Panasonic Hc V180 Owners Manual

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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating in structions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necess ary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/
DVD.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devic es are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Wind ows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LE 3.0
* Also confirmed to work with Windows 10.
With a PC
Operating environment
OS*Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 
5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.
≥ Intel Core 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 playba ck or 
editing function for 1080/60p.
RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1: 
2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or 
more recommended)
Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 10 recommend ed) and 
DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™ x16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Free hard disk drive 
space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during  recording. 
Clear the check box for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in 
[Properties] for the hard disk drive.
Sound DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection 
						

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≥This software is only for Windows.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German,  French, Simplified Chinese and 
Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Windows Vista Enterprise, Window s 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 
Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise or Windows RT.
≥ For Windows 8/Windows 8.1, this software is available only as a  desktop application.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environmen t.
≥ If using Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, administ rative account and standard 
account users only can use this software. (An administrative ac count user should install and 
uninstall this software.)
∫ To use the HD Writer LE 3.0
You 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 t he PC used. Refer to the operating 
environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or mem ory is not fulfilling the 
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC.  It may become inoperable or 
the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storag e)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standar d in the OS.
OSWindows 10 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1
Windows Vista 
(32 bit) SP2
CPU1 GHz or higher
32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
RAMWindows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10: 
2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to  do this, consult your manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that a re running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the softwa re is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
∫ Installing HD Writer LE 3.0
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE 3.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications t hat you no longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a Program].
2 Select [HD Writer LE 3.0], then click [Uninstall].
≥Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen inst ructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
With a PC
Installation
Check the website below to download/install the software.
≥The software is available for download until the end of March 2 019.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html 
						

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≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are  installed.
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of  the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
2Turn on the unit.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Write r LE 3.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of t he PC. (l11 6 )
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB ca ble.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the  unit is turned on, power is also 
supplied from the PC to this unit.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be  aware that some SD card 
slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatibl e with the SDHC Memory Card or 
SDXC Memory Card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support sit e.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
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∫
To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then sel ect the model number of 
this unit to disconnect the USB cable.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed .
∫Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you tur n off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the 
PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate  properly if it is not inserted all the 
way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ You cannot charge the battery by connecting the supplied DC cab le.
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc re corder 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 using the AC adaptor. ( l10)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when usi ng the AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow  rate, refer to page 130.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while t he access lamp is on or card 
access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while c onnected to a PC, disconnect 
the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, rec onnect the battery and/or AC 
adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the u nit back on. (Data may be 
destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the  SD card.) 
						

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format 
([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 MP4 format (1080/60p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
3 MP4 format (720/30p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
4 MP4 format (360/30p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
5 iFrame format motion picture files 
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
6 JPEG format still pictures created from 
the motion picture
7 The motion picture thumbnails
8 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
9 For management
∫Copying your still pictures to 
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be 
copied to the PC with Explorer or other 
programs.
1 Double-click the folder that contains the 
still pictures. ([DCIM]  # [100CDPFQ] 
etc.)
2 Drag and 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 or 
USB HDD on the PC. If you do so, this unit 
may not be able to read these files or its 
functions may not operate correctly.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has 
been recorded on a PC, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
We recommend using HD Writer LE 3.0 to 
copy motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs 
on the PC to copy, move or rename files and 
folders recorded with this unit will result in 
them being unusable with HD Writer LE 3.0.
It is impossible to write data to SD card on 
this unit from a PC.
AVCHDTN
BDMV
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
AVCHD
P R I VAT E

103TCPBH
105CDPFS
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PANA_EXT
101YAPHH
102XCPHH
104UCPBH 
						

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≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account.
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest acco unt.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 3.0]  # 
[HD Writer LE 3.0].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the P DF operating instructions of the 
software.
Reading the operating instru ctions of the software 
applications
≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 .0 or later to read the PDF 
operating instructions.
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic]  # [HD Writer LE 3.0]  # [Operating 
Instructions].
With a PC
Starting HD Writer LE 3.0 
						

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≥HD Writer LE 3.0 is not compatible with Mac.
≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X suppo rted. For details about iMovie and Final Cut Pro X, please 
contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manua l are fulfilled, some computers 
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standar d in the OS.
∫Copying still pictures on a Mac
1Connect this unit to a Mac via the supplied USB cable.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of M ac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB ca ble.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder .
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to  acquire or 
the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on th e Mac.
∫To disconnect USB cable safelyDrag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the  USB cable.
With a PC
If using Mac (mass storage)
PCMac
OSOS X v10.11
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or better
RAM2GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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∫
Recording indications
Others
Indications
Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode
0h00m00sR 1h20m+1
1/100OPEN
MF
0dB
+1MEGA

R 3000
PRE-REC10M
A
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Intelligent Auto Mode ( l40)
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Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( l42)
///
Creative Control Mode ( l42)
///////// /
Scene Mode ( l45)
Manual Mode ( l47)
Endless Loop Recording Mode 
( l 46)
¥ /;  (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time ( l20)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.) // Eye-Fi transfer ( l106 )
Remaining battery power 
( l 11)
 (White) Card recording possible status
 (Green) Recognizing the card
///// //
Motion Picture Recording Mode ( l62)
MINI8mmSILNINTV
MNL
0î0ñ0Õ0Ò0Ñ0Ù0Ñ0î0ñ0Õ0Ø0Ó0Ñ0î0ñ0Õ1
0ç1111
R1h20m Remaining time for motion 
picture recording ( l20)
(White) Still picture recording icon
(Red) Recording still picture
R3000 Remaining number of still 
pictures (l22)
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Number of recording pixels for still pictures 
( l 22, 67 , 69)
In Playback Mode, the picture size is not 
displayed for still pictures recorded with other 
products that have different picture sizes from 
the sizes shown above.
Ø10/ Ø2 Self-timer Recording ( l58)
MEGA OIS ( l22)
10M2.1M7.4M0.3M7.7M2M
MEGA 
						

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B
PRE-REC ( l58)
Time Lapse Recording ( l44)
Zoom Microphone ( l65)
Stereo Microphone (l 65)
Wind cut ( l65)
/
Power LCD ( l32)
// // / /
/
Image Stabilizer ( l52)/Optical Image 
Stabilizer Lock ( l54)
Picture Adjustment ( l66)
Digital Cinema Color ( l64)
Brightness Adjustment 
(Miniature Effect/8mm movie/
Silent movie) ( l43, 44 )
Vividness Adjustment 
(Miniature Effect) ( l43)
Color balance Adjustment 
(8mm movie) ( l44)
AF/AE tracking ( l53)
/ Level Shot Function ( l38)
Touch Shutter (l 55)
MF Manual Focus (l50)
// / /
White Balance ( l48)
1/100 Shutter Speed (l 49)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l49)
0dB Gain value (l49)
±  (White)/
¥ (
Green)
Focus indication ( l21)
PRE-REC
+1-1
C
Display Touch Menu ( l17)
Backlight Compensation 
( l 59)
Tele Macro ( l59)
Intelligent Contrast Control 
( l 57)
Microphone Level ( l66)
/ Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l 57)
Night Mode ( l59)
Intelligent Exposure ( l58)
World Time setting ( l28)
/ Recording mode switching icon 
(
l 15)
NOV 15 2016 Date indication ( l18)
12:34PM Time indication ( l18)