Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V720 HC-V727 HC-V720M HC-V710 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Read this first ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-V720M] You can record motion pictures in either AVCHD*1 or iFrame recording formats using this unit. (l 63) *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. AVCHD: It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc*2.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD cards. ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
Contents Read this first ................................................. 2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6 Power supply................................................ 10 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10 Charging the battery .............................. 11 Charging and recording time ................. 12 Recording to a card ..................................... 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 13 Inserting/removing an SD card ..............
Copy/Dubbing With a PC Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V720M] .................................. 106 Copying/playing back with a USB HDD.................................................. 109 Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 109 Simple copy ......................................... 112 Copy selected files .............................. 112 Playing back the USB HDD ................. 113 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. .......................................
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 11 4 5 12 6 13 ヮリヤ 7 8 1 14 9 10 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 191) 2 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25) 3 Optical Image Stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
15 16 17 20 21 18 19 22 23 20 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 21 SD card cover (l 14) 22 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14) 23 Card slot (l 14) 15 Shoe adaptor mounting part [SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 191) 16 Status indicator (l 15, 128) 17 Recording start/stop button (l 21) 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
26 27 24 29 28 25 24 Mode switch (l 16) 25 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 28 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 29 -8- Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt.
HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V720M 31 32 30 30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 128, 133, 138, 142, 143, 148, 151) 31 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 122) 32 NFC touch area (l 137) -9-
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380. ≥ 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.
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
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. A To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. The status indicator lights on.
Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Playback Mode (l 27, 78) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
∫ About the operation icons / / / : Touch when changing a page or performing settings. : Touch to return to the previous screen. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ operation icons. (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.
∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. 1 Select the menu.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V720M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to MENU 3 or . Select the menu. (l 30) : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER].
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 A B 4 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W Recording button icon When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC MODE]. (l 63) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.
Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A B 4 Press the Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. Focus area (area inside brackets) button fully. ≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 41) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode Still picture operation indicator (l 170) R3000 20.4M MEGA MEGA Size of still pictures (l 74) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 23) AF assist lamp (l 77) ßj 20.4M Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Optical Image Stabilizer (l 41) ß R3000 Flash (l 59) Flash level (l 59) Red-eye Reduction (l 59) ≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto button Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change the Recording Mode. (l 42) ≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other Recording Modes are set will change to Intelligent Auto Mode. Mode Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
∫ 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. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17). ALL ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/ PICTURE]. (l 30) HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V710 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. HC-V720M Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 0h01m30s E Operation icon ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Still picture playback Playback/Pause Fast rewind playback* Fast forward playback* Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
Sound will be heard only during normal playback. If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. When played back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches. ≥ The speaker of this unit does not output sounds when connected to a TV.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . ∫ About Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching / . 4 5 . (l 17) guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed, the guide display is cancelled.
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. MENU : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [5 SECONDS]: 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. [ON]: Constantly displayed. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 18.
≥ 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. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on.
[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY] You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( T / W ) and recording button icon ( MENU ). : [SETUP] # [ZOOM/REC DISPLAY] # desired setting [ON]: Constantly displayed. [OFF]: Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation. [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] Please refer to page 55. [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 101. [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.
[QUICK POWER ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or . MENU : [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k. [QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
[ALERT SOUND] Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc. MENU : [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting (Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF] 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (l 173) [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons (l 56) to display in the Touch Menu.
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # desired setting [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor 2 3 Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [HDMI RESOLUTION] Please refer to page 102. [VIERA Link] Please refer to page 103. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 101.
[Auto Cursor Position] The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor is moved to the right. It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered again. MENU : [SETUP] # [Auto Cursor Position] # [ON] ≥ Character input screen is displayed in following conditions: j When registering [FACE RECOG.
[MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked. MENU : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ HC-V720M Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
[DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. MENU : [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON] ≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again.
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W T T 6 W W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 62) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. W T B C Optical Zoom Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.
Advanced (Recording) 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. O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/ off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.
Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode 1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU 2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 25) Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. (l 43) Creative Control* You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 25 for details about the effect of each mode. *1 *2 (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Night Portrait)*2/ (Night Scenery)*2/ In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 (Low Light)*1/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 . (l 42) (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
MINI 1 [Miniature Effect] 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. ≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original position when you touch [Reset]. 2 Touch [SIZE].
8mm 1 2 3 [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) Start recording. ≥ The sound is monaural. SILN 1 2 [Silent movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
SCN Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to SCN . (l 42) Touch the desired Scene Mode. Mode 5Sports Effect 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 Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated. Snow Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night Scenery/Night Portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (Night Portrait) j The flash is set to [ON].
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 MNL to switch to Manual Mode.
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. (l 48) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / to select White Balance Mode. WB SHTR ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
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. (l 48) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 48) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the focus by touching MF / MF .
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch Function icons. (l 17) on the Touch Menu to display Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE tracking) ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
Level Shot This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position before recording. : When this function is set to on. : When this function is set to off. 1 Touch . ≥ Icon is displayed in A position. j When the tilt is corrected: j When the tilt is above the correction range: / ≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where is displayed. 2 Start recording.
AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 64) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 2 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the Image Stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding . ≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of operation icons. (l 17) on the Touch Menu to display the Touch an operation icon. (e.g. PRE-REC) PRE-REC ≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed. ([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 35) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade in) (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile Shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.
Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the indication lights up in red.
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is cancelled.
Guidelines You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is touched. # # # Setting cancelled ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ∫ Displaying guidelines at playback ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene, or set to [iFrame] or [MP4].
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Set Creative Control Mode to [Time Lapse Rec].
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. MENU [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p. [iFrame]*3: Set the recording format to iFrame. *1 *2 *3 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Recording will have higher quality in the order of [PH], [HA], [HG] and [HE].
[FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting [ON]: The Face Recognition function is available. [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 37) Icon [A] etc. / [A/a/1] Description of operation Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space. [Delete] Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space. [Enter] Ends text entry. ≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
∫ Cancelling a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. 2 (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥ When touched, the person is selected and again. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. is displayed. To cancel the selected person, touch ≥ Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no guarantee of positive recognition.
[FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given priority.
[LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and appear green when there is almost no tilt.
[AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) [Wind Noise Canceller] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
[5.1ch/2ch] You can switch the channel number setting of the built-in microphone. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [5.1ch/2ch] # desired setting [5.1ch]: Records with the 5.1ch surround microphone. [2ch]: Records with the 2ch stereo microphone. ≥ The option is set to [2ch] when an external microphone is connected. [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]*1: Records the surrounding sound with added realism.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: 2 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. [SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in natural quality.
[BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 48) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 75) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Picture size Aspect ratio 15.1M 4480k3360 5.8M 2784k2088 Extra Optical Zoom (l 40) –* 4:3 –* 0.3M 640k480 50k 15.1 M 4752k3168 –* 8M 3456k2304 2M 1728k1152 20.
[ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. MENU : [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO] # desired setting [4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc. ≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9]. ≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.
[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [OFF]: Cancel the setting. Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording. ≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record.
[AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 48) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. Playback operation Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene) Slow-motion Playback During Pause Frame-by-frame Playback With the playback paused, continue touching .
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback 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 touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. 2.
Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. (l 28) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. (l 27) 2 Touch the desired search condition.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
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. 1 Touch the date select icon. (l 17) A 2 ALL Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4. 1 Touch . (l 17) ALL 2 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Touch the desired effect. [POP]: Recommended for party scene.
∫ Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 2 3 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].
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. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 86) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 86) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 87) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back.
∫ Checking the favourite scenes 1 2 Touch the scenes to be played back. 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 scenes selected.) ≥ Favourite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and favourite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.
∫ Priority settings 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V710 The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. HC-V720M The recorded scenes can be saved in the built-in memory. 1 2 3 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight playback is finished. Touch [SAVE]. Select the format to save. [QUALITY (AVCHD)]: It will be saved in high-definition image quality.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 17) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
(When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].) ≥ [SLIDES INTERVAL] cannot be set, when [EFFECT SETUP] is set. (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. 0h01m30s ∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete.
4 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2) Touch [Delete]. ≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4. 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]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete. Set the section to delete by touching and sliding the top and bottom section selection buttons . 0h00m15s ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-byframe Playback.
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point. 0h00m15s ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback. (l 78) ≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scene or the scene saved as MP4, 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. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised.
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 Before copying, convert the scenes recorded in AVCHD to those with the image quality (MP4: 640k360/25p) that supports playback on a PC or uploading on the internet. ≥ Set the mode to scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 , touch the play mode selection icon, and then select the AVCHD : [EDIT SCENE] # [CONVERT TO MP4] Touch the scene you want to convert to MP4. ≥ The scene selection is made as you touch it, and the cancel the operation, touch the scene again.
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V720M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 63) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene A B C Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay Recording ≥ Change the mode to scene. (l 27) 1 2 and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording. Select the menu.
To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ 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. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using the HD Writer AE 5.0.
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A 1 2 High quality HDMI terminal Video terminal ≥ Use the HDMI mini cable (supplied). ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible highdefinition TV and then play back the recorded high-definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
2 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.) 3 Change the mode to to play back. ≥ When connected to the TV, sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced (Playback) 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. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. ≥ You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pressing the button up, down, left or right, and then the button in the centre. (When selecting scenes) (When playing back) A Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control. Green ≥ Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display (9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...
Advanced (Playback) Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene or set to . (l 27) 1 Touch . ≥ This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4. 2 Play back the scene or the still picture by touching it.
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V720M] 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].
Changing the recording format When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. Touch [YES] and select the copying method. [ [ ] This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to MP4 (640k360/25p) and copy to the SD card. ] This will convert the scene recorded in 1080/50p on the built-in memory to 1080/50i and copy to the SD card. ≥ When there are relay-recorded scenes in the built-in memory, a message appears on the screen.
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large. j The temperature of the unit is high.
Copy/Dubbing Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In these Operating Instructions, “USB hard disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”. If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit by using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB HDD), you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a USB HDD. It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the USB HDD.
4 Touch the desired item. [Simple copy]: Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that have not been copied yet. (l 112) [Copy selected files]: Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then copy. (l 112) [Playback HDD]: Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on this unit. (l 113) [Safe Removal]: Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD.
∫ Formatting This is for initialising the USB HDD. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD]. MENU : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [HDD] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
Simple copy 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 109) ≥ You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit. 2 Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB HDD (l 113), and then perform the operation of Step 1. 3 4 5 HC-V720M Touch the media you want to copy. Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or created with HD Writer AE 5.0 can be played back. A B USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD) Recommended USB HDD (commercially-available) 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. (l 109) ≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 100) 2 3 Touch [Playback HDD].
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ HC-V720M To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory to an SD card, see page 106. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
About the screen indication of the unit ≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ HC-V720M When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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). ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
Copy/Dubbing Using the Eye-Fi™ card By 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. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card manufacturer.
∫ 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 EyeFi direct mode settings. ≥ Insert the Eye-Fi card (commercially available) in the unit. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [Eye-Fi DIRECT] ≥ This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON].
≥ 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 EyeFi card before use. ≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Wi-Fi® function ∫ Use this unit as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. 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.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. (l 9) ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. ≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi function; however this is not a sign of a malfunction.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Remote Ctrl], [DLNA Play], [Live Cast] and [Hom.Monitor]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device. ≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device.
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the “Image App”, you can connect using NFC. When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” (l 128). [DLNA Play] You can play back scenes and still pictures of this unit on a DLNAcompatible TV. A DLNA-compatible TV 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n.
2 3 4 (For tethering connection) Check if your smartphone is compatible with the tethering function. Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program on the smartphone or PC (l 127). Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” ID/Password. (l 127). Configure the USTREAM broadcast settings on the “LUMIX CLUB” (l 127). When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” (l 128). [Hom.Monitor] You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone.
Install the “Image App” Installing the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps Version For iOS apps 1.0 (As of December 2012) OS Android 2.2~Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0 Installation procedure 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your Android device to a network. Select “Google PlayTM Store”. Enter “Image App” into the search box. Select “Image App” and install it. ≥ The icon will be added to the menu. 2 3 4 Connect your iOS device to a network. Select “App StoreSM”.
Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program using a smartphone or a PC. About the USTREAM With this video-sharing website, you can stream and watch motion pictures this unit is recording. Refer to the USTREAM site for details. http://www.ustream.tv/ ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on future USTREAM services and updates. The service content and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Connecting to Wi-Fi To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. Touch [YES], and then configure the access point settings below.
4 Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection again. Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection 1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 4. 2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.
4 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. 5 Touch [NEXT]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection again.
∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Set Wireless Access Point]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point. ≥ For information on how to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points, please refer to [Set Wireless Access Point] on page 151. 5 6 Touch [Manual Connection]. Select [Search] or [Set Manually].
