Panasonic Hc V180 Owners Manual

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB te rminal.
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Cla ss Rating* for motion 
picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please check the latest information on the support website belo w.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website...

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open 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 straig ht in as far as 
it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card cover.≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the  unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit  is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can b e conveniently used to 
turn the unit on/off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is...

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You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture 
Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button.
If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mod e, this unit can be switched 
between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recordi ng Mode.
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and 
Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording 
Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode
Touch the...

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To display the recording mode switching iconDisplay of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed 
for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
≥If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture  Recording Mode or Playback Mode, 
this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode. During motion picture/still picture 
playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/st op button is pressed, the...

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About the Touch Menu
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to switch the 
operation icons.
≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding th e Touch Menu right or left while 
touching it.
B You can change the operation icons to display. ( l32)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( l42) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode ( l42).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode  (l 42), Scene...

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The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and da te/time.” may be 
displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make the se settings:
j Step 3 of [SET WORLD TIME] ( l28)
j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”
1Select the menu. ( l27)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value us ing /.ADisplaying the World Time setting ( l28):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between...

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Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon  A when holding the unit at waist level.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is n o danger of colliding with another 
person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind  you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your...

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≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. ( l6)
1Open the LCD monitor, and set this 
unit to Motion Picture Recording 
Mode. ( l15)
2Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause recording.
≥Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording  button icon.
∫Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is perfor med for a specific period of time....