Panasonic Hc W850 Owners Manual

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∫
To save in USTREAM
1 Touch [Save in USTREAM].
2 Touch [ON] or [OFF].
∫To set the image quality of a motion picture you simultaneously 
broadcast and record
1 Touch [REC MODE].
2 Touch desired recording mode.
∫Broadcasting live with no sound
1 Touch [Microphone On Air].
2 Touch [OFF].
≥If you broadcast and record a motion picture simultaneously when this item is set to [OFF], the 
sound of the broadcast will not be recorded.
[ON]:Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM.
[OFF]:Select this option not to save on USTREAM.
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]
[ON]:Sound is output during live broadcasts.
[OFF]:Sound is not output during live broadcasts. 
						

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≥To use the following Wi-Fi functions, you need to install the smartphone application “Image App”.
j[Link to Cell] ( l134 )
j [Baby Monitor] ( l140 )
j [Home Cam] ( l143 )
≥ Use the latest version.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being 
used. Please also note that the supported operating systems are subject to change.
For information on the “Image App”, check the support website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Wi-Fi
Install the “Image App”
About the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android appsFor iOS apps
OS Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 5.0 or later
Installation 
procedure1Connect 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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To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
≥Depending on the Wi-Fi connection method, available Wi-Fi functions differ.
≥ If you select [History], you can set up a Wi-Fi connection that uses the connection settings of a 
previously used Wi-Fi function. ( l171)
∫ About the status indicator and the connection status icon when 
connected to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
≥When this unit is turned on, the Wi-Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed. Touch 
[YES], and set up Wi-Fi setting.
≥ To set up the Wi-Fi setting of this unit using the smartphone application “Image App”, touch 
[YES] again. (Refer to “Using the [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] to set up a connection” on page  164.)
≥ To set up Wi-Fi using this unit, touch [NO]. (Refer to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
on page 165 .)
Wi-Fi connection 
methods Connecting to a wireless access 
point (
l165) Setting up a direct connection to a 
smartphone (
l169 )
Available Wi-Fi 
functions ≥
[Link to Cell] ( l137 )
≥ [Baby Monitor] ( l140 )
≥ [Home Cam] ( l143 )
≥ [DLNA Play] ( l150)
≥ [Copy] ( l152)
≥ [Live Cast] ( l156 ) ≥
[Link to Cell] ( l136 )
A Lit 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:   (Weak)  #  #  # 
 (Strong).
When directly connected:  connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
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Using the [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] to set up a connection
With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between 
the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function.
* Acquire a Login ID and Password for the “LUMIX CLUB” on this unit in advance.
≥Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l162)
∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Easy Setup].≥Touch [YES].
3Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
4Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥The setup screen is displayed on the smartphone.
5Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection.≥When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you 
to use remote operations. ( l136 )
∫Connecting with Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Easy Setup].≥Touch [YES].
3Touch [QR code] or [Wi-Fi].
When [QR code] is selected
1 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
2 On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the 
screen of this unit.
≥The setup screen is displayed on the smartphone.
≥ When using an iOS device, perform the following operations:
1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the “Image App”, and 
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen.
3 Touch [NEXT] on the screen of this unit to display its SSID.
4 After selecting the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi-Fi setup of the smartphone, 
start up “Image App”.
3Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection.≥When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you 
to use remote operations. ( l136 )
Set on the smartphone and 
transfer to this unit ≥
Clock information
≥ Information on wireless access points (SSIDs and Passwords)
≥ “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID, Password
*
Transfer from this unit to the 
smartphone ≥
Device ID for home monitoring 
						

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When [Wi-Fi] is selected≥If you are using an Android device, start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
1(If the device is Android)On the smartphone, select [Wi-Fi], and select the SSID displayed on this unit.(If the device is iOS)On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi 
setup menu.
2
(If the device is Android)Enter the Password displayed on this unit.(If the device is iOS)
After entering the Password displayed on this unit, start up the “Image App”.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection.
≥When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you 
to use remote operations. ( l136 )
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 [WPS Connection]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
[Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection] ( l166 )
1Press Wi-Fi button. ≥When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and 
proceed to step 5.
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 174 .
5Touch [WPS Connection].
6Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, please 
read the operating instructions for the smartphone.)
≥ 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.
[WPS Connection]

A [Delete]
B [ENTER] 
						

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Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1Touch [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. (When 
using a tethering connection, please read the operating instructions for the smartphone.)
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.
≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the se lected wireless access point if the network 
authentication is encrypted.
1Press Wi-Fi button. ≥ When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and 
proceed to step 5.
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 174 .
5Touch [Search for wireless network].
6Touch the wireless access point to connect.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access 
points again.
≥ When no wireless access points are displayed, refer to “Setting up a connection manually”. 
(l 167 )
≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is 
displayed.
7(When there is an Encryption key (Password))Enter the Password.≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  95.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection

A[Delete]
B [ENTER] 
						

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≥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.
1Press Wi-Fi button. ≥When the Wi-Fi button is pressed for the first time, a message is displayed. Touch [YES], and 
proceed to step 5.
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 174 .
5Touch [Manual Setting].
6Touch [INPUT], then enter the SSID of the 
wireless access point to connect.
≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  95.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
7Touch the desired Network Authentication method.
≥When [WEP] is selected, proceed according to step 9.
8Touch the desired Encryption method.≥If you select [NONE], a message is disp layed after completing the connection.
9(When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES])
Touch [INPUT], then enter the Password.≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  95.
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
Setting up a connection manually
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

A[Delete]
B [ENTER] 
						

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≥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.
≥ When the signal of the wireless access point is weak, a connection may not be established. Refer 
to “Messages” ( l196) and “Troubleshooting” ( l198) for details.
≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is 
used in. 
						

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Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone
Check if the smartphone you are using is compatible with WPS≥For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect.
jIf the smartphone is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [WPS Connection]
j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code”
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Direct Connection].
3Touch [Change connection type].
4Touch [WPS Connection].
5Set the smartphone to WPS Mode.
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Direct Connection].
3Touch [Change connection type].
4Touch [QR code].≥QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit.
5Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
6On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the 
screen of this unit.
≥When using an Android device, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you 
to use remote operations. ( l136 )
≥ When using an iOS device, perform the following operations:
1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the “Image App”, and 
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen.
3 Select the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi-Fi setup of the smartphone.
≥ When the QR code cannot be scanned, refer to “Connecting by entering an SSID and Password”. 
(l 170 )
[WPS Connection]
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
Connecting with QR code
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen 
						

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1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Direct Connection].
3On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi 
setup menu.
4Enter the Password displayed on this unit’s screen on the smartphone.
≥Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is 
used in.
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen