Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V785 HC-V787 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 You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4 or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 71) *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). AVCHD: It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc*2. *2 The following methods are available for saving an image recorded in 1080/50p: j Copy the image to a disc using the HD Writer AE 5.2.
∫ Caution regarding the lens Do not aim the lens at the sun or strong light. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”.
Contents Read this first ...................................................................................................................................2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ..............................................................................................8 Power supply..................................................................................................................................11 Inserting/removing the battery ...................................
Manual recording ...........................................................................................................................56 White Balance ......................................................................................................................... 57 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment ...................................................................................... 58 Manual Focus adjustment ...............................................................................
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® function.............................................................................................................................127 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function...................................................................................129 [Remote Ctrl] ................................................................................................................................130 Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] ..................................................
Others Indications ....................................................................................................................................179 Messages......................................................................................................................................182 About recovery ...................................................................................................................... 183 Troubleshooting..........................................................
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 23 11 4 12 5 13 6 モバヷ 7 1 2 3 4 8 14 ヮリヤ 9 10 15 Speaker Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 197) Recording/playback button [ / ] (l 18) Level Shot Function button [ ] (l 42) 5 Power button [ ] (l 17) 6 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 11) 7 USB terminal [ ] (l 118, 124, 174) 8 Micro HDMI connector [HDMI] (l 113) 9 A/V connector [A/V] (l 113, 126) 10 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used
16 17 22 18 23 19 20 24 25 21 26 27 22 Tripod receptacle ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.
28 29 30 28 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 29 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 69) ≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. ≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears. 30 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt.
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 AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other equipment with this unit.
∫ To charge by connecting to other device It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied). Please refer to page 175. If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 191. We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not heat or expose to flame.
Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording format [AVCHD] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.
Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly. j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 53) j When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON] (l 43) 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 38) 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.
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 You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording motion pictures. Still Picture Recording Mode (l 25) Recording still pictures.
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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. A Touch Menu T W Recording Mode T Playback Mode FOCUS WB W ALL SHTR MENU IRIS B C D E MENU You can change the operation icons to display.
Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 3 in [SET WORLD TIME] (l 31) j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time” 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / .
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 Recording motion pictures 1 2 A B 3 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 18) 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.
≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion picture recording, the recording will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode. ≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 71) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 26) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. Scenes exceeding 4 GB (approx.) or 30 minutes (approx.
Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 18) Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A B 3 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.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 Still picture operation indicator (l 179) R3000 2.1M MEGA 2.1M MEGA Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures (l 81) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 25) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 61) ≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 18). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20). ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 30) 3 ALL Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be displayed.
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M]) j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: ≥ is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] is touched. 5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l 85) * Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode. ≥ If you set this unit to Recording Mode or Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button, you will return to the 9 scenes display.
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 20) 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 SEC.]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen. [ON]: Constantly displayed. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 21.
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ 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].
[DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. MENU : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. (l 18) ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode switching icon is constantly displayed. This causes the date and time to disappear from the screen. [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format.
[ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. MENU : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC etc. j PRE-REC is used j During slide show playback j Using the Wi-Fi function * When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.
[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 182) ≥ Refer to page 82 when changing the shutter sound setting.
[POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. MENU : [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright) ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter. ≥ When the video light is set to ([ON]) or ([AUTO]) and it is lit, it cannot be set.
[INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. MENU : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion Picture Recording Mode. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Set to [YES] for changing the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition. MENU : [SETUP] # [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ≥ The password for the Wi-Fi is deleted.
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MP4/iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. MENU : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 176) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥ The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode are not reset.
[MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. MENU : [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value.
[O.I.S. DEMO] This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo. MENU : [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO] ≥ Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts. When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled. [SOFTWARE INFO] You can connect this unit and a PC with the USB cable and check software information (License) on the PC. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [SOFTWARE INFO] Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ A message will be displayed when the connection is complete.
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 6 W T W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 71) ∫ 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) Level Shot Function This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. (When setting (Normal)) (When setting (Strong)) : With Level Shot Function : Without Level Shot Function Level Shot Function button Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function. (Normal) # (Strong) # Off (Normal): Corrects the tilt. (Strong): Strengthen tilt correction. Off: Cancel the setting.
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function When simultaneously recording two images with the Main Camera, you can also record the Main Camera’s image as a separate scene. (Backup for Twin Camera) A B C Twin Camera Backup for Twin Camera SD card ≥ Even when using the Wireless Twin Camera function, you can save the image being recorded with the Main Camera as a separate scene. (l 156) ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] and [REC MODE] to [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE].
