Panasonic Hc V380 Hc V580 Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.HC-W580HC-V380
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until 
2016/2/4
Please read these instructions carefully before using this prod uct, and save this manual for future 
use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s  Manual 
(PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/W580/
≥ Click the desired language.
If you have any questions, visit : 
U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada :...

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it 
will bring you and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on 
the back of your camera. Be sure to retain 
this manual  as your convenient camera 
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, el...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Certification and Compliance
See Camcorder for the certification and compliance mark specifi
c to that device.
1Touch  .
2 Touch [SETUP].
3 Touch [Approved Regulations].
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532
FCC CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part
y responsible for compliance 
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on 
the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy 
for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.  Install in...

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∫Concerning the battery
∫Product Identification Marking
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a  120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada , use a plug adaptor to suit 
the AC outlet configuration.
The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit s o that the power...

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∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields...

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About 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
∫ About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
≥Motion pictures recorded with other 
devices are not supported by this unit.
You can select from AVCHD
*1, MP4 or iFrame 
recording formats to record motion pictures 
using this unit.
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD  Progressive (1080/60p).
AVCHD:
It is...

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≥Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode: 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (motion pictures only): 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (still pictures only): 
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format 
[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format 
[MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in 
MP4 (1920 k1080/30p), MP4 (1280 k720/
30p) or MP4 (640 k360/30p): “MP4/iFrame 
scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode 
[iFrame]:...

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Accessories .................................................. 11
Preparation
Power supply................................................ 12Inserting/removing the battery ...............  12
Charging the battery ..............................  13
Charging and recording time .................  14
Recording to a card ..................................... 15 Cards that you can use with this unit .....  15
Inserting/removing an SD card ..............  16
Turning the unit on/off...