Panasonic Hc W850 Owners Manual
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- 41 - The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller. The firmware version of this unit is displayed. You can update the firmware version of this unit. [MEDIA STATUS] : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] [Firmware Version Info] : [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info] [Firmware Upgrade] : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) MENU MENU MENU

- 42 - This item is used to start the unit demonstration. ≥If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adapt or, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card. ≥ When Demo Mode is in operation, the lens cover remains open. This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo. ≥ Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts. When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled. This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 129. This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 130. You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. [DEMO MODE] : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] [O.I.S. DEMO] : [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO] [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] [Eye-Fi DIRECT] [LANGUAGE] : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language MENU MENU MENU

- 43 - AZoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l73) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. ∫About the zoom speed ≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed respectively. Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50 k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom) ≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO]. ( l83, 84 ) ≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. ≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) away from the lens. Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) TW T W 6WT6WT TWB Optical Zoom C Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue) Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)

- 44 - This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. ≥The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range. ≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where / is displayed. ≥This functions default setting is (Normal). ≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal direction. ≥ Level Shot Function is canceled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]. ( l76) ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL GAUGE] ( l76), and then set Level Shot Function to (Normal) or (Strong) before use. ≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the screen may become black momentarily. ≥ If you set the option to (Strong), the angle of view will change. Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function / When the tilt is corrected / / / When the tilt is above the correction range Level Shot Function buttonEach press of this button switches Level Shot Function. (Normal) # (Strong) # Off (Normal): Corrects the tilt. (Strong): Strengthen tilt correction. Off: Cancel the setting.

- 45 - 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. BSub Window ≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window. 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. 2Start recording.≥Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position. ≥ The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus, which adjusts focus automatically. ≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when recording. Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850] A Sub Camera Recording a family member next to you Recording scenery Recording yourself ≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible. ≥ Images recorded with the Main Camera and the Sub Camera will be recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play them back, you cannot delete just the image recorded with the Sub Camera or hide it. ≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 30 cm (12 q).

- 46 - ∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch .≥Each time you touch the icon, you can display or hide the Sub Window. ≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the image of the Sub Camera will not be recorded. To exit the Twin Camera functionRotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C (0e to approximately 30e). ≥The Sub Camera is turned on as long as is displayed. ≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color balance, brightness and other settings may differ between the Main Camera and the Sub Camera. ≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed: jTouch Shutter j Night Portrait in Intelligent Auto/Intelligent Auto Plus/Scene Mode j Creative Control j [FACE FRAMING] j AF/AE tracking j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock j Built-in flash j [AF ASSIST LAMP] ≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Image Stabilizer, Level Shot Function, [QUICK POWER ON] and [QUICK START] work only for the Main Camera. For images from the Sub Camera, only the color balance, brightness and focus settings work. ( l48) ≥ When you record still pictures by using the Twin Camera function, it may take longer than usual to achieve focus. ( l26) ≥ The Sub Camera does not work when you are using the following functions: jStop Motion Animation Assist Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode

- 47 - Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window ∫Changing the size of the Sub Window Select the menu. * You can select this item only if you enable either of the following: jMotion Picture Recording Mode j [16:9] in [ASPECT RATIO] in Still Picture Recording Mode ≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, the aspect rati o for the Sub Window is the same as the [REC MODE] setting; in Still Picture Recording Mode, the aspect ratio is the same as the [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ Changing the display position of the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch the display position you want to change. ≥Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change. ≥ You can also change the display position by touching and holding the Sub Window and then sliding it. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SUB WINDOW SIZE] # [Large] * or [Small]MENU

- 48 - ∫ Setting and adjusting the color balance, brightness, and focus 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 To u c h . 3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust. * In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 4(When [WB] is touched)Touch / to select White Balance Mode. (When is touched) Touch / to adjust settings. (When [FOCUS] is touched) Touch [AF] or [AFS].≥The center of the Sub Window will be focused. ≥ If you select [AFS], will be constantly displayed on the recording screen. ≥ To return to auto setting, change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l49) [WB] (Color balance)/ (Brightness)/[FOCUS] (Focus)* (Automatic White Balance adjustment)/ (Sunny mode)/ (Cloudy mode)/ (Indoor mode 1)/ (Indoor mode 2) [AF] (Auto Focus):Auto Focus works continuously. [AFS] (Auto Focus Single):Auto Focus works each time you touch [AFS]. AW B

- 49 - 1Touch the Recording Mode button icon. 2Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode ModeEffect Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in. ( l50) Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. ( l 52) *1Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects. ( l 52) Scene Mode This option allows this uni t to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene you want to record. ( l55) Manual You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance, and brightness (iris/gain). ( l59) *1FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. ( l56) *2Stop Motion Animation Assist You can set a recorded still picture as the background, and record the next picture while looking at that recorded picture as the background. ( l58) MENU MNL

- 50 - The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. ( l75) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. Intelligent Auto ModeEffect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. SceneryThe whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. *1SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.*2Night PortraitA subject and the background are recorded with near real-life brightness. *2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.*1 *2Normal NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to give a clear picture.