Panasonic Hc V380 Hc V580 Owners Manual

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*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
1Open the LCD monitor, and set 
this unit to Motion Picture 
Recording Mode. (l17)
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.
ModeEffect
*1
*2Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
which optimizes settings to the recording environment 
you are in.
*1
*2Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color 
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and 
record.
*1Creative Control
You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Scene ModeThis option allows this unit to automatically adjust the 
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene 
you want to record.
Manual
You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance 
and brightness (iris/gain).
*1, 3HDR MovieYou can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas 
and dark areas when, for example, the contrast 
between the background and the subject is large.
*2Stop Motion 
Animation AssistYou can set a recorded still picture as the background, 
and record the next picture while looking at that 
recorded picture as the background.
*3  only
Basic
Recording motion pictures
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A When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
B Recording button icon
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1Open the LCD monitor, and set this 
unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. 
(l 17)
2Press the   button halfway. (For 
Auto Focus only)
3Press the   button fully.
Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two 
images simultaneously. (Twin Camera)
Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member  
next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main 
Camera.
B Sub Window
≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.
Basic
Recording still pictures
Basic
Recording with the Sub Camera 
(Twin Camera) 
[W580]
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A Sub Camera
Recording a family 
member next to you Recording scenery Recording yourself
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1Rotate the Sub Camera.≥When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the 
range  C (0e to approximately 30 e) to a position in the 
range  D (approximately 30 e to 270 e), the Sub Window is 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch   to 
display it.
≥ When the Sub Camera is in use, you cannot start up the 
Wireless Twin Camera function with   (startup icon 
for Wireless Twin Camera/disconnect icon for Wireless 
Twin/Multi-Camera).
2Start recording.≥Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position.
≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when 
recording.
≥When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward, the Sub Camera 
does not work. The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the  LCD monitor again.
≥
Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible.
≥ An image recorded w ith the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s ima ge displayed on the 
Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. Whe n you play back such a 
scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the S ub Window image or hide it.
≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 3 0cm (12q).
Basic
Using the zoom
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Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
A Zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom 
operation.
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1Set this unit to Playback Mode (l17).
2Touch the play mode select icon  A  (l 19).≥You can also set by touching  , selecting [VIDEO 
SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [MEDIA, VIDEO/
PICTURE]. ( l26)
3Select the still picture  C or the recording 
format of the motion picture  D you wish to 
play back.
≥ Touch [Enter].
≥ If you touch  , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin 
Camera will be displayed. The recording mode icon 
( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnai l will be displayed with 
one of the following icons:
j AVCHD [PH] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: 
j AVCHD [HA] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: 
j AVCHD [HG] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: 
j AVCHD [HE] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: 
4(When [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame] is touched)Touch the desired recording format for playback.
≥When [AVCHD] is selected
≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected
≥ The recording mode icon  B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched .
 ( ,  ,  ,  ,   (red),   (red),   (red),   (red) and  )
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/60p]/[1080/60i]
[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/60p]/[1080/30p]/[720/30p]/[360/30p]/[iFr ame]
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MENU
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≥The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD ] or [1080/60i] is touched:
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/i Frame] is touched:
≥  is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [ 1080/60p] in [MP4/iFrame] 
is touched.
5Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it .
j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch   (up) /   (down) on the th umbnail scroll 
lever.
6Select the playback operation by touching 
the operation icon.
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when 
no touch operation is performed for a specific period of 
time. To display them again, touch the screen.
≥ Touch  1/; to start/pause playback of motion pictures.
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV
jAVCHD [1080/60p] scene:
j AVCHD [PH] scene:
j AVCHD [HA] scene:
j AVCHD [HG] scene:
j AVCHD [HE] scene:
j MP4 [1080/60p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M])
(Recording mode [1080/28M])
j MP4 [1080/30p] scene:
j MP4 [720/30p] scene:
j MP4 [360/30p] scene:
j iFrame scene:
Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI mini 
cable (supplied) or a Composite video cable 
(commercially-available).
A A/V connector [A/V]
B HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
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Operation icon
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≥Touch   (left side)/   (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to disp lay  . (l19)
1To u c h   .
