Panasonic HC-W580 Instruction manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

HC-W580

HC-W580M

HC-V380

SQW0517

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Read this first

∫ 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 The following methods are available for

saving an image recorded in 1080/50p:

j Copy the image to a disc using the

HD Writer LE 3.1.

j Copy 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.

(l 78)

∫ 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).

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[W580M]

This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 208) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 8) illuminates

while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialisation, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 233)

∫ 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.

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∫ Cards that you can use with

W580

V380

W580M

V380

W580

W580M

V380

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 14 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 (1920k1080/25p), MP4 (1280k720/ 25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode

[iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s

image that was recorded separately from a simultaneously recorded normal scene when [Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]: Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows

in these operating instructions:

Abbreviation used in

Model number

HC-W580 [W580]

HC-W580M [W580M]

HC-V380 [V380]

These operating instructions are designed for use with models , and

. Pictures may be slightly different from

the original.

≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ , and correspond to

Wi-Fi

functions.

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may be available depending

on the region of purchase.

these operating

instructions

W580M

W580

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Read this first .................................................2

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............7

Power supply................................................ 10

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10

Charging the battery .............................. 11

Charging and recording time ................. 12

Recording to a card ..................................... 14

Cards that you can use with this unit..... 14

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 15

Turning the unit on/off................................. 17

Selecting a mode ......................................... 18

Switching this unit between Recording

Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 18

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture

Recording Mode .................................... 18

How to use the touch screen ...................... 19

About the Touch Menu........................... 20

Setting date and time................................... 21

Basic

Before recording .......................................... 22

Selecting a media to record [W580M] ........ 23

Recording motion pictures ......................... 23

Recording still pictures ............................... 26

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture

Recording Mode .................................... 27

Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 28

Using the menu screen ............................... 31

Using the Setup Menu ................................. 32

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ............................................ 43

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture

Recording Mode .................................... 43

Level Shot Function [V380]......................... 44

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M] ............. 45

Recording with the Sub Camera

(Twin Camera) [W580] [W580M] .................. 46

Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub

Window .................................................. 48

Recording with the Backup for Twin

Camera Function .......................................... 51

Changing the Recording Mode ...................53

Intelligent Auto ....................................... 54

Intelligent Auto Plus ............................... 56

Creative Control ..................................... 56

Scene Mode ........................................... 60

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]....... 61

Stop Motion Animation Assist ................ 62

Manual recording .........................................63

White Balance........................................ 64

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 65

Manual Focus adjustment...................... 66

Recording with the Touch Function ...........67

Touch function icons .............................. 67

Recording functions of operation

icons.............................................................. 72

Operation icons ...................................... 72

Recording functions of menus ...................77

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations ....................................87

Motion picture playback using operation

icon ........................................................ 87

Creating still picture from motion

picture .................................................... 88

Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 89

Repeat Playback .................................... 89

Resuming the previous playback ........... 90

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom) ..................... 90

Various playback functions......................... 91

Playing back motion pictures/still

pictures by date...................................... 91

Highlight Playback ................................. 92

Manual Edit ............................................ 99

Baby Calendar ..................................... 102

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show ................. 104

Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as

a slide show ......................................... 106

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Deleting scenes/still pictures ................... 107

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/

Backup for Twin Camera) .................... 109

Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for

Twin Camera) ...................................... 110

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(MP4/iFrame)....................................... 111

Protecting scenes/still pictures ............ 112

Convert to MP4........................................... 113

Relay scene combining [W580M] ............. 114

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .......116

Connecting with an HDMI mini cable... 118

Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 119

Copy/Dubbing

Copying between SD card and Built-in

Memory [W580M] ....................................... 121

Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ...124

Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 124

Simple copy ......................................... 127

Copy selected files .............................. 128

Playing back the USB HDD ................. 129

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video device, etc. ....................................... 131

Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 135

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 138

[Remote Ctrl] .............................................. 140

Preparations before using

[Remote Ctrl] ....................................... 141

Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct

connection ........................................... 142

Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless

access point connection ...................... 143

About [Remote Ctrl] ............................. 144

[Baby Monitor]............................................ 146

Preparations before using

[Baby Monitor] ..................................... 147

Using [Baby Monitor] ........................... 147

[Hom.Monitor] ............................................ 149

Preparations before using

[Hom.Monitor] ...................................... 149

Using [Hom.Monitor] ............................ 150

[DLNA Play] ................................................ 155

Preparations before using

[DLNA Play] ......................................... 155

Playing back on a TV ........................... 156

[Copy] ..........................................................157

Preparations before using [Copy] ........ 157

Copying to a PC ................................... 159

[Live Cast] ................................................... 161

Preparations before using

[Live Cast] ............................................ 162

Broadcasting live.................................. 163

Install the “Image App”.............................. 167

Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection..................168

Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to

set up a connection .............................. 169

Connecting to a wireless access

point ..................................................... 170

Setting up a direct connection to a

smartphone .......................................... 174

Connecting from the history ................. 176

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu..........179

Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera

Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function.......186

Notes on the Wireless

Twin/Multi-Camera function ................. 188

Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub

Camera ........................................................189

When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Twin

Camera function) ................................. 189

When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless

Multi-Camera function)......................... 193

When connecting for the second time

or later.................................................. 197

Terminating the connection .................. 199

Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera

(Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera) ...................200

Screen display when using a Wireless

Sub Camera......................................... 200

Changing the Wireless Twin Camera

settings................................................. 202

Changing the Wireless Multi-Camera

settings................................................. 203

If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established (Wireless Twin/

Multi-Camera) .............................................207

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With a PC

What you can do with a PC ....................... 208

Before Installing HD Writer LE 3.1 ....... 210

Operating environment ............................. 212

Installation .................................................. 214

Connecting to a PC .................................... 215

About the PC display ........................... 217

Starting HD Writer LE 3.1 .......................... 219

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications ..................... 219

If using Mac (mass storage)...................... 220

Others

Indications .................................................. 221

Messages.................................................... 224

About recovery .................................... 225

Troubleshooting......................................... 226

Cautions for use......................................... 232

About copyright ......................................... 237

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time .......................................... 238

Approximate number of recordable

pictures ....................................................... 239

Optional accessories ................................. 240

About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ....... 241

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Preparation

3 4 5

6 7

W580

W580M

Names and Functions of Main Parts

V380

1 Speaker 2 Recording/playback button [ / ]

(l 18)

3 /

HDR button [ ] (l 45)

V380

Level Shot Function button [ ] (l 44)

4 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]

(l 140, 146, 149, 155, 157, 161, 176, 179,

189, 193)

5 Power button [ ] (l 17) 6 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) 7 A/V connector [A/V] (l 116, 134) 8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 116 ) 9 USB terminal

[] (l 124, 132, 215)

10 Lens cover

≥ /

When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens. ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/

W580M

W580

The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 18)

V380

Lens cover opening/closing switch

close the cover.

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21 20

12 13



W580M

12 Status indicator (l 17, 168) 13 Recording start/stop button (l 23) 14 Battery holder (l 10) 15 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the opposite direction.

16 Lens 17 Internal stereo microphones

18 /

W580

Sub camera (l 46)

1816 17

19 Tripod receptacle

≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of

5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.

20 Sliding stand

When using this unit on a desk or any flat surface, pull out the sliding stand as illustrated below to keep this unit stable.

≥ Before closing the LCD monitor, retract the

sliding stand.

21 SD card cover (l 15) 22 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15) 23 Card slot (l 15)

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26 27

2928

24 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

25 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 139) 26 Shoulder strap fixture 27 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.



1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.





28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 43)/ Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 30)/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 30)

30 /

W580

W580M

Sub Camera dial (l 47)

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Preparation

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.

ャモヵヵ

Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

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 17)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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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.)

A DC input terminal

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). Please refer to page 216.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 234. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12). ≥ 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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Charging and recording time

W580M

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature.

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB te rminal.

≥ /

W580

Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera*.

* These include times when is displayed on the screen.

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBT190

(optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

VW-VBT380

(optional)

[3.6 V/3880 mAh]

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥ These times are approximations.

