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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V180 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) SQW0490 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 2
methods are available for saving an image recorded in 1080/60p: j Copy the image to a disc using the HD Writer LE 3.0. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. ≥ Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US. MP4: This is a recording format suitable for playing - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 3
∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 4
battery 9 Charging the battery 10 Charging and recording time 11 Recording to a card 12 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 12 Inserting/removing an SD card by date 72 Highlight Playback 73 Manual Edit 79 Baby Calendar 82 HDMI mini cable ..... 92 Playback using VIERA Link 93 - 4 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 5
the Eye-Fi™ card 104 With a PC What you can do with a PC 107 Before Installing HD Writer LE 3.0....... HD Writer LE 3.0 117 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 117 If using Mac (mass storage 118 Others Indications 119 Messages 122 About recovery 122 Troubleshooting - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 6
connector [A/V] (l 90, 103) 3 Recording/playback button [ / ] (l 15) 4 Level Shot Function button [ ] (l 38) 5 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) 6 Power button [ ] (l 14) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 90) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 95, 101, 114) 9 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 7
Recording start/stop button (l 20) 15 Battery holder (l 9) 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) 17 Tripod receptacle ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. 18 SD card cover (l 13) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 13) 20 Card slot (l 13) ≥ It can open up - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 8
22 23 21 25 24 21 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 21) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 37)/ Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 25)/ Volume lever - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 9
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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 10
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 ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 11
time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature. ≥ 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 12
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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 13
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 34) When the SD card the SD card, the access lamp lights up. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 14
button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 15
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 16
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 17
Mode (l 42). D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 42), Scene Mode (l 45), Endless Loop Recording Mode (l 46) and Manual Mode (l 47). ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 18
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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 19
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 20
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) 1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 15) 2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 21
there are both MP4/iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area ( - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 22
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 52) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be displayed when the button is pressed halfway.) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 23
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode ¬ Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 15) 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 24
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 15). 2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17). ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. (l 27) ALL 3 Select the still picture C or the recording - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 25
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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 26
, 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 27
the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 1 Touch MENU . MENU on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 17) ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 28
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. MENU : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [5 SEC.]: [ON]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 29
≥ 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) - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 30
[DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. MENU : [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 15) ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 31
minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. MENU : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] of recording, etc. MENU : [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting (Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF] 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 32
not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter. [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 33
[HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 92. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 93. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 92. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 34
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 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 35
of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. MENU : [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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 36
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 information cannot be displayed on external devices. Check it on the LCD monitor of this unit. [ONLINE MANUAL] You can check how to - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 37
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom T W 6 W T T W Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 61) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 38
Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 39
Mode, and record. (l 42) *1 Creative Control Scene Mode MNL *1 Manual Endless Loop Recording You can record motion pictures with added effects. (l 42 record scenes for the last 1 hour to SD card. (l 46) *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only - 39 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 40
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 center of - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 41
are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 48, 50) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 42
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 40 for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Low Light)*1/ (Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 43
] 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. - 43 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 44
shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second. ≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 48, 50) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected. - 44 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 45
. (l 39) Select the desired Scene Mode, then touch [ENTER]. Mode 5Sports: Portrait: Soft Skin: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Scenery: Fireworks: Night Scenery: Low Light: Effect To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback To make people stand out against the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 46
sound is off. 2 Start recording. ≥ Once you start recording, the scene will be automatically divided every 2 minutes. The divided scenes will be saved in the SD card. (Each time you use Endless Loop Recording, a set of up to 30 scenes will be saved.) ≥ When the period between the time you start - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 47
Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Touch the MNL to switch to Manual Mode (l 39), or display the Manual icon (l 17). FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual icon FOCUS Focus (l 50) WB White Balance (l 48) SHTR Manual Shutter Speed (l 49) IRIS Iris Adjustment (l 49) ≥ Some functions are - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 48
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) 1 Touch [WB]. 2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 49
gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in 30 when the unit is turned on again. ≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective. ≥ During normal - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 50
(When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. 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 MF / MF . FOCUS MNL MF : To focus on a close - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 51
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 17) 2 Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 52
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. ≥ - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 53
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 color of the object is similar - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 54
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 55
