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Panasonic HC-W570 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully
before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
HC-W570
HC-W570M
SQT0642

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-W570 Model No. HC-W570M 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 it, download it from the website.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Warning Definition Video Camera. Please read these Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not...
  • Page 3 ∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares These symbols on the that this product is in compliance with the products, packaging, and/ essential requirements and other relevant or accompanying provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    (Recommended ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH) (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,...

  • Page 5: Recording Motion Pictures

    Copy the image to a disc using the ∫ Cards that you can use with HD Writer LE 3.0. this unit j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and disc recorder that supports AVCHD SDXC Memory Card Progressive.
  • Page 6 Abbreviation used in [USB connect]: Model number these operating Displays the website on a PC connected to instructions this unit with the USB cable. Click [OIBOOK], HC-W570 [W570] W570 which will be displayed on the PC. HC-W570M [W570M] W570M [QR code]:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 9 Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............25 [Remote Ctrl] ..........26 Power supply..........10 Install the “Image App”......26 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......11 [Remote Ctrl]..........
  • Page 8 ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2014. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 12: 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 ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. ≥...

  • Page 13: Recording To A 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 24) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 14: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit ...

  • Page 15: Switching This Unit Between Motion Picture Recording Mode And Still Picture Recording Mode

    Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode.

  • Page 16: About The Touch Menu

    ∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ About the operation icons Touch when changing a page or performing settings. Touch to return to the previous screen. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.

  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...

  • Page 18: Basic

    Basic Selecting a media to record [W570M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 14) Select the menu. (l 24) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.

  • Page 19: Recording Motion Pictures

    Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. Intelligent Auto Plus You can record motion pictures with added effects.

  • Page 20: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 15) Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Press the button fully. Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera)  Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 14). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 16).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ ...

  • Page 23: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] 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 [1080/50p] scene/ MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene:...

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 16) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

  • Page 25: 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 26: [Remote Ctrl]

    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 2.3.3 or later iOS 6.0 or later...

  • Page 27: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]

    Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device. ≥ If the smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark is displayed when you start up “Image App”. Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.

  • Page 28: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit.

  • Page 29: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...

  • Page 30: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection

    Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Set Wireless Access Point]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point.

  • Page 31: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥...

  • Page 32: Wireless Twin Camera Function

    Operating Instructions (PDF format). 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 January 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥...
  • Page 33 Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 11) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay on ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too long enough.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Recording mode and transfer rate: Power source: [AVCHD] DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) [1080/50p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA];...
  • Page 35 Image sensor: AV connector video output level: 1/5.8 type (1/5.8z) 1MOS image sensor 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Total; 2510 K HDMI mini connector video output level: Effective pixels; HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080p/1080i/576p Motion picture; 2200 K (16:9)* AV connector audio output level (Line): Still picture;...
  • Page 36 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency range used; Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ WPA2™/WEP Access method; Infrastructure mode NFC: Compliance standard; ISO/IEC 18092 NFC-F (Passive Mode) Sub Camera Image sensor: 1/5 type (1/5z) 1MOS image sensor Total;...

  • Page 37: About Copyright

    ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the Video that was encoded by a consumer “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of engaged in a personal and non-commercial Panasonic Corporation and Sony activity and/or was obtained from a video Corporation. provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No ≥...
  • Page 38 Menu” in the Operating Instructions (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...
  • Page 39 (ENG) SQT0642...
  • Page 40 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation SQT0642 Web site: http://www.panasonic.com F1214KK0 © Panasonic Corporation 2014...

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