≥ When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera], use an SD card conforming 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 scenes simultaneously. As a result, compared to when [OFF] is selected, recording can be performed on fewer days.
Advanced (Recording) Changing the Recording Mode 1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU 2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode *2 Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. (l 48) Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode *1 *2 Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. *1 Spotlight Very bright object 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.
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 46 for details about the effect of each mode. *1 *2 (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Low Light)*1/ (Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 (When adjusting the brightness) Touch / . (l 45) . (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone. B side: Sets the balance to a bluish 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 [8mm movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # 2 (Bright) # (Dark) (When adjusting the colour balance) Touch . ≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # 3 (Red) # (Yellow) Start recording. ≥ The sound is monaural. SILN 1 [Silent movie] (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
Audio cannot be recorded. [REC MODE] is set to [HA]. The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second. The colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 57, 59) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected. ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ HDR Movie Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to .
∫ To change the level of image contrast correction [HDR EFFECT] allows you to change the contrast correction level in HDR Movie Mode. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 45) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [HDR EFFECT] # desired setting : Sets the correction level to high. : Sets the correction level to low. Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings. ≥ You can also change this setting by touching its operation icon.
≥ (Sports) j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display flashes. ≥ (Portrait) j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. ≥ (Soft Skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ To record the scene into an SD card, use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating. ≥ Recordable time with the battery will be shortened with the use of FULL HD Slow Motion Video recording. ≥ FULL HD Slow Motion Video recording uses the following settings: j Level Shot Function: Off j [ZOOM MODE]: [Opt.Zoom 20k] j [HYBRID O.I.S.]: [OFF] j [AUTO SLOW SHTR]: [OFF] ≥ The shutter speed is 1/100 or more.
Stop Motion Animation Assist Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to 1 2 . (l 45) Press the button to record the still pictures. (l 25) Touch [Enter].
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. Push the Multi Manual Dial to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ When an item on the manual icon or the picture quality adjustment icon (l 80) is not selected, each time you push the Multi Manual Dial, the manual icon and the picture quality adjustment icon are displayed alternately.
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 56) ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 56. 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / FOCUS to select White Balance Mode. ≥ 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 56) ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 56. 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.
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 56) ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 56. Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to set focus. 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.
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 20) 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 .
Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. ≥ The icon at position A is switched. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.
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 . ≥ An icon is displayed B. 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. ≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want to change the target.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock This function enhances optical image stabilization. You can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 2 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l 61) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK SETTING] # desired setting [AUTO]: Operates Activates Optical Image Stabilizer Lock automatically. The icon is displayed in the position A of the LCD monitor.
Touch Shutter It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched. 1 Touch . ≥ An icon is displayed A. 2 Touch the subject. ≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still picture is recorded. ≥ Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be possible to record the intended picture. ≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.
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 20) on the Touch Menu to display the Touch an operation icon. (e.g. 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. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade out) MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
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.
Video light It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. In motion picture recording mode: ([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) In still picture recording mode: ([ON]) # ([OFF]) : Always on. : : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings. Cancel the setting. ≥ When the battery is low and the light cannot be lit, the ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ will be displayed on the screen.
HDR Effect You can change the level of image contrast correction in HDR Movie Mode. (l 51) The icon changes each time you touch it. (Low) # (High) (Low): Sets the correction level to low. (High): Sets the correction level to high. ≥ You cannot change the level of this effect when recording a motion picture or during PRE-REC. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. Headphone volume adjustment Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l 45) The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is set.
[ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting (For the V785 ) [Opt.Zoom 20k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 20k) [i.Zoom 50k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 50k) [D.Zoom 60k]: Digital zoom (Up to 60k) [D.Zoom 1500k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500k) (For the V787 ) [Opt.Zoom 20k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 20k) [i.
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: (A B) Set the recording format to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50p.
[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 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others. ∫ Prioritised face framing Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames.
[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.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 56) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
[WIDE CONV. LENS SET] This will change the setting of the Image Stabilizer function and Maximum zoom ratio to the one appropriate for the recording when a Wide Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] # [ON] ≥ The following functions will not work: j Video light j AF ASSIST LAMP ≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, [ZOOM MODE] (l 71) is fixed to [Opt.Zoom 10k] (up to 10k).
[Sound Scene Select] You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record. ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. (l 78) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [Sound Scene Select] # desired setting [Auto]: Records sounds with standard settings. [Music]: For recording scenes in which you need to cover a wide sound range and a wide volume range, such as music concerts.
