Page 1 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-W850 HC-V750 Model No. Model No. HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V730 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. SQT0168...
Page 2: Read This First
SD card or built-in memory is being supplied software HD Writer AE 5.1. accessed (initialisation, recording, playback, j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray deleting etc.). Do not perform the following disc recorder that supports AVCHD operations when the lamp illuminates. It may Progressive.
Page 3 SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory HC-W850 HC-W850M Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are HC-V750 HC-V730 HC-V750M not based on SD Memory Card Pictures may be slightly different from the original.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first ..........2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ..........44 Zoom ratio during Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 7 the Still Picture Recording Mode.... 44 Power supply..........11 Level Shot Function........45 Inserting/removing the battery ....11 Recording with the Sub Camera Charging the battery ......
Page 5 Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing Playback Operations ........88 Copying between SD card and Built-in Motion picture playback using Memory [HC-W850M]/[HC-V750M] ....124 operation icon ........88 Copying/playing back with Creating still picture from a USB HDD..........127 motion picture ........89 Preparing for copying/playing back..127 Highlight &...
Page 6 Wi-Fi With a PC [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/ What you can do with a PC .......188 [HC-V750M] End User License Agreement ....190 Operating environment......192 ® Wi-Fi function ........... 140 Installation ..........195 [Remote Ctrl] ..........142 Connecting to a PC ........196 Preparations before using About the PC display ......
Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Speaker Internal microphones Shoe adaptor release lever Lens cover [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] 222) ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording/playback button [ Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Level Shot Function button [ Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION] 61, 85) Power button [...
Page 8 Shoe adaptor mounting part Tripod receptacle [SHOE ADAPTOR] 222) ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750 5.5 mm or more may damage the unit. HC-V750M SD card cover Status indicator 18, 171) Access lamp [ACCESS]...
Page 9 Grip belt Headphone terminal [ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits ≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones your hand. and headphones can cause hearing loss. ≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears. DC input terminal [DC IN] ...
Page 10 HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750 HC-V750M Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] NFC touch area [ 144, 152) 142, 148, 151, 158, 160, 164, 179, 182) Wi-Fi Transmitter 141) HC-W850 HC-W850M Sub Camera Infrared light - 10 -...
Page 11: Power Supply
≥ 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 12: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live”...
Page 13 Please refer to page 197. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 215. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 14: Charging And Recording Time
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-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 15 However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
Page 16: Recording To A Card
Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
Page 17: 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. 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 18: Turning The Unit On/Off
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on/off. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750 HC-V750M ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the LCD monitor is closed.
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: About The Touch Menu
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on 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 22: 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. ( : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] MENU Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting 33): [HOME]/...
Page 23: Basic
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning     1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
Page 24: Selecting A Media To Record
Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-W850M]/[HC-V750M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Set this unit to Recording Mode. ( Select the menu. ( : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Page 25: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. ( Press the recording start/stop button   to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
Page 26 ≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion picture recording, the recording will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode. ≥ To change the recording format, change the [ REC FORMAT ] or [REC MODE]. ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ≥...
Page 27: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. ( Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing  ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus ...
Page 28: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 R3000 R3000 Still picture operation indicator 202) MEGA Remaining number of still pictures R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer ≥...
Page 29: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 Select the still picture C or the recording  format of the motion picture D you wish to ...
Page 30 ≥ 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]) j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] ≥...
Page 31 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* * Highlight &...
Page 32: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display MENU Touch ∫ About guide display MENU After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥...
Page 33: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting MENU [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.
Page 34 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
Page 35 [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display MENU [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed. This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen.
Page 36 PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 Using the Wi-Fi function * When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off. [ECONOMY (AC)] When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit, this unit automatically turns off.
Page 37 ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 50% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. HC-W850M HC-V750M ≥...
Page 38 Still Picture Recording Mode (PRE-REC) (Built-in flash) HC-W850 HC-W850M (Video light) (Self-timer) (Night Mode) (Backlight Compensation) (Fade) (Built-in flash) HC-V750 HC-V750M (PRE-REC) (Self-timer) HC-V730 (Video light) (Backlight Compensation) Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] MENU Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
Page 39 [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. : [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting MENU (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright) ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥...
