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Panasonic HC-W570 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HC-W570
Model No.
HC-W570M
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
SQW0233

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-W570 Model No. HC-W570M Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. SQW0233...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    SD card or built-in memory is being HD Writer LE 3.0. accessed (initialisation, recording, playback, j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray deleting etc.). Do not perform the following disc recorder that supports AVCHD operations when the lamp illuminates. It may Progressive.
  • Page 3 SDXC Memory Card Model number these operating ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have instructions the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory HC-W570 [W570] W570 Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are HC-W570M [W570M]...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first ..........2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ..........40 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 7 Recording Mode........40 Power supply..........10 Level Shot Function........41 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Recording with the Sub Camera Charging the battery ......
  • Page 5 Various playback functions ......84 Wi-Fi Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ....... 84 Highlight Playback ......... 85 ® Wi-Fi function ...........129 Manual Edit..........91 [Remote Ctrl] ..........131 Baby Calendar........94 Preparations before using Changing the playback settings and [Remote Ctrl]........
  • Page 6 Wireless Twin Camera Others Wireless Twin Camera function....177 Indications ..........201 Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera Messages ............204 function ..........178 About recovery........205 Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Troubleshooting .........206 Camera............179 Cautions for use.........212 Preparations before using the Wireless About copyright .........217 Twin Camera function......

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Speaker Lens cover Recording/playback button [ ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Level Shot Function button [ Mode. Lens Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] Internal stereo microphones 131, 137, 140, 146, 148, 152, 168, 171) Power button [ Battery release lever [BATT]...
  • Page 8 Status indicator 16, 159) Tripod receptacle Recording start/stop button ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of Battery holder 5.5 mm or more may damage the unit. LCD monitor (Touch screen) Sliding stand When using this unit on a desk or any flat surface, pull out the sliding stand as illustrated below to keep this unit stable.
  • Page 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] Photoshot button [ ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture supplied one. Recording Mode or Still Picture Wi-Fi Transmitter 130) Recording Mode) 40)/ Shoulder strap fixture Thumbnail display switch [ Grip belt 28)/...

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Please refer to page 196. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 214. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 12). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 12: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. ≥ Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera*. * These include times when is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 13 However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

  • Page 14: Recording To A Card

    Check via the label on the card, etc. ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. 36) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit ...

  • Page 17: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Touch Screen

    To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 19: About The Touch Menu

    About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ...

  • Page 20: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 3 of [SET WORLD TIME] j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”...

  • Page 21: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning     1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Media To Record [W570M]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [W570M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Set this unit to Recording Mode. Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
  • Page 23 ∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode Recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Approximate remaining recordable time R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m ≥ When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red. Recording time elapsed ≥...

  • Page 24: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing  ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus ...

  • Page 25: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator 201) R3000 R3000 R3000 MEGA Remaining number of still pictures R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA ≥...

  • Page 26: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode 17). Touch the play mode select icon A 19).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO MENU SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/  PICTURE].
  • Page 27 ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene: ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene/ MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene:...

  • Page 28: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* * Highlight &...

  • Page 29: Using The Menu Screen

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

  • Page 30: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting MENU [5 SEC.]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.
  • Page 31 ≥ 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. (Only when setting the region of your travel ...

  • Page 32: Date Format

    [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display MENU [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed. This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen.

  • Page 33: Quick Power On

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

  • Page 34: Power Lcd

    [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons 66) to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favourite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Backlight Compensation) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Self-timer), (Backlight Compensation) and (Tele Macro) for Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Resolution

    [HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 110. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 111. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 110. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] MENU ≥...

  • Page 36: Format Media

    [NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] MENU ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. 197) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform [NUMBER RESET].

  • Page 37: Version Disp

    [Version Up] You can update the firmware version of this unit. : [SETUP] # [Version Up] MENU For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Demo Mode

    [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] MENU ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled.
  • Page 39 [SOFTWARE INFO] You can connect this unit and a PC with the USB cable and check software information (License) on the PC. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [SOFTWARE INFO] MENU Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ A message will be displayed when the connection is complete. On the PC, check [LICENSE.TXT]. ≥...

