Panasonic - HC-V380K

Panasonic camcorders provide messages when they detect something is not correct. This may be operational or product related. Use the list found at this page to troubleshoot the message you are receiving.

Troubleshooting - VIERA Link does not work. - Camcorder

Find possible causes and solutions for determining why VIERA Link is not operating as expected.

How to get firmware updates for your Panasonic Camcorder / Lumix Camera

How to sanitize your Panasonic product.

Troubleshooting - Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 3.0/3.1/4.0

Troubleshooting - Cannot use [DLNA Play]. - Camcorders

Troubleshooting - Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium.

Troubleshooting - Color or brightness of the image changes, or horizontal bars appear in the image.

Troubleshooting - Even when this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images or sounds are not output.

Troubleshooting - General Camcorder Information

Troubleshooting - I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. - HC-V380, HC-W580, HC-VX870

Troubleshooting - Object seems to be warped.

Troubleshooting - Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly.

Troubleshooting - Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back.

Troubleshooting - The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

Troubleshooting - The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up.

Troubleshooting - This unit does not stay on long enough.

Troubleshooting - This unit is turned off automatically.

Troubleshooting - Twin Camera - No image is displayed in the sub window.

Troubleshooting - Twin Camera - When using twin camera can not connect to a smartphone.

Parts and Accessories - What battery is compatible with my Panasonic Camcorder?

Third party remote controls are available to be connected to these devices. View this answer for information on functionality compatibility.

How to get the latest version of the Panasonic Image App.

Parts and Accessories for USA Consumer products.

Parts and Accessories - What battery is compatible with my LUMIX camera?

Warranty - Will a camera be warranted if I purchase it outside of Canada or the USA?

Warranty and Repair Information for Camcorders (USA)

How to reset the Wi-Fi setting on my Panasonic Camcorder

Resetting this setting will set the Wi-Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase.

How to stream live video - Live Video Streaming FAQs

Learn how to Stream on popular platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook Live, and many more!

How to watch video/pictures on your TV

View this answer to find information on playing your videos back on your TV.

Instructional Video - How to transfer/copy AVCHD video from your Panasonic camera to a PC

View this answer for information on file transferring to PCs.

Instructional Video - What to do when Video Won't Transfer a Mobile Device?

View this answer to learn what you can do when the video from your camera will not transfer to your mobile smart device.

Getting started with PHOTOfunSTUDIO

How to adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder on a Panasonic Camcorder.

How to connect my camcorder to a TV in Europe.

How to connect to a PC. -HC-V380, HC-W580

How to convert to MP4.

How to create a still picture from a motion picture.

How to dub with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.

How to get firmware updates for your Panasonic Camcorder / Lumix Camera

How to get the latest version of the Panasonic Image App.

How to playback using VIERA Link on a Panasonic Camcorder.

How to sanitize your Panasonic product.

How to use a Lumix Camera / Panasonic Camcorder as a web camera

How to use the setup menu.

LUMIX DIGITAL STILL CAMERA & PANASONIC CAMCORDER TECHNOLOGY DICTIONARY

Troubleshooting - When I look at the recording screen with the smartphone, mosaic-like noise appears on the screen and the image movement does not look smooth.

Basic Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Features and Specifications - Camcorder - Model HC-V380

How to find the model number or serial number of a Panasonic product

Specifications - Are SDHC memory cards compatible with Panasonic cameras?

Specifications - Lumix DSC cameras and Panasonic Camcorders live video streaming compatibility.

Specifications - Software Compatible for Apple Mac products and a Panasonic camcorder.

Troubleshooting - Error Messages - Panasonic Camcorders

Troubleshooting - VIERA Link does not work. - Camcorder

Find possible causes and solutions for determining why VIERA Link is not operating as expected.

How to get firmware updates for your Panasonic Camcorder / Lumix Camera

How to sanitize your Panasonic product.

Troubleshooting - Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer LE 3.0/3.1/4.0

Troubleshooting - Cannot use [DLNA Play]. - Camcorders

Troubleshooting - Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium.

Troubleshooting - Color or brightness of the image changes, or horizontal bars appear in the image.

Troubleshooting - Even when this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images or sounds are not output.

Troubleshooting - General Camcorder Information

Troubleshooting - I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. - HC-V380, HC-W580, HC-VX870

Troubleshooting - Object seems to be warped.

Troubleshooting - Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly.

Troubleshooting - Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back.

Troubleshooting - The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

Troubleshooting - The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up.

Troubleshooting - This unit does not stay on long enough.

Troubleshooting - This unit is turned off automatically.

Troubleshooting - Twin Camera - No image is displayed in the sub window.

Troubleshooting - Twin Camera - When using twin camera can not connect to a smartphone.

Parts and Accessories - What battery is compatible with my Panasonic Camcorder?

Third party remote controls are available to be connected to these devices. View this answer for information on functionality compatibility.

How to get the latest version of the Panasonic Image App.

Parts and Accessories for USA Consumer products.

Parts and Accessories - What battery is compatible with my LUMIX camera?

Warranty - Will a camera be warranted if I purchase it outside of Canada or the USA?

Warranty and Repair Information for Camcorders (USA)