(When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) Select an item. [SURROUND]/[STEREO]: Records sounds with the setting of [MIC SETUP] ([SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]). [MONO]: Records sounds from all directions without setting specific directivity. 4 Touch [EXIT]. appears on the screen. ≥ ≥ Depending on the recording condition or sound quality, the desired effect may not be achieved. ≥ The option is set to [Auto] when an external microphone is connected.
≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND]. ≥ [STEREO MIC] will be selected in the following cases: j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame] ≥ When [Directional] in [Customize] in [Sound Scene Select] is set to [MONO], [SURROUND] and [STEREO MIC] cannot be set.
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 56) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 4 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
5 Push the Multi Manual Dial to set. appears on the screen. ≥ [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 82) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode Picture size 18M 4896k3672 8M 3264k2448 0.3M 640k480 20M 5472k3648 10.
[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.
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) During Pause Slow-motion Playback With the playback paused, continue touching .( is for slow rewind playback) Playback is slow while touching.
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Frame-by-frame Playback With the playback paused, touch . (Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch . ≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Scene type Picture size AVCHD scenes Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera Scenes recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in MP4 (1920k1080/25p) Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p) 2.1M (1920k1080) Scenes saved in MP4 (640k360/25p) Press the playback. 0.
3 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch / to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching / . Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly.
Setting the playback speed of FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can set the speed at which this unit will play back parts recorded as FULL HD Slow Motion Video. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and select [ALL MP4/iFrame] or [1080/50p] in [MP4/ iFrame]. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [SLOW PLAY SPEED] # desired setting [Super Slow]: Plays back at 1/4 normal speed. [Slow]: Plays back at 1/2 normal speed. ≥ If you play back the parts on another device, they will be played back at 1/2 normal speed.
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 20) A ALL Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are displayed according to the category: Scene or still picture Scenes recorded with [1080/50p] in [AVCHD] Scenes recorded with [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes recorded with [720] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p) (l 111) Scenes recorded with [iFrame] in [MP4/iFrame] Still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 55) Still pictures created from motion pictures Scenes sa
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. 1 Touch . (l 20) ALL 2 (When [ALL MP4/iFrame] is selected) Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back. [1080/50p]/[720/25p] 3 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Touch the desired effect.
∫ 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 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. 3 (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]*1: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]*2: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 93) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]*2: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 93) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 93) [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.
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short. ∫ Setting up the title 1 Touch / to select your favourite title sheet. [NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4] ≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected. 2 Touch [TITLE].
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. 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. [AVCHD 1920k1080/50i]*1: It will be saved in high-definition image quality. [MP4 1920k1080/25p]*2, 3: It will be saved in high-definition image quality. The format supports playback on a PC.
Manual Edit You can join desired AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera or parts of these scenes in the order they were recorded to play back or save as a single scene with music added. ≥ Manual Edit cannot be used for MP4/iFrame scenes. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] Touch [1080/50p] or [1080/50i]. ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ Thumbnails are displayed by each scene. 3 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Select the scene or part of the scene to play back, and set the music.
≥ When saving a manually edited scene, check the free space on the SD card. Before selecting the scene, check the table below and create sufficient free space for saving it. (Approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene) Saving format Total time of an edited scene Free space required 30 min Approx. 4 GB 1h Approx. 8 GB [MP4 1280k720/25p] 30 min 1h Approx. 2 GB Approx. 4 GB [MP4 640k360/25p] 30 min 1h Approx. 0.4 GB Approx. 0.
5 (To select thumbnails by specifying a range) Touch the range (start and finish points) you want to play back. ≥ The range between start and finish points are selected, and the indication (white) appears on the thumbnails. ≥ To cancel the selected thumbnails, from among the thumbnails with the indication (white), touch the range (start and finish points) you want to cancel.
∫ To save a manually-edited scene You can save manually edited scenes as a single scene. The recorded scenes can be saved in the SD card. 1 2 3 Stop the playback of a manually-edited scene or wait until the playback is finished. Touch [SAVE]. Select the format to save. [AVCHD 1920k1080/50i]: It will be saved in high-definition image quality. [MP4 1280k720/25p]: It will be saved with an image quality, allowing you to upload it on the Internet in higher image quality. The format supports playback on a PC.
Baby Calendar When a baby’s birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby’s birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ You cannot select scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes with no baby in them are also displayed. ≥ You can register up to 3 babies. 1 Touch . MENU 2 (When registering for the first time) Enter the baby’s birthday.
