Panasonic HC-V180K, Basic Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ic co jp hdw oi V180 Click the desired language SQT1126 until 2015 12 8 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use 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 HC V180PP SQT1126_mst book 1 ページ ２０１５年１０月３０日 ...

Page 2: ...re dripping or splashing 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 qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensu...

Page 3: ...f the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only ...

Page 4: ...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 wi...

Page 5: ...lug terminals i and j with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat a...

Page 6: ...ubber 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...

Page 7: ...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 t...

Page 8: ... 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 l 23 1 Touch 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 ...

Page 9: ...16 How to use the touch screen 16 About the Touch Menu 17 Setting date and time 18 Setting your home region for the first time 18 Basic Changing the Recording Mode 19 Recording motion pictures 20 Recording still pictures 20 Using the zoom 21 Motion picture Still picture playback 21 Watching Video Pictures on your TV 22 Using the menu screen 23 Language selection 23 Formatting 23 Others Troubleshoo...

Page 10: ...ch of children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Nov 2015 These may be subject to change Accessories Battery pack VW VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 HC V180PP SQT1126_mst book 10 ページ ２０１５年１０月３０日 金曜日 午後１時３１分 ...

Page 11: ...een found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any...

Page 12: ... charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images keep the battery connected This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplu...

Page 13: ...e when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc Battery capacity indication The battery capacity indication is displayed on the LCD monitor The display changes as the battery capacity reduces If the battery discharges then will flash red Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous rec...

Page 14: ...t be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off Preparation Recording to a card Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from ...

Page 15: ...nit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode Preparation Turning the unit on off Turning the unit on and off with the power button Preparation Selecting a mode Motion Picture Recording Mode l 20 Recording motion pictures Still Picture Recording Mode l 20 Recording still pictures Playback Mode...

Page 16: ...d for a specific period of time To display it again touch the screen If the recording start stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode During motion picture still picture playback or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched You can operate by...

Page 17: ...enu Touch left side right side of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it A Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture still picture To display it again touch T W HC V180PP ...

Page 18: ...t between 2000 and 2039 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the setting You can set your home region in SET WORLD TIME 1 Select the menu l 23 A message will be displayed Touch ENTER 2 Touch to select your home region and touch ENTER When the clock is not set the current time is displayed as For information on how to change your home region or set the region of your travel destination refer to the...

Page 19: ...o Plus You can add manually adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode and record 1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects Scene Mode This 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 iri...

Page 20: ...ing Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon Open the lens cover before turning on the unit 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode l 16 2 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only 3 Press the button fully Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures A When you begin recording changes to B Recording button ico...

Page 21: ...elected When MP4 iFrame is selected The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched and Basic Using the zoom Basic Motion picture Still picture playback ALL AVCHD 1080 60p 1080 60i ALL MP4 iFrame 1080 60p 720 30p 360 30p iFrame Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out The zoom speed varies depending...

Page 22: ...pward downward while touching it j Switch the Touch Menu and then touch up down on the thumbnail scroll lever 6 Select 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 Pictu...

Page 23: ...u 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 Tou...

Page 24: ... limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above...

Page 25: ...t mercury light or sodium light etc but this is not a malfunction In Motion Picture Recording Mode record in Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz In Still Picture Recording Mode this will not affect the recorded image Playback Problem Check points Scenes still pictures cannot ...

Page 26: ...vide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com This product incorporates the following software 1 the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation 2 the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation 3 the software licensed under the GNU General Pub...

Page 27: ...bps VBR Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format for the picture size and recordable time of a motion picture Still picture recording format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format for picture size of a still picture and number of recordable pictures Recording media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to the Owner s...

Page 28: ... NTSC system HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI x v Color 1080p 1080i 480p AV connector audio output level Line 251 mV 600 h 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output level AVCHD Dolby Digital Linear PCM iFrame MP4 Linear PCM USB Reader function SD card Read only No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type micro AB USB host function for USB HDD Battery charging func...

Page 29: ...t numbers correct as of Nov 2015 These may be subject to change Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description VW BC10PP Battery charger VW VBT190 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW VBT380 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 HDMI mini cable VW ACT190PP Accessory kit VW ACT380PP Accessory kit VW CTR1PP Remote Pan Tilt Cradle RP CMC10PP Video Camera Mount For...

Page 30: ...t Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA MasterCard Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Description Total Price 6 95 Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax Shipping Handling Total 1 Model...

Page 31: ...en shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at http shop panasonic com support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and p...

Page 32: ...THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may...

Page 33: ...ls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty Rec...

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