Page 40 , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed. HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode. HC-W850 HC-W850M...
Page 41 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. 127) ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES]. ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
Page 42 [Version Up] You can update the firmware version of this unit. : [SETUP] # [Version Up] MENU For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) - 42 -...
Page 43 [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] MENU ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled.
Page 44: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
Page 45: Level Shot Function
Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function.
Page 46: Recording With The Sub Camera
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850]/[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 47 ∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch ≥ Each time you touch the icon, you can display or hide the Sub Window. ≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the image of the Sub Camera will not be recorded. To exit the Twin Camera function Rotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C ( 0e to approximately 30e ).
Page 48: Changing And Adjusting The Settings Of The Sub Camera And The Sub Window
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window ∫ Changing the size of the Sub Window Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SUB WINDOW SIZE] # [Large] or [Small] MENU * You can select this item only if you enable either of the following: j Motion Picture Recording Mode j [16:9] in [ASPECT RATIO] in Still Picture Recording Mode ≥...
Page 49 ∫ Setting and adjusting the colour balance, brightness, and focus Touch Sub Window. Touch Touch the icon you want to set or adjust. [WB] (Colour balance)/ (Brightness)/[FOCUS] (Focus) * In Motion Picture Recording Mode only (When [WB] is touched) Touch to select White Balance Mode.
Page 50: Changing The Recording Mode
Advanced (Recording) 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 51: Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.
Page 52 ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Page 53: Intelligent Auto Plus
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Portrait) (Night Scenery) (Macro) (Normal) (Normal) In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to (When adjusting the brightness) Touch (When adjusting the colour balance)
Page 54 [Miniature Effect] MINI Touch to adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion.
Page 55 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)
Page 56 [Time Lapse Rec] INTV Touch the desired setup time. [1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up a motion picture of 1 second. Setup time Setup example (recording Recording time...
Page 57: Scene Mode
Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to Touch the desired Scene Mode. Mode Effect To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 5Sports: pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin: To makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight:...
Page 58: Full Hd Slow Motion Video
≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night Scenery/Night Portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥...
Page 59 ≥ The sound of the parts recorded as FULL HD Slow Motion Video will not be recorded ( will be displayed during the recording). ≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, still pictures cannot be recorded. ≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, images and sound are not output from this unit to another device.
Page 60: Stop Motion Animation Assist
≥ [PICTURE SIZE] is set to (1920k1080). 2.1M ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, use a different SD card. ≥ HC-W850M HC-V750M When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, change the recording media or use a different SD card.
Page 61: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Push the Multi Manual Dial to switch to Manual Mode. ≥...
Page 62: White Balance
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 61. Touch [WB].
Page 63: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 61. Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
Page 64: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 61. Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to set focus.
Page 65: Recording With The Touch Function
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. ( Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g.
Page 66 Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. ≥...
Page 67 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch ≥ An icon is displayed B. Touch the object and lock the target.
Page 68 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. ...
Page 69 Touch Shutter It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched. Touch ≥ An icon is displayed A. Touch the subject.  ≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still picture is recorded.
Page 70: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. ( Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC (e.g.
Page 71 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # MENU...
Page 72 ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. j Press the recording/playback button j Touch the recording mode switching icon HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 If you remove the SD card HC-W850M HC-V750M If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO]/[SD CARD]...
Page 73 ≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated. ≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached. ≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1.5 m in dark places. Red-eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Page 74 ≥ The (approximate) available range of the video light is approximately up to 1.2 m. ≥ HC-W850 HC-W850M Using the Night Mode ([COLOUR]) function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. ≥ HC-V750 HC-V750M HC-V730 Using the Night Mode function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. Night Mode...
Page 75 When a conversion lens (optional) is attached to this unit, do not use the setting. ≥ The maximum distance that the infrared light can reach is approximately 3 m. ≥ You can record a clear image by positioning the centre area of the screen over the subject. HC-V750 HC-V750M HC-V730 ≥...
Page 76: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is set.
