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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-W850 HC-V750 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQT0155 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 2
j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. ≥ Blu-ray recorders Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems .) When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 3
indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for use with models HC-W850 and HC-V750 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner's manual show model HC-W850 , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 4
Power supply 11 Inserting/removing the battery 11 Charging the battery 12 Charging and recording time 14 Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850 45 Changing and adjusting the settings of the Manual recording 59 White Balance 60 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 61 Manual - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 5
picture during playback (Playback zoom 89 Various playback functions 90 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 90 Highlight Playback 91 Manual Edit 97 Baby Calendar 101 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 103 Playing back still pictures recorded in - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 6
the PC display 190 Starting HD Writer AE 5.1 191 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 191 If using Mac 192 Others Indications 193 Messages 196 About recovery 197 Troubleshooting 198 Cautions for use 204 About copyright 209 Recording modes/ approximate recordable - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 7
heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop. 11 Internal microphones 12 Lens Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 19) 13 Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 59, 82) 14 Built-in flash/Video light (l 69, 71 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 8
display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 29) ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 20 Battery holder (l 11) 21 Shoulder strap fixture - 8 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 9
28 29 30 28 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 29 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 72) ≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. ≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user's ears. 30 DC input terminal [DC - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 10
31 33 32 31 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 134, 140, 143, 150, 152, 156, 171, 174) 32 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 133) 33 NFC touch area [ ] (l 136, 144) HC-W850 34 35 34 Sub Camera (l 45) 35 Infrared light (l 71) - 10 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 11
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 12
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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 13
). Please refer to page 189. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 206. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 14
parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. ≥ HC-W850 Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera*. * These include times when is diplayed on the screen. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 15
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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 16
speed e.g.: standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 17
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 40) When the SD card is formatted, - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 18
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 19
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 20
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 21
52), Scene Mode (l 55), FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 56), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 58) and Manual Mode (l 59). E Displayed only when you adjust the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial (l 82) ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 22
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 23
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 24
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 19) 2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start/stop button again - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 25
≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion picture recording, the recording will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode. ≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 74) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 26
Basic Recording still pictures 1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 19) 2 Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 27
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 24M MEGA ß ßj Still picture operation indicator (l 193) Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures (l 83) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 64) AF - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 28
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 19). 2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 21). ALL ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 31) 3 Select the still picture C or the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 29
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 30
, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.) ≥ The only MP4 scenes that can be played and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 31
the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 1 Touch MENU . MENU on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 21) ∫ 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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 32
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. MENU : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [5 SECONDS]: [ON]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 33
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 34
[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 19) ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 35
[ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. MENU : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 36
[QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 50% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ Quick Start will not work if there is no SD - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 37
an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (l 196) [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons (l 67) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favorite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are as follows: HC-W850 HC-V750 Motion Picture Recording Mode - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 38
will 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. ≥ When the video light is set to ([ON]) or ([AUTO]) and it is lit, it cannot be - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 39
[INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. MENU : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode. [Reset Wi-Fi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 40
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. MENU : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 190) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥ The file numbers - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 41
is displayed. MENU : [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info] [Firmware Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of this unit. MENU : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 42
[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 is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 43
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom T W T 6 W 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 73) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 44
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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 45
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [HC-W850] Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 46
∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch . ≥ Each time you touch the icon, you can display or hide the Sub Window. ≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the image of the Sub Camera will not be recorded. To exit the Twin Camera function Rotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C (0e to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 47
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window ∫ Changing the size of the Sub Window Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SUB WINDOW SIZE] # [Large]* or [Small] * You can select this item only if you enable either of the following: j Motion Picture Recording Mode j [16 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 48
∫ Setting and adjusting the color balance, brightness, and focus 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust. [WB] (Color balance)/ (Brightness)/[FOCUS] (Focus)* * In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 4 (When [WB] is touched) Touch / to select White Balance Mode. AWB ( - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 49
