Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-W850 Model No. HC-V750
HC-W858 HC-V757 HC-W850M HC-V750M HC-V730
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Information for Your Safety
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your High Definition Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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.
≥Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Do not remove covers.
≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
∫ Concerning the battery
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
∫EMC Electric and magnetic
compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.
∫ Product identification marking
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High Definition Video |
Battery holder |
Camera |
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AC adaptor |
Bottom |
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∫Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the
products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
Note for the battery
symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
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∫ Cautions for use
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.
≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
≥Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
About using a headphone
≥Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.
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∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit.
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p).
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc*2.
*2 The following methods are available for saving an image recorded in 1080/50p:
jCopy the image to a disc using the supplied software HD Writer AE 5.1.
jCopy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive.
MP4:
This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.
≥It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).
≥It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ 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. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component).
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∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥Refer to page 12 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
≥The smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”.
≥Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode: 
≥Function that can be used for the Playback Mode: 
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only): 
Function that can be used for the Playback Mode (still pictures only): 
≥Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in
MP4 (Low Quality): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)”
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00
These operating instructions are designed for use with models HC-W850 , HC-W858 ,
HC-W850M , HC-V750 , HC-V757 , HC-V750M and HC-V730 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original.
≥The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model HC-W850 , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥HC-W850 , HC-W858 , HC-W850M ,
HC-V750 , HC-V757 and HC-V750M correspond to Wi-Fi® functions.
≥Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase.
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Contents
∫ How to open the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open.
≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Information for Your Safety........................... |
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Accessories.................................................... |
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Preparation |
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Power supply.................................................. |
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Inserting/removing the battery ................. |
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Charging the battery .............................. |
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Charging and recording time ................. |
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Recording to a card ..................................... |
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Cards that you can use with this unit..... |
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Inserting/removing an SD card .............. |
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Turning the unit on/off................................. |
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Selecting a mode ......................................... |
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Switching this unit between |
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Recording Mode and Playback Mode.... |
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Switching this unit between |
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Motion Picture Recording Mode and |
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Still Picture Recording Mode ................. |
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How to use the touch screen ...................... |
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About the Touch Menu........................... |
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Setting date and time................................... |
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Basic |
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Selecting a media to record |
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[HC-W850M]/[HC-V750M]............................. |
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Changing the Recording Mode................... |
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Recording motion pictures ......................... |
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Recording still pictures ............................... |
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Recording with the Sub Camera |
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(Twin Camera) |
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[HC-W850]/[HC-W858]/[HC-W850M] ........... |
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Using the zoom ............................................ |
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Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... |
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Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... |
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Using the menu screen ............................... |
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Language selection ............................... |
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Formatting ............................................. |
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Wi-Fi
[HC-W850]/[HC-W858]/[HC-W850M]/ [HC-V750]/[HC-V757]/[HC-V750M]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® |
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function ......................................................... |
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If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be |
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established............................................. |
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Others |
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Specifications............................................... |
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About copyright ........................................... |
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For United Kingdom and Ireland customers
∫ Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
≥For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333
≥Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
≥For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2014. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBT190
AC adaptor
(EB)
A VSK0815L
(EP)
B VSK0815K
DC cable
K2GHYYS00002
USB cable
K2KYYYY00236
HDMI mini cable
K1HY19YY0021
Shoe adaptor
VYC1055-A
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions SFM0013
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
(EB)
Battery charger (VW-BC10EB)
(EP)
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT190)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT380)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)*
Filter kit (VW-LF49N)*
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
(EB)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190EB)
(EP)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190E)
LED Video Light (VW-LED1E)
(EB)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1EB)
(EP)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1E)
*Set the flash setting to 
([OFF]). Set the video light setting to 
([OFF]).
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Preparation
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥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.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 13)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.
A Battery holder
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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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” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
ADC input terminal
1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC input terminal of this unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
2 Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
≥The status indicator will flash red at an interval of approximately 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on, approximately 1 second off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected.
Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.
∫ To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
≥Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one.
≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
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