∫ When connecting by [Set Manually] 1 2 Touch [Set Manually]. Touch [INPUT], then enter the SSID of the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 65. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. 3 Touch [NEXT], and then touch the desired Network Authentication method. Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set [Open] [NONE]/[WEP] [WEP] There is no setup of an encryption types.
Connecting to a smartphone Check if your smartphone is compatible with WPS. j If your smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If your smartphone is not compatible with WPS: Connecting by entering an SSID and Password You can also connect by scanning the QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone. (l 134) [Easy Connection (WPS)] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type].
∫ Connecting with QR code 1 2 3 4 5 Press Wi-Fi button Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. 6 7 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Scan QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone. ≥ When using an iOS device, the profile install screen will be displayed on the smartphone. After installing, close the displayed screen by pressing the Home button and relaunch the “Image App”.
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 It cannot connect to the wireless access point. The wireless access point is not detected. Check points (General) ≥ Turn ON the wireless access point. ≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect. ≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connection will be aborted. Reset the connection settings.
Problem Check points The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. (Wireless Access Point Connection) ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same wireless access point. ≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Recording/playing back with remote operations 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). Image ImageApp App Image App A B When connecting to a smartphone When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function.
≥ This unit is turned on even if it touches the smartphone on turned off with a LCD monitor. of this unit, where this unit is If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected to the first one The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been connected to this unit will be cut off, and the newly touched smartphone will be connected. ≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations.
Using with a wireless access point connection ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Turn on the NFC function. Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or later). (Except for some models) 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
Functions available for remote operations ∫ When Recording Mode ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Turning the unit off Selecting a mode Recording motion pictures/still pictures HC-V720M Selecting a media to record Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) Selecting a iA/MNL mode White Balance Recording format Backlight Compensation Picture size Aspect Ratio Self-timer ∫ When Playback Mode ≥ Playback j The scenes recorded in iFrame cannot playback ≥ HC-V720M Selecting a media to playback (SD card/Built-
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Playing back on a TV 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 ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 124) ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point. ≥ Do not remove the SD card in playing back on a TV. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [DLNA Play].
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Live Cast You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM. LUMIX CLUB USTREAM XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 124) ≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet contract details may result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit placed on communication traffic. 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Live Cast].
Touch ≥ . R 1h20m / / will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. A [EXIT] ∫ To start the live broadcast Touch . R 1h20m ≥ If you press the start recording button, you can simultaneously record the broadcast to this unit. ≥ / / will disappear when no touch function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. A [EXIT] ∫ To stop the live broadcast Touch .
≥ Recording is performed in Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ If you close the LCD monitor face down while recording, the LCD monitor of this unit will not display. ≥ Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication method settings. Set the publication range and Password using USTREAM if required. ≥ Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
∫ To set the line quality 1 2 Touch [LINE QUALITY]. Touch the desired line quality. Line Quality Picture size Frame rate [High] 1280k720 5 to 15 fps (5 to 10 fps) [Medium] 640k360 5 to 20 fps (5 to 10 fps) [Low] 320k176 5 to 25 fps (5 to 15 fps) [AUTO] Screen indications Use this option to check the line quality and automatically set the item. ≥ Frame rate in parentheses are when recorded in simultaneously.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Home Monitor You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone. Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. (l 125) ≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such as 3G.
∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Hom.Monitor]. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [NO]. ≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor. When configuring the home monitor settings for the first time ∫ Connecting with Android (NFC-compatible) device ≥ Turn on the NFC function.
∫ When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code 1 2 3 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Hom.Monitor]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. 4 5 6 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a smartphone. Scan QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone. ≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home monitor.
Automatic recording You can record a motion picture on this unit as it detects a moving or non-moving object. ≥ Automatic recording will record for approximately 30 seconds. ≥ Automatic recording can record a maximum of 1 hour 15 minutes per day. Check the remaining available recording time. ≥ When automatic recording is performed with moving object detection, automatic recording is performed only once within the set time.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 2 3 Press Wi-Fi button. 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 points. ≥ Up to 3 wireless access points can be set.
[Home Monitor Connect] Please refer to page 147. [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] If you set [ON], the LCD monitor turns off when remotely operating this unit with a smartphone (in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) so that power consumption is reduced. ≥ When the LCD monitor is turned off, you can display the screen by touching it. ≥ If the Wi-Fi connection is turned off, this unit will turn off automatically approximately 30 minutes later.
[Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. 1 Touch [INPUT], and enter the desired device name (SSID). ≥ Input up to [20] characters are recommended. All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used. (l 133) ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 65. 2 Touch [EXIT].
Using the “LUMIX CLUB” Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID (free). You can upload the scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to WEB service with [Remote Ctrl] or use the [Live Cast] function if you register to “LUMIX CLUB”. ≥ You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID for this unit and a smartphone. When Login ID is acquired over the smartphone only, it is possible to register the same Login ID to this unit using the “Image App”.
∫ Check or change the acquired Login ID/Password ≥ To change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password on this unit, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password in advance. 1 2 3 4 5 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB]. Touch [Add/Change Account]. Touch [Change Account]. ≥ The Login ID and Password are displayed. ≥ The Password is displayed as “ ”. 6 7 Touch [Login ID] or [Password]. Enter the Login ID or Password, and touch [Enter].
∫ Delete your Login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the Login ID from this unit when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [LUMIX CLUB]. Touch [Delete account]. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [NEXT]. 5 Touch [YES] in the Login ID delete confirmation screen. ≥ The message is displayed. Touch [NEXT].
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 5.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 5.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 5.0 installed.
≥ It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 169 for details about using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 5.
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With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA — 100 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 5.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC.
With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function. 2 3 Turn on the unit. Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
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]. The following data will be recorded. 1 JPEG format still pictures (up to 999 still pictures can be recorded. ([S1000001.JPG], etc.)) 2 iFrame format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.) 3 MP4 format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 5.0] # [HD Writer AE 5.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 5.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V710 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. j For users who have HC-V720M , convert the scene with [ ] before importing.
Others Indications * HC-V720M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC +6dB R 3000 1h30m +1 20.4M MEGA +1 12:34 15. 11.
B PRE-REC +3dB / +6dB / C PRE-REC (l 57) Display Touch Menu (l 17) Time Lapse Recording (l 45) Backlight Compensation (l 60) Bass Setting (l 73) Tele Macro (l 60) Zoom Microphone (l 71) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 57) LOW CUT / Focus Microphone (l 71) Stereo Microphone (l 71) / / Wind Noise Canceller (l 70) A / +2 / +1 / -1 / / / Power LCD (l 35) / Microphone Level (l 72) Smile Shot (l 58) / / / Intelligent Exposure (l 60) Picture Adjustment (l 73) Digital Cinema Colour (l 69)
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; ∫ /7/8/9/:/ HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V720M Indication of connection to Wi-Fi Display during playback (l 28, 78) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 28) No.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 HC-V720M only *2 HC-V720 / HC-V727 / HC-V720M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 157) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
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. Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to or . Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
Power Problem “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed. Check points ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit by turning the unit off and on. ≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not turned off and on. ≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 13) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card or built-in memory. (l 37) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 69) Auto Focus function does not work.
With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images or sounds cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 101) ≥ The audio during playback mode is not output from this unit when connected to a TV.
With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 161, 169) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V720]/[HC-V727]/[HC-V720M] Problem Check points I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. ≥ Perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] from the Setup menu (l 36). This will set the Wi-Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase, and you will be able to use the Wi-Fi setting menu. When performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], all Wi-Fi settings including the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and registered wireless access points will be deleted.
∫ 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. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. HC-V720M When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built-in memory of this unit. The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw an old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
About 3D About the SD card About 3D viewing Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D image. ≥ Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D image, stop viewing at once. ≥ Continuing to view may cause illness. ≥ Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing. When viewing 3D images, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
LCD monitor About personal information ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your fingernails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.
Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
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.
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. 20.4M 6016k3384 Picture size Aspect ratio SD card HC-V720M Built-in memory 16:9 300 650 3200 16 GB 1300 2700 12500 64 GB 5000 10500 52000 16 GB 1300 2700 12500 15.1M 4480k3360 Aspect ratio HC-V720M Built-in memory Built-in memory 0.
Others Optional accessories Attaching the Conversion Lens/ Filter Kit Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor Attach the Wide Conversion Lens (VW-W4907H: optional) ND filter or MC protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF46NE: optional) in front of the lens. ≥ You will not be able to use the flash and video light. Set the flash setting to ([OFF]), and the video light setting to ([OFF]). (l 59, 61) You can attach a variety of optional accessories to the shoe adaptor.
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