You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 50) You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. (l 52) You can record motion pictures with added effects. (l 52 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 50
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Portrait Scenery *1 Spotlight *1 Low Light *2 Night Portrait *2 Night Scenery *2 Macro *1 Normal *2 Normal Effect Faces are detected and focused automatically, - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 51
and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ HC-W850 The information on this page applies only to the Main Camera. Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 62) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 52
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 50 for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Low Light)*1/ (Night Portrait)*2/ (Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only ( - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 53
MINI [Miniature Effect] 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. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 54
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 60, 62) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected. - 54 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 55
Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to Touch the desired Scene Mode. . (l 49) Mode 5Sports: Portrait: Soft Skin: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Scenery: Fireworks: Night Scenery: Low Light: Night Portrait: ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Effect To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 56
record the scene into an SD card, use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating. ≥ Recordable time with the battery will be shortened with the use of FULL HD Slow Motion Video recording. ≥ FULL HD Slow Motion Video recording uses the following settings: j Level Shot - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 57
≥ The sound of the parts recorded as FULL HD Slow Motion Video will not be recorded ( will be displayed during the recording). ≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, still pictures cannot be recorded. ≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, images and sound are not output from this unit to another - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 58
Stop Motion Animation Assist Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 59
and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Push the Multi Manual Dial to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ When an item on the manual icon or the picture quality adjustment icon (l 82) is not selected, each time you push the Multi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 60
White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ 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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 61
Mode. (l 49) ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/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 the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod is recommended. The shutter speed - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 62
Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 59. Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to set focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 63
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 21) 2 Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 64
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 65
the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target cannot be changed. ≥ This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. In Still Picture Recording Mode, it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode. ≥ It may track different objects or may not - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 66
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 64) - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 67
Advanced (Recording) 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 21) 2 Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ The - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 68
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 69
PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 70
Red-eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode or - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 71
shortened. ≥ When the battery level is low, the video light may turn off or may not turn on. ≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached. ≥ The (approximate) available range of the video light is approximately up to 1.2 m (3.9 feet). ≥ HC-W850 Using the Night - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 72
darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal. HC-W850 Night Mode ([COLOR]) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were can record a clear image by positioning the center area of the screen over the subject. HC-V750 ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 73
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l 49) 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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 74
≥ 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. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting [AVCHD]: [MP4/iFrame]: Set the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 75
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 14) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 211 for details about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 76
[LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥ - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 77
vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] HDMI mini cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 78
flash j Red-eye Reduction j Video light j AF ASSIST LAMP j HC-W850 Night Mode ([Infrared]) [Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler] # desired - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 79
[Sound Scene Select] You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record. ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. (l 80) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Sound Scene Select] # desired setting [Auto]: Records sounds with standard - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 80
(When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) Select an item. [SURROUND]/[STEREO]: Records sounds with the setting of [MIC SETUP] ([SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]). [MONO]: Records sounds from all directions without setting specific directivity. 4 Touch [EXIT]. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ Depending on - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 81
≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND]. ≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]. ≥ When [Directional] in [ - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 82
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 59) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 83
5 Push the Multi Manual Dial to set. ≥ appears on the screen. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [ - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 84
light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 85
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) Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 86
Playback operation Frame-by-frame Playback Direct playback Playback display During Pause During Playback Operating steps With the playback paused, touch . (Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch . ≥ When the frames are - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 87
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 29) 1 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 88
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 89
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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 90
input sound (5.1ch/2ch) is changed j When recorded in Creative Control Mode. j When recorded in Home Monitor function. (l 143) j When saved in Manual Edit (l 100) j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed ≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 91
Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favorite scenes and setting up to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 92
∫ 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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 93
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. [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP]*2: Set up the favorite scenes. (l 94) [FAVORITE SCENE PLAY]*2: Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 94
∫ 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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 95
∫ 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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 96
you to upload it on the Internet in higher image quality. The format supports playback on a PC. [Compatibility (MP4/Low)]: It will be saved of 640k360/30p, allowing you to upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. ≥ When [QUALITY (AVCHD)] is selected, scenes recorded - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 97
