Panasonic HC-V808 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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HC-V800

HC-V808

4K Video Camera

HC-WXF1

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HC-WXF1M

HC-VXF1

HC-VXF11

HC-VX11

HC-VX1

DVQX1456YA

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Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera 4K Video Camera HC-V800 HC-WXF1 Model No. Model No. HC-V808 HC-WXF1M HC-VXF1 HC-VXF11 HC-VX1 HC-VX11 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)”.
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...
Page 3 ∫ Product identification marking Product Location series/ series/ series Battery holder WXF1 VXF1 4K Video Camera series Battery holder V800 High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycle systems These symbols are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems.
Page 4 ∫ Cautions for use The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Page 5 It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc Images recorded in 1080/50p can be saved using the following methods: j Copying to a disc using the HD Writer AE 5.4. j Copying to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. 4K MP4 (For the series/...
Page 6 ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
Page 7 VX11 HC-VX11 [VX11] V800 HC-V800 [V800] series/ V800 [V800] series V808 HC-V808 [V808] These operating instructions are designed for use with models series, series, WXF1 VXF1 series and series. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. V800 ≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
Page 8 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2021. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae54.html ∫ Downloading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the website where you can download the Operating Instructions (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL] in the Setup menu.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ....2 Basic Accessories ..........10 Preparation Selecting a media to record [WXF1M] ..........23 Changing the Recording Mode ..... 23 Power supply ..........11 Recording motion pictures ....25 Inserting/removing the battery.... 11 Recording still pictures ......25 Charging the battery ......
Page 10: 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. 2018. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Page 11: 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 12: 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 11). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 13: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ 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 14 For the series/ series V800 series only Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [4K MP4] [2160] 1 h 35 min 45 min [1080/50M] 1 h 45 min 55 min [MP4] [1080/28M] Supplied battery/...
Page 15: Recording To A Card
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
Page 16: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 17: 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 Hold down the power button until the status ...
Page 18: 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 19: Switching This Unit Between Motion Picture Recording Mode And Still Picture Recording Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode series/ series WXF1 VXF1 Pressing a button to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Recording mode selector button Each time you press this button, the Recording Mode switches in the following order: Motion Picture Recording Mode # 4K Photo Mode # Still Picture Recording Mode * The unit does not switch to 4K Photo Mode in the following cases:...
Page 20: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
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. ≥ The recording mode selector button and the recording mode switching icon are disabled when the Wireless Multi-Camera function is enabled.
Page 21: Viewfinder Adjustment
Viewfinder adjustment [WXF1] series/[VXF1] series ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust to make the image clear by rotating the diopter adjustment dial. ≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder. ≥ The viewfinder can be raised up to ...
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. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...
Page 23: Basic
Basic Selecting a media to record [WXF1M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 18) Select the menu. (l 29) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Page 24 Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.
Page 25: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures  Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 19) 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: Recording With The Sub Camera
Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF1] series 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 27: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback  Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 18).  Touch the media selection icon A to select the media you want to play. (l 21) [Built-inMemory] /[SD CARD]/[HDD] ≥ (For the WXF1 VXF1 VXF11 VX11 V800 V808...
Page 28: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [24p] is touched: j MP4 [2160/24p] scene: (For the series/ series/ series) WXF1 VXF1 j MP4 [1080/24p] scene: Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
Page 29: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 21) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Page 30: 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 31: [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 4.2 or later...
Page 32: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App”. (l 31) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 33) ≥...
Page 33: 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 34: 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 Recording media/remaining recordable time Remaining battery power of this unit Zoom Photoshot button Menu display  Playback mode button ...
Page 35: Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function
(As of January 2018) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 30) ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Page 36: 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 37 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 38: Specifications
Others Specifications 4K Video Camera/High Definition Video Camera Motion picture compression: When [REC FORMAT] is set to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 [4K MP4], or when [REC FORMAT] is Audio compression: set to [24p] with [REC MODE] set to [4K MP4] , [MP4], [24p]; [2160/24p] AAC/2 ch When [REC FORMAT] is set to...
Page 39 Still picture recording format: HDR movie: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, Low/High based on Exif 2.2 standard) Monitor: Refer to the operating instructions (PDF 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K dots) format) for picture size of a still picture and Viewfinder ( series/ series):...
Page 40 Dimensions: series/ series WXF1 VXF1 Sub Camera ( series) WXF1 69 mm (W)k77 mm (H)k167 mm (D) Image sensor: (including projecting parts) 1/4 type (1/4z) 1MOS image sensor series/ series V800 Total; 5270 K 68 mm (W)k77 mm (H)k142 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Lens: F2.2...
Page 41: About Copyright
∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 42 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 43 Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product, without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to have a manufacturing defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase receipt.

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