Panasonic Hc W570 Owners Manual

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This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level 
position.
≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range.
≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to th e position where  /  is 
displayed.
≥ This function's default setting is   (Normal).
≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope i s about 45o to the horizontal 
direction.
≥ Level Shot Function is canceled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [O N]. (l73)
≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the uni t on the tripod using [LEVEL 
GAUGE] ( l73), and then set Level Shot Function to   (Normal) or   (Strong) b efore 
use.
≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the scr een may become black 
momentarily.
≥ If you set the option to   (Normal)/  (Strong), the angle of view  will change.
Advanced (Recording)
Level Shot Function
(When setting   (Normal)) (When setting   (Strong))
: With Level Shot Function
: Without Level Shot Function
/ When the tilt is corrected
/ / / When the tilt is above the correction range
Level Shot Function buttonEach press of this button switches Level Shot Function.
 (Normal)  #   (Strong)  # Off
 (Normal): Corrects the tilt.  (Strong): Strengthen tilt correction.
Off: Cancel the setting. 
						

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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.
B Sub Window
≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.
1Rotate the Sub Camera.≥When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the 
range  C (0e to approximately 30 e) to a position in the 
range  D (approximately 30 e to 270 e), the Sub Window is 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch   to 
display it.
≥  (startup/disconnect icon for Wireless Twin Camera) 
is disabled when using the Sub Camera.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Sub Camera 
(Twin Camera)
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A Sub Camera
Recording a family 
member next to you Recording scenery Recording yourself
≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible.
≥ An image recorded w ith the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s ima ge displayed on the 
Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. Whe n you play back such a 
scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the S ub Window image or hide it.
≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 3 0cm (12q).
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2Rotate the Sub Camera dial to adjust its up/
down angle.
≥You can adjust the angle up or down to approximately 20 e 
from the position  F.
3Start recording.≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position.
≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when 
recording.
∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window
Touch  .≥Each time you touch the icon, y ou 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 functionRotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C (0e to approximately 30e).
≥It takes some time until the Sub Window appears.
≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch   or return the Sub Cam era to a position in the 
range  C (0e to approximately 30 e) and then rotate it to a position in the range  D (approximately 
30 e to 270 e).
≥ The Sub Camera is turned on as long as   is displayed.
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color balance, brightnes s and other settings may differ 
between the Main Camera and the Sub Camera.
≥ The following button icons may not be displayed when the Sub Wi ndow is displayed. To display 
them, touch the Main Camera’s image on the screen.
j  (Touch Menu)
j /  (Zoom button icons)
j  (Recording button icon)
j Recording Mode button icon ( l48)
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.
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Sub Camera dial
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≥The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed:
jTouch 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 Im age Stabilizer, Level Shot 
Function and 
[QUICK POWER ON] work only for the Main Camera. For information on the 
settings for the Sub Camera, refer to page  45.
≥ When you record still pictures by using the Twin Camera functio n, it may take longer than usual to 
achieve focus. ( l24)
≥ The Sub Camera does not work when you are using the following f unctions:
j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
≥ The Fade function’s image effects do not affect the Sub Window.
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub 
Camera and the Sub Window
1 Touch Sub Window.
2 Touch   to select the size you want to use.
≥If you do not touch the Sub Window or perform any touch operati on for a while, the Sub Window 
size will change.
≥ The available Sub Window sizes differ as shown below.
jIn Motion Picture Recording Mode or when [PICTURE SIZE] in Stil l Picture Recording Mode is 
set to [  10M] or [  2.1M] :
Changing the size of the Sub Window
Aspect ratio 16:9 1:1 16:9
Size
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jWhen [PICTURE SIZE] in Still Picture Recording Mode is set to [  7.4M], [  0.3M], 
[  7.7M] or [  2M]:
* The Sub Window will be displayed in the aspect ratio set in [P ICTURE SIZE].
1Touch Sub Window.
2 Touch the display position you want to change.
≥Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the 
positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change.