Touch Shutter It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched. 1 Touch . ≥ 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 56
Tele Macro Guidelines Night Mode*1, 3 *1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode. *2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode. *3 Available in Manual Mode (l 47) ≥ If you turn off the unit or press the recording/playback button, PRE-REC, Backlight Compensation, Night Mode, Self-timer - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 57
Fade 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 canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [ - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 58
sound. ≥ PRE-REC is canceled 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 touch MENU j If you turn the unit off j If you start recording j After 3 hours have passed ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 59
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. Night Mode This function allows you to record color 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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 60
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 45 for details about the effect of each mode. - 60 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 61
[ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. MENU : [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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 62
*1 You can record motion pictures in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), the best AVCHD picture quality for this unit. *2 [1080] and [720] are recording . ≥ Please refer to page 11 for details about recordable time using the battery. ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 63
∫ Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing. ≥ The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 64
colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 61) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. ≥ When motion pictures recorded - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 65
[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When "CAMERA the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 66
can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 67
printer or photo studio before printing. [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. MENU : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting : : [OFF]: Volume low Volume high Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode. - 67 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 68
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 24. Playback operation Skip Playback (to the start of a scene) Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 69
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 AVCHD scenes Scenes recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in MP4 ( - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 70
of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. MENU : [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 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 71
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorized resume - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 72
999 j When [REC MODE] in [AVCHD] is changed j When recorded in Creative Control Mode. j When recorded in Endless Loop Recording j When saved in Manual Edit (l 81) j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed ≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 73
for the following scenes : s MP4/iFrame scenes s Scenes recorded with Creative Control Mode (l 42) s Scenes saved as Highlight Playback s Scenes saved as manually-edited scenes (l 79) ≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible. - 73 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 74
∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 Touch [CUSTOM]. 2 Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. 3 (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 75
76) [FAVORITE SCENE PLAY]*2: Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 76) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 76) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back. (l 77) [TITLE SETUP]: Select the cover image and enter the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 76
∫ Checking the favorite scenes 1 Touch the scenes to be played back. 2 Touch [Add] and add the favorite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favorite. ≥ Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 77
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short. ∫ - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 78
as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. 1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the image quality that allows you to upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. (When [AVCHD 1920k1080/60i] is selected) ≥ Scenes recorded - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 79
long. ≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame-by-frame Playback and Direct Playback are not possible. ≥ When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the SD card. Before selecting the scene, check the table below and create sufficient free space for saving it. (Approximate free - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 80
∫ To select a scene Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the cancel the operation, touch the scene again. indication appears on the thumbnail. To ≥ When part of a scene has been selected, the 3S indication appears on the thumbnail. If you touch - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 81
manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. 1 Stop the playback of a manually the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. ( [YES]. ≥ If you are using the battery, a message recommending that you use the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 82
Baby Calendar When a baby's birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby's birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed. ≥ You can register up to 3 babies. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 83
registered details of other babies, repeat Steps 2 to 3. ≥ When the Baby Calendar is displayed, the following operations are not available: j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [CONVERT TO MP4] - 83 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 84
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 17) 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) ALL Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDE INTERVAL]: Select the interval between still pictures at - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 85
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 86
conforming to DCF standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted. ≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit, may be erased. Deleting part of - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 87
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 24) 1 Select the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 88
the Playback Mode. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]* * [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed when using the Eye-Fi card that is set as the selected transfer setting device in advance on the computer. 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. ≥ When touched - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 89
the image quality (MP4 (1280k720/ 30p) or MP4 (640k360/30p)) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Scenes recorded in 4 Select the quality after conversion. indication appears on the thumbnail. To [HD (1280k720/30p)]*: Convert to MP4 (1280k720/30p) and copy. [VGA ( - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 90
quality 1 High-definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal 2 Standard images when connecting to video A/V terminal ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 91
) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Change the mode to to play back. ≥ When this unit and the TV are connected with the HDMI mini cable (supplied) or a Composite video cable (commercially-available) in any of the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 92
the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC MODE]. ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 93
remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable (supplied) instructions for the respective devices. ≥ This unit supports "VIERA Link Ver.5" function. "VIERA Link Ver.5" is the standard for Panasonic - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 94
unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. - 94 - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 95
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In this Owner's Manual, "USB hard disk drive" is indicated as "USB HDD". instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 96
battery terminal of the USB HDD, refer to the operating instructions of the USB HDD. ≥ It may take on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer LE 3.0 When the USB HDD is connected be impossible to restore. ≥ When using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), set [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] to [OFF - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 97
unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD] MENU : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card and USB HDD. Simple copy 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 95) 2 Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 98
files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching MENU , selecting [COPY]. 3 Touch [NEXT]. 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 99