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. MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] 2 Touch [1080/60p] or [1080/60i]. ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ Thumbnails are displayed by each scene. 3 Select - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 98
scene of up to about 6 hours 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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 99
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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 100
SD card. 1 Stop the playback of a manually-edited scene or wait until the playback is to upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. ≥ When [QUALITY (AVCHD)] scene. 4 Touch [YES]. ≥ If you are using the battery, a message recommending that you use the AC adaptor will be - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 101
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. 1 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 102
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] j [Slow Speed Conversion] - 102 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 103
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 21) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: [SLIDE INTERVAL]*: [EFFECT SETUP]*: [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the date to be played back. Select the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 104
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Link to Cell] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app "Image App". The music data will be saved in this - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 105
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 58. 1 Touch . ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed. ≥ Touching again, - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 106
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 107
When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 108
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 28) 1 Select the menu. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 109
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 28) 1 Select the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 110
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 111
Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. 1 Select the menu. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 112
Before copying, convert AVCHD or MP4 scenes to those with the image quality (MP4 (High Quality): 1280k720/30p or MP4 (Low Quality): 640k360/30p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (Low Quality) cannot be converted to MP4. 1 Select - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 113
Advanced (Playback) Slow speed conversion You can convert the playback speed of parts recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 56) to 1/4 normal speed, and copy them. Once converting scenes recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, you can play them back on another device at 1/4 normal speed - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 114
connecting to video 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). 2 Select the video input on the TV. ≥ Example: Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 115
saving the Highlight Playback scene or a manually edited scene j When copyingperforming [ instructions of the TV for details.) * This setting is only available in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 116
or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 117 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 117
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices. ≥ This unit supports "VIERA Link Ver.5" function. "VIERA Link Ver.5" is the standard for Panasonic's VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 118
the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 119
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 120
Cable (commercially-available). 2 Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit, and press the recording/playback button to switch this on the USB terminal of the USB HDD, refer to the operating instructions of the USB HDD. ≥ It may take several minutes until the connection - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 121
∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer: - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 122
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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 123
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer AE 5.1 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C Turn the side with the symbol up to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 124
still pictures on the USB HDD may take time. ≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of (USB HDD). j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [Slow Speed Conversion] j [CONVERT TO MP4] - 124 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 125
or terminal for connecting the Composite video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. ≥ The MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page 128. You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 126
. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit. A USB cable (supplied) B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 127
to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media, as this cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 128
quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that on the terminal to which the unit is A/V connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 129
security settings (encryption settings). For details, refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point. ≥ Install the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer) ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 130
the required settings 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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 131
in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with 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 - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 132
if used in countries other than those where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ∫ There is the risk that data settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device. ∫ This unit is NFC-compatible Using the NFC - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 133
sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. (l 10) ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. ≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 134
perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). Image App Image App A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ You need to turn on the Wi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 135
and the wireless access point. ≥ [WPS Connection] (l 165) ≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 166) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 167) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point connection". (l 137) ≥ Using - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 136
) ≥ You can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one. ≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. - 136 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 137
) ≥ You can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one. ≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. - 137 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 138
device AVCHD_0001 2013/12/15 15:30:50 XXXXXXXXX 1/16 Playback screen 1 Camera function button 2 Number of scenes 3 Remaining battery power of this unit 4 Menu display 5 Playback mode button 6 Recording mode button 7 Name of the connected device 8 Scene information - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 139
the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always]) j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode ≥ HC-W850 Twin Camera ≥ Recording format ≥ Picture size ≥ White Balance ≥ Backlight Compensation ≥ Night Mode ≥ Self - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 140
unit and the wireless access point. ≥ [WPS Connection] (l 165) ≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 166) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 167) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Using [Baby Monitor]". ≥ Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 141
Using [Baby Monitor] 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥ The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed. 2 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 142
Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 143
this unit and the wireless access point. ≥ [WPS Connection] (l 165) ≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 166) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 167) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Using [Home Cam]". ≥ Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 144
Using [Home Cam] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. (l 148) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ∫ If the device is Android (NFC- - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 145
5 Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone. 6 Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of this unit into the smartphone. ≥ When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device) or [Complete] (on your iOS device). ≥ If you want to check the Device ID and Password after - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 146
