Panasonic Hc V180 Owners Manual

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≥When the LCD screen is dirty or 
condensation has occurred, please wipe it 
using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your 
fingernails, or rub or press with strong force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to 
recognize the touch when the LCD protection 
sheet is affixed.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its 
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
immediately after the unit is turned on. The 
normal brightness will be restored when the 
unit’s internal temperature rises.
When a name or birthday is set by Baby 
Calendar, personal information will be included 
in this unit.
Disclaimer
≥ Information including personal information 
may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, 
malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not 
liable in any way for any direct or indirect 
damage from the alteration or vanishing of 
information or personal information. When requesting a repair, transferring to 
another party, or disposing.
≥
To protect personal information, delete the 
registered details of Baby Calendar unless 
they are necessary for the repair. ( l83)
≥ Remove the Memory Card from this unit 
when requesting a repair.
≥ Settings may return to factory default when 
this unit is repaired.
≥ Please contact the dealer where you 
purchased this unit or Panasonic if above 
operations are not possible due to 
malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or 
disposing of the Memory Card, please refer 
to “When disposing of or giving away the 
SD card, note that:”. ( l130 )
When uploading images on web services
≥ Images may contain information that can be 
used for identifying individuals such as titles 
and recording dates. When uploading images 
on web services, check carefully, and then 
upload.
LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots 
inactive or always lit. However, this is not a 
malfunction and does not affect the recorded 
picture.
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∫
Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal entertainment 
only. Under copyright laws, other materials 
cannot be used without obtaining 
permission from the holders of the 
copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the 
“AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of 
Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other 
countries.
≥ VIERA Link
™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
≥ EZ Sync
™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control
™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
≥ x.v.Color
™ is a trademark.
≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® 
are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted 
with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ Intel
®, Pentium® and Intel®Core™ are 
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. 
and/or other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced 
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are 
trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the 
U.S. and other countries. ≥
QR Code is a registered trademark of 
DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
≥ “Eye-Fi” is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually 
the registered trademarks or trademarks of 
the manufacturers who developed the system 
or product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent 
Portfolio License for the personal use of a 
consumer or other uses in which it does not 
receive remuneration to (i) encode video in 
compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC 
Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was 
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
Others
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≥The stated times are the approximate recordable times for conti nuous recording.
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 tim es the period you wish to record for. 
( l 11)
≥ The default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [AVCHD], and the defaul t setting for [REC MODE] is 
[HG].
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 6 hours
≥ The recording is paused once the recording time for one scene e xceeds 6 hours, and the 
recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced when lot of action scenes ar e recorded or recording of short 
scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for t he time that can be copied onto one 
DVD disc (4.7 GB).
≥ The maximum remaining recordable time that can be displayed for  motion picture recording is 
99 hours and 59 minutes. Any remaining recordable time exceeding  99 hours and 59 minutes will 
be displayed as “R99h59m+”. This display remains unchanged unti l the remaining recordable 
time drops to 99 hours and 59 minutes or less.
Others
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time
Recording format[AVCHD]
Recording mode[1080/60p][1080/60i][PH][HA][HG][HE]Picture size/ Frame rate1920k1080/
60p1920k1080/
60i1920k1080/
60i1920k1080/
60i1920k1080/
60i
SD card 4GB
19min 21min 30min 40min 1h30min
16 GB 1h20min 1h30min 2h 2h40min 6h40min
64 GB 5h20min 6h 8h30min 11h27h30min
Recording format[MP4/iFrame]Recording mode[1080][720][iFrame]Picture size/
Frame rate1920k1080/
60p1280k720/
30p960k540/
30p
SD card 4GB
19min1h19min
16 GB 1h20min 4h10min 1h20min
64 GB 5h20min 16h50min 5h20min
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≥The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictu res.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being  recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is  9999. If the number of 
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The num ber will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 999 9 or less.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright 
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on  the unit, a PC etc.
Others
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures
Picture size4224k23761920k 10803136k2352640 k480
Aspect ratio[16:9][4:3]
SD card 4GB
600 3200 800 14000
16 GB 2500 12500 3300 58000
64 GB 10000 52000 13000 237000
Picture size3408k22721728 k11 5 2
Aspect ratio[3:2]
SD card 4GB
800 2200
16 GB 3200 8500
64 GB 13000 36000
10M2.1M7.4M0.3M
7.7M2M 
						

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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit 
can automatically track the movement of the subject being recor ded. This unit zooms in/out the 
image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and ti lts this unit.
1Attach this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.≥For details on attachment method, refer to the operating instru ctions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
2Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit using the USB c able 
(supplied with this unit).
A Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of  the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
3Press the power button of the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle to turn it on.
≥ The status indicator  B lights on.
4Turn on this unit.
5Touch [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle].≥The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode selection screen is displayed.≥If you have touched an item other than [Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle] or if the Remote Pan Til t Cradle is not recognized correctly, reconnect the USB cable.
≥ If you turn off and on this unit with the USB cable connected,  this unit may operate in the previous 
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode.
6Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its 
home position will face the front of the subject.
≥ The home position runs through the center of the power 
button.
Others
Optional accessories
Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit
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Power button
Home position 
						

