Panasonic HC-W580, Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use More detailed operating instructions are available in Operating Instructions PDF format To read i...

Page 2: ...lated Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit The mains plug i...

Page 3: ...s or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected About connecting to a PC Do not use any other USB cable...

Page 4: ...he battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity If the operating time is very short even after...

Page 5: ...Card are referred to as the SD card The smartphone and tablet are indicated as smartphone Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode Function that can be used for Still Picture Record...

Page 6: ...ormat You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website As of November 2015 http www adobe com products acrobat readstep2 html Check the w...

Page 7: ...time 16 Setting your home region for the first time 17 Basic Selecting a media to record W580M 17 Changing the Recording Mode 18 Recording motion pictures 19 Recording still pictures 19 Recording with...

Page 8: ...15K In Saudi Arabia always use A GW C VSK0815Q GN D VSK0815M DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 Optional accessories GC Battery charger VW BC10E EB GN Battery ch...

Page 9: ...paration Power supply It has been 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...

Page 10: ...ly 2 seconds approximately 1 second on approximately 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use t...

Page 11: ...is an abbreviation for hour min for minute and s for second These times are approximations The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning...

Page 12: ...ing to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating If the SD Speed Class Rating is lower than Class 10 recording may suddenly stop Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motio...

Page 13: ...tus indicator lights on The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened and unit is turned off when it is closed 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot B F...

Page 14: ...en to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode The recording mode switching i...

Page 15: ...ck or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor touch screen with your finger T...

Page 16: ...be set then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting HOME DESTINATION The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the setting Touch left side...

Page 17: ...ctions PDF format The card and built in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Set this unit to Recording Mode l 14 2 Select the menu l 24 3 Touch the media to...

Page 18: ...nt 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 accordin...

Page 19: ...button again to pause recording Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode l 14 2 Press the bu...

Page 20: ...ndow 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 Twi...

Page 21: ...screen facing outward the Sub Camera does not work The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the LCD monitor again Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom...

Page 22: ...will be displayed on the thumbnail screen and each thumbnail 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 Backu...

Page 23: ...yback 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 scre...

Page 24: ...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 re...

Page 25: ...Remote Ctrl 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 l 2...

Page 26: ...u 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 rights etc of the subjec...

Page 27: ...ct 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 access point For information on how...

Page 28: ...about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when Direct Connection Password is set to OFF 1 Press Wi Fi button on...

Page 29: ...cordable time 2 Remaining battery power of this unit 3 Zoom 4 Photoshot button 5 Menu display 6 Playback mode button 7 Remote control button 8 Recording start stop button 9 Motion Picture Recording Mo...

Page 30: ...martphone and other details refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format Wi Fi Wireless Twin Multi Camera function In these operating instructions a function that displays an image from one smartpho...

Page 31: ...es shorter The battery has a 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 operate...

Page 32: ...recorded under fluorescent light 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...

Page 33: ...s VBR PH Maximum 24 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HG Average 13 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR MP4 iFrame 1080 50M Maximum 50 Mbps VBR 1080 28M Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 720 Average 9 Mbps VBR iFrame Maxi...

Page 34: ...ve Control Miniature Effect Silent movie 8mm movie Time Lapse Rec HDR movie Low High Monitor 7 5 cm 3 0z wide LCD monitor Approx 460 K dots Microphone Stereo with a Zoom Microphone W580 W580M Minimum...

Page 35: ...cy range used Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 11ch Encryption method Wi Fi compliant WPA WPA2 WEP Access method Infrastructure mode Image sensor 1 5 type 1 5z 1MOS image sensor Total 2000 K Len...

Page 36: ...Inc The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wi Fi Alli...

Page 37: ...of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof which can be displayed by following the procedure described in SOFTWARE INFO under Using the S...

Page 38: ...o below and use the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of p...

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