  • Page 40: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.

  • Page 41: Level Shot Function

    Advanced (Recording) Level Shot Function This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function.

  • Page 42: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera)

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera)  Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera.

  • Page 43: Start Recording

    Rotate the Sub Camera dial to adjust its up/  down angle. Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the left : The Sub Camera points down. Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the right : The Sub Camera points up. ≥...

  • Page 44: Changing And Adjusting The Settings Of The Sub Camera And The Sub Window

    ≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed: j Touch Shutter j Creative Control j [FACE FRAMING] j AF/AE tracking j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock ≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Image Stabilizer, Level Shot Function and [ QUICK POWER ON ] work only for the Main Camera.
  • Page 45 j When [PICTURE SIZE] in Still Picture Recording Mode is set to [ 7.4M], [ 0.3M], 7.7M] or [ 2M]: 3 : 2 3 : 2 Aspect ratio 4:3 or 3:2* Size * The Sub Window will be displayed in the aspect ratio set in [PICTURE SIZE]. Changing the display position of the Sub Window Touch Sub Window.
  • Page 46 (When [WB] is touched) Touch to select White Balance Mode. (Automatic White Balance adjustment)/ (Sunny mode)/ (Cloudy mode)/ (Indoor mode 1)/ (Indoor mode 2) (When is touched) Touch to adjust settings. (When is touched)  Touch : Enables Narration Mode. : Disables Narration Mode.

  • Page 47: Recording With The Backup For Twin Camera Function

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

  • Page 48: Changing The Recording Mode

    Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in.

  • Page 49: Intelligent Auto

    Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

  • Page 50: Intelligent Auto Mode

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

  • Page 51: Intelligent Auto Plus

    Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scenery) (Macro) (Normal) (Normal) In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to (When adjusting the brightness) Touch (When adjusting the colour balance)

  • Page 52: Miniature Effect

    [Miniature Effect] MINI Touch to adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion.
  • Page 53 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)

  • Page 54: Time Lapse Rec

    [Time Lapse Rec] INTV Touch the desired setup time. [1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. Setup time Setup example (recording Recording time...

  • Page 55: Scene Mode

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

  • Page 56: Stop Motion Animation Assist

    ≥ (Night Scenery) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. 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.

  • Page 57: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Touch the to switch to Manual Mode. FOCUS ...

  • Page 58: White Balance

    White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White Balance Mode. SHTR ≥...

  • Page 59: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. : Shutter speed: SHTR 1/50 to 1/8000...

  • Page 60: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon.

  • Page 61: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g.

  • Page 62: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. ≥...

  • Page 63: Af/Ae Tracking

    (Still Picture Recording Mode) : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2] MENU [MODE1]: The function works all the time. [MODE2]: The function works when the button is pressed. We recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 64: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    ≥ 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 lock the target depending on the recording conditions such as the following: j When the object is too large or too small j When colour of the object is similar to the background...
  • Page 65 ∫ To make the display of disappear Display of will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the default setting. To make the display of disappear, change the setting of the [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]. : [SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting MENU [ON]: Constantly display.

  • Page 66: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC (e.g.

  • Page 67: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # MENU...

  • Page 68: Intelligent Exposure

    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. ≥...

  • Page 69: Backlight Compensation

    Backlight Compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Tele Macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 1.1 m. ≥...

  • Page 70: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is set.

  • Page 71: Zoom Mode

    [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 62k [i.Zoom 90k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 90k) [D.Zoom 150k]: Digital zoom (Up to 150k) [D.Zoom 3000k]:...

  • Page 72: Rec Mode

    [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting MENU ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: Set the recording format to 1080/50i.

  • Page 73: Face Framing

    W570M [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥...
  • Page 74 [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] MENU ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)    When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...

  • Page 75: Shooting Guide

    [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...

