Panasonic Hc V380 Hc V580 Owners Manual

							Basic Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.HC-W580HC-V380
SQT1139
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 : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support  (U.S. customers only)
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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 ectric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashin g.
≥ Do not place objects filled with  liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this uni t in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. 
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspaper s, tablecloths, curtains, and 
similar items.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles,  on this unit.
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. 
Model No.
Serial No.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
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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 residential installation. Thi s equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i n accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in  a particular installation. If th is equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be det ermined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferen ce by one or more of the following 
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an o utlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for he lp.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  installation 
instructions and use only shield ed interface cables with ferrite 
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
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 device complies with Part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may caus e undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HC-W580/HC-V380
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
MENU
HC-W580HC-V380
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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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 the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Gui delines in Supplement C to 
OET65.
This equipment has very low leve ls of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of 
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Contains IC :  772C-LBVX604
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set f orth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Ex posure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without testing of 
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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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 accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such  as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  polarized or grounding-type plug. A 
polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked  on or pinched particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories  specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the 
cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table 
specified by the 
manufacturer, or 
sold with the 
apparatus. When a 
cart is used, use caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  storms or when unused for long periods of 
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped.
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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 plug can be 
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the speci fied unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the  terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come i nto contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with 
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse eyes 
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60 oC (140  oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery i s incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local auth orities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Product Location
High Definition Video Camera Battery holder
AC adaptor Bottom
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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 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect this 
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn this unit off and 
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters 
or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or 
a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable 
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with 
them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit. ≥
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish 
may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the 
AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe 
the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and 
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with 
the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry 
cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or 
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body 
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these 
solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
When you are not going to use the unit for 
an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or 
cabinet, it is recommended that you place a 
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount 
of current continues to flow even if the unit is 
off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in 
over discharge of the battery. This may result 
in you not being able to use the battery even 
after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place 
free from humidity, with as constant 
temperature as possible. (Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), 
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, 
we recommend you charge it once every year 
and store it again after you have completely 
used up the charged capacity.
If the operating time is very short even after 
the battery has been recharged, the battery 
has worn out. Please purchase a new 
battery.
The unit and the SD card become warm 
during use. This is not a malfunction.
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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 suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV 
or for saving to disc
*2.
*2 The following methods are available for 
saving an image recorded in 1080/60p:
j Copy the image to a disc using the 
HD Writer LE 3.1.
j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray 
disc recorder that supports AVCHD 
Progressive.
≥ Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
MP4:
This is a recording format suitable for playing 
back or editing on a PC.
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for playing 
back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ Indemnity about recorded 
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility 
for damages directly or indirectly due to any 
type of problems that result in loss of recording 
or edited content, and does not guarantee any 
content if recording or editing does not work 
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a 
case where any type of repair is made to the 
unit.
∫About Condensation (When 
the lens or the LCD monitor is 
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in 
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit 
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm 
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the 
lens or LCD monitor to  become soiled, moldy, 
or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a 
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed 
to the room temperature of the destination for 
about one hour, condensation can be 
prevented. (When the difference in temperature 
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the 
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the 
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the 
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit 
becomes accustomed to the surrounding 
temperature, fogginess  will disappear naturally.
∫Cards that you can use with 
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card
≥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.
≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD 
cards.
∫ For the purposes of this 
owner’s manual
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the 
“SD card”.
≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as 
“smartphone”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture 
Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 
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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]: “iFrame scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s 
image that was recorded separately from a 
simultaneously recorded normal scene when 
[Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]:
Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin 
Camera
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an 
arrow, for example:  l00
≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in 
this owner’s manual:∫ Installing HD Writer LE 3.1
∫ Downloading the Owner’s 
Manual (PDF format)
You can check the URL and QR code of the 
website where you can download the Owner’s 
Manual (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL] in 
the Setup menu.
≥
Touch   (left side)/   (right side) of   
on the Touch Menu to display  . (l19)1Touch  .
2 Touch [SETUP].
3 Touch [ONLINE MANUAL].
4 Touch the access method you 
want to check.
≥You will need Adobe Reader to browse or 
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of 
Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS 
from the following website. (As of November 
2015)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2.html
Model numberAbbreviation used in this  Owner’s Manual
HC-W580   [W580]
HC-V380  [V380]
This owner’s manual is designed for use with 
models   and  . Pictures may be 
slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this Owner’s 
Manual show model  , however, 
parts of the explanation refer to different 
models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions 
are not available.
≥  and   correspond to Wi-Fi
® 
functions.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending 
on the region of purchase.
W580
V380
W580V380
W580
W580V380
Check the website below to download/install 
the software.
≥The software is available for download until 
the end of March 2019.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/
download/f_le31.html
[URL display]:
Displays the URL of the website on the LCD 
monitor of this unit.
[USB connect]:
Displays the website on a PC connected to 
this unit with the USB cable. Click [OIBOOK], 
which will be displayed on the PC.
[QR code]:
Displays the QR code of the website on the 
LCD monitor of this unit.
MENUMENU
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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 ................................. 16
Selecting a mode ......................................... 17 Switching this unit between Recording 
Mode and Playback Mode .....................  17
Switching this unit between Motion 
Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture 
Recording Mode ....................................  17
How to use the touch screen ...................... 18 About the Touch Menu...........................  19
Setting date and time................................... 19
Setting your home region for the first 
time........................................................... ..... 20
Basic
Changing the Recording Mode ................... 20
Recording motion pictures ......................... 21
Recording still pictures ............................... 22
Recording with the Sub Camera 
(Twin Camera) [W580].................................. 22
Using the zoom ............................................ 23
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 24
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .....  25
Using the menu screen ............................... 26 Language selection ...............................  26
Formatting .............................................  26
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® 
function ....................................................... ..27
[Link to Cell] ................................................. 28
Install the “Image App” ...........................  28
Preparations before using 
[Link to Cell] ...........................................  29
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct 
connection..............................................  30
About [Link to Cell] .................................  31
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function......... 32
Others
Troubleshooting ........................................... 33
About copyright ........................................... 35
Specifications ............................................... 37
Optional accessories ................................... 40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ......... 41
Warranty (For Canadian Customers).......... 43
Contents
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