Panasonic HC-V180 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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4SQT1132 (ENG)Do not spray insecticides or volatilechemicals onto the unit.≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, itsbody may be marred and the surface finishmay peel off.≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products incontact with the unit for a long time.Cleaning≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull theAC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipethe unit with a soft, dry cloth.≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water andsqueeze firmly, and then wipe the unit withthe damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a drycloth.≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, ordishwashing liquid may alter the camera bodyor peel the surface finish. Do not use thesesolvents.≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow theinstructions that came with the cloth.When you are not going to use the unit foran extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard orcabinet, it is recommended that you place adesiccant (silica gel) in with it.Be sure to detach the battery after use.≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amountof current continues to flow even if the unit isoff. Keeping the unit in this state may result inover discharge of the battery. This may resultin you not being able to use the battery evenafter it is charged.≥ The battery should be stored in a cool placefree from humidity, with as constanttemperature as possible. (Recommendedtemperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommendedhumidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,we recommend you charge it once every yearand store it again after you have completelyused up the charged capacity.If the operating time is very short even afterthe battery has been recharged, the batteryhas worn out. Please purchase a newbattery.About the SD card≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:j Remove the SD cardj Turn the unit offj Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shock∫ About the recording format forrecording motion pictures≥ Motion pictures recorded with otherdevices are not supported by this unit.You can select from AVCHD*1 , MP4 or iFramerecording formats to record motion picturesusing this unit.*1 It is compatible with the AVCHDProgressive (1080/50p).AVCHD:It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TVor for saving to disc *2 .*2 The following methods are available forsaving an image recorded in 1080/50p:j Copy the image to a disc using theHD Writer LE 3.0.j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-raydisc recorder that supports AVCHDProgressive.MP4:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a PC.≥ It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.iFrame:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).≥ It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.