  • Page 76: Mic Setup

    [Wind Noise Canceller] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceller] # desired setting MENU [Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the wind noise by minimising the low-pitched sound.

  • Page 77: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound distortions are reduced.

  • Page 78: Picture Size

    Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. appears on the screen. ≥ [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ∫...

  • Page 79: Shtr Sound

    [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting MENU Volume low Volume high [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode. - 79 -...

  • Page 80: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 26. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip Playback (to the start of a scene)

  • Page 81: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while Direct Playback touching. ≥ (When you touch the bar or slide it while touching during playback) Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.

  • Page 82: Highlight & Time Frame Index

    Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...

  • Page 83: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 84: Various Playback Functions

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

  • Page 85: Highlight Playback

    ≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are displayed according to the category: Scene or still picture Icon to be displayed Scenes recorded with [1080/50p] in [AVCHD] Scenes recorded with [1080] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes recorded with [720] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes recorded with [iFrame] in [MP4/iFrame] Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode...

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Custom Effect

    Touch the desired effect. [POP]: Recommended for party scene. [NATURAL]: Recommended for scenery. [CLASSICAL]: Recommended for slow moving scene. [DYNAMIC]: Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene. [CUSTOM]: Set the combination of the effect and the music. ≥ The scenes matching the effect will be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view. ≥...

  • Page 87: Playing Back With The Settings Changed

    (To test the music audio) Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. Touch [ENTER]. Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP] Select the scene or date to be played back.

  • Page 88: Checking The Favourite Scenes

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

  • Page 89: Entering Text

    ∫ 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 recognised as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 90: Saving The Highlight Playback

    Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. W570 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. W570M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory. Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight Playback is finished.

  • Page 91: Manual Edit

    Manual Edit You can join desired AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera or parts of these scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added. ≥ Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. Select the menu.
  • Page 92 ∫ To select a scene Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the indication appears on the thumbnail. To cancel the operation, touch the scene again. ≥ When part of a scene has been selected, the indication appears on the thumbnail.
  • Page 93 ∫ To set the music Touch [Music]. Touch the desired sound. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. (To test the music audio) Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥...

  • Page 94: Baby Calendar

    ≥ You can save scenes even when using the battery, but we recommend that you use the AC adaptor. ≥ Manually-edited scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as normal AVCHD or MP4 scenes. ≥ For information on the approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene, refer to page 91.
  • Page 95 Check the Baby Calendar.    ≥ The name of the registered baby and its age in months are displayed. ≥ You can switch the age in months display by touching MENU : Changes the age in months display to that of the previous month ...

  • Page 96: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    To delete a baby’s registered details Touch the name display on the Baby Calendar 94) or select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [Baby Calendar Setup] MENU Touch the name of the baby whose details are to be deleted. Touch [DELETE]. ≥...
  • Page 97 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect.

  • Page 98: Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded In Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode As A Slide Show

    Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 56. Touch ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed.

  • Page 99: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 100 When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL ≥...

  • Page 101: Deleting Part Of A Scene (Avchd/Backup For Twin Camera)

    Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera 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.

  • Page 102: Dividing A Scene (Avchd/Backup For Twin Camera)

    Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. 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.

  • Page 103: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Mp4/Iframe)

    Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon.

  • Page 104: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. Select the menu.

  • Page 105: Convert To Mp4

    Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 You can convert and copy AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera, and MP4 scenes. The image quality will be converted into a format that supports playback on a PC and online sharing (MP4 (1280k720/25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p)). ≥...

  • Page 106: Relay Scene Combining [W570M]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [W570M] You can combine the relayed scene 73) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥...
  • Page 107 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.

  • Page 108: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    2 Standard images when 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). - 108 -...
  • Page 109 Select the video input on the TV. ≥ Example: Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) Change the mode to to play back.

  • Page 110: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Mode. aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC MODE].