Page 77 ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. ≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. [REC FORMAT] Switch the recording format of motion picture. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting MENU [AVCHD]: Set the recording format to AVCHD.
Page 78 ≥ Recordable time using the battery ≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page for details about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded, mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Page 79 ∫ Prioritised face framing Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing. ≥ The prioritised face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
Page 80 [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
Page 81 [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] This will change the setting of the Image Stabilizer function to the one appropriate for the recording when a Wide Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit. : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] # [ON] MENU ≥...
Page 82 [Sound Scene Select] You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record. ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [Sound Scene Select] # desired setting MENU [Auto]: Records sounds with standard settings.
Page 83 (When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) Select an item. [SURROUND]/[STEREO]: Records sounds with the setting of [MIC SETUP] ([SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]). [MONO]: Records sounds from all directions without setting specific directivity. Touch [EXIT]. appears on the screen. ≥ ≥...
Page 84 ≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND]. ≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]. ≥...
Page 85 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥...
Page 86 Push the Multi Manual Dial to set. appears on the screen. ≥ [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.
Page 87 [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. : [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO] # desired setting MENU [4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Page 88: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 29. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene)
Page 89: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps With the playback paused, touch (Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch ≥ When the frames are advanced one at a During Pause time in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
Page 90: Highlight & Time Frame Index
Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...
Page 91: Resuming The Previous Playback
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
Page 92: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback. ≥ It will display enlarged in order of normal display (k1) # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display (k1) to k2.
Page 93: Various Playback Functions
When [REC MODE] in [AVCHD] is changed j When the microphone input sound (5.1ch/2ch) is changed j When recorded in Creative Control Mode. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 When recorded in Home Monitor function. 151) j When saved in Manual Edit 103) j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed ≥...
Page 94: Highlight Playback
Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes.
Page 95 MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Remote Ctrl] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app “Image App”.
Page 96 Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP] Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] Set up the favourite scenes. [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY] Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not.
Page 97 ∫ Checking the favourite scenes Touch the scenes to be played back. 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s Touch [Add] and add the favourite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favourite. ≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes ...
Page 98 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.
Page 99 Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-W850M HC-V750M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory.
Page 100: Manual Edit
Manual Edit You can join desired scenes or parts of scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added. ≥ Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] MENU Touch [1080/50p] or [1080/50i].
Page 101 ≥ You can create a combined scene of up to about 6 hours long. ≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible. ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the SD card. HC-W850M HC-V750M When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the built-in memory.
Page 102 ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Remote Ctrl] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app “Image App”.
Page 103 ∫ To save a manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-W850M HC-V750M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory.
Page 104: Baby Calendar
Baby Calendar When a baby’s birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby’s birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed. ≥...
Page 105 ≥ If you touch the name display, the screen for selecting a registered baby is displayed. From among the 3 registered babies, select the baby you want to display, and touch [ENTER]. If you touch a name with no registered birthday ([Baby 1]/[Baby 2]/[Baby 3]), you can register a new baby.
Page 106: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL] Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP] Select the effect for playback.
Page 107 ≥ Touch [ENTER]. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Remote Ctrl] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app “Image App”. The music data will be saved in this unit as [USER BGM].
Page 108: Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded In Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode As A Slide Show
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 60. Touch ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed.
Page 109: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted 0h01m30s...
Page 110 When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL ≥...
Page 111: Deleting Part Of A Scene (Avchd)
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu.
Page 112: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. Select the menu.
Page 113: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Mp4/Iframe)
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon.
Page 114: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. Select the menu.
Page 115: Convert To Mp4
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/25p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/25p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (Low Quality) cannot be converted to MP4. Select the menu.
Page 116: Slow Speed Conversion
Advanced (Playback) Slow speed conversion You can convert the playback speed of parts recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode to 1/4 normal speed, and copy them. Once converting scenes recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, you can play them back on another device at 1/4 normal speed.
Page 117: Relay Scene Combining
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-W850M]/[HC-V750M] You can combine the relayed scene 78) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥...
Page 118 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.
Page 119: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Select the video input on the TV.
