Panasonic HC-W850 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-W850 HC-V750 Model No. Model No. HC-W858 HC-V757 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V730 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”...
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 Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems Declaration of Conformity (DoC) These symbols on the Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares products, packaging, and/ that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant or accompanying provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 4: Cautions For Use
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by supplied software HD Writer AE 5.1. microprocessors may adversely affect this j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. disc recorder that supports AVCHD ≥ If this unit is adversely affected by Progressive.
Page 5: Operating Instructions
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have These operating instructions are designed for the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory use with models HC-W850 HC-W858 Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are HC-W850M...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Recording motion pictures ......19 Recording still pictures ....... 19 Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850]/[HC-W858]/[HC-W850M] ... 20 Using the zoom ..........21 Motion picture/Still picture playback ..21 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..23 Using the menu screen ....... 23 Language selection .......
Page 7 ≥ 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 8: 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 Jan. 2014. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Page 9: 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 10: 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 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 11: Charging And Recording Time
∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-W850M ≥ Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera * These include times when is diplayed on the screen.
Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Switching This Unit Between Recording Mode And Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode Recording/playback button Press the button to switch this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode. ≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in 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.
Page 15: How To Use The Touch Screen
Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥...
Page 16: 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 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. Select the menu. (l 23) : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting: [HOME]/ [DESTINATION]...
Page 18: Changing The Recording Mode
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Auto which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in.
Page 19: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 14) Press the recording start/stop button   to start recording. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. A Recording button icon ≥...
Page 20: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera)
Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850]/[HC-W858]/[HC-W850M] 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.
Page 21: Using The Zoom
Touch the play mode select icon A (l 16).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 23)  HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-V750 HC-V757  HC-V730  Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.
Page 22 (When [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame] is touched) Touch the desired recording format for playback. ≥ When [AVCHD] is selected [ALL AVCHD]/[1080/50p]/[1080/50i] ≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected [ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame] ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched. ≥...
Page 23: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI mini cable (supplied) or an AV cable (commercially- available). A HDMI mini connector [HDMI] B A/V connector [A/V]   Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display...
Page 24: Formatting
/[SD CARD]/[HDD] HC-W850M HC-V750M only. Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format)) ≥ HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-V750 HC-V757 HC-V730 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES]. Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W858]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V757]/[HC-V750M] ®...
Page 25: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established
Feature Description of functions By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit [Copy] and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC. You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by [Live Cast] setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB”...
Page 26 Problem Check points The Wi-Fi (Wireless Access Point Connection) connection is not ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless possible between access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. this unit and a ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same smartphone.
Page 27: Others
[1080/50p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA]; Recording; Average 17 Mbps (VBR) HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-W850M [HG]; 7.0 W Average 13 Mbps (VBR) HC-V750 HC-V757 HC-V750M [HE]; HC-V730 Average 5 Mbps (VBR) 6.2 W...
Page 28 Still picture; 6030 K (16:9), 4720 K (4:3), Approx. 2 lx (1/25 with Low Light Mode in the 5210 K (3:2) Scene Mode) When Level Shot Function is set to normal HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-W850M or off Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode ([COLOUR]) Lens: function Auto Iris, 20k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6...
Page 29 Operating humidity: Mass: 10%RH to 80%RH HC-W850 HC-W858 Battery operation time: Approx. 360 g See page 11 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card HC-W850 HC-W858 HC-W850M (optional)] HC-V750 HC-V757 HC-V750M HC-W850M Wireless transmitter: Approx. 361 g Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n [without battery (supplied)] Frequency range used;...
Page 30 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: (VSK0815L) 66.4 mm (W)k72 mm (H)k46.3 mm (D) (VSK0815K) 66.4 mm (W)k78.8 mm (H)k31 mm (D) Mass: (VSK0815L) Approx.
Page 31: About Copyright
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the other use. Additional information may be “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. Panasonic Corporation and Sony See http://www.mpegla.com. Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby This product incorporates the software licensed Laboratories.
Page 32 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net SQT0149 © Panasonic Corporation 2014 F0114YK0...

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