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

3h45min

(9h45min)

Recording

format

[AVCHD]

[MP4/

iFrame]

[AVCHD]

[MP4/

iFrame]

Recording

mode

[1080/50p]

[PH],[HA]

[HG],[HE]

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720]

[iFrame]

[1080/50p]

[PH],[HA]

[HG]

[HE]

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720]

[iFrame]

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

2h25min

(2 h)

2h30min (2h5min)

2h20min

(1h55min)

2h25min

(2 h)

2h45min

(2h15min)

5h5min

(4h15min)

5h10min

(4h20min)

5h15min

(4h20min)

5h15min

(4h25min)

4h55min

(4h10min)

5h5min

(4h15min)

5h50min

(4h45min)

5h50min

(4h50min)

Actual

recordable

time

1h15min

(1 h)

1h15min (1 h 5 min)

1h10min

(1 h)

1h15min

(1 h)

1h25min

(1h10min)

2h40min

(2h10min)

2h40min

(2h15min)

2h45min

(2h15min)

2h35min

(2h10min)

(2h30min)

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≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####

If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.

≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of

time. 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.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery

capacity will not be shown.

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Preparation

W580M

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory*. To record to an SD card, read the following. * only

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB

SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB

SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB

≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the

equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. (l 135) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards

with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards. ≥ 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.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures

Depending on [REC MODE] (l 79) and [REC FORMAT] (l 78), the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class. Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.

≥ SD Speed Class is the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the class, see the

labelled side, etc. of the card.

Recording formats

MP4/iFrame

AVCHD All

≥ When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera] (l 51) set to [ON], use an SD card

conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating. If the SD Speed Class Rating is lower than Class 10, recording may suddenly stop.

Recording modes

[1080/50M] Class10

[1080/28M], [720],

[iFrame]

Speed Class ratings Label examples

Class4 or more

Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 39) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A



≥ When this unit is accessing

the SD card or built-in memory*, the access lamp





lights up.

* only

W580M

1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card

slot B.

≥ Face the terminal side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as

it will go.

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

SD card.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the

SD card.

≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure

of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

j Remove the SD card j Turn the unit off j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to

water, dirt or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

j In direct sunlight j In very dusty or humid areas j Near a heater j Locations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation can occur.)

j Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 235)

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Preparation



To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

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.

A The status indicator lights on.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.

During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on/off.

≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the LCD

monitor is closed.

≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button

to turn on the unit.

j When the unit is originally purchased j When you have turned off the unit using the power button

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Preparation

Recording/playback button

Press the button to switch this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode.

≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in

Recording Mode.

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

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.

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording motion pictures.

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26) Recording still pictures.

Playback Mode (l 28, 87) Motion picture/Still picture playback.

Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording/playback button to

switch this unit to Recording Mode.

≥ The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on

the screen.

Motion Picture Recording Mode

Still Picture Recording Mode

2 Touch the recording mode switching icon.

≥ Refer to page 19 for touch screen operation.

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To display the recording mode switching icon

Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.

≥ The recording mode switching icon does not work when the Wireless Multi-Camera function is in

use.

≥ 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. During motion picture/still picture playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/stop button is pressed, the recording mode may not be switched.

≥ When you switch from Still Picture Recording Mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode or vice

versa, settings used in the original recording mode may not be maintained. (l 53)

Preparation

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.

≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you

are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

∫ About the operation icons

///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

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About the Touch Menu

ALL

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



Recording Mode Playback Mode

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

 

B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 36)

≥

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(Backlight Compensation) is displayed instead of (Level Shot Function).

C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 56) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/

[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 56).

D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 56), Scene Mode

(l 60), HDR Movie Mode* (l 45), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 62) and Manual Mode (l 63).

*/ only

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∫ To display the Touch Menu

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To display it again, touch .

≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

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Preparation

Setting date and time

The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.

≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be

displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings:

j Step 3 of [SET WORLD TIME] (l 32) j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”

1 Select the menu. (l 31)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using /.

A Displaying the World Time setting (l 32):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the

built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.

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Basic

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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.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or object.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance. ≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording. ≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed. ≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of zoom

in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

∫ Recording Yourself

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.

(However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When

appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 224)

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Basic

A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon

Selecting a media to record [W580M]

The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 18) 2 Select the menu. (l 31)

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or still

pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

Basic

Recording motion pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set

this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 18)

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.



3 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.

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∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

Recording mode

R1h20m

0h00m00s

≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.

To display it again, touch the screen. (l 32)

≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.

≥ 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]. (l 78, 79) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 27) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

≥ If the file size or recording time of a scene recorded with [REC FORMAT] set to [MP4/iFrame]

exceeds any of the values below, the scene will be divided automatically. (Recording will continue.)

j When using an SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card: Approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes

j When using the built-in memory*/an SDXC Memory Card:

Varies depending on the setting of [REC FORMAT] and [REC MODE].

Recording format Recording mode File size and recording time

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Approximate remaining recordable time ≥ When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.

Recording time elapsed ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for

minute and “s” for second.

≥ Each time the unit is put into recording

pause, the counter display will be reset to 0h00m00s.

[MP4/iFrame]

[1080/50M] Approx. 3 h

Other than [1080/50M] Approx. 4 GB or 30 min

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

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≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory*)

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Recording format [AVCHD] [MP4/iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 91) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than

above table when there are both MP4/iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory*.

≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ Please refer to page 238 for details about approximate recordable time. ≥ The maximum remaining recordable time that can be displayed for motion picture recording is

99 hours and 59 minutes. Any remaining recordable time exceeding 99 hours and 59 minutes will be displayed as “R99h59m+”. This display remains unchanged until the remaining recordable time drops to 99 hours and 59 minutes or less.

* only

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Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this

unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 18)

2 Press the button halfway. (For

Auto Focus only)

Focus indication:

A Focus indication:

 

3 Press the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 68) to ([MODE1]), then the Image

Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)

≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter

speed becomes slow.

≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter: l 71) ≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size. ≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording

conditions or the menu settings.

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

B Focus area (area inside brackets)

MEGA

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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode

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≥ Screen display will disappear when

no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.

≥ It will be constantly displayed when

the remaining number of still pictures that can be recorded becomes 200 or less.

Still picture operation indicator (l 221)

Remaining number of still pictures

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≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.

Size of still pictures (l 85)

10M

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26)

MEGA

Optical Image Stabilizer (l 68)

R3000

10M

∫ About the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

¬ Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 18)

Press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

(Simultaneous recording)

≥ While still pictures are being recorded, turns red and the remaining number

of recordable pictures is displayed.

≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.

≥ Self-timer (l 74) does not work. ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from

ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.

≥ If simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording, the remaining recordable

time will be shortened. If this unit is turned off or the recording/playback button is pressed, the remaining recordable time may be lengthened.

≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size. ≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of

recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.

≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.

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Basic

 

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 



Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 18). 2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20).

≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP]

or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 31)

3 /

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Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.

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Select the media type E and then select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.

≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be displayed. The recording

mode icon ( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnail will be displayed with one of the following icons:

j AVCHD [PH] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

j AVCHD [HA] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

j AVCHD [HG] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: j AVCHD [HE] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

4 (When [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame] is touched)

Touch the desired recording format for playback.

≥ When [AVCHD] is selected

[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]

≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected

[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[1080/25p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame]

≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched.

( , , , , (red), (red), (red), (red) and

)



ALL



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≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched:

0h01m30s

Operation icon

j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene:

≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched:

j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M])

j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene:

≥ is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame]

is touched.

50p

(Recording mode [1080/28M])

5 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.

6 Select the playback operation by touching

the operation icon.

≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when

no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen.

Motion picture playback Still picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Fast rewind playback* 5: Fast forward playback* ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

* When touched two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display

changes to / .)

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/ paus e.

2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and s how s the

thumbnails.

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∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l 89) * Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback

Mode.

≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed, the thumbnail display will return to the one that

displays 9 scenes.

≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes

display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.

∫ Speaker volume adjustment

Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode.