  • Page 111: Playback Using Viera Link

    What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (supplied) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 112 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 113: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [W570M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS].
  • Page 114 ≥ When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. If there is no need to convert the recording format, touch [NO]. If there is need to convert the recording format, touch [YES] and select the copying method. This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to MP4 (1280k720/25p or 640k360/25p) and copy to the SD card.
  • Page 115 Approximate time for copying When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size: Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes When performing [ ] on a recorded 1080/50p motion picture of full 4 GB size: Approx. 10 minutes to 20 minutes When performing [ ] on a recorded AVCHD (HA) motion picture of full 4 GB size:...

  • Page 116: Copying/Playing Back With A Usb Hdd

    ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to format it.
  • Page 117 (When using a desktop HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Connection Cable (commercially-available). Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit.
  • Page 118 ∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥...

  • Page 119: Simple Copy

    Simple copy Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. 116) Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB 120), and then perform the operation of Step 1. W570M Touch the media you want to copy.

  • Page 120: Playing Back The Usb Hdd

    Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer LE 3.0 can be played back.  A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit.
  • Page 121 ≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon. When the USB HDD is connected, the (USB HDD) can be selected from the displayed media types. ≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as normal AVCHD scenes when copied to the USB HDD.

  • Page 122: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc

    ≥ The MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To dub MP4/iFrame scenes, refer to page 125. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports the recording mode you want to use.

  • Page 123: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ W570M To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 113. ∫...
  • Page 124 Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder. ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.

  • Page 125: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ 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 this unit is connected to.

  • Page 126: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card

    Copy/Dubbing ™ Using the Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sharing website via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product.

  • Page 127: Using Eye-Fi Direct Mode

    ∫ Using Eye-Fi direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye- Fi direct mode settings.
  • Page 128 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. ≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye- Fi card before use.

  • Page 129: Wi-Fi

    Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
  • Page 130 ≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ≥ This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish a wireless LAN connection using the 5 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 131: [Remote Ctrl]

    Wi-Fi [Remote Ctrl] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
  • Page 132 ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection. Check the [Direct Connection Password] setting in [Wi-Fi Setup]. 172) ≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF]. Select [ON] as needed, for example when the setting seems necessary for your Wi-Fi environment.

  • Page 133: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ Touch the NFC touch area when the NFC mark is displayed on the smartphone screen.

  • Page 134: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ When you connect using NFC for the first time, please make connection of this unit and a wireless access point.

  • Page 135: About [Remote Ctrl]

    ≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.

  • Page 136: In Playback Mode

    Functions available for remote operations ∫ In Recording Mode ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures ≥ Selecting a mode ≥ W570M Selecting a media to record ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode...

  • Page 137: [Baby Monitor]

    Wi-Fi [Baby Monitor] You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone whenever the baby cries.

  • Page 138: Using [Baby Monitor]

    Using [Baby Monitor] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Baby Monitor]. ≥ The SSID of the wireless access point to which this unit is connected is displayed. Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. ≥ To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
  • Page 139 Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when a sound is detected.

  • Page 140: [Hom.monitor]

    Wi-Fi [Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] 20) is not set correctly, [Hom.Monitor] cannot be used.

  • Page 141: Using [Hom.monitor]

    Using [Hom.Monitor] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. 144) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ∫...

  • Page 142: When Configuring The Home Monitor Settings Using Qr Code

    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 performing Step 7, on the screen of this unit, touch [Setup] # [Home Monitor Connect].
  • Page 143 Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ Touch the NFC mark while a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed on the smartphone screen. ≥ If the unit is not recognised even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try again.

  • Page 144: What You Can Operate/Set With A Smartphone During Home Monitoring

    ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices. ≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on your environment. ≥ Narrowband lines such as analogue modems cannot be used. ≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, connect again.

  • Page 145: Changing The Home Monitor Settings Of This Unit

    Changing the home monitor settings of this unit ≥ Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone. Touch [Setup] and select desired setting. ∫ [Home Monitor Connect] You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password. ≥...

  • Page 146: [Dlna Play]

    Wi-Fi [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV. A DLNA-compatible TV ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point.
  • Page 147 Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side. ≥ Select the media ([SD/MEM]) and select the motion picture ([AVCHD/MP4]) or still picture ([JPEG]) to play back. Perform playback operations with the TV remote control. ≥ Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use. ...

