Panasonic HC-W585M Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HC-W585M Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HC-W585
Model No.
HC-W585M
HC-V385
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.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/W585/
≥ Click the desired language.
DVQX1190ZA

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-W585 Model No. HC-W585M HC-V385 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 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Warning product damage, Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, disassemble, heat above 60 oC or dripping or splashing.
  • Page 3 ∫ Cautions for use For Singapore only Complies with The unit and the SD card become warm IMDA Standards during use. This is not a malfunction. DB01017 Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as For India only microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 4 When you are not going to use the unit for HD Writer LE 3.2. an extended time j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or disc recorder that supports AVCHD cabinet, it is recommended that you place a Progressive.
  • Page 5 SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and HC-W585 [W585] W585 SDXC Memory Card HC-W585M [W585M] ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have W585M the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory HC-V385 [V385]...
  • Page 6 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2020. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_le32.html ∫ Downloading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 8 Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........25 [Remote Ctrl] ..........26 Power supply..........9 Install the “Image App”......26 Inserting/removing the battery ....9 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......10 [Remote Ctrl]..........
  • 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. 2017. 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

    ≥ 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 12: 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 13: 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 24) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
  • Page 14: 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 15: How To Use The Touch Screen

    To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed 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.
  • 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 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 24) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home ...
  • 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, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto 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. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
  • Page 20: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [W585] [W585M]

    Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [W585] [W585M]  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

    Start recording. ≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position. ≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when recording. ≥ When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward, the Sub Camera does not work.
  • 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: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M])
  • 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 4.0 or later...
  • Page 27: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]

    Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App” (l 26) 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 28) ≥...
  • Page 28: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] 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]. ≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone. ≥...
  • Page 29: About [Remote Ctrl]

    About [Remote Ctrl] 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 30: 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 January 2017) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 25) ∫ ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
  • Page 31: 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 32 Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may the image changes, or you see 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.
  • Page 33: 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 34 Image sensor: Minimum required illumination: 1/5.8 type (1/5.8z) 1MOS image sensor Approx. 4 lx (1/25 with Low Light Mode in the Total; 2510 K Scene Mode) Effective pixels; Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode function Motion picture; 2200 K (16:9)* AV connector video output level: Still picture;...
  • Page 35 Mass in operation: AC adaptor W585 Information for your safety Approx. 309 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card Power source: (optional)] 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz W585M AC input: Approx. 309 0.25 A [with battery (supplied)] DC output: V385 5.0 V, 1.8 A Approx.
  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
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