Tow ar ds “r”: Increases the volume

Tow ar ds “s”: Decreases the volume

≥ 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.

Motion picture compatibility

≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures

recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.)

≥ Motion pictures recorded with other devices are not supported by this unit.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products

and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

≥ Depending on the playback device, still pictures may be played back with picture sizes

different from the ones with which they were recorded.

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Basic

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20)

1 Touch .

∫ About guide display

After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed, the

guide display is cancelled.

2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching

4 Touch the desired item to enter the

setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu

setting.

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Basic

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

A The current time B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

Using the Setup Menu

[DISPLAY]

Set the display method for the screen information display.

: [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting

[5 SEC.]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the

[ON]: Constantly displayed.

Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.

[CLOCK SET]

Please refer to page 21.

[SET WORLD TIME]

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and

proceed to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Tou ch [HO ME] .

≥ Touch [ENTER].

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch / to select your home region and touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on, the time difference between the current time and GMT will be set forward by 1 hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting. If you set [Link Clock to Summertime] to [ON], the current time will also be set forward by 1 hour. (l 33)

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4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)





C The local time at the selected

travel destination

D The time difference between the

travel destination and the home region

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.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. is displayed and the summer time setting is turned on, the time difference between the travel destination and the home region will be set forward by 1 hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting. If you set [Link Clock to Summertime] to [ON], the time at the travel destination will also be set forward by 1 hour.

≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT]. appears and the time of the travel destination is

indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Steps 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time

difference from your home region.

[Link Clock to Summertime]

If you set this function to [ON] and turn on the summer time setting in [SET WORLD TIME], the following times will be set forward by 1 hour:

j When setting your home region: the current time j When setting the region of your travel destination: the time at the travel destination

: [SETUP] # [Link Clock to Summertime] # desired display

[ON]: The times are adjusted when the summer time setting is turned on.

[OFF]: The times are not adjusted when the summer time setting is turned on.

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[DATE/TIME]

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

: [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display

[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]

≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. (l 18) ≥ 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.

[DATE FORMAT]

It is possible to change the date format.

: [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting

[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]

You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and recording button icon ().

: [SETUP] # [ZOOM/REC DISPLAY] # desired setting

[ON]: Constantly displayed.

[OFF]: Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.

[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]

Please refer to page 70.

[EXT. DISPLAY]

Please refer to page 11 8.

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[ECONOMY (BATT)]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.

: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON]

≥ 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. j PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback j Using the Wi-Fi function

* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.

[ECONOMY (AC)]

When about 15 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit, this unit automatically turns off.

: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)] # [ON]

≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following cases:

j Using the USB cable for PC etc. j PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback j Using the Wi-Fi function

[QUICK POWER ON]

The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on.

: [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.

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[ALERT SOUND]

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Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc.

: [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting

(Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF]

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 224)

≥ Refer to page 86 when changing the shutter sound setting.

[SELECT OPERATION ICONS]

You can change the operation icons (l 72) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favourite operation icons. ≥ /

The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Level Shot Function) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Self-timer), (Backlight Compensation) and (Tele Macro) for Still Picture Recording Mode.

≥

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The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Backlight Compensation) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Self-timer), (Backlight Compensation) and (Tele Macro) for Still Picture Recording Mode.

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [SELECT OPERATION ICONS]

2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting. 3 Touch the operation icon to be set.

≥ Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon. ≥ To cancel, touch the operation icon again.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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[POWER LCD]

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

: [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

(Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to automatically. ≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.

[LCD SET]

It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # desired setting

[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor

2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.

[HDMI RESOLUTION]

Please refer to page 11 8.

[VIERA Link]

Please refer to page 11 9.

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[TV ASPECT]

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Please refer to page 11 8.

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.

: [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET]

≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] * For users who have / , this menu is not displayed.

≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode.

, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Set to [YES] for changing the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition.

: [SETUP] # [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

≥ The “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Wi-Fi Password are also deleted. ≥ Information on wireless access points, smartphones, and Wireless Sub Cameras registered to

this unit is also deleted.

[Auto Cursor Position]

The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor is moved to the right. It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered again.

: [SETUP] # [Auto Cursor Position] # [ON]

≥ Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:

j When setting [TITLE SETUP] for the Highlight Playback (l 97) j When entering a name in the Baby Calendar (l 102) j When you configure the Wi-Fi function (l 159, 171, 172, 181, 183)

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[NUMBER RESET]

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Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.

: [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET]

≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 217)

≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform [NUMBER

RESET].

≥ The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are not reset.

[FORMAT MEDIA]

Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 208)

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired media

[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]

*1 only.

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*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. (l 124)

≥ /

Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.

(l 235)

≥

Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 233)

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media. Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

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[MEDIA STATUS]

The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and

: [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]

≥

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Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory.

≥ The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the

Motion Picture Recording Mode.

≥ Any remaining recordable time exceeding 99 hours and 59 minutes will be displayed as

“99h59m+”.

≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.

≥ The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system

files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/builtin memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.

built-in memory

can be checked.

[Version Disp.]

The firmware version of this unit is displayed.

: [SETUP] # [Version Disp.]

[Version Up]

You can update the firmware version of this unit.

: [SETUP] # [Version Up]

For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November

2015)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only)

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[DEMO MODE]

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This item is used to start the unit demonstration.

: [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON]

≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and

while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

≥ /

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When Demo Mode is in operation, the lens cover does not close.

[O.I.S. DEMO]

This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.

: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO]

≥ Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.

When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled.

[Eye-Fi TRANSFER]

This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 135.

[Eye-Fi DIRECT]

This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted. Please refer to page 136.

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[SOFTWARE INFO]

You can connect this unit and a PC with the USB cable and check software information (License) on the PC.

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [SOFTWARE INFO]

2 Connect this unit to a PC.

≥

A message will be displayed when the connection is complete. On the PC, check [LICENSE.TXT].

≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn

the LCD monitor on.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

[ONLINE MANUAL]

You can check how to access the website where you can download the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

: [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL] # desired access method

[URL display]: Displays the URL of the website on the LCD monitor of this unit.

[USB connect]: Displays the website on a PC connected to this unit with the USB

[QR code]: Displays the QR code of the website on the LCD monitor of this unit.

cable.

[LANGUAGE]

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language

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Advanced (Recording)





Zoom lever/Zoom button icons

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)



B i.Zoom off C i.Zoom/Digital zoom/Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)

Using the zoom

A Zoom bar

≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 78)

∫ About the zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.

∫ About the zoom speed

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed

respectively.

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode

The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 100k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom) ≥ Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode varies depending on the setting of

[PICTURE SIZE]. (l 85)

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be

recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 2.2 m or more. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from the

lens.

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Advanced (Recording)

Level Shot Function button

Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function.

(Normal) # (Strong) # Off

(Normal): Corrects the tilt.

(Strong): Strengthen tilt correction.

Off: Cancel the setting.

Level Shot Function [V380]

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

≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range.

/ When the tilt is corrected

/ / / When the tilt is above the correction range

≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where / is

displayed.

≥ This function's default setting is (Normal). ≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal

direction.

≥ Level Shot Function is cancelled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]. (l 81) ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL

GAUGE], and then set Level Shot Function to (Normal) or (Strong) before use.

≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the screen may become black

momentarily.

≥ If you set the option to (Normal)/ (Strong), the angle of view will change. ≥ This function cannot be set when recording a motion picture or during PRE-REC.

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Advanced (Recording)

HDR button

You can switch from Recording mode to HDR Movie Mode by pressing this button.

≥ Press it once more to switch from HDR Movie Mode to

Intelligent Auto Mode.

≥ It is also possible to switch to HDR Movie Mode by touching

the Recording Mode button icon. (l 53)

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]

You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

≥ This unit will be set to Intelligent Auto Mode if you turn it off and on. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j During motion picture recording j When the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function is in use

≥ [REC MODE] is set to [1080/28M] in the following cases:

j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame] and [REC MODE] is set to [720] or [iFrame]

≥ The following settings are cancelled:

j [FACE FRAMING] j Auto Slow Shutter j Backlight Compensation j Intelligent Contrast Control

j Night Mode ≥ You cannot record still pictures. ≥ The shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) are adjusted automatically. If you set them manually

in advance, the settings will not be maintained. ≥ Depending on recording conditions, the screen may flicker or you may see horizontal bars in the

image. ≥ If you record a moving subject or move this unit quickly while recording, the image may be

distorted.

