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 refers to the recordable time when r epeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malf unction.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
continuous  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/VW-VBT190 (optional)
[3.6 V/1940 mAh] 2h20min
(5h20min) [AVCHD]
[1080/60p] 2 h
1 h
[PH], [HA] 2 h 5 min 1h5min
[HG], [HE] 2 h 10 min
[MP4/
iFrame] [1080] 2 h
1 h
[720] 2h30min 1h15min
[iFrame] 2h35min 1h20min
VW-VBT380  (optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh] 3h45min
(9h45min)
[AVCHD][1080/60p] 4 h 10 min
2h10min
[PH] 4 h 15 min
[HA] 4 h 15 min 2h15min
[HG], [HE] 4 h 20 min
[MP4/
iFrame] [1080] 4h5min 2h5min
[720] 5h 2h35min
[iFrame] 5h15min 2h40min
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
If the battery discharges, then   will flash red. 
						

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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 is in English only.)
≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equi pment, check the 
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions relate d to Eye-Fi. (l104)
≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the on es above. Further, SD cards 
with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion pi cture recording.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48  GB or more Memory Cards 
that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card  Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion 
or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Preparation
Recording to a card
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card512 MB to 2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB
SDXC Memory Card48 GB to 128 GB
e.g.:
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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 shocks, bend, or drop the 
SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure 
of this unit or the SD card may damage or 
erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or this 
unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to 
water, dirt or dust. ≥
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic 
waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l130 )
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously use
d on other equipment, for the 
first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l34) When the SD card is formatted, all of the 
recorded data is deleted. Once t he data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Access lamp 
[ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing 
the SD card, the access 
lamp lights up.
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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 closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn o n the unit. Press the power button 
to turn on the unit.
j When the unit is originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
To turn off the unitHold down the power button until the status 
indicator goes off. 
						

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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 recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD mo nitor (touch screen) to switch this 
unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Re cording Mode.
1Press the recording/playback button to 
switch this unit to Recording Mode.
≥The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on 
the screen.
2Touch the recording mode switching icon.≥ Refer to page  16 for touch screen operation.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode ( l20) Recording motion pictures.
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l21) Recording still pictures.
Playback Mode ( l24, 68 ) Motion picture/Still picture playback.
Motion Picture Recording Mode
Still Picture Recording Mode
Recording/playback buttonPress the button to switch this unit between 
Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
≥ When you turn on this  unit, it starts up in 
Recording Mode.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode) 
						

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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 recording 
mode may not be switched.
≥ When you switch from Still Picture Recording Mode to Motion Pic ture Recording Mode or vice 
versa, settings used in the original recording mode may not be  maintained. (l39)
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch scr een) with your finger.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or 
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you 
are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
///:
Touch when changing a page or performing settings. :
Touch to return to the previous screen.
Preparation
How to use the touch screen 
						

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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 Mode 
( l 45), Endless Loop Recording Mode ( l46) and Manual Mode ( l47).
∫ To display the Touch Menu
≥Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as  ball point pens.
A
Touch Menu
Recording Mode Playback Mode
Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no 
touch operation is performed for a specific period of 
time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To 
display it again, touch  .
T
W
MENU
T
W
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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MENU
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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 2000 and 2039.
3Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium batt ery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery  needs to be charged. To recharge the 
built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the  battery to this unit. The battery is still 
being recharged even if the uni t is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery 
will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [SETUP]  # [CLOCK SET]MENU 
						

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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 legs for better  balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining  a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot  get close to, but overuse of zoom 
in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjo yable to watch.
∫Recording Yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.  
(However the image recorded is the same as a normal 
recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When 
 appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal 
position and check the warning/alarm indication. ( l122 )
Basic
Before recording
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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. 
To display it again, touch the screen. ( l28)
≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.
≥If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion pictu re recording, the recording 
will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode.
≥ To change the recording format, change the 
[REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. ( l61, 62 )
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion pictu re. (l23)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop b utton to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC FORMAT] set to [MP4/iFrame], the  scenes longer than 
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Record ing will continue.)
Basic
Recording motion pictures
Recording mode
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
≥
When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
0h00m00s Recording time elapsed
≥
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to 0h00m00s.
TW
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A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to ¥ .
B Recording button icon
0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00sR 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20m