  • Page 148: [Copy]

    Wi-Fi [Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC.  A PC ≥ For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use.
  • Page 149 Creating a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the PC, complete the following preparations: j Turn on the PC j Create a shared folder (destination folder) The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 150: Copying To A Pc

    Copying to a PC ≥ Create a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC. 149) Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Copy]. Touch the PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) Touch [Set Manually].
  • Page 151 If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished, always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used.

  • Page 152: [Live Cast]

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

  • Page 153: Preparations Before Using [Live Cast]

    Use linked services with “LUMIX CLUB” To use the Live Cast, access following website. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Log in to the “LUMIX CLUB” and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup. Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.

  • Page 154: Broadcasting Live

    Broadcasting live Press Wi-Fi button on this unit 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. ≥ You can register up to three wireless access points. When connecting to a wireless access point, this unit will try to connect to wireless access points one after the other.

  • Page 155: About The Screen Indications In The Live Cast Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode Live broadcast indication Line quality 156) 1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast 10fps Frame rate 156) Number of people watching the live broadcast ≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be indicated.

  • Page 156: To Configure The E-Mail Delivery Settings

    ∫ To configure the e-mail delivery settings You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail. Touch [Send E-mail]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Enables e-mailing.
  • Page 157 ∫ To save in USTREAM Touch [Save in USTREAM]. Touch [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM. [OFF]: Select this option not to save on USTREAM. ∫ Broadcasting live with no sound Touch [Microphone On Air]. Touch [OFF].

  • Page 158: Install The "Image App

    131) j [Baby Monitor] 137) j [Hom.Monitor] 140) About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 6.0 or later (iPhone 3GS is not supported.)

  • Page 159: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ Depending on the Wi-Fi connection method, available Wi-Fi functions differ. Wi-Fi connection Connecting to a wireless access Setting up a direct connection to a methods point...

  • Page 160: Using The [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] To Set Up A Connection

    Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to set up a connection With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit by using the NFC or QR code function. ≥ Set [Direct Connection Password] in [Wi-Fi Setup] to [ON]. 172) (The default setting is [OFF].) ≥...
  • Page 161 Connecting with Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard]. Touch [YES]. Touch [QR code] or [Wi-Fi]. When [QR code] is selected Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit.

  • Page 162: Connecting To A Wireless Access Point

    Connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...

  • Page 163: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection

    Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection Touch [PIN code] in Step 6. Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. ≥ If you touch and select a wireless access point, all characters will be displayed.

  • Page 164: Setting Up A Connection Manually

    (When there is an Encryption key (Password)) Enter the Password. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 89. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch [EXIT], and exit [Set Wireless Access Point].
  • Page 165 (When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES]) Touch [INPUT], then enter the Password. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 89. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch [EXIT], and exit [Set Wireless Access Point].

  • Page 166: Setting Up A Direct Connection To A Smartphone

    Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone Check the [Direct Connection Password] setting in [Wi-Fi Setup]. 172) ≥ The default setting is [OFF]. Select [ON] as needed, for example when the setting seems necessary for your Wi-Fi environment. ≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] j Proceed to the following section, “Connecting with [Direct Connection Password] set to [OFF]”...

  • Page 167: Connecting By Entering An Ssid And Password

    Connecting with QR code Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit.

  • Page 168: Connecting From The History

    Connecting from the history Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history. Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection using the previous connection settings. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [History]. Touch the desired item to be connected.

  • Page 169: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect to the (General) wireless access point.
  • Page 170 Problem Check points The Wi-Fi connection is (Wireless Access Point Connection) not possible between this ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the unit and a smartphone. wireless access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. ≥...