∫ To change the level of image contrast correction

[HDR EFFECT] allows you to change the contrast correction level in HDR Movie Mode.

≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 53)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HDR EFFECT] # desired setting

j Digital Cinema Colour j [PICTURE ADJUST] j [HYBRID O.I.S.] j Twin Camera

: Sets the correction level to high.

: Sets the correction level to low.

2 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.

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≥ You can also change this setting by touching its operation icon. (l 72)



A Sub Camera





≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

Advanced (Recording)

Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera)

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.

[W580] [W580M]

Recording a family member next to you

Recording scenery Recording yourself



B Sub Window

≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.

≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible. ≥ An image recor ded with the Main Camera and the Su b Ca mera’s image displayed on the

Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or sti ll picture. When you play back such a scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it.

≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 30cm.

1 Rotate the Sub Camera.

≥ When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the

range C (0e to approximately 30e) to a position in the

range D (approximately 30e to 270e), the Sub Window is

displayed on the LCD monitor. ≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch to

display it. ≥ When the Sub Camera is in use, you cannot start up the

Wireless Twin Camera function with (startup icon

for Wireless Twin Camera/disconnect icon for Wireless

Twin/Multi-Camera).

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2 Rotate the Sub Camera dial to adjust its up/





E Sub Camera dial

down angle.

Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the left :

The Sub Camera points down.

Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the right :

The Sub Camera points up.

≥ You can adjust the angle up or down to approximately 20e

from the position F.

3 Start recording.

≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position. ≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when

recording.

∫ 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 (

e to approximately 30e).

≥ It takes some time until the Sub Window appears. ≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch or return the Sub Camera to a position in the

range C (0e to approximately 30e) and then rotate it to a position in the range D (approximately

30e to 270e).

≥ The Sub Camera is turned on as long as is displayed. ≥ Depending on recording conditions, the colour balance, brightness and other settings may differ

between the Main Camera and the Sub Camera.

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≥ The following button icons may not be displayed when the Sub Window is displayed. To display

16:9

them, touch the Main Camera’s image on the screen.

j (Touch Menu)

j / (Zoom button icons)

j (Recording button icon)

j Recording Mode button icon (l 53) ≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed:

j Touch Shutter

j Creative Control Mode

j [FACE FRAMING]

j AF/AE tracking

j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock ≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Image Stabilizer, Level Shot

Function and

settings for the Sub Camera, refer to page 49. ≥ When you record still pictures by using the Twin Camera function, it may take longer than usual to

achieve focus. (l 26)

≥ The Sub Camera does not work when you are using the following functions:

j HDR Movie Mode

j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward, the Sub Camera

does not work. The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the LCD monitor again. ≥ The Fade function’s image effects do not affect the Sub Window.

[

QUICK POWER ON

] work only for the Main Camera.

For information on the

Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window

Changing the size of the Sub Window

1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch to select the size you want to use.

≥ If you do not touch the Sub Window or perform any touch operation for a while, the Sub Window

size will change.

≥ The available Sub Window sizes differ as shown below.

j In Motion Picture Recording Mode or when [PICTURE SIZE] in Still Picture Recording Mode is

set to [ 10M] or [ 2.1M] :

16:9

Aspect ratio 16:9 1:1 16:9

Size

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j When [PICTURE SIZE] in Still Picture Recording Mode is set to [ 7.4M], [ 0.3M],

4:3

[ 7.7M] or [ 2M]:

3:2

Aspect ratio 4:3 or 3:2* 1:1

Size

* The Sub Window will be displayed in the aspect ratio set in [PICTURE SIZE].

3:2

4:3

Changing the display position of the Sub Window

1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch the display position you want to change.

≥ Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the

positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change.

Setting and adjusting the Sub Camera and the Sub Window

1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touc h . 3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust.

COLOUR

[WB] : Adjusts the colour balance.

: Adjusts the brightness.

: Allows you to enable Narration Mode.

Rejects ambient sound, allowing your voice to be recorded clearly.

: Changes the colour of the Sub Window frame.

COLOUR

* This icon is displayed only in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

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4 (When [WB] is touched)

A [Narration Mode] B [ON] C [OFF]





 



D [FRAMING]

Touch / to select White Balance Mode.

(Automatic White Balance adjustment)/ (Sunny mode)/ (Cloudy mode)/

AWB

(Indoor mode 1)/ (Indoor mode 2)

(When is touched)

Touch / to adjust settings.

(When is touched)

Tou ch o r .

: Enables Narration Mode.

: Disables Narration Mode.

≥ Touching the screen returns you to the recording screen. ≥ When Narration Mode is enabled, its icon will be constantly

displayed on the screen. ≥ You can enable or disable Narration Mode by touching

on the recording screen. ≥ [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] when Narration

Mode is enabled. ≥ If you hide the Sub Window, Narration Mode will not work.

(When is touched)

COLOUR

Touch the desired frame.

1 : Pink

2 : Green

3 : Orange

4 : Grey

5 : Drop shadow*

6 : No frame

* This adds a drop shadow on the right and bottom sides.







≥ If you set the Recording Mode to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the following

settings will be used:

j [WB] : (Auto)

j : The value will be set to [0].

AWB

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Advanced (Recording)







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Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function

When simultaneously recording two images with the Main Camera and Sub Camera, you can also record the Main Camera’s image as a separate scene. (Backup for Twin Camera)

A Twin Camera B Backup for Twin Camera

C /

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SD card

SD card or Built-in Memory

≥ Even when using the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function, you can save the image being

recorded with the Main Camera as a separate scene. (l 186)

≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] and [REC MODE] to [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]. (l 78, 79)

≥ will be displayed on the screen. ≥ When Twin Camera recording starts, this unit also starts recording the Main Camera’s image

without the Sub Window image as a separate scene.

To play back scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera, touch the play mode select icon on

the thumbnail screen in Playback Mode, and select . (l 28)

V380

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Backup for Twin Camera] # [ON]

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≥ When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera], use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of

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W580M

the SD Speed Class Rating.

≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera and scenes that show the Sub Window’s image will

be saved on the same media. This causes the remaining recordable time to be halved. ≥ When [ON] is selected, two separate dates are used to record scenes simultaneously. As a result,

compared to when [OFF] is selected, recording can be performed on fewer days.

≥ Backup for Twin Camera operates when it is set to [ON], even if you hide the Sub Window. ≥ You cannot record still pictures while recording with the Backup for Twin Camera function.

≥

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[RELAY SCENE COMBINE] is not available for scenes that were relay-recorded while Backup for

Twin Camera was in operation.

≥ Backup for Twin Camera is not available when any of the following functions is being used:

j Creative Control Mode

j HDR Movie Mode ( / )

j Home monitoring

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Advanced (Recording)

MNL

W580

Changing the Recording Mode

1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon.

2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.

Mode Effect

Intelligent Auto

Intelligent Auto Plus

Creative Control

Scene Mode

Manual

*1, 3

HDR Movie

Stop Motion

Animation Assist

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

*3 / only

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You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 54)

You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. (l 56)

You can record motion pictures with added effects. (l 56)

This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene you want to record. (l 60)

You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance and brightness (iris/gain). (l 63)

You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

(l 61)

You can set a recorded still picture as the background, and record the next picture while looking at that recorded picture as the background. (l 62)

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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

Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

Night Scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.

Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.

Normal

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when

detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be

surrounded by an orange frame. (l 80)

≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Scenery Mode. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of

certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

background sky, which may be very bright.

In modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to give a clear picture.

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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

≥ The information on this page applies only to the Main Camera. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or

scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 64, 66)

Automatic White Balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.

1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment

on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) Sunlight

5) White fluorescent lamp

6) Halogen light bulb

7) Incandescent light bulb

8) Sunrise or sunset

9) Candlelight If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 64)

Auto Focus

The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.

Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 66)

j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time

j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective

objects

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Intelligent Auto Plus

Please refer to page 54 for details about the effect of each mode.

(Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)

(Night Scenery)

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

≥ Change the Recording Mode to / . (l 53)

/ (Macro)*2/(Normal)*1/(Normal)

/ (Low Light)*1/

1 (When adjusting the brightness)

Tou ch .

(When adjusting the colour balance)

Tou ch .

≥ R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.

B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone. ≥ Except for when adjusting the brightness or colour balance, if you do not touch the screen for a

while, the Touch Menu will disappear. To display it again, touch .

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ Touch while adjusting the brightness, or touch while adjusting the colour balance to

make the display of the adjustment bar disappear.

3 Start recording.

Creative Control

≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 78) ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 53)

Select the desired Creative Control Mode, then touch [Enter].

Mode Effect

You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recording a miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of focused

[Miniature Effect]

[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. (l 58)

[Silent movie]

[Time Lapse Rec]

≥ Still pictures cannot be taken.

area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion picture with an interval. (l 57) ≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame

rate is low.

You can record motion pictures that are similar to black-and-white silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. (l 58)

You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of time as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each set time lapse. (l 59)

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[Miniature Effect]

MINI

1 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. ≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original position when you touch [Reset].

2 Touc h [ SIZ E].

≥ The size of the in-focus portion is switched every time you touch [SIZE].

Medium size # Large size # Small size

≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch [Reset], the in-focus portion is reset to the original position and [SIZE] is reset to the

medium size.

3 Touch [ENTER].

(When adjusting the brightness)

Tou ch .

≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.

(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)

5 (When adjusting the vividness)

Tou ch .

≥ The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the icon.

(Standard) # (Vivid) # (Most vivid)

6 Start recording.

≥ It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for approximately every 5 seconds of

recording.

≥ To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects incorporating a distant view or those

that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tripod and avoid zooming. ≥ You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night

scenes.

≥ Audio cannot be recorded. ≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA]. ≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low.

≥

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Setting Miniature Effect will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. (l 80)

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[8mm movie]

8mm

1 (When adjusting the brightness)

Tou ch .

≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.

(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)

2 (When adjusting the colour balance)

Tou ch .

≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon.

(Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)

3 Start recording.

≥ The sound is monaural.

SILN

[Silent movie]

1 (When adjusting the brightness)

Tou ch .

≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.

(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)

2 Start recording.

≥ Audio cannot be recorded.

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[Time Lapse Rec]

INTV

Touch the desired setup time.

[1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]

≥ Touch [ENTER].

≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of

1 second.

Setup time

Setup example

Sunset 1 s 1 h 2 min 20 s

Blooming 30 s 3 h 14 s

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.

≥ Audio cannot be recorded. ≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA]. ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second. ≥ The colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or

scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 64, 66)

≥

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Setting Time Lapse Recording will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. (l 80)

≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected.

(recording

interval)

Recording time Recorded time

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Scene Mode

≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 53)

Select the desired Scene Mode, then touch [ENTER].

Mode Effect

5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and

Portrait: To make people stand out against the background

Soft Skin: To makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive

Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow: Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.

Beach: To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Sunset: To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Scenery: For spatial scenery

Fireworks: To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Night Scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully

Low Light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk

≥ (Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)

j The shutter speed is 1/6 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ (Sunset/Low Light)

j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more in Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night Scenery)

j Image may get blurry when close object is recorded. ≥ (Sports)

j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.

j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display flashes.

pause of playback

appearance

(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)

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≥ (Portrait)

j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. ≥ (Soft Skin)

j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will

also be smoothed.

j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel

Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

≥ (Fireworks)

j The shutter speed is 1/25.

j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night Scenery)

j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.

j Using a tripod is recommended.

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]

≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 53) ≥ You can also press the HDR button to switch to this mode. Refer to page 45 for details.

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Stop Motion Animation Assist

V380

W580M

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.

≥

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Recording groups for the SD card and the built-in memory are created separately.

≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 53)

1 Press the button to record the still pictures. (l 26) 2 Touch [Enter].

≥ A still picture will be recorded, and it will be displayed in a semi-transparent state on the recording

screen. Look at the picture to estimate how far you should move the subject for the next

recording. ≥ If you have already recorded still pictures in the recording group, the last still picture will be

displayed in a semi-transparent state on the recording screen. ≥ To record again, touch and record again.

3 Move the subject and determine the composition of the picture.

≥ Repeat Steps 1-3 to continue recording. ≥ You can save still pictures in the same recording group until you use [Create Stop Motion].

Creating a new recording group

: [PICTURE] # [Create Stop Motion]

≥ If you touch [YES], a new recording group will be created and the recording screen will be

displayed. ≥ Once you create a recording group, you cannot save still pictures in any of the older recording

groups.

≥ [PICTURE SIZE] is set to (1920k1080).

≥ /

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When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, use a different SD card.

≥

When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording group, change the recording media

or use a different SD card. ≥ For details on playback of the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 106.

2.1M

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Advanced (Recording)

MNL

A Manual icon

Focus (l 66)

White Balance (l 64)

Manual Shutter Speed (l 65)

Iris Adjustment (l 65)

SHTR

≥ is available only for / .

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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.

Touch the to switch to Manual Mode (l 53), or display the Manual icon (l 20).

MNL

FOCUS



SHTR

IRIS

FOCUS

IRIS

≥ Some functions are disabled depending on settings such as the recording mode.

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White Balance

AWB

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

AWB

Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63)

1 Touch [WB ]. 2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode.

≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

AWB

≥ To return to auto setting, set to or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto

Mode. (l 53)

∫ To set the White Balance manually

1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject. 2 Touch and set the blinking .

≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display

stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is

complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance

cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.

Automatic White Balance adjustment

Sunny mode:

Outdoors, under a clear sky

Cloudy mode:

Outdoors, under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1:

Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.

Indoor mode 2:

Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.

Manual adjustment mode:

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters ≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

AWB

MNL

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance. ≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.

AWB

≥ is not displayed on the screen when is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

SHTR

IRIS

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. (l 63)

1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.

: Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000

≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.

: Iris/Gain value:

≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. ≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 53)

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod

≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective. ≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen

≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

(F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)

the iris/gain value.

is recommended. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again.

brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the

Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply

frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode. Confirm the image on the

playback screen after recording.

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Manual Focus adjustment

MNL

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS



A Part displayed in blue

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ Touch to display the Manual icon.

2 Touch [FOCUS]. 3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.

≥ MF appears on the screen.

4 Adjust the focus by touching / .

: To focus on a close subject

: To focus on a faraway subject

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus.

≥ Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment. ≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not

displayed. ≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto

Mode. (l 53)

≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded.

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Advanced (Recording)

Recording with the Touch Function

You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.

1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display

Touch Function icons. (l 20)

2 Touch the Touch Function icon.

(e.g. AF/AE tracking)

≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical

Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger

touching .)

Touch function icons

Image Stabilizer Function

AF/AE tracking

Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

Touch Shutter

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

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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.

≥ The icon at position A is switched.

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

( / ), ( / ) # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard], is displayed; when [O.I.S.] is set to [Active], is

displayed.

≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is set to [ON] and [O.I.S.] is set to [Active], is displayed;

When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is set to [ON] and [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard], is displayed.

≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode, we recommend that you set

the Image Stabilizer (off).

(Still Picture Recording Mode)

/ # (setting cancelled)

≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.

∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode

(Motion Picture Recording Mode) Setting [HYBRID O.I.S.]

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

Setting [O.I.S.]

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [Standard] or [Active]

[Standard]: Compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake

[Active]: Compensates for even greater blurring caused by hand-shake.

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(Still Picture Recording Mode)





A Target frame

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]

[MODE1]: The function works all the time.

[MODE2]: The function works when the button is pressed. We recommend

using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.

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.

1 Touc h .

≥ An icon is displayed B.