Page 120 ≥ Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV. ≥ HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750 HC-V750M Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi-Fi function. ∫ To watch images on a regular ∫...
Page 121: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. ( 122) ≥...
Page 122: Playback Using Viera Link
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (supplied) for automatic linked operations.
Page 123 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 124: Copy/Dubbing
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-W850M]/[HC-V750M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS].
Page 125 ≥ When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. If there is no need to convert the recording format, touch [NO]. If there is need to convert the recording format, touch [YES] and select the copying method. This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to MP4 (1280k720/25p or 640k360/25p) and copy to the SD card.
Page 126 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large.
Page 127: Copying/Playing Back With A Usb Hdd
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to format it.
Page 128 (When using a desktop HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Connection Cable (commercially-available). Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit, and press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode.
Page 129 ≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]. : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] MENU ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card and USB HDD. HC-W850M HC-V750M If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card, built-in memory, and USB HDD.
Page 130: Simple Copy
127) Touch [Copy selected files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching , selecting [COPY]. MENU HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 Touch [NEXT]. HC-W850M HC-V750M Touch the media you want to copy. When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD.
Page 131: Playing Back The Usb Hdd
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer AE 5.1 can be played back.  A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit.
Page 132 When the USB HDD is connected, the (USB HDD) can be selected from the displayed media types. ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in the SD card. HC-W850M...
Page 133: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc
≥ The MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To dub MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page 136. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
Page 134 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
Page 135 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
Page 136 Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
Page 137: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card
Copy/Dubbing ™ Using the Eye-Fi card By using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network. ≥...
Page 138 ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection transfer settings. ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit. ≥ HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback Mode, touch the play mode select icon. Then, select [MP4/iFrame] or [PICTURE]. HC-W850M...
Page 139 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. ≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye- Fi card before use.
Page 140: Wi-Fi
Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Page 141 ∫ This unit is WPS-compatible WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN device and make security-related settings. ≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥...
Page 142: [Remote Ctrl]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [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). Image App Image App A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
Page 143 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. ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥...
Page 144: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit, touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the smartphone on of this unit again.
Page 145: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ When you connect using NFC for the first time, please make connection of this unit and a wireless access point.
Page 146: 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 Remaining battery power of this unit 2 Zoom 3 Photoshot button 4 Menu display 5 Playback mode button 6 Recording mode button ...
Page 147 Functions available for remote operations ∫ In Recording Mode ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures ≥ Selecting a mode ≥ HC-W850M HC-V750M Selecting a media to record ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always])
Page 148: [Baby Monitor]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [Baby Monitor] You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries.
Page 149: Using [Baby Monitor]
Using [Baby Monitor] Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥ The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
Page 150 Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected.
Page 151: [Hom.monitor]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] 22) is not set correctly, [Hom.Monitor] cannot be used.
Page 152: Using [Hom.monitor]
Using [Hom.Monitor] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. 156) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ∫...
Page 153 Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone. Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into the smartphone. ≥ When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on your iOS device).
Page 154 When using the home monitor function for the second time or later ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [NO]. Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a smartphone.
Page 155 Line quality An image or sound may be interrupted or a connection may be disconnected depending on the line state. Set [LINE QUALITY] with this unit or the smartphone application “Image App” by using the following values of the recommended optimal speed (upstream) as a guide. ∫...
Page 156 What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate. ∫ What you can operate with a smartphone Confirm the condition inside the house The monitoring video can be confirmed. ≥...
Page 157 Changing the home monitor settings of this unit ≥ Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone. Touch [Setup] and select desired setting. ∫ [Home Monitor Connect] You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password. ≥...
Page 158: [Dlna Play]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV.  A DLNA-compatible TV ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.
Page 159: Playing Back On A Tv
Playing back on a TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV. ≥ The following scenes can be played back: j Scenes recorded in AVCHD j Scenes recorded in MP4/iFrame [720] j Scenes saved in MP4 (High Quality) or MP4 (Low Quality) Press Wi-Fi button and touch [DLNA Play].
Page 160: [Copy]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC. A PC ≥ For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use.
Page 161 Creating a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the PC, complete the following preparations: j Turn on the PC j Create a shared folder (destination folder) The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters.