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≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ As shown in the illustration, connect the USB cable or DC cable  so that it 
will not be caught in objects such as the moving part of the Re mote Pan 
Tilt Cradle and other cables. If the cable is caught in the mov ing part of 
the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, it may cause the recording position  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 obstacles
j A location approximately 2 to 3 m away from subjects
≥ Before mounting this unit on the  Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, insert the SD card and the battery.
≥ When this unit is mounted on the  Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, make sure to hold the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle to carry them. Carrying them by holding this unit may ca use malfunction.
≥ Do not use the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for surveillance purposes .
≥ Do not force the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to stop moving during p anning/tilting operation.
≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not capable of supplying power to  this unit.
≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem, its status i ndicator flashes, and both this 
unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turn off.
≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit. (l 135)
≥ Set [Panning Angle]/[Tilt Angle]/[Tilt Speed] in advance. ( l138 )
1Touch the desired Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode.
≥If you touch [SETUP], the Setup menu will be displayed. ( l138 )
2(When [Manual] is selected)Touch  , and operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle with  / / / .≥When you finish the operation, touch [ENTER].
Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
ModeOperation of the 
Remote Pan Tilt CradleDescription
[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 party, recording will be 
performed while the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 
automatically controls the recording direction 
within the recording range.
≥When a person or a moving object is detected, 
recording of the person or the object takes 
priority for a specific period of time.
[Moving Object]
When a moving object is detected within the 
recording range, the object will be tracked 
and recorded automatically.
[Manual]
The operation is manual. This mode lets you manually operate the 
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. 
						

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3Press the recording start/stop button.(When [Party Scene]/[Moving Object] is selected)
≥Before recording starts, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and  returns to its home position. It 
takes time until recording starts.
≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in adv ance.
(When [Manual] is selected)
≥ Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may cause t he recording screen to shake or 
the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to move from its original location.
To switch the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ModeTo u c h   .
≥ The selection screen of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode is disp layed. Touch the desired mode.
To exit the Remote Pan Tilt CradleTo u c h   [ E X I T ] .
≥The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home posi tion.
≥ After the operation, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turns off. Befo re removing this unit, disconnect 
the USB cable.
≥ When this unit is connected to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, this  unit is set to Motion Picture 
Recording Mode. You cannot switch this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ We recommend that you make a test recording in advance to check if the image and sound are 
recorded correctly.
≥ The sound of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in operation will be re corded.
≥ If you start recording after making changes to the setup of the  Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, such as 
switching the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode or changing the locat ion of the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle, it may rotate and return to its home position.
≥ Once the operation starts, do not disconnect the USB cable or m ove the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 
and this unit until the operation is finished. This may cause a malfunction or the motion picture not 
to be recorded correctly.
≥ When you press the power button or when [ECONOMY (BATT)] ( l31) or [ECONOMY (AC)] 
( l 31) works, this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will turn off  after the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle rotates and returns to its home position.
≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is in operation, neither [ECONO MY (BATT)] nor [ECONOMY 
(AC)] will work.
≥ The following functions will be set to [OFF]:
jLevel Shot Function
j Optical Image Stabilizer
j [SHOOTING GUIDE]
≥ If you experience fatigue, a feeling of discomfort or other sym ptoms when playing back a scene 
recorded with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, stop the playback.
(About [Party Scene]/[Moving Object])
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded during Motion picture recordi ng.
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color tone of the image  being recorded may change or 
subjects may not be recorded automatically in cases such as the  following:
j The subject is too large or too small
j The background and the subject are similar in color 
						

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jThe recording location is dark
j Bright light is detected (sky, TV, lamp, etc.)
j The subject is moving too fast, or not moving
j The area being recorded is close to a window
≥ Depending on recording conditions, scenes may not be recorded a s intended. In such cases, we 
recommend setting the mode to [Manual].
(About [Moving Object])
≥ When recording starts, a moving subject will be detected. Befor e recording, point the camera at 
the subject.
≥ This unit cannot track more than one subject simultaneously.
≥ Certain types of subjects, such as a fast moving subject, may n ot be tracked.
When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradl e is connected to this unit, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle setup menu 
can be set.
≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit ( l135 )
1Touch [SETUP] in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode screen.
2Touch desired menu item.
Set the left/right pan range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for  [Party Scene]/[Moving Object].
Set the up/down tilt range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for [P arty Scene]/[Moving Object].
Set the up/down operation speed of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle settings
[Panning Angle][±180°]/[±90°]/[±45°]/[Stationary]
[±180°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 180 o.
[±90°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 90 o.
[±45°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 45 o.
[Stationary]:Panning to the left/right is off.
[Tilt Angle][±15°]/[Stationary]
[±15°]:Tilts up/down up to approx. 15 o.
[Stationary]:Tilting up/down is off.
[Tilt Speed][High]/[Normal] 
						

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You can confirm the operating range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle set for [Party Scene]/[Moving 
Object].
≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle move s in the ranges set at [Panning Angle] and [Tilt Angle].
≥ When the confirmation operation  is finished, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle returns to its home 
position.
The firmware version of the Remo te Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed.
You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Crad le.
≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
If you update this unit first, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle may b ecome unusable.
You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Crad le will operate when [Party 
Scene] is set.
≥ Touch [Party Scene Demo], the demonstration automatically start s.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Crad le will operate when [Moving 
Object] is set.
≥ Touch [Moving Object Demo], the demonstration automatically sta rts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
[Pan/Tilt Check]
[Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website be low. (As of November 
2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
[Party Scene Demo]
[Moving Object Demo] 
						

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