2 Touch the object and lock the target.

≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame

on the head gets locked and tracking starts. ≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want to

change the target. ≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus

Mode is selected, the setting becomes /

(Normal) and touched object is tracked. Selection

becomes / (Portrait) when target frame is locked

on a face. (It may turn to / (Normal) even if the

target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or

with a dark scene.)

3 Start recording.

∫ About target frame

≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a characteristic

part (colour etc.) on the object to lock onto it again. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set to the

object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target cannot be

changed.

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≥ This function can be used in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. In Still Picture

Recording Mode, this function can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode. ≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording conditions

such as the following:

j When the object is too large or too small

j When colour of the object is similar to the background

j When the scene is dark ≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark. ≥ If you use the Fade function while the target is locked, the target lock will be cancelled. (l 73) ≥ AF/AE tracking will be cancelled in the following cases.

j When the unit is turned off

j Press the recording/playback button

j Touch the recording mode switching icon

j Touch the Recording Mode button icon

j Switch to recording of yourself

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.



1 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l 68) 2 Touch and hold .

≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding . ≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.

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∫ To make the display of disappear

Display of will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the default setting. To make the display of disappear, change the setting of the [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY].

: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting

[ON]: Constantly display.

[OFF]: The icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions. ≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.

Touch Shutter

It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.

1 Touc h .

≥ An icon is displayed A.

2 Touch the subject.

≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a

still picture is recorded.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be

possible to record the intended picture. ≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.



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Advanced (Recording)

PRE-REC

V380

Recording functions of operation icons

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the

operation icons. (l 20)

2 Touch an operation icon.

(e.g. PRE-REC)

≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch

Menu can be changed.

([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 36)

≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.

Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following

functions.

j Self-timer (l 74)

j Guidelines (l 75) ≥ The icon is displayed when the operation icon is set.

≥

(Backlight Compensation) is displayed instead of (Level Shot Function) by default.

Operation icons

Fade

Intelligent Contrast Control

PRE-REC

Self-timer

Intelligent Exposure

Backlight Compensation

Te le Ma c ro

Guidelines

Night Mode

HDR Effect

Level Shot Function

*1, 3

*1, 4

*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode. *2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode. *3 Available in Manual Mode (l 63)

*4 /

W580 W580M

It is available only when you set the Recording Mode to HDR Movie Mode. (l 45, 61)

≥ If you turn off the unit or press the recording/playback button, PRE-REC, Backlight

Compensation, Night Mode, Self-timer and Tele Macro functions are cancelled.

≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is cancelled. ≥ It is possible to set from the menu.

≥

Level Shot Function cannot be set from the menu.

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Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] #

[WHITE] or [BLACK]

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).

Intelligent Contrast Control

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be

clear.

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PRE-REC

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W580

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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.

≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.

j Press the recording/playback button

j Touch the recording mode switching icon

j If you remove the SD card ( / )

j If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO]/[SD CARD] ( )

j If you touch

j If you press

j If you turn the unit off

j If you start recording

j After 3 hours have passed ≥

After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pi ctures taken

3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures

displayed at the start of playback.

the

HDR button ( / )

the

Wi-Fi button

Self-timer

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is

recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is cancelled. ≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens focuses

on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the button is pressed fully all at once,

the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Touch [CANCEL].

≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is

pressed while using a tripod etc.

Intelligent Exposure

This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

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Backlight Compensation

16:9

4:3

3:2

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Tele Macro

A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background.

≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 1.1 m. ≥ When you set Tele Macro, the zoom magnification automatically changes to one of the following

levels. In Still Picture Recording Mode, the level depends on the picture size setting. If you lower

the zoom magnification to a level below the following values, Tele Macro will be cancelled.

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

62k

(when the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 62k or lower)

(Still Picture Recording Mode)

j 62k (when the picture size is set to [ 10M]/[ 2.1M] and the zoom magnification before

you set Tele Macro was 62k or lower)

j 52k (when the picture size is set to [ 7.4M]/[ 0.3M] and the zoom magnification before

you set Tele Macro was 52k or lower)

j 51k (when the picture size is set to [ 7.7M]/[ 2M] and the zoom magnification before

you set Tele Macro was 51k or lower)

* Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off.

16:9

3:2

Guidelines

You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.

It will switch every time the icon is touched.

# # # Setting cancelled

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

Night Mode

This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.

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HDR Effect [W580] [W580M]

You can change the level of image contrast correction in HDR Movie Mode. (l 45, 61)

The icon changes each time you touch it.

(Low) # (High)

(Low): Sets the correction level to low.

(High): Sets the correction level to high.

≥ You cannot change the level of this effect when recording a motion picture or during PRE-REC. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

Level Shot Function

This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position.

Each touch of this icon switches Level Shot Function.

(Normal) # (Strong) # Off

(Normal): Corrects the tilt.

(Strong): Strengthen tilt correction.

Off: Cancel the setting.

≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range.

/ When the tilt is corrected

/ / / When the tilt is above the correction range

≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where / is

displayed.

≥ This function's default setting is (Normal). ≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal

direction.

≥ Level Shot Function is cancelled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]. (l 81) ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL

GAUGE], and then set Level Shot Function to (Normal) or (Strong) before use. ≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the screen may become black

momentarily.

≥ If you set the option to (Normal)/ (Strong), the angle of view will change. ≥ This function cannot be set when recording a motion picture or during PRE-REC.

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Advanced (Recording)

Recording functions of menus

[SCENE MODE]

This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l 53) 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. (l 59)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting

5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and

Portrait: To make people stand out against the background

Soft Skin: To makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive

Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow: Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.

Beach: To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Sunset: To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Scenery: For spatial scenery

Fireworks: To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Night Scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully

Low Light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk

≥ Please refer to page 60 for details about the effect of each mode.

pause of playback

appearance

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[ZOOM MODE]

Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

[i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 62k

[i.Zoom 90k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

picture quality. (Up to 90k)

[D.Zoom 150k]: Digital zoom (Up to 150k)

[D.Zoom 3000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 3000k)

* The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot Function is set to off.

≥ 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

[AVCHD]: Set the recording format to AVCHD. (l 2)

[MP4/iFrame]: Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. (l 2)

≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.

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[REC MODE]

Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]

[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: (AB)

[1080/50p]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50p.

A Favours image quality B Favours Recording time

≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]

[1080/50M]*2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p (50 Mbps).

[1080/28M]*2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p (28 Mbps).

[720]*2: Set the recording format to 720/25p.

[iFrame]*3: Set the recording format to iFrame.

*1 You can record motion pictures in 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive), the best AVCHD

picture quality for this unit.

*2 [1080/50M], [1080/28M] and [720] are recording modes suitable for playing back or editing on a

PC.

*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is recommended for when using a Mac.

≥ Please refer to page 12 for details about recordable time using the battery. ≥ Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating when you want to

record motion pictures to the SD card using the setting [1080/50M].

≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 238 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.

Set the recording format to 1080/50i.

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W580M

[RELAY REC]

It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.)

≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 78) ≥ Insert an SD card.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]

≥ is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone

and the recording to the SD card starts.

≥ Relay Recording can only be performed once. ≥ Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into

the SD card. (l 11 4, 121)

≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording

function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE

COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by touching

[YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that.

≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay-

recorded on the built-in memory.

[FACE FRAMING]

Detected faces appear with frames.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritised face framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection framings are displayed.

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take

preference over others.

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∫ Prioritised face framing

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



Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing. ≥ The prioritised face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode or

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.

≥ The white frame is for face detection only. ≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the button is pressed halfway when

recording still pictures. Prioritised face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.

≥ Faces are not detected in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode. (l 62)

≥ /

Faces are not detected in HDR Movie Mode. (l 45, 61)

[LEVEL GAUGE]

This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON]

∫ To correct the tilt

(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)

When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt

≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and

appear green when there is almost no tilt. ≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical

direction.

≥ The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images.

≥ The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself or the LCD monitor is closed with

the screen facing outward.

≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of approximately 1 o may occur. ≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be displayed correctly:

j When moving this unit

j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular

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[AGS]

If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a

subject right above or right below you.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.

≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and

afterimages may appear.

[Digital Cinema Colour]

Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63) ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 78)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the

x.v.Colour™.

≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back with a

TV not compatible with x.v.Colour™, colours may not be reproduced properly.

≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Colour™, it

is recommended to record the images after this function is turned [OFF]. ≥ x.v.Colour™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international

standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

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[SHOOTING GUIDE]

Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]

When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.

≥ In the following cases, message will not appear:

j While pausing the recording (only when [DEMO MODE] is not set to [ON])

j When [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]

[Wind Noise Canceller]

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceller] # desired setting

[Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the

[Normal]: This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

≥ When [Strong] is set, you can check how effectively the wind noise is reduced with the icon

displayed on the screen. In descending order of the strength of the reduction effect, / /

/ is displayed.

≥ When [Normal] is set, will be displayed on the screen.

≥ This function’s default setting is [Normal]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [Wind Noise Canceller] is

set to [Strong], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

wind noise by minimising the low-pitched sound.

deteriorating the sound quality.

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[MIC SETUP]

A Left B Right C Microphone input level

Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.

≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 78)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting

[STEREO MIC]: Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing

[ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction

≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame].

stereo microphones.

with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).

[MIC LEVEL]

When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting

[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

[SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound

[SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in

(When [SET ]/[SET ] is selected)

Touch / to adjust.

≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last

2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound

is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input

level.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ (Microphone input level meter) appears on the

screen.

distortions are reduced.

natural quality.

≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

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[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. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 63)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]

2 Touch the desired setting items.

[SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]: Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image

[WB ADJUST]: Picture colour balance

3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. ≥ 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

∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording

Mode

Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.

[16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.

[4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television

[3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)

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Picture size Aspect ratio Extra Optical Zoom (l 43)

16:9

4:3

3:2

16:9

4:3

3:2

[ 10M] 4224k2376

[ 2.1M] 1920k1080 –

16:9

[ 7.4M] 3136k2352

[ 0.3M] 640k480 100k

[ 7.7M] 3408k2272

[ 2M] 1728k1152 –

[16:9]

[4:3]

[3:2]

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*1 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 62k. *2 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 52k. *3 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 51k.

≥ This function’s default settings are [ 10M] in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Still pictures taken in Motion Picture Recording Mode are (1920k1080).

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≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size. ≥ Please refer to page 239 for details about the number of recordable pictures. ≥ When the picture size is [ 7.4M], [ 0.3M], [ 7.7M] or [ 2M] black bands may

4:3

3:2

appear on the left and right of the screen. ≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.

Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

[SHTR SOUND]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting

: Volume l ow

: Volume high

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

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Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28.

Playback operation

Skip Playback

(to the start of a

scene)

Slow-motion

Playback

Frame-by-frame

Playback

Direct Playback

Playback display Operating steps

During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right

During Pause

to left (from left to right) during playback.

With the playback paused, continue touching . ( is for slow rewind playback)

Frame-by-frame Slow-motion Playback is performed continuously while the display is touched and held.

≥

Normal playback is restored when you touch .

≥ For slow rewind playback, the intervals

between frames and the display time per frame vary depending on the type of the scene.

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 .

≥ For reverse Frame-by-frame Playback, the

intervals between frames vary depending on the type of the scene.

Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching.

≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips

to the position touched or slid to while touching.

≥ (When you touch the bar or slide it while

touching during playback) Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.

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≥ Scenes that are large in file size may cause this unit to respond slower to operations performed

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by the user or cause certain operations performed by this unit to become slower.

Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. The size of pictures to be recorded is determined by their scene type.

Scene type Picture size

AVCHD scenes Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera Scenes recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in MP4 (1920k1080/25p) Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p)

Scenes saved in MP4 (640k360/25p) (640k360)

Press the button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during playback.

≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback. ≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture. ≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

(1920k1080)

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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 & Time Frame Index. (l 30)

1 Touch .

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while

touching it.

j Touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. (l 29)

2 Touch the desired search condition.

[3 SEC.]/[6 SEC.]/[12 SEC.]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]

* It cannot be set while playing back MP4/iFrame scenes or scenes recorded as Backup for Twin

Camera. ≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the

scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail. ≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select

[HIGHLIGHT].

3 (When [MINUTES] is selected)

Touch / to set the time.

≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER].

4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back.

≥ Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching / .

Repeat Playback

Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the

scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

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Resuming the previous playback

A Displayed location of

the zoom

If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or press the recording/playback

button.

(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.

1 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. Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centring on the part you touched.

2 Move to the zoomed in position by touching /

/ / or slide while touching the screen.

≥ The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second when

zooming in (zooming out) or moving the displayed location.

Zooming out from the zoomed still picture

Touch to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1) ≥ Touch to return to normal playback (k1).

≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever. ≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.

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Advanced (Playback)

A Date select icon

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.

1 Touch the date select icon. (l 20)

ALL



2 Touch the playback date.

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.

≥ If you press the recording/playback button to switch between Recording Mode and Playback

Mode, the [VIEW ALL] screen will be displayed again. ≥ In cases such as those described below, scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the

date list, and –1, –2… may be added after the date:

j When the number of scenes exceeds 99

j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999

j When [REC MODE] in [AVCHD] is changed

j When recorded in Creative Control Mode.

j When the [ON]/[OFF] setting of Backup for Twin Camera is switched (l 51)

j When recorded in Home Monitor function. (l 149)

j When saved in Manual Edit (l 101)

j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed

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≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are

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displayed according to the category:

Scene or still picture Icon to be displayed

Scenes recorded with [1080/50p] in [AVCHD]

Scenes recorded with [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] in [MP4/iFrame]

Scenes recorded with [720] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p) (l 11 3)* Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p) (l 11 3, 121)*

Scenes recorded with [iFrame] in [MP4/iFrame]

Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 62)

Still pictures created from motion pictures

Scenes saved in Highlight Playback (l 98)

Scenes saved in MP4 (640k360/25p) (l 113 )* Scenes saved in MP4 (640k360/25p) (l 113 , 121)*

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Highlight Playback

Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes.

1 Touch . (l 20) 2 (When [ALL MP4/iFrame] is selected)

Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back.

[1080/50p]/[720/25p]

ALL

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3 Touch the desired effect.

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[POP]: Recommended for party scene.

[NATURAL]: Recommended for scenery.

[CLASSICAL]: Recommended for slow moving scene.

[DYNAMIC]: Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene.

[CUSTOM]: Set the combination of the effect and the music. (l 94)

≥ The scenes matching the effect will be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view. ≥ Effects such as fade, slow-motion, still (pause), or digest playback are inserted. ≥ The date at playback is the date that was last recorded in an extracted scene. ≥ To change the settings, refer to page 95.

4 Touch in the thumbnail view. 5 Select the playback operation. (l 29)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SAVE] (l 98),

[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.

≥ Highlight Playback is not available for the following scenes :

s iFrame scenes

s Scenes recorded with Creative Control Mode (l 56)

s Scenes recorded with HDR Movie Mode (l 45, 61) ( / )

s Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera

s Scenes saved as Highlight Playback

s Scenes saved as manually-edited scenes (l 99)

s Scenes that were converted to MP4 scenes and copied (with the MP4 conversion

function) (l 11 3) ( / )

s Scenes that were converted to MP4 scenes and copied (with the MP4 conversion

function or recording format conversion function) (l 11 3, 121) ( )

≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not

possible.

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∫ Setting up the custom effect

It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music.

1 Touch [CUSTOM]. 2 Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT].

(When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected)

Touch the desired effect.

≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be

set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP]

and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change

[MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].)

(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)

Touch the desired sound.

≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO

MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back.

(To test the music audio)

Touch [START].

≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Playing back with the settings changed

Touch [SET] to select the item to change.

[SCENE SETUP]*1:

Select the scene or date to be played back.

[FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]*2:

Set up the favourite scenes. (l 96)

[FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]*2:

Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 96)

[PRIORITY SETUP]:

Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 96)

[PLAYBACK TIME]:

Select the time to play back. (l 97)

[TITLE SETUP]:

Select the cover image and enter the title. They are displayed at the beginning. (l 97)

*1 If you touch [SET] of Highlight Playback when the Baby Calendar is displayed, [SELECT DATE]

and [SELECT SCENES] will not be available. (l 102)

*2 If you touch [SET] of Highlight Playback when the Baby Calendar is displayed, these items will

not be displayed. (l 102)

≥ When you have finished changing the settings, touch [EXIT].

∫ Scene setting

1 (Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD])

Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back.

[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]

2 Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES].

(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)

Touch the date to be played back.

≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected. ≥

When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.

(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)

Touch the scenes to be played back.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession. ≥ When touched, the scene is selected and is displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the

operation.

4 Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].

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∫ Checking the favourite scenes

0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s





1 Touch the scenes to be played back. 2 Touch [Add] and add the favourite part.

≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will

be added as favourite. ≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14.

(Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the

scenes selected.) ≥ Favourite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and

favourite check display B is displayed on the slide bar. ≥ To cancel the favourite, play back to the position checked as

favourite, and touch [Cancel]. ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-

frame Playback. (l 87)

3 Touch and stop the playback.

≥ It will return to the thumbnail display screen and ¡ is displayed

on the scenes added as favourite scenes.

4 Touch [Return].

≥ All the scenes checked as favourite may not be played back depending on the playback time

setting. (l 97)

To clear the favourite scenes from the thumbnail display

1 Touch [Reset]. 2 Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED].

≥ The check on all the favourite scenes will be cleared when

[RESET ALL] is selected.

3 (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in Step 2)

Touch the scene to be cleared.

∫ Playing back the favourite scenes

Touch [ON] or [OFF].

[ON]: Include the scenes added in the [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] into the Highlight

[OFF]: Do not include the scenes added in the [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] into the

Playback.

Highlight Playback.

∫ Priority settings

Touch [NONE] or [FACE].

≥ If you touch [FACE], priority is given to the part detected as a face.

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∫ Playback time setting



A Text entry icon

Touch the playback time.

[APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO]

≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part

recognised as clearly recorded is short.

∫ Setting up the title

1 Touch / to select your favourite title sheet.

[NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4]

≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected.

2 Touch [TITLE].

3 Enter the title.

≥ Touch the text entry icon in the centre of the screen and enter

the title. ≥ After entering the title, touch [Enter].

Entering text

≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor

Position] is set to [ON]. (l 38)

Icon Description of operation

[A] etc. Enters a character.

[A/a/1] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).

[Delete]

[Enter] Ends text entry.

≥ A maximum of 18 characters can be entered.

4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.

≥ The date of the first scene of the Highlight Playback will be displayed as the date.

Moves the cursor to left or right.

Enters a space.

Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.

≥ The entered title will be cleared when the unit is turned off or the Highlight Playback is finished.

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Saving the Highlight Playback

The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene.

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The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card.

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The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory.

1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight

Playback is finished.

2 Touc h [ SAVE ]. 3 Select the format to save.

[AVCHD 1920k1080/50i]*1: It will be saved in high-definition image quality.

[MP4 1920k1080/25p]

[MP4 1280k720/25p]: It will be saved with an image quality that allows you to

[MP4 640k360/25p]: It will be saved with an image quality that allows you to

*1 This format is displayed only when an AVCHD scene is selected. *2 This format is not displayed when an AVCHD scene is selected. *3 [MP4 1920k1080/25p] cannot be selected when an MP4 [720/25p] scene is selected. (When [AVCHD 1920k1080/50i] is selected) ≥ Scenes recorded in 1080/50p are converted to 1080/50i (picture quality [HA] of [REC MODE])

and saved.

≥ Scenes recorded in 1080/50i are recorded in [HA] regardless of [REC MODE] ([PH]/[HA]/[HG]/

[HE]) of a scene.

4 Touch [YES].

5 /

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Touch [EXIT].

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Touch [COPY] or [EXIT].

≥ The Highlight Playback saved in the built-in memory can be copied to the SD card. To copy

to the SD card, select [COPY].

≥ Operate according to the message and touch [EXIT] at the end.

≥ is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback.

*2, 3

: It will be saved in high-definition image quality. The format

supports playback on a PC.

upload it on the Internet in higher image quality. The format supports playback on a PC.

upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC.

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Manual Edit

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You can join desired AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera or parts of these 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.

1 Select the menu.

: [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT]

2 Touch [1080/50p] or [1080/50i].

≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ Thumbnails are displayed by each scene.

3 Select the scene or part of the scene to play back, and set the music.

≥ To select a scene (l 100) ≥ To select part of a scene (l 100) ≥ To set the music (l 101) ≥ Touching [Return] after selecting a scene may cancel the selected scene.

4 Touch [Enter]. 5 Touch [YES], and select the playback operation for the edited scene. (l 29)

≥ In the following cases, the screen for selecting [PREVIEW], [SAVE] (l 101), [SELECT AGAIN],

and [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.

j Touch [NO] j Playback finishes j Stop playback

≥ 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. ≥

Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible.

≥ /

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When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the SD card.

When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the built-in memory. Before selecting the scene, check the table below and create sufficient free space for saving it.

(Approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene)

Saving format

[AVCHD 1920k1080/50i]

[MP4 1280k720/25p]

[MP4 640k360/25p]

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.

Total time of an edited

scene

30 min Approx. 4 GB

1 h Approx. 8 GB

30 min Approx. 2 GB

1 h Approx. 4 GB

30 min Approx. 0.4 GB

1 h Approx. 0.8 GB

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∫ To select a scene





A Start point B Finish point

Touch the scene to be played back.

≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the indication appears on the thumbnail. To

cancel the operation, touch the scene again.

≥ When part of a scene has been selected, the indication appears on the thumbnail. If you

touch the thumbnail, the scene will be displayed by 3 second thumbnails.

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching / .

∫ To select part of a scene

1 Touch [3 sec].

≥ To cancel the operation, touch it again.

2 Touch the desired scene.

≥ The touched scene is displayed by 3 second thumbnails.

3 (To select a single thumbnail)

Touch the thumbnail of the part you want to play back.

≥ The thumbnail selection is made as you touch it, and the indication (white) appears on the

thumbnail. To cancel the selection, touch the thumbnail again.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail is displayed by touching / . ≥ Touching [Return] when the thumbnail has been selected returns you to the screen that displays

the thumbnails of scenes. The indication appears on the thumbnail of the scene containing the selected part.

4 (To select thumbnails by specifying a range)

Touch [Range].

≥ To cancel the operation, touch it again.

5 (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.

≥ To cancel the selected thumbnails, from among the thumbnails

with the indication (white), touch the range (start and finish points) you want to cancel.

≥ If you touch [Enter]/[Return]/[Music]/[Range] when a start point

has been selected, the start point thumbnail will be cancelled.

≥ Touching [Return] when the thumbnail has been selected

returns you to the screen that displays the thumbnails of scenes. The indication appears on the thumbnail of the scene containing the selected part.

≥ You can also select multiple ranges within the same scene.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail is displayed by touching / . ≥ To select other scenes, touch [Return] to return to the screen that displays the thumbnails of

scenes, and perform the following operations. j When selecting a scene:

Touch the desired scene.

j When selecting part of a scene:

Perform the operations in Steps 1-5.

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Panasonic HC-W580 Instruction manual

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Contents

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

How to use the touch screen

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Basic

Before recording

Selecting a media to record [W580M]

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Using the menu screen

Using the Setup Menu

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode

Level Shot Function [V380]

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]

Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window

Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function

Changing the Recording Mode

Intelligent Auto

Intelligent Auto Plus

Creative Control

Scene Mode

HDR Movie Mode [W580] [W580M]

Stop Motion Animation Assist

Manual recording

White Balance

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Manual Focus adjustment

Recording with the Touch Function

Touch function icons

Recording functions of operation icons

Operation icons

Recording functions of menus

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

Creating still picture from motion picture

Highlight & Time Frame Index

Repeat Playback

Resuming the previous playback

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

Various playback functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

Highlight Playback

Manual Edit