been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 3.0 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (commercially saved in Highlight Playback during playback of the USB HDD are saved in the SD card. ≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 100
For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the Composite video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports the recording format or - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 101
. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media, as this may result in the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 102
USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder. these operations. ≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 103
SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting a Composite video cable (commercially-available). ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 104
details, refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance on your PC, and configure the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer) ≥ Insert an Eye - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 105
in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone. For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection transfer settings. ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 106
heat up as a result of the files being transferred. Note that the use of an Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode. ≥ The Eye-Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording. [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON] (Transferring in Eye - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 107
or SD cards using HD Writer LE 3.0. Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2019. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 3.0 (PDF file - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 108
using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 3.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 109
HD Writer the software and other information such as manuals downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic website), but all applicable rights to patents Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services. Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 110
Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method. Licensee shall not - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 111
in these operating instructions are fulfilled, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LE 3.0 OS* Windows 8/Windows 8.1 ( pixels or more recommended) Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c disk drive. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port Other requirements - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 112
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English install and uninstall this software.) ∫ To use the HD Writer LE 3.0 You will need a high performance PC the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) OS CPU RAM - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 113
the end of March 2019. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE 3.0 Follow the steps a Program]. 2 Select [HD Writer LE 3.0], then click [Uninstall]. ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 114
/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 115
SD card.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor. - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 116
is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer LE 3.0 to copy SD card or USB HDD on the PC. If you do so, this unit may not be able to read these files or its functions may not operate correctly. ≥ When data not supported - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 117
. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 3.0] # [HD Writer LE 3.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software applications ≥ You will need Adobe - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 118
HD Writer LE 3.0 is not compatible with Mac. ≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X supported. the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some computers cannot be external drive of Mac. ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 119
8mm / SILN / INTV Creative Control Mode (l 42) Scene Mode (l 45) MNL Manual Mode (l 47) Endless Loop Recording Mode (l 46) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; ( Fi transfer (l 106) Remaining battery power (l 11) (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card / / / / / - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 120
Miniature Effect) (l 43) Color balance Adjustment (8mm movie) (l 44) AF/AE tracking (l 53) / Level Shot Function (l 38) Touch Shutter (l 55) MF Manual Focus (l 50) /// / White Balance (l 48) 1/100 Shutter Speed (l 49) OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 49) 0dB Gain value (l 49) ± (White)/¥ (Green - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 121
connection to USB HDD USB HDD Playback (l 99) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 101, 115) ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 18) Warning for recording of yourself (l 19) SD card is not inserted or is incompatible. - 121 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 122
are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 9) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 123
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please refer to page 2. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 124
Problem data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 34) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 41, 50) ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 125
or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery, reconnect using the AC adaptor. (Setting on this unit) ≥ Connect with an HDMI mini cable - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 126
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 3.0. Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. Others Check points ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be recognized by this unit. Use - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 127
LE 3.0, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer LE 3.0. Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer LE 3.0. Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly ≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 128
the SD card become cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied break the unit's casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, instructions that came with the cloth. - 128 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 129
the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures current is consumed.) ≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. - 129 - - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 130
], and then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card. Off: ≥ Charging has finished. ≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Refer to page - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 131
this unit or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring to another party, or disposing of the Memory Card, please refer to "When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:". (l 130) When uploading images on web services ≥ Images may contain - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 132
a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ "AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 133
size/ Frame rate 1920k1080/ 60p 4 GB 19 min SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 64 GB 5 h SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 4 h 10 min 1 h 20 min 64 GB 5 h 20 min 16 h 50 min 5 h 20 min ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 134
7.7M 2M 3408k2272 1728k1152 Aspect ratio [3:2] 4 GB 800 2200 SD card 16 GB 3200 8500 64 GB 13000 36000 ≥ The number of is 9999 or less. ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 135
accessories Some optional accessories . ≥ For details on attachment method, refer to the operating instructions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. 2 Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to turn it on. ≥ The status indicator B lights on. 4 Turn on this unit. 5 Touch [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 136
on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, insert the SD card and the battery. ≥ When this unit is mounted on the ≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem, its status indicator flashes, and both this unit Mode [Party Scene] [Moving Object] [Manual] Operation of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 137
Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in advance. (When [Manual] is selected) ≥ Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may to [OFF]: j Level Shot Function j Optical Image Stabilizer j [SHOOTING GUIDE] ≥ If you experience fatigue, a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 138
dark j Bright light is detected (sky, TV, lamp, etc.) j The subject is moving too fast, or not moving j The area being recorded is close to a window ≥ Depending on recording conditions, scenes may not be recorded as intended. In such cases, we recommend setting the mode to [Manual]. (About [Moving - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 139
] You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. 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) ≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. If - Panasonic HC-V180 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 140
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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V180
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
SQW0490
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
(U.S. customers only)