Panasonic Hc V180 Owners Manual

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Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Ba lance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture a nd shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depen ding on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l48, 50 )
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Bal ance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment  on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adj ust 
the White Balance manually. ( l48)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.  
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l50)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surr ounded by objects with glossy s urfaces or by highly reflective 
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Intelligent Auto Plus
Please refer to page 40 for details about the effect of each mode.
(Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)
*1/ (Low Light)*1/
(Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/(Normal)*1/(Normal)*2
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  / . ( l39)
1(When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h   .
(When adjusting the color balance)
To u c h   .
≥R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
≥ Except for when adjusting the brightness or color balance, if y ou do not touch the screen for a 
while, the Touch Menu will disappear. To display it again, touc h  .
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch   while adjusting the brigh tness, or touch   while adjusting the color balance to make 
the display of the adjustment bar disappear.
3 Start recording.
Creative Control
≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l61)
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l39)
Select the desired Creative Control Mode, then touch [Enter].
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
ModeEffect
[Miniature Effect] You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recor
ding a 
miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of foc used 
area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion pictur e with 
an interval. ( l43)
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  frame 
rate is low.
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. ( l44)
[Silent movie] You can record motion pictures
 that are similar to black-and-wh ite 
silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. (l 44)
[Time Lapse Rec] You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of 
time 
as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each s et 
time lapse. ( l44) 
						

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1Touch   to adjust the horizontal position of 
the in-focus portion.
≥If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 
1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If 
you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original positi on when you touch [Reset].
2To u c h   [ S I Z E ] .≥The size of the in-focus portion is switched every time you tou ch [SIZE].
Medium size  # Large size  # Small size
≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position  of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you touch [Reset], the in-focus portion is reset to the orig inal position and [SIZE] is reset to the 
medium size.
3 Touch [ENTER].
4
(When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h   .
≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
5(When adjusting the vividness)
To u c h   .≥The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the ico n.
(Standard)  # (Vivid)  #  (Most vivid)
6Start recording.≥It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for  approximately every 6 seconds of 
recording.
≥ To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects inc orporating a distant view or those 
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tri pod and avoid zooming.
≥ You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recordi ng dark subjects such as night 
scenes.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  frame rate is low.
[Miniature Effect]MINI 
						

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1(When adjusting the brightness)To u c h   .≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2(When adjusting the color balance)
To u c h   .
≥The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the  icon.
(Blue)  # (Red)  #  (Yellow)
3 Start recording.
≥The sound is monaural.
1(When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h   .≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2Start recording.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
Touch the desired setup time.
≥Touch [ENTER].
≥A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames wi ll make up motion picture of 1 second.
≥“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l48, 50 )
≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the  AC adaptor connected.
[8mm movie]
[Silent movie]
[Time Lapse Rec]
[1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1s1h2min
Blooming 30 s3 h12 s
8mm
SILN
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Scene Mode
≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l39)Select the desired Scene Mode, then touch [ENTER].
≥(Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mod e.
≥ (Sunset/Low Light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in Motion Picture Recording M ode.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night Scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficien t, the Sports Mode does not fun ction. The   display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Soft Skin)
jIf the background or anything else in the scene has colors simi lar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
j If the brightness is insufficien t, the effect may not be clear.
j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be rec orded clearly. In this case, cancel 
Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
≥ (Night Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mod e.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
ModeEffect
5 Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin:To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
Spotlight:Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night Scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
Low Light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only) 
						

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Endless Loop Recording
≥Insert an SD card.
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l39)
1 Select sound in loop recording setting.
2 Start recording.
≥Once you start recording, the scene will be automatically divid ed every 2 minutes. The divided 
scenes will be saved in the SD card. (Each time you use Endless  Loop Recording, a set of up to 
30 scenes will be saved.)
≥ When the period between the time you start recording and the ti me you stop recording is longer 
than 1 hour (approximate), only the last 1 hour (approximate) par t up to the end of the recording 
will be saved. The part before the 1 hour part will be deleted.
≥ Recording stops automatically when approximately 24 hours have  passed since the start of the 
recording.
≥ During recording, the   blinks.
≥ The remaining recordable time and elapsed recording time are no t displayed. (l20)
≥ Only when sound in loop recordi ng is set to [ON],   (microphone  input level meter) is 
displayed.
To switch sound in loop recordingThe menu can be set to switch to sound in loop recording.
≥ Still pictures cannot be taken.
≥ [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame], and [REC MODE] is set to [ 720].
≥ Image Stabilizer Function is set to   (setting canceled) and Lev el Shot Function is set to off.
≥ Endless Loop Recording is not possible in the following cases:
jWhen the SD card is not inserted
j When the approximate remaining recordable time on the SD card i s less than 1 hour
(The time between R 0h00m and R 0h59m flashes red.)
≥ Since each set of loop-recorded scenes is displayed separately  on the date list, it is convenient to 
play back loop-recorded scenes by date. (l 72)
(The date displayed on the date list will be the one on which y ou started Endless Loop 
Recording.)
[ON]:Records sound.
[OFF]:Recording of sound is off.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Sound In Loop Recording]  # [ON] or [OFF]
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≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are 
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture 
Recording Mode.
Touch the   to switch to Manual Mode ( l39), or display the Manual icon 
( l 17). 
≥Some functions are disabled depending on settings such as the r ecording mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
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MNL
AManual icon
Focus ( l50)
White Balance ( l48)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l49)
Iris Adjustment ( l49)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS 
						

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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance ma nually.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1To u c h   [ W B ] .
2Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.≥Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or change the Recording Mode  to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. ( l39)
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto Wh ite Balance will not be performed 
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the uni t.
≥ When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously  adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the  White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
IconMode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights  in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AW B
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
AW BAW B 
						

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be s et between 1/30 and 1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still P icture Recording Mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it chang es to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, change the Recording Mode to the Int elligent Auto Mode. (l39)
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, se t the shutter speed and then set 
the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Pict ure Recording Mode, using a tripod 
is recommended. The shutter speed will be set to 1/30 when the  unit is turned on again.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining ve ry bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor  lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the sc reen. In this case, record in the 
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas  where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be dif ferent from brightness of the 
image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode . Confirm the image on the 
playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that  are not displayed.
SHTR
IRIS 
						

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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1(When MF assist function is used)Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching  / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen 
returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing 
the subject into focus.
≥Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not 
displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or change the Recor ding Mode to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. ( l39)
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorde d.
: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MENU
MNLFOCUSWBSHTRIRIS

APart displayed in blue
MFMF
MF
MF