) ≥ You can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one. ≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. - 146 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 147
the following values of the recommended optimal speed (upstream) as a guide. ∫ Recommended optimal speed (upstream) for the broadband line, mobile to this unit ≥ For information on the optimal speed, contact your service provider, etc. Recommended optimal speed (upstream) 500 kbps or higher If - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 148
What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitoring Refer to [Help] in the "Image App" menu about how to operate. ∫ What you can operate with a smartphone Confirm the condition inside the house The monitoring video can be confirmed. ≥ The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 149
(Volume high)/ (Volume low) ≥ The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations. ≥ Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. ≥ It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 150
DLNA device. A DLNA-compatible Device ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point. ≥ access points to set up a connection (l 166) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 167) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Playing back on - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 151
Playing back on a TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV. ≥ The following scenes can be played back: j Scenes recorded in AVCHD j Scenes recorded in MP4/iFrame [720] j Scenes saved in MP4 (High Quality) or MP4 (Low Quality) 1 Press Wi-Fi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 152
between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use. ≥ If this unit and a PC are wireless access points to set up a connection (l 166) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 167) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Copying to a PC - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 153
Select [Auto-create] or [Create manually]. The first option creates a destination For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of HD Writer AE 5.1 (PDF file). (l 191) ∫ When not sharing, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or the help of your OS. (For Mac) Supported OS: OS X v10.4 to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 154
PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) Touch [Manual Setting]. 3 (When [Manual Setting] is touched) Enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). ≥ Enter the computer name of your PC (NetBIOS name - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 155
the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used. ≥ Once scenes or still pictures are copied to a PC, the original scenes - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 156
between the "LUMIX CLUB" and USTREAM. -6.*9$-6# 6453&". A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 22) is not set correctly, [Live Cast] cannot be used. ≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 157
on how to set up the tethering function, refer to the operating instructions for your smartphone. 2 Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/App. ≥ this unit. (l 177) 4 Use linked services with "LUMIX CLUB" To use the Live Cast, access following website. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Log in to the " - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 158
Broadcasting live Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Live Cast]. ≥ If a "LUMIX CLUB" Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them according to the screen. ≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 159
∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode / 1h23m 12fps Live broadcast indication Image quality (l 160) Elapsed time of the live broadcast Frame rate (l 160) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated. The indication does not appear when the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 160
3 (When [ON] is selected) To set the scheduled broadcast date. [AUTO]: [MANUAL]: Allows you to set the date on which is touched. Allows you to set the upstream) above. ≥ For information on the optimal speed, contact your service provider, etc. ≥ If the image being broadcast appears as if - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 161
∫ To save in USTREAM 1 Touch [Save in USTREAM]. 2 Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: [OFF]: Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM. Select this option not to save on USTREAM. ∫ To set the image quality of a motion picture you simultaneously broadcast and record 1 Touch [REC MODE]. 2 Touch desired - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 162
version. ≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. Please also note that the supported operating systems are subject to change. For information on the "Image App", check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 163
Wi-Fi Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ When this unit is turned on, the Wi-Fi setting confirmation screen may be displayed. Touch [YES], and set up Wi-Fi setting. ≥ To set up the Wi-Fi setting of this - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 164
selecting the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi-Fi setup of the smartphone, start up "Image App". 3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection. ≥ When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you to use remote - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 165
on this unit. (If the device is iOS) After entering the Password displayed on this unit, start up the "Image App". 3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection. ≥ When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you to use - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 166
the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, please read the operating instructions for ≥ When no wireless access points are displayed, refer to "Setting up a connection manually". (l 167) ≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 167
how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points, please refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 174. 5 Touch [Manual Setting]. 6 Touch [INPUT], then enter the SSID of the wireless access point to connect. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 168
≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The point is weak, a connection may not be established. Refer to "Messages" (l 196) and "Troubleshooting" (l 198) for details. ≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 169
following operations: 1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the "Image App", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen. 3 Select the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 170
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch [Direct Connection]. 3 On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. 4 Enter the Password displayed on this unit's screen on the smartphone. Confirming that the Wi - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 171
Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history. Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings. 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [History]. 2 Touch the desired item to be connected. ≥ The - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 172
the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem It cannot unable to locate the wireless access point due to problems with the signal. Refer to "Setting up a connection manually". (l 167) ([WPS Connection]) ≥ Make sure - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 173
Problem It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone. This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone. The - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 174
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch desired menu item. [Wireless Settings] You can add or delete wireless access - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 175
[Start up using NFC] [ON]/[OFF] This item allows you to use NFC to turn on this unit, establish a remote connection, and configure the home monitoring settings. [Home Monitor Connect] Please refer to page 149. [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] If you set [ON], the LCD monitor turns off when - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 176
Address]/[Subnet Mask]/[Gateway]/[Primary DNS]/[Secondary DNS]/[MAC Address] ≥ If you touch [AUTO], the network settings are configured automatically. If you touch [MANUAL], you can set each item. Select the item you want to set, and set it. ≥ [MAC Address] cannot be changed. [Connection Test] You - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 177
You can upload the scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to WEB service with [Link to Cell] or use the [Live Cast] function if you you like to keep. Refer to the "LUMIX CLUB" site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 178
∫ Check or change the acquired Login ID/Password ≥ To change the "LUMIX CLUB" Password on this unit, access the "LUMIX CLUB" website from your smartphone or PC and change the "LUMIX CLUB" Password in advance. 1 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch [LUMIX CLUB]. 3 Touch [Add/Change - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 179