1 Touch Sub Window.
2 To u c h   .
3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust.
* This icon is displayed only in Motion Picture Recording Mode.Aspect ratio
4:3 or 3:2* 1:1
Size
Changing the display position of the Sub Window
Setting and adjusting the Sub Camera and the Sub Window
[WB] :Adjusts the color balance.
 :Adjusts the brightness.
* :Allows you to enable Narration Mode.
Rejects ambient sound, allowing your voice to be recorded clear ly.
 :Changes the color of the Sub Window frame.
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4(When [WB] is touched)
Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.
(When   is touched)Touch  /  to adjust settings.
(When   is touched)
To u c h     o r   .
≥Touching the screen returns you to the recording screen.
≥ When Narration Mode is enabled, its icon will be constantly 
displayed on the screen.
≥ You can enable or disable Narration Mode by touching   
on the recording screen.
≥ [MIC SETUP] is set to [ST EREO MIC] when Narration 
Mode is enabled.
≥ If you hide the Sub Window, Narration Mode will not work.
(When   is touched)
Touch the desired frame.
≥If you set the Recording Mode to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intellig ent Auto Plus Mode, the following 
settings will be used:
j [WB] :   (Auto)
j  : The value will be set to [0].
(Automatic White Balance adjustment)/ (Sunny mode)/ (Cloudy mode)/
(Indoor mode 1)/ (Indoor mode 2)
 :Enables Narration Mode.
 :Disables Narration Mode.
1 :Pink
2 :Green
3 :Orange
4 :Gray
5 :Drop shadow *
6 :No frame
* This adds a drop shadow on the right and bottom sides.
AW B
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B [ON]
C [OFF]
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D [FRAMING]
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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)
≥ Even when using the Wireless Twin Camera function, you can save  the image being recorded 
with the Main Camera as a separate scene. ( l171 )
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] and [REC MODE] to [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[H E]. (l71, 72 )
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When Twin Camera recording starts, this unit also starts record ing the Main Camera’s image 
without the Sub Window image as a separate scene.
≥ When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera], use an SD card co nforming to Class 10 of 
the SD Speed Class Rating.
≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera and scenes that show  the Sub Window’s image will 
be saved on the same media. This causes the remaining recordable time to be halved.
≥ When [ON] is selected, two separate dates are used to record sc enes simultaneously. As a result, 
compared to when [OFF] is selected, recording can be performed  on fewer days.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera operates when it is set to [ON], even if you hide the Sub Window.
≥ You cannot record still pictures while recording with the Backu p for Twin Camera function.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera is not available when any of the following functions is being used:
jCreative Control
j Home monitoring
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Backup for Twin 
Camera Function
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Backup for Twin Camera]  # [ON]
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ATwin Camera
B Backup for Twin Camera
C SD card
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1Touch the Recording Mode button icon.
2Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Advanced (Recording)
Changing the Recording Mode
ModeEffect
*1*2Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
which optimizes settings to the recording environment 
you are in. (
l49)
*1
*2Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color 
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and 
record. (
l51)
*1Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects. 
(
l 51)
Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the 
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene 
you want to record. (
l55)
Manual You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance 
and brightness (iris/gain). (
l57)
*2Stop Motion 
Animation Assist You can set a recorded still picture as the background, 
and record the next picture while looking at that 
recorded picture as the background. (
l56)
MENU
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Intelligent Auto
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want 
to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter t he desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be  surrounded by a white frame when 
detected. In the Portrait Mode, a  subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be 
surrounded by an orange frame. ( l72)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions,  such as when faces are of 
certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightnes s is 
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting ou t the 
background sky, which may be very bright.
*1Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.*2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter spe ed.*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.*1
*2Normal
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adju
sted to 
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∫
Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Ba lance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture a nd shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ The information on this page applies only to the Main Camera.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depen ding on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l58, 60 )
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Bal ance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment  on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adj ust 
the White Balance manually. ( l58)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.  
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l60)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surr ounded by objects with glossy s urfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
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