Panasonic HC-V380 Basic Owner's Manual
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Basic Owner's Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-W580
HC-V380
(U.S. customers only)
SQT1139
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- Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/W580/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
- Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-W580/HC-V380 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support HC-W580 HC-V380 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
- Page 4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532 FCC CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the Keep these instructions.
- Page 6 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
- Page 7 Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH) ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable we recommend you charge it once every year (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
- Page 8 Copy the image to a disc using the ∫ Cards that you can use with HD Writer LE 3.1. this unit j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and Progressive.
- Page 9 USB cable. Click [OIBOOK], HC-W580 [W580] W580 which will be displayed on the PC. HC-V380 [V380] V380 [QR code]: Displays the QR code of the website on the This owner’s manual is designed for use with LCD monitor of this unit.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories..........11 Wi-Fi Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............27 Power supply..........12 [Link to Cell] ..........28 Inserting/removing the battery ....12 Install the “Image App”......28 Charging the battery ......13 Preparations before using Charging and recording time .... -
Page 11: Accessories
Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2015. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 (For U.S.A. only) If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) SQT1139... -
Page 12: Preparation
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 14: Charging And Recording Time
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature. -
Page 15: Recording To A Card
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. -
Page 16: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 26) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. -
Page 17: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. -
Page 18: How To Use The Touch 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. -
Page 19: About The Touch Menu
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 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 ∫... -
Page 20: Setting Your Home Region For The First Time
Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 26) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home ... -
Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures
Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and Intelligent Auto Plus record. -
Page 22: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Press the button fully. Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [W580] ... -
Page 23: Using The Zoom
≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible. ≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s image displayed on the Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play back such a scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it. -
Page 24: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 19). ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ ... -
Page 25: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/60i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/60p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene: ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/60p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M]) -
Page 26: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 19) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. -
Page 27: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. -
Page 28: [Link To Cell]
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 4.0 or later... -
Page 29: Preparations Before Using [Link To Cell]
Preparations before using [Link to Cell] Install the “Image App”. (l 28) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 30) ≥... -
Page 30: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥... -
Page 31: About [Link To Cell]
About [Link to Cell] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen 1 Recording media/remaining recordable time 2 Remaining battery power of this unit 3 Zoom 4 Photoshot button ... -
Page 32: Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function
∫ Wireless Twin Camera function For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wireless Sub Camera function and the procedures for using them, check the support website below. (As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 27) ∫ ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). -
Page 33: Others
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. - Page 34 Recording Problem Check points Color or brightness of the ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see image changes, or you horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
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Page 35: About Copyright
“AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No Panasonic Corporation and Sony license is granted or shall be implied for any Corporation. other use. Additional information may be ≥... - Page 36 Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
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Page 37: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety ≥ Refer to the owner’s manual (PDF format) Power source: for the picture size and recordable time of a DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) motion picture. DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, Power consumption:... - Page 38 Zoom: Dimensions: i.Zoom OFF 62k*, 90k i.Zoom, 150k/ 60 mm (W)k62 mm (H)k129 mm (D) 3000k digital zoom [2.362 q (W)k2.441 q (H)k5.079 q (D)] (Using image sensor effective area) (including projecting parts) Mass (Weight): * When [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level W580 Shot Function is set to off.
- Page 39 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC input: 0.25 A DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.8 A Dimensions: 66.4 mm (W)k58.5 mm (H)k31 mm (D) [2.62 q (W)k2.30 q (H)k1.22 q (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx.
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Page 40: Optional Accessories
Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) * Please refer to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. (For U.S.A. only) To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. -
Page 41: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,... - Page 42 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Page 43: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging. - Page 44 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2015 Printed in Malaysia...