for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to log in to the service. 3 Save your e-mail address. 4 Select the WEB service to be used and save it. ≥ Follow the instructions on the screen to save - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 180
-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 5.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 181
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 unit and a PC. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. (l 191) - 181 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 182
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to use the Software for commercial software hosting services. Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 183
Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method. Licensee shall not - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 184
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 185
to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 186
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 5.1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 187
, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. 2 Click [Yes]. 3 Click [Next]. ≥ Proceed with the installation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area]. The PC must be - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 188
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 188 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 189
is performed while accessing the SD card.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 190
(on the PC's HDD). ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. - 190 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 191
. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 5.1] # [HD Writer AE 5.1]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software applications ≥ You will need Adobe - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 192
not compatible with Mac. ≥ iMovie supported. For details about iMovie, please Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual is fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ The [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 193
Others Indications * HC-W850 only ∫ Recording SILN / INTV Creative Control Mode (l 52) Scene Mode (l 55) MNL Manual Mode (l 59) FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 56) Stop Motion Eye-Fi transfer (l 131) Remaining battery power (l 15) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 15) (White) Card - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 194
Miniature Effect) (l 53) Color balance Adjustment (8mm movie) (l 54) AF/AE tracking (l 65) / Level Shot Function (l 44) Touch Shutter (l 66) MF Manual Focus (l 62) /// / White Balance (l 60) 1/100 Shutter Speed (l 61) OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 61) 0dB Gain value (l 61) ± (White)/¥ (Green - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 195
to USB HDD USB HDD Playback (l 124) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 127, 189) ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 22) Warning for recording of yourself (l 23) SD card is not inserted or is incompatible. - 195 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 196
BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 11) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery connected device. ≥ It may be impossible to connect from some Web services such as "LUMIX CLUB" and USTREAM. Try to reconnect after waiting - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 197
time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. ≥ If - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 198
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound . 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-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 199
Problem Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Indication Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 51, 62) ≥ In a - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 200
cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. Problem Even when this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images or sounds is not recognized. With other products Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 201
on the screen. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 5.1. Problem Cannot connect to wireless access point or smartphone. Cannot operate from smartphone using [Link to Cell]. About the Wi-Fi function - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 202
television is compatible with DLNA. Read the instructions for the television you are using. ≥ and set up USTREAM from a "LUMIX CLUB" linked service. (l 157) ≥ "LUMIX CLUB" or USTREAM lines login screen of "LUMIX CLUB". http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Problem If the SD card is inserted in this - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 203
the HD Writer AE 5.1, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer AE 5.1. Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 5.1. Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly ≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting under - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 204
the unit's casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not use the unit for - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 205
starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state may - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 206
temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again. If you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Off: ≥ Charging has finished. ≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished, there may be a fault in the - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 207
stop button on the screen below for about 3 seconds. When the SD card data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner. ≥ Do not - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 208
, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage the SD card, note that:". (l 207) When uploading images on web services ≥ Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 209
"AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured U.S. and other countries. ≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. ≥ Android and Google Play systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 210
to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the attached Application Software CD-ROM. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 211
/30p 19 min 1 h 20 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 for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 14) ≥ The default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [AVCHD], and the default setting for [REC - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 212
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 24M 6528k3672 250 1100 4700 12.6M 4736k2664 16:9 500 2100 8500 2.1M 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000 Picture size Aspect ratio SD - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 213
78) You can attach a variety of optional accessories to the shoe adaptor. For information on how to attach and use those accessories, refer to their manuals. ∫ When attaching the shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mounting part. Be careful about the following. When 2 lens - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 214
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit 1 Attach this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. ≥ For details on attachment method, refer to the operating instructions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. 2 Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit using the USB cable (supplied with this unit). A Turn the side - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 215
Before mounting this unit on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, insert the SD card and the battery. ≥ When this unit is mounted on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, make sure to ≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem, its status indicator flashes, and both this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turn off - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 216
returns to its home position. It takes time until recording starts. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in advance. (When [Manual] is selected) ≥ Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may cause the recording screen to shake or the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to move - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 217
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 as intended. In such cases, we recommend setting the mode to [Manual]. (About [Moving Object]) ≥ When recording starts, a moving subject will - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 218
the ranges set at [Panning Angle] and [Tilt Angle]. ≥ When the confirmation operation is finished, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle returns to its home position. [Firmware Version Info] The firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed. - 218 - - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 219
Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt - Panasonic HC-W850 | HC-W850K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 220
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