Panasonic Hc V180 Owners Manual

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Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
* The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and  Level Shot Function is set to off.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image q uality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switch the recording format of motion picture.
≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 62 k*
[i.Zoom 90 k]:This zoom function allows you  to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 90 k)
[D.Zoom 150 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 150 k)
[D.Zoom 500 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 500 k)
[REC FORMAT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]:Set the recording format to AVCHD. ( l2)
[MP4/iFrame]:Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. ( l2)
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Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording 
formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting.
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]
*1 You can record motion pictures in 1080/60p (1920 k1080/60 progressive), the best AVCHD 
picture quality for this unit.
*2 [1080] and [720] are recording modes suitable for playing bac k or editing on a PC.
*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is re commended for when using a Mac.
≥Please refer to page  11 for details about recordable time using the battery.
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page  133 for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-m oving subject is recorded, 
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to  the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]:
(AB )Set the recording format to 1080/60i.
[1080/60p]*1:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.
[1080]*2:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.
[720]*2:Set the recording format to 720/30p.
[iFrame]*3:Set the recording format to iFrame.
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
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∫Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus a nd adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode  in Intelligent Auto Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button  is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to  green when the focus is set.
This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit  with the electronic level.
∫To correct the tilt
≥The horizontal tilt display  A and vertical tilt display  B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and 
appear green when there is almost no tilt.
≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical 
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not af fect the actual recorded images .
≥The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself o r the LCD monitor is closed with 
the screen facing outward.
≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of appro ximately 1o may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be display ed correctly:
j When moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpen dicular
[LEVEL GAUGE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON]
(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)
When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tiltMENU
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If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording 
motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the r ecording if you are recording a 
subject right above or right below you.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing t he shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surro unding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as  if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Col or™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l61)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) wi th a TV that supports the 
x.v.Color™.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON ] are played back with a 
TV not compatible with x.v.Color™, colors may not be reproduced  properly.
≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones  compatible with x.v.Color™, it 
is recommended to record the images after this function is turn ed [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the x vYCC format, an international 
standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow  the rules for signal transmission.
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
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Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥In the following cases, message will not appear:
jWhile pausing the recording (only when [DEMO MODE] is not set t o [ON])
j When [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in mi crophones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus M ode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], 
and the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
Recording setting of the built-i n microphone can be adjusted.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l61)
≥[MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame].
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
[WIND CUT]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[STEREO MIC]:Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing  
stereo microphones.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjuncti on 
with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding  
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide an gle).
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)
Touch  /  to adjust.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound 
is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input 
level.
3 Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥  (Microphone input level meter) appears on the 
screen.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the  image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture  Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l47)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatic ally.
[SET  ]:The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound 
distortions are reduced.
[SET  ]:The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in 
natural quality.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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ALeft
B Right
C Microphone input level
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
*1 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 62k.
*2 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 52k.
*3 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 51k.
≥ This function’s default settings are [  10M] in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Still pictures taken in Motion Picture Recording Mode are   (192 0k 1080).
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page  134 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  7.4M], [  0.3M], [  7.7M] or [  2M] black bands may 
appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 a spect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
[16:9]:Aspect ratio of high-defi nition television, etc.
[4:3]:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-s ize print)
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l37)
[  10M] 4224k2376
[16:9] –*1
[  2.1M] 1920k
1080 –*1
[  7.4M]3136k2352
[4:3] –*2
[  0.3M]
640k480 100k
[  7.7M] 3408k 2272
[3:2] –*3
[ 2M] 1728
k1152 –*3
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e  lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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16:9
16:9
4:3
4:3
3:
2
3 :
2
16:92.1M
4:34:33 :
23 :
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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 24.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Skip Playback
(to the start of a  scene) During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right 
to left (from left to right) during playback.
Slow-motion Playback During PauseWith the playback paused, continue 
touching  .
(  is for slow rewind playback)
Frame-by-frame Slow-motion Playback is 
performed continuously while the display is 
touched and held.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ The intervals between frames and the 
display time per frame vary depending on 
the type of the scene.
Frame-by-frame 
Playback With the playback paused, touch  .
(Touch   to advance the frames one at a 
time in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ The intervals between frames vary 
depending on the type of the scene.
Direct Playback During Pause Touch the direct playback bar or slide it 
while touching.
≥The playback skips to the position touched 
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Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
The size of pictures to be reco rded is determined by their scen e type.
Press the   button fully at the location to be saved as a still  picture during 
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-b y-frame Playback.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date  of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Scene typePicture size
AVCHD scenes
Scenes recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame]
Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k 720/30p)  (1920
k1080)
Scenes saved in MP4 (640 k360/30p)  (640 k360)
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Highlight & Time Frame Index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played 
back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥ Operate the zoom lever to   side and change over the 
thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. ( l25)
1To u c h   .≥To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while 
touching it.
j Touch   (up) /   (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. ( l25)
2Touch the desired search condition.
* It cannot be set while playing back MP4/iFrame scenes.
≥When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face R ecognition was performed from the 
scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be display ed as a thumbnail.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and di splayed in thumbnail if you select 
[HIGHLIGHT].
3(When [MINUTES] is selected)Touch  /  to set the time.≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4Touch the thumbnail to be played back.≥Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching  / .
Repeat Playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last s cene finishes.
The   indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back m otion pictures by date, all the 
scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
[3 SEC.]/[6 SEC.]/[12 SEC.]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]*
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [REPEAT PLAY]  # [ON]MENU