Panasonic Hc V520 Owners Manual

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B
When connecting to a wireless access point
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l124 )
3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device in advance.
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 126 ).
A DLNA-compatible Device
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Check if the Device is DLNA-compatible.
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 126 ).
[DLNA Play]You can play back scenes and still pictures from this unit to a DLNA 
compatible device connected to your home network. 
						

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AWhen connecting to a wireless access point
B Tethering connection (smartphone)
1 (When connecting to a wireless access point)
Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
(For tethering connection)
Check if your smartphone is compatible with the tethering function.
2 Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program on the smartphone or PC ( l125 ).
3 Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID/Password. ( l125 ).
4 Configure the USTREAM broadcast settings on the “LUMIX CLUB” ( l125).
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 126 ).
[Live Cast]Using the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM services, you can broadcast live 
motion pictures.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the Portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
USTREAM
LUMIX CLUB
USTREAM
LUMIX CLUB 
						

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1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l124 )
3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device.
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 126 ).
[Home Cam]You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a 
smartphone.
Caution:
This function is not designed  for anti-theft or disaster use.
Image App 
						

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≥The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being 
used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet data fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
Install the “Image App”
Installing the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android appsFor iOS apps
Version 1.0 (As of December 2012)
OSAndroid 2.2 ~ Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~ iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure1Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play
TM 
Store”.
3 Enter “Image App” into 
the search box.
4 Select “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 “Image App” into 
the search box.
4 Select “Image App” and 
install it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu. 
						

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Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program using a smartphone or a PC.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on future USTREAM services and updates. The service content 
and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice.
(This service is current as of December 2012)
≥ When you connect this unit to a wireless access point ( l126), you can acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” 
Login ID/Password with this unit. ( l152 )
≥ Log in to the “LUMIX CLUB” and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup.
Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program
About the USTREAM
With this video-sharing website, you can stream and watch motion pictures this unit is recording.
Refer to the USTREAM site for details.
http://www.ustream.tv/
Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID/Password
Use linked services with “LUMIX CLUB”
To use the Live Cast, access following website.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ 
						

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To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
∫About the status indicator and the connection status icon when 
connected to Wi-Fi
Connecting to a wireless access point
Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPSjIf the wireless access point is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
[Manual Connection] ( l128 )
≥ WPS is an abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [YES].
3Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)].
4Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch 
[EXIT], and set the connection again.
Wi-Fi [HC-V520]/[HC-V520M]
Connecting to Wi-Fi
If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be 
displayed. Touch [YES], and then configure the access point settings below.
ALit green
≥
The status indicator is lit green while this unit is connected 
to a destination device after completing a Wi-Fi connection.
≥ When Wi-Fi is disconnected, the status indicator is lit 
red again.
B The connection status icon
When connected to wireless access point:  connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
≥ The display will change as follows according to the 
radio wave intensity:    #  #   # .
When directly connected:  connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
[Easy Connection (WPS)]

 
						

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Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1Touch [PIN code] in Step 4.
2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected.
≥If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.3 Touch [ENTER].
4 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access 
point.
≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point.5 Touch [NEXT].≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection 
again.
∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Setup].
3Touch [Wireless Settings].
4Touch a Blank row.≥For information on how to delete wireless access points or 
change the search order of wireless access points, please 
refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 149 .
5Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)].
6Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 6.
2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected.
≥If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.3 Touch [ENTER].
4 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access 
point.
≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point.5 Touch [NEXT]≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection 
again.
A [Delete]
B [ENTER] 
						

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≥Confirm Encryption key of the selected wireless  access point if the network authentication is 
encrypted.
≥ When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication 
method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are 
using.
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [YES].
3Touch [Manual Connection].
4Select [Search for wireless network] or [Manual Setting].
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function ( l120 ) and the Wi-Fi connection are 
complete, you can use the following functions: j[Link to Cell] ( l135)
j [DLNA Play] ( l140 )
j [Live Cast] ( l141 )
j [Home Cam] ( l144 )
[Manual Connection]
[Search for wireless 
network]:Allows you to search for wireless a ccess points, select one, and set it.
[Manual Setting]:Allows you to configure detailed settings by entering the SSID of the 
wireless access point you want to connect to. 
						

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∫
When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Setup].
3Touch [Wireless Settings].
4Touch the part with no display of a wireless 
access point.
≥For information on how to delete wireless access points or 
change the search order of wireless access points, please 
refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 149 .
5Touch [Manual Connection].
6Select [Search for wireless network] or [Manual 
Setting].
∫When connecting by [Search for wireless network]
1Touch [Search for wireless network].
2Touch the wireless access point to connect.≥If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.
3Touch [ENTER].≥If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is displayed.
4(When there is an Encryption key (Password))
Touch [INPUT], then enter the Password.
≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  65.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
5(When there is an Encryption key)
Touch [NEXT].
≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
A [Delete]
B [ENTER]
[Search for wireless 
network]:Allows you to search for wireless a ccess points, select one, and set it.
( l 129)
[Manual Setting]:Allows you to configure detailed settings by entering the SSID of the 
wireless access point you want to connect to. ( l130 )
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function ( l120 ) and the Wi-Fi connection are 
complete, you can use the following functions: j[Link to Cell] ( l135)
j [DLNA Play] ( l140 )
j [Live Cast] ( l141 )
j [Home Cam] ( l144 ) 
						

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∫
When connecting by [Manual Setting]
1Touch [Manual Setting].
2Touch [INPUT], then Enter the SSID of the wireless access point.≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  65.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
3Touch [NEXT], and then touch the desired Network authentication method.
≥When [WEP] is selected, proceed according to step 5.
4Touch the desired Encryption method≥If you select [NONE], a message is disp layed after completing the connection.
5(When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES])
Touch [INPUT], the enter the Password.
≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  65.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
6Touch [NEXT]≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access 
point.
≥ The Encryption methods are [AES], [TKIP] and [WEP] in descending order of strength. We 
recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method.
≥ If no connection can be established, the wireless access point’s radio waves may be too weak. 
Refer to 
“Messages”(l 171) and “Troubleshooting”(l 173 ) for details.
≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is 
used in.
Network authentication typeEncryption types that can be set
[Open][NONE]/[WEP]
[WEP]There is no setup of an encryption types.
[WPA-PSK]/[WPA2-PSK]
[TKIP]/[AES]
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function ( l120 ) and the Wi-Fi connection are 
complete, you can use the following functions: j[Link to Cell] ( l135)
j [DLNA Play] ( l140 )
j [Live Cast] ( l141 )
j [Home Cam] ( l144 )