  • Page 171: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu

    Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch desired menu item. [Set Wireless Access Point] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access...
  • Page 172 35, 173) [Wireless Sub Camera] You can use this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera. For the connection procedure and other details, check the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam [LUMIX CLUB] Please refer to 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.
  • Page 173 [Wi-Fi Password] [Setup]/[Delete] This will set/clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi-Fi setting menu. By setting the Password, it will prevent erroneous operation, prevent wrongful use of the Wi-Fi function by third party, and protect the set personal information. Touch [Setup].
  • Page 174 [Wireless LAN setup] You can change or check your wireless LAN’s network settings, such as the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [MAC Address]. [IP 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.

  • Page 175: Using The "Lumix Club

    When different Login IDs are acquired for this unit and the smartphone, change one of the Login ID and Password to the one you like to keep. Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Connect this unit and a wireless access point in [Set Wireless Access Point]. 162) Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup].

  • Page 176: Delete Your Login Id And Account From The "Lumix Club

    “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. ≥ Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available.

  • Page 177: Wireless Twin Camera

    These operating instructions describe the procedure for connecting this unit and a smartphone. For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wireless Sub Camera function and the procedures for using them, check the support website below. (As of January 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam - 177 -...

  • Page 178: Notes On The Wireless Twin Camera Function

    Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera function The performance of the Wireless Twin Camera function varies depending on the surrounding radio wave conditions. Since the human body blocks radio waves, it is also influenced by how crowded the area is. ∫...

  • Page 179: Using A Smartphone As A Wireless Sub Camera

    Wireless Twin Camera Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Exit the Twin Camera function. Preparations before using the Wireless Twin Camera function Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. 158) Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device.

  • Page 180: When Connecting A Smartphone To This Unit As A Wireless Sub Camera For The First Time

    When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ∫ Using NFC to set up a connection ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. (When using the Wi-Fi Setup menu) Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [TWIN CAMERA].
  • Page 181 If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS ≥ The QR code is not displayed when [Direct Connection Password] 172) is set to [OFF]. Refer to “Selecting this unit’s SSID and entering a password on the smartphone to set up a connection”...
  • Page 182 (When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON]) Touch [Wi-Fi] on the screen of this unit, and on the smartphone, set the SSID and password displayed on the screen of this unit. ≥ When using an Android device, perform the following operations: 1 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.

  • Page 183: When Connecting For The Second Time Or Later

    On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of this unit. ≥ When using an iOS device, perform the 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.

  • Page 184: Recording With A Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin Camera)

    Wireless Twin Camera Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin Camera) ≥ The Sub Camera of this unit will be disabled. ≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Wireless Sub Camera’s image displayed on the Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play back such a scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it.
  • Page 185 ∫ 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 smartphone will not be recorded. ∫ Sub Window size when using a Wireless Twin Camera The size of the image displayed on the Sub Window varies depending on the smartphone camera and the orientation of the smartphone.
  • Page 186 Changing the colour of the Sub Window frame Touch Sub Window. Touch Touch , and select the desired frame. COLOUR    1 : Pink 2 : Green 3 : Orange  4 : Grey 5 : Drop shadow 6 : No frame ...

  • Page 187: Screen Display When Using A Wireless Sub Camera

    ≥ When no image is transmitted to the Sub Window continuously for approximately 4 minutes or longer, the Wi-Fi connection will be terminated. ≥ When the “Image App” screen disappears, image transmission to the Sub Window stops. (The Wi-Fi connection stays connected.) This may occur when, for example, the smartphone receives a call or you press the home button.

  • Page 188: With A Pc

    Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

  • Page 189: Important Notice

    Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 3.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.

  • Page 190: Before Installing Hd Writer Le 3.0

    Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error Article 2 Use by a Third Party free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer, be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee rent, lease, lend or allow any third party, arising from or in connection with Licensee’s...
  • Page 191 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method.

  • Page 192: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/ DVD.
  • Page 193 ≥ This software is only for Windows. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Russian. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise or Windows RT.

  • Page 194: Installation

    Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_le30.html ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 195: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 195 -...

  • Page 196: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ∫ 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 the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.

  • Page 197: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. W570M We recommend using HD Writer LE 3.0 to Example folder structure of built-in memory: copy motion picture data.
  • Page 198 ∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.) Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

  • Page 199: Starting Hd Writer Le 3.0

    ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 3.0] # [Operating Instructions]. - 199 -...

