contents4
- Preparation7
Names and Functions of Main Parts7
Power Supply10
- Inserting/Removing the Battery10
- Charging the Battery11
- Charging and Recording Time12
Recording to a Card14
- Cards that You Can Use with this Unit14
- Inserting/Removing an SD Card15
Turning the Unit On/Off17
Selecting a Mode18
- Switching this Unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode18
- Switching this Unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode18
How to Use the Touch Screen19
- About the Touch Menu20
Setting Date and Time21
- Basic22
Before Recording22
Selecting a Media to Record [W580M]23
Recording Motion Pictures23
Recording Still Pictures26
- Recording Still Pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode27
Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback28
- Motion Picture Compatibility30
- Still Picture Compatibility30
Using the Menu Screen31
Using the Setup Menu32
- Date Format34
- Zoom/Rec Display34
- Quick Power on35
- Hdmi Resolution37
- Power Lcd37
- Viera Link37
- Format Media39
- Number Reset39
- Demo Mode41
- Advanced (Recording)43
Using the Zoom43
- Zoom Ratio During the Still Picture Recording Mode43
Level Shot Function [V380]44
HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]45
Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [W580] [W580M]46
- Changing and Adjusting the Settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window48
Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function51
Changing the Recording Mode53
- Intelligent Auto54
- Intelligent Auto Plus56
- Creative Control56
  - Miniature Effect57
  - Time Lapse Rec59
- Scene Mode60
- HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]61
- Stop Motion Animation Assist62
Manual Recording63
- White Balance64
- Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment65
- Manual Focus Adjustment66
Recording with the Touch Function67
- Touch Function Icons67
  - Image Stabilizer Function68
  - Optical Image Stabilizer Lock70
Recording Functions of Operation Icons72
- Operation Icons72
Recording Functions of Menus77
- Rec Format78
- Zoom Mode78
- Rec Mode79
- Face Framing80
- Relay Rec80
- Auto Slow Shtr82
- Shooting Guide83
- MIC Level84
- Picture Size85
- Shtr Sound86
- Advanced (Playback)87
Playback Operations87
- Motion Picture Playback Using Operation Icon87
- Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture88
- Highlight & Time Frame Index89
- Repeat Playback89
- Resuming the Previous Playback90
- Zooming in on a Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)90
Various Playback Functions91
- Playing Back Motion Pictures/Still Pictures by Date91
- Highlight Playback92
- Entering Text97
- Manual Edit99
- Baby Calendar102
- Changing the Playback Settings and Playing Back the Slide Show104
- Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a Slide Show106
Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures107
- Deleting Part of a Scene (Avchd/Backup for Twin Camera)109
- Dividing a Scene (Avchd/Backup for Twin Camera)110
- Dividing a Scene to Partially Delete (Mp4/Iframe)111
- Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures112
Convert to MP4113
Relay Scene Combining [W580M]114
Watching Video/Pictures on Your TV116
- Connecting with an HDMI Mini Cable118
Playback Using VIERA Link119
- Copy/Dubbing121
Copying between SD Card and Built-In Memory [W580M]121
Copying/Playing Back with a USB HDD124
- Preparing for Copying/Playing Back124
- Simple Copy127
- Copy Selected Files128
- Playing Back the USB HDD129
Dubbing with a Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc131
- Dubbing in Standard Picture Quality134
Using the Eye-Fi™ Card135
- Wi-Fi138
Wi-Fi ® Function138
[Remote Ctrl]140
- Preparations before Using [Remote Ctrl]141
- Using [Remote Ctrl] with a Direct Connection142
- Using [Remote Ctrl] with a Wireless Access Point Connection143
- About [Remote Ctrl]144
- In Playback Mode145
[Baby Monitor]146
- Preparations before Using [Baby Monitor]147
- Using [Baby Monitor]147
[Hom.monitor]149
- Preparations before Using [Hom.monitor]149
- Using [Hom.monitor]150
[DLNA Play]155
- Preparations before Using [DLNA Play]155
- Playing Back on a TV156
[Copy]157
- Preparations before Using [Copy]157
- Copying to a PC159
[Live Cast]161
- Preparations before Using [Live Cast]162
- Broadcasting Live163
- Install the "Image App167
Install the “Image App”168
Setting up a Wi-Fi Connection168
- Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to Set up a Connection169
- Connecting to a Wireless Access Point170
  - Searching for Wireless Access Points to Set up a Connection171
  - Setting up a Connection Manually172
- Setting up a Direct Connection to a Smartphone174
- Connecting by Entering an Ssid and Password175
- Connecting from the History176
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu179
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera186
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function186
- Notes on the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function188
Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera189
- When Connecting a Smartphone to this Unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the First Time (to Use the Wireless Twin Camera Function)189
- When Connecting a Smartphone to this Unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the First Time (to Use the Wireless Multi-Camera Function)193
- When Connecting for the Second Time or Later197
- Terminating the Connection199
Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera200
(Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)200
- Screen Display When Using a Wireless Sub Camera200
- Changing the Wireless Twin Camera Settings202
- Changing the Wireless Multi-Camera Settings203
If the Wi-Fi Connection Cannot be Established (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)207
- With a PC208
What You Can Do with a PC208
- Important Notice209
- Before Installing HD Writer LE 3.1210
Operating Environment212
Installation214
Connecting to a PC215
- To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely216
- About the PC Display217
Starting HD Writer LE 3.1219
- Reading the Operating Instructions of the Software Applications219
If Using Mac (Mass Storage)220
Indications221
Messages224
- About Recovery225
Troubleshooting226
Cautions for Use232
- About the Battery233
- About the Ac Adaptor234
- Lcd Monitor235
About Copyright237
Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time238
Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures239
Optional Accessories240
- About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle241

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