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Panasonic HC-W850 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
High Definition Video Camera
HC-W850
Model No.
HC-V750
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
(U.S. customers only)
SQT0155

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera HC-W850 Model No. HC-V750 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQT0155...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    (When the difference in temperature supplied software HD Writer AE 5.1. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
  • Page 3 ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner’s manual is designed for use with models . Pictures HC-W850 HC-V750 may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual show model...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Level Shot Function........44 Inserting/removing the battery ....11 Recording with the Sub Camera Charging the battery ......12 (Twin Camera) [HC-W850]......45 Charging and recording time ....14 Changing and adjusting the settings of Recording to a card ........16 the Sub Camera and the Sub Window... 47 Cards that you can use with this unit ..
  • Page 5 Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing Playback Operations ........85 Copying/playing back with Motion picture playback using a USB HDD..........119 operation icon ........85 Preparing for copying/playing back..119 Creating still picture from Simple copy ......... 122 motion picture ........86 Copy selected files....... 122 Highlight &...
  • Page 6 Wi-Fi With a PC ® Wi-Fi function ........... 132 What you can do with a PC .......180 [Link to Cell] ..........134 End User License Agreement ....182 Preparations before using Operating environment......184 [Link to Cell] ......... 134 Installation ..........187 Using [Link to Cell] with Connecting to a PC ........188 a direct connection ......

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Speaker Internal microphones Shoe adaptor release lever Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] 213) Motion Picture Recording/playback button [ Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Level Shot Function button [ Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION] 59, 82) Power button [...
  • Page 8 Shoe adaptor mounting part Tripod receptacle ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of [SHOE ADAPTOR] 213) 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the Status indicator 18, 163) Recording start/stop button unit. LCD monitor (Touch screen) SD card cover Access lamp [ACCESS] Card slot Photoshot button [...
  • Page 9 Grip belt Headphone terminal [ ≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 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 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] NFC touch area [ 136, 144) 134, 140, 143, 150, 152, 156, 171, 174) Wi-Fi Transmitter 133) HC-W850 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 189. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 206. ≥ 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

    ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. ≥ HC-W850 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. 40) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 18: 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. ...

  • 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 32): [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: 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 25 ≥ 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 26: 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 27: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 R3000 R3000 Still picture operation indicator 193) MEGA Remaining number of still pictures R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA ≥...

  • Page 28: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback  Set this unit to Playback Mode ( 19). Touch the play mode select icon A ( 21).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to ...
  • Page 29 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. j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.

  • Page 30: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When played back with [ALL AVCHD] or [ALL MP4/iFrame] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches.

  • Page 31: Using The Menu Screen

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

  • Page 32: 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 33 (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 34: Date Format

    [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 35: Quick Power On

    [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] MENU ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC etc.

  • Page 36: Quick Start

    [QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ 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. ≥...
  • Page 37 67) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are as follows: Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode (PRE-REC) (Built-in flash) (Video light) (Self-timer) HC-W850 (Night Mode) (Backlight Compensation) (Fade) (Built-in flash) HC-V750 (PRE-REC) (Self-timer) (Video light) (Backlight Compensation) Select the menu.

  • Page 38: Power Lcd

    [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 39 [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] MENU ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Set to [YES] for changing the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition.

  • Page 40: Format Media

    [NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] MENU ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. 190) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥...

  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    [Firmware Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of this unit. : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] 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) - 41 -...

  • Page 42: Demo Mode

    [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 canceled.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [Hc-W850]

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850] 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 46 ∫ 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 47: 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 48 ∫ Setting and adjusting the color balance, brightness, and focus Touch Sub Window. Touch Touch the icon you want to set or adjust. [WB] (Color balance)/ (Brightness)/[FOCUS] (Focus) * In Motion Picture Recording Mode only (When [WB] is touched) Touch to select White Balance Mode.

  • Page 49: 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 optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ HC-W850 The information on this page applies only to the Main Camera. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.

  • Page 52: 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 color balance)

  • Page 53: Miniature Effect

    [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 54: Time Lapse Rec

    [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 color balance) Touch ≥ The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)

  • Page 55: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to Touch the desired Scene Mode. Mode Effect 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Soft Skin: To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance Spotlight:...

  • Page 56: Full Hd Slow Motion Video

    ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/30. 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 57 ≥ 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 58: Stop Motion Animation Assist

    Stop Motion Animation Assist Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode.

  • Page 59: 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. l 82 ≥...

  • Page 60: White Balance

    White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 59. Touch [WB].

  • Page 61: 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 59. Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].

  • Page 62: 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 59. Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to set focus.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Image Stabilizer Function

    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 65: Af/Ae Tracking

    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 66: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    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 67: 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 68: Fade *1

    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 canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # MENU...