  • Page 200: If Using Mac (Mass Storage)

    With a PC If using Mac (mass storage) ≥ HD Writer LE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X supported. For details about iMovie and Final Cut Pro X, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment OS X v10.9 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more...

  • Page 201: Indications

    Others Indications W570M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 OPEN  (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognising the card Intelligent Auto Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Backup for Twin Camera...
  • Page 202 PRE-REC PRE-REC Display Touch Menu Time Lapse Recording Backlight Compensation Zoom Microphone Tele Macro Stereo Microphone Intelligent Contrast Control Wind Noise Canceller Relay Recording Microphone Level Power LCD Fade (White), Fade (Black) Night Mode Image Stabilizer 62)/Optical Image Stabilizer Lock Intelligent Exposure Picture Adjustment World Time setting...
  • Page 203 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) 159) Display during playback 27, 80) Wi-Fi connection status (Direct 0h00m00s Playback Time connection) 159) No.10 Scene Number ∫ Indication of connection to Repeat Playback USB HDD Resume Playback...

  • Page 204: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 205: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥...

  • Page 206: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
  • Page 207 Indication Problem Check points Remaining battery ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not displayed approximation. properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points...
  • Page 208 Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back. cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. 104) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be deleted.
  • Page 209 With other products Problem Check points Cannot copy scenes on ≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. the SD card by connecting Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. to other equipment with the USB cable. With a PC Problem Check points...
  • Page 210 “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted. I have forgotten the Login ≥ Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. ID or Password for the http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ “LUMIX CLUB”. Others Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in ≥...
  • Page 211 ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.

  • Page 212: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. The unit and the SD card become warm Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

  • Page 213: About The Battery

    ≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery on-screen instructions. terminals should be removed. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. - 213 -...

  • Page 214: About The Ac Adaptor

    Prepare spare batteries when going out for About status indicator during recording. charging ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record When the status indicator is flashing at a for. Cold places such as a ski resort can particularly fast or slow rate, the following shorten recording time.

  • Page 215: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner.
  • Page 216 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.

  • Page 217: About Copyright

    LLC in the United States and other countries. or product concerned. ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic This product is licensed under the AVC patent Corporation. portfolio license for the personal and ™...

  • Page 218: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording format [AVCHD] [1080/50i] Recording mode [1080/50p] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/...

  • Page 219: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. 0.3M 7.4M 2.1M Picture size 4224k2376 1920k1080 3136k2352 640k480 Aspect ratio [16:9] [4:3] 4 GB 3200 28000...

  • Page 220: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. About the Suction Cup Mount/the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) You can attach the Suction Cup Mount (VW-SCA100) as follows. ≥ For information on how to mount the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) RP-CMC10E, refer to the operating instructions for it.

  • Page 221: About The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle

    About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded. This unit zooms in/out the image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit. Using Wi-Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi-Fi functions.
  • Page 222 Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its home position will face the front of the subject. ≥ The home position runs through the centre of the power button. Home position ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥...
  • Page 223 Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit. 221) ≥ Set [Panning Angle]/[Tilt Angle]/[Tilt Speed] in advance. 226, 227) Touch the desired Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode. Operation of the Mode Description Remote Pan Tilt Cradle The operation is automatic.
  • Page 224 Press the recording start/stop button. (When [Party Scene]/[Moving Object] is selected) ≥ Before recording starts, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and 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]/[Preset Positions] is selected) ≥...
  • Page 225 ∫ Using Cyclic Mode In this mode, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle cycles through positions registered to the position buttons in the desired sequence. The default sequence is as follows: [HOME] # [POS1] # [POS2] # [POS3] # [POS4] # [POS5] Touch ≥...
  • Page 226 ≥ The following functions will be set 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 playing back a scene recorded with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, stop the playback. (About [Party Scene]/[Moving Object]) ≥...
  • Page 227 You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 2014) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
  • Page 228 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com...

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