2Touch the top menu  A.
3Touch the submenu B.
≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching 
/.
4Touch the desired item to enter the 
setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu 
setting.
∫About   guide display
After touching  , touching the submenus 
and items will cause function descriptions and 
settings confirmation messages to appear.
≥After the messages have been displayed, the 
guide display is canceled.
Language selection
You can select the language on the screen 
display and the menu screen.
Formatting
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, 
then all the data recorded on the medium will be 
erased and cannot be restored. Back up 
important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
* Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. 
(Refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format))
≥ Media selection screen is not displayed when 
the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
≥ Do not format an SD card using any other 
equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
Basic
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU
MENU
: [SETUP]  # [LANGUAGE]  # 
desired language
: [SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # 
desired media
[SD CARD]/[HDD]*
MENU
MENU
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This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi 
compatible device.
Before using any of these Wi-Fi functions, check the settings o f your device and get it ready for use.
This Basic Owner’s Manual describes the procedure for using [Li nk to Cell] to provide a Wi-Fi 
connection example.
∫ This unit is WPS-compatible
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to e asily set up a connection with a 
wireless LAN device and make security-related settings.
≥ For details on how to use those Wi-Fi functions and set up a co nnection, refer to the Owner’s 
Manual (PDF format).
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® 
function
[TWIN CAMERA] You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camer
a 
connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it 
simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. ( l32)
[Multi Camera] Connecting multiple smartphones to this unit via Wi-Fi allows y
ou to 
simultaneously display two Sub Windows and record images in the m.
Up to three smartphones can be connected simultaneously.
[Link to Cell] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations 
from a 
remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in 
this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). ( l28)
[Baby Monitor] You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitor
ed by 
this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this  unit can 
be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a c onversation 
by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the  smartphone 
whenever the baby cries.
[Home Cam] You can confirm the recording scr
een of this unit from outside using a 
smartphone.
[DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can
 play 
back scenes and still pictures on the TV.
[Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting 
up a link 
between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM.
[Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC,
 you can 
copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the P C.
[History]Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection 
history. 
Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a conne ction 
using the previous connection settings.
≥ Records of Wi-Fi connections made with the Wireless Multi-Camer a 
function are not saved.
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∫Before using [Link to Cell]
Install the “Image App”
* The supported OS version are current as of November 2015 and s ubject to change.
≥ Use the latest version.
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on th e type of smartphone being 
used. For information on the “Image App”, check the support web site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet commu nication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Wi-Fi
[Link to Cell]
≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
About the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For AndroidTM appsFor iOS apps
OS Android 4.0 or later*iOS 7.0 or later*
Installation 
procedure1 Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play™ 
Store”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image  App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic  Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
1 Connect your iOS 
device to a network.
2 Select “App Store
SM”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image  App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic  Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
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Preparations before using [Link to Cell]
Install the “Image App”. (l28)
Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartp hone when 
[Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] ( l30)
≥The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802. 11b/g/n.
2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless a ccess point.
≥For information on how to connect this unit and a wireless acce ss point, refer to the Owner’s 
Manual (PDF format).
Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a 
smartphone
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point
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Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection
5When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, press the home button on the 
smartphone and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.  
≥Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.≥For details on how to set up a connection with [Direct Connecti on Password] set to [ON], refer to 
the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
≥If you cannot connect this unit and the smartphone, refer to th e following:
j Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless acces s point. If it is connected to 
the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi access point using  the smartphone’s Wi-Fi set up.
≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use  for details about the setting of the 
wireless access point or smartphone.
Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartp hone 
when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi 
Setup]. 
2Touch [Direct Connection].≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone.
≥ The SSID of this unit is displa yed on the screen of this unit.
3Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s 
setup menu.
4On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting screen, select 
the SSID displayed on this unit.
≥It may take time to complete the Wi-Fi connection.
6(If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting 
to this unit)
Confirm the message “Connect this 
smartphone?”, and touch [YES] on the screen of 
this unit.
≥When the connection to this unit is complete, the image from 
this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
Control this unit remotely with the smartphone.
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