  • Page 69: Pre-Rec

    PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ≥ appears on the screen. PRE-REC ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥...

  • Page 70: Red-Eye Reduction *2

    Red-eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the Red-eye Reduction is set to on.

  • Page 71: Video Light

    ≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached. ≥ The (approximate) available range of the video light is approximately up to 1.2 m (3.9 feet). ≥ HC-W850 Using the Night Mode ([COLOR]) function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. ≥...

  • Page 72: Headphone Volume Adjustment/Microphone Level Adjustment *3

    ≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal. HC-W850 Night Mode ([COLOR]) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Rec Format

    ≥ 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 75: Face Framing

    ≥ 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 76 [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] MENU ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)    When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...

  • Page 77: Shooting Guide

    [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 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
  • Page 78 Built-in flash j Red-eye Reduction j Video light j AF ASSIST LAMP HC-W850 Night Mode ([Infrared]) [Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
  • Page 79 [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 80: Mic Setup

    (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 81: Mic Level

    ≥ 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 82 [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 83: Picture Size

    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 84: Aspect Ratio

    [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 85: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (  A Date select icon Touch the playback date.

  • Page 91: Highlight Playback

    Highlight Playback Part that was recognized 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 favorite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes.

  • Page 92: Setting Up The Custom Effect

    ∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect.

  • Page 93: Playing Back With The Settings Changed

    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. [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] Set up the favorite scenes. [FAVORITE SCENE PLAY] Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not.

  • Page 94: Checking The Favorite Scenes

    ∫ Checking the favorite scenes Touch the scenes to be played back. 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s Touch [Add] and add the favorite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favorite. ≥ Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes ...

  • Page 95: Setting Up The Title

    ∫ 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 recognized as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 96: Saving The Highlight Playback

    Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished.

  • Page 97: 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 [1080/60p] or [1080/60i].
  • Page 98 ≥ You can also select combinations of scenes and parts of scenes. ≥ You can select up to 99 scenes. (Each 3 second thumbnail of part of a scene is treated as a single scene.) ≥ You can create a combined scene of up to about 6 hours long. ≥...
  • Page 99 (To select thumbnails by specifying a range) Touch [Range]. ≥ To cancel the operation, touch it again. (To select thumbnails by specifying a range) Touch the range (start and finish points) you want to play back. ≥ The range between start and finish points are selected, and the indication (white) appears on the thumbnails.
  • Page 100 ∫ To save a manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. Stop the playback of a manually-edited scene or wait until the playback is finished. Touch [SAVE].

  • Page 101: 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 102 ≥ 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 103: 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. [SLIDE INTERVAL] Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP] Select the effect for playback.
  • Page 104 (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Link to Cell] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app “Image App”. The music data will be saved in this unit as [USER BGM].

  • Page 105: 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 58. Touch ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed.

  • Page 106: 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 107 When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL ≥...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112: Convert To Mp4

    Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/30p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/30p) 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 Mode. aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC MODE].

  • Page 116: 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. ( 117) ≥...

  • Page 117: Playback Using Viera Link

    ≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. ≥ 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 118 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 119: Copy/Dubbing

    ≥ 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 120 (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 121 ∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥...

  • Page 122: Simple Copy

    Simple copy Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. ( 119) Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB 123), and then perform the operation of Step 1. Touch [YES].

  • Page 123: 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 124 ≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon. When the USB HDD is connected, the (USB HDD) can be selected from the displayed media types. ≥ The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in the SD card.

  • Page 125: 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 128. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.

  • Page 126: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥...
  • Page 127 ≥ 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 128: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    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 Composite video cable (commercially-available). ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥...

  • Page 129: 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 130: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode

    ∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye- Fi direct mode settings.
  • Page 131 ≥ 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 132: 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 133 ∫ 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 134: [Link To Cell]

    Wi-Fi [Link to Cell] 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 135 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 136: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Link to Cell] 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 137: Using [Link To Cell] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    Using [Link to Cell] 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 138: About [Link To Cell]

    About [Link to Cell] 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 139: In Playback Mode

    ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always]) j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ HC-W850 Twin Camera ≥ Recording format ≥ Picture size ≥ White Balance ≥ Backlight Compensation ≥...

  • Page 140: [Baby Monitor]

    Wi-Fi [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 141: 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 142 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 143: [Home Cam]

    Wi-Fi [Home Cam] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. 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, [Home Cam] cannot be used.

  • Page 144: Using [Home Cam]

    Using [Home Cam] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. 148) ≥ 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 145: When Configuring The Home Monitor Settings Using Qr Code

    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 146 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 147: Image Quality

    Image quality An image or sound may be interrupted or a connection may be disconnected depending on the line state. Set [IMAGE 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 148: What You Can Operate/Set With A Smartphone During Home Monitoring

    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 149: Changing The Home Monitor Settings Of This Unit

    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 150: [Dlna Play]

    Wi-Fi [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible device via Wi-Fi, you can playback scenes and still pictures on the DLNA device.  A DLNA-compatible Device ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.