Page 162: Copying To A Pc
≥ If a screen asking you to enter a user account and password is displayed after you have entered the name of the shared folder, enter the one you have created on your PC. HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 ≥ When the connection to the PC is complete, copying starts. ≥ When copying is complete, this unit turns off automatically.
Page 163 If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished, always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used.
Page 164: [Live Cast]
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] [Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering.
Page 165: Preparations Before Using [Live Cast]
Use linked services with “LUMIX CLUB” To use the Live Cast, access following website. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Log in to the “LUMIX CLUB” and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup. Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.
Page 166: Broadcasting Live
Broadcasting live Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Live Cast]. ≥ If a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them according to the screen. ≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit.
Page 167 ∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode Live broadcast indication Line quality 168) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 12fps Frame rate 168) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated.
Page 168 ∫ To configure the e-mail delivery settings You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail. Touch [E-MAIL SETUP]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Enables e-mailing.
Page 169 ∫ To save in USTREAM Touch [Save in USTREAM]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM. [OFF]: Select this option not to save on USTREAM. ∫ To set the image quality of a motion picture you simultaneously broadcast and record Touch [REC MODE].
Page 170: Install The "Image App
[Remote Ctrl] 142) j [Baby Monitor] 148) j [Hom.Monitor] 151) 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 5.0 or later Installation Connect your Android...
Page 171: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ When this unit is turned on, the Wi-Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed. Touch [YES], and set up Wi-Fi setting.
Page 172: Using The Network Easy Setup To Set Up A Connection
Using the Network Easy Setup to set up a connection With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function. ≥ Clock information Set on the smartphone and ≥...
Page 173: Connecting To A Wireless Access Point
When [Wi-Fi] is selected “ ”. ≥ If you are using an Android device, start up the smartphone application Image App (If the device is Android) On the smartphone, select [Wi-Fi], and select the SSID displayed on this unit. (If the device is iOS) On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu.
Page 174 Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection Touch [PIN code] in Step 6. Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. Touch [ENTER]. Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point.
Page 175 Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen Setting up a connection manually ≥ When connecting by [Set Manually], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are using.
Page 176 Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen ≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The Encryption methods are [AES], [TKIP] and [WEP] in descending order of strength. We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method.
Page 177: Setting Up A Direct Connection To A Smartphone
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone Check if the smartphone you are using is compatible with WPS j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code”...
Page 178 Connecting by entering an SSID and Password Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. Enter the Password displayed on this unit’s screen on the smartphone. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green is displayed on the screen...
Page 179: Connecting From The History
Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history. Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [History]. Touch the desired item to be connected.
Page 180 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 to the (General) wireless access point.
Page 181 Problem Check points It takes long time every ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi time to connect to a connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a smartphone. malfunction. This unit is not displayed ≥...
Page 182: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch desired menu item. [Set Wireless Access...
Page 183 [Start up using NFC] [ON]/[OFF] This item allows you to use NFC to turn on this unit, establish a remote connection, and configure the home monitoring settings. [Home Monitor Connect] Please refer to page 157. [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] If you set [ON], the LCD monitor turns off when remotely operating this unit with a smartphone (in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) so that power consumption is reduced.
Page 184 [Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s Device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. Touch [INPUT], and enter the desired Device name (SSID). ≥ Input up to 20 characters are recommended. All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used.
Page 185 When different Login IDs are acquired for this unit and the smartphone, change one of the Login ID and Password to the one you like to keep. Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
Page 186 ∫ Check or change the acquired Login ID/Password ≥ To change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password on this unit, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password in advance. Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB].
Page 187 “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. ≥ Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available.
Page 188: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 5.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 5.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Page 189 Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 5.1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
Page 190: End User License Agreement
Software will be uninterrupted or error modify the Software, except as expressly free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not provided for in this Agreement. be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s...
Page 191 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method.
Page 192: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
Page 193 Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA — 100 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
Page 194 ∫ To use the HD Writer AE 5.1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.
Page 195: Installation
≥ The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes]. ≥ If the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. Click [Next].
Page 196: Connecting To A Pc
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 196 -...