  • Page 151: 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 152: [Copy]

    Wi-Fi [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 153 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 154: Copying To A Pc

    Copying to a PC ≥ Create a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC. 153) Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Copy]. Touch the PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) Touch [Manual Setting].
  • Page 155 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 156: [Live Cast]

    Wi-Fi [Live Cast] You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM. A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering. ≥...

  • Page 157: 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 158: 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 159: About The Screen Indications In The Live Cast Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode Live broadcast indication Image quality 160) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 12fps Frame rate 160) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated.

  • Page 160: To Configure The E-Mail Delivery Settings

    ∫ 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 161 ∫ 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 162: Install The "Image App

    134) j [Baby Monitor] 140) j [Home Cam] 143) 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 163: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi 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 164: Using The [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] To Set Up A Connection

    Using the [Wi-Fi 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 165: 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 166: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection

    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 167: Setting Up A Connection Manually

    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 [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are using.
  • Page 168 ≥ 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 169: 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 ≥ For US customers enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect. j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [WPS Connection] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following “Connecting with QR code”...

  • Page 170: Connecting By Entering An Ssid And Password

    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 171: 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 172: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect to the (General) ≥...
  • Page 173 Problem Check points ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi It takes long time every time to connect to a connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a smartphone. malfunction. ≥ Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen settings of the smartphone.

  • Page 174: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu

    Wi-Fi 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. [Wireless Settings] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access points.
  • Page 175 [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 149. [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 176: Device Name

    [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 177: Using The "Lumix Club

    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 178: Check Or Change The Acquired Login Id/Password

    ∫ 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 179 “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 180: 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 181: Important Notice

    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 182: 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 183 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 184: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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 185 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 186 ∫ 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 187: 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 188: 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 - 188 -...

  • Page 189: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card.) ∫ 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.

  • Page 190: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 5.1 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy motion picture data.

  • Page 191: 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 192: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 5.1 is not compatible with 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 193: Indications

    Others Indications only HC-W850 ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s R 3000 1h30m 1h30m R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 OPEN  (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card Intelligent Auto Mode...
  • Page 194 PRE-REC Display Touch Menu PRE-REC Time Lapse Recording Backlight Compensation Intelligent Contrast Control Zoom Microphone Focus Microphone ( Microphone Level Stereo Microphone ( Sound recording disabled Lowcut Wind Noise Canceler Fade (White), Fade (Black) Power LCD Night Mode Infrared light Image Stabilizer 64)/Optical Image Video Light...

  • Page 195: Playback Indications

    ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi 1/;/5/ /7/8/9/:/ D/E/;1/2; Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 163) Display during playback 29, 85) Wi-Fi connection status (Direct 0h00m00s Playback Time connection) 163) No.10 Scene Number ∫ Indication of connection to Repeat Playback USB HDD Resume Playback...

  • Page 196: 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 197: 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 198: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. A clicking sound is heard 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 199 Power Problem Check points ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, by turning the unit off and on. ≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”...
  • Page 200 Recording Problem Check points ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see Color or brightness of the image changes, or you 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 201 With other products Problem Check points ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery, When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not reconnect using the AC adaptor. detected by the other devices. VIERA Link does not work. (Setting on this unit) ≥...
  • Page 202 “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted. ≥ Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. I have forgotten the Login ID or Password for the http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ “LUMIX CLUB”. Others Problem Check points ≥...
  • Page 203 ∫ 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 204: 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 205: About The Battery

    When you are not going to use the unit for About the battery an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable cabinet, it is recommended that you place a lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 206: About The Ac Adaptor

    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 207: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.
  • Page 208 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 209: About Copyright

    LLC in the United States and other countries. ≥ “Eye-Fi” is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. ™ ≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic ≥ Other names of systems and products Corporation. mentioned in these instructions are usually ™...
  • Page 210 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 211: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording format [AVCHD] [1080/60i] Recording mode [1080/60p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ Picture size/Frame rate 4 GB 19 min 21 min 30 min...

  • Page 212: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ 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 2100 12500 64 GB 4700 8500 52000 0.3M...

  • Page 213: 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 214: About The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle

    About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded. This unit zooms in/out the image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit. 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.
  • Page 215 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 recognized correctly, reconnect the USB cable. ≥...
  • Page 216 Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit. 214) ≥ Set [Panning Angle]/[Tilt Angle]/[Tilt Speed] in advance. 218) 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 217 ≥ 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 218 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 214) Touch [SETUP] in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode screen. Touch desired menu item.
  • Page 219 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.
  • Page 220 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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