Page 197 ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.
Page 198: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. HC-W850M HC-V750M We recommend using HD Writer AE 5.1 to Example folder structure of built-in memory: copy motion picture data.
Page 199 ∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.) Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
Page 200: Starting Hd Writer Ae 5.1
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 5.1] # [HD Writer AE 5.1]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 201: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 5.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie supported. For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment OS X v10.9 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 4 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements...
Page 202: Indications
Others Indications HC-W850M HC-V750M only HC-W850 HC-W850M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s 1h30m R 3000 1h30m R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 OPEN  1h30m Remaining battery time Built-in memory recording possible status Intelligent Auto Mode (White)
Page 203 PRE-REC PRE-REC Display Touch Menu Time Lapse Recording Backlight Compensation Intelligent Contrast Control Zoom Microphone Focus Microphone ( Microphone Level Stereo Microphone ( Sound recording disabled Lowcut Wind Noise Canceller Fade (White), Fade (Black) Power LCD Night Mode Infrared light Image Stabilizer 66)/Optical Image Video Light...
Page 204 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/ /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ [HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] D/E/;1/2; Display during playback 30, 88) Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 171) 0h00m00s Playback Time Wi-Fi connection status (Direct No.10 Scene Number connection) 171) Repeat Playback ∫...
Page 205: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
Page 206: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are ≥ displayed in thumbnail. ≥...
Page 207: Troubleshooting
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 208 Power Problem Check points “ERROR OCCURRED. ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, by turning the unit off and on. THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” ≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not is displayed.
Page 209 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 210 Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 5.1. HD Writer AE 5.1. About the Wi-Fi function [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] Problem Check points Cannot connect to ≥ Read page if the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Page 211 About the Wi-Fi function [HC-W850]/[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750]/[HC-V750M] Problem Check points Cannot operate from ≥ Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. smartphone using 170) [Remote Ctrl]. Cannot use [DLNA Play]. ≥ Make sure the television is compatible with DLNA. Read the instructions for the television you are using.
Page 212 ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
Page 213: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
Page 214 ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held and store it again after you have completely responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.
Page 215 If you drop the battery accidentally, check to About status indicator during see if the terminals are damaged. charging ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. When the status indicator is flashing at a Do not throw an old battery into fire. particularly fast or slow rate, the following ≥...
Page 216 SD card. example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual HC-W850 HC-V750 HC-V730 To physically format the SD card, connect the immediately after the unit is turned on. The...
Page 217 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 218: About Copyright
LLC in the United States and other countries. This product is licensed under the AVC patent ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic portfolio license for the personal and Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ™...
Page 219 PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached Application Software CD-ROM. 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 220: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording format [AVCHD] [1080/50i] Recording mode [1080/50p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/...
Page 221: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. 12.6M 2.1M Picture size 6528k3672 4736k2664 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 4 GB 3200 SD card 16 GB 1100...
Page 222: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Attaching the Conversion Lens/ Attaching the supplied shoe Filter Kit adaptor Attach the Wide Conversion Lens You can attach a variety of optional (VW-W4907H: optional) ND filter or MC accessories to the shoe adaptor.
Page 223: About The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit. HC-W850 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V750 Using Wi-Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi-Fi functions. Make the Wi-Fi connection after connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit.
Page 224 Touch [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle]. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode selection screen is displayed. ≥ If you have touched an item other than [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle] or if the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not recognised correctly, reconnect the USB cable. ≥...
Page 225 Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit. 223) ≥ Set [Panning Angle]/[Tilt Angle]/[Tilt Speed] in advance. 227) Touch the desired Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode. Operation of the Mode Description Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The operation is At an event such as a party, recording will be automatic.
Page 226 ≥ When this unit is connected to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, this unit is set to Motion Picture Recording Mode. You cannot switch this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ We recommend that you make a test recording in advance to check if the image and sound are recorded correctly.
Page 227 Remote Pan Tilt Cradle settings When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is connected to this unit, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle setup menu can be set. ≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit 223) Touch [SETUP] in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode screen. Touch desired menu item.
Page 228 You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
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