5 Touch the thumbnail in the centre. ≥ The thumbnails of the scenes recorded in the same age in months are displayed. Touch the desired scene to select the playback operation. (l 28) ≥ The thumbnail display cannot be set to 1 scene/20 scenes display or to the Highlight & Time Frame Index. ≥ You cannot perform Highlight Playback if the number of scenes exceeds 99. ≥ Touching returns you to the screen that lets you select the age in months.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 20) 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. [SLIDES INTERVAL]*: Select the interval between still pictures at playback. [EFFECT SETUP]*: Select the effect for playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback.
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Remote Ctrl] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app “Image App”. The music data will be saved in this unit as [USER BGM]. ≥ Only one track can be saved in this unit as music data for [USER BGM]. Each time you create Highlight Playback using the “Image App”, music data will be replaced.
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 55. 1 Touch . ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed. ≥ Touching again, returns the display to the normal thumbnail display. 2 MENU Touch a thumbnail to play back the slide show. ≥ The thumbnail display cannot be set to 9 scenes or 20 scenes display.
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
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]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching MENU , selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete.
Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then select an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch and play back the scene you want to divide.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4/iFrame) Divide the MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode, and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the MP4/iFrame scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu.
Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. ≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail.
Advanced (Playback) Convert to MP4 You can convert and copy AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera, and MP4 scenes. The image quality will be converted into a format that supports playback on a PC and online sharing (MP4 (1280k720/25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p)). ≥ Scenes recorded in iFrame or saved as MP4 (640k360/25p) cannot be converted to MP4. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [EDIT SCENE] # [CONVERT TO MP4] Touch the scene you want to convert.
Advanced (Playback) Slow speed conversion You can convert the playback speed of parts recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 53) to 1/4 normal speed, and copy them. Once converting scenes recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, you can play them back on another device at 1/4 normal speed. ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and select [ALL MP4/iFrame] or [1080/50p] in [MP4/ iFrame]. 1 Select the menu.
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 micro 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.
≥ When this unit and the TV are connected with the HDMI micro cable (supplied) or an AV cable (commercially-available) in any of the following situations, no image will be displayed on the TV. Use the LCD monitor of this unit.
Connecting with a HDMI micro 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 micro 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...
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 (commercially-available), 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.
1 (When using a desktop HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Connection Cable (commercially-available). 2 Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit. ≥ If the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the USB HDD cannot be used. 3 4 Turn on this unit, and press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode.
∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer: j There are lots of scenes j The temperature of this unit is high ≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection setting of the copied scenes or still pictures are cancelled.
Simple copy 1 2 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 118) Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB HDD (l 122), and then perform the operation of Step 1. 3 4 Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated. When you stop copying halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer AE 5.2 can be played back. A B C 1 USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) USB HDD (commercially-available) Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used for dubbing Dubbing picture quality To dub Equipment with USB High-definition picture terminal quality* Connect with supplied USB cable (l 124) Standard picture quality This can be played back on Equipment without equipment incompatible with SD card slot or USB high-definition (AVCHD), so it terminal is convenient if you are dubbing for distribution.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality 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. USB cable (supplied) Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A B 1 Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as normal AVCHD scenes when dubbed on a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder. ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details.
Wi-Fi 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.
≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ≥ This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish a wireless LAN connection using the 5 GHz frequency band. ≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security. ≥ When sending scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor.
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. [TWIN CAMERA] You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. (l 156) [Remote Ctrl] You can use a smartphone to remotely control recording and playback on this unit.
Wi-Fi [Remote Ctrl] You can use a smartphone to remotely control recording and playback on this unit. Image App Image App A B When connecting directly to a smartphone When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations. ≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate. Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc.
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 141) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection. Check the [Direct Connection Password] setting in [Wi-Fi Setup]. (l 153) ≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF]. Select [ON] as needed, for example when the setting seems necessary for your Wi-Fi environment.
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Direct Connection] in [Wi-Fi Setup] (l 147). 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Remote Ctrl]. ≥ It will go into connection standby for remote operation. 2 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ (When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]) If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit, a message will be displayed on the screen of this unit.
About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
Functions available for remote operations ∫ In Recording Mode ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures Selecting a mode Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) Switching between the Recording Mode: j Intelligent Auto Mode j Manual Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always]) j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode Backup for Twin Camera Recording format Picture size White Balance Backlight Compensation Night Mode Self-timer Aspect ratio Turning the unit off ∫ In P
Wi-Fi [DLNA Play] Connecting this unit to a DLNA (DMR)-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV. A DLNA (DMR)-compatible TV ≥ 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. Preparations before using [DLNA Play] 1 2 3 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n. Check if the TV is DLNA-compatible.
Playing back on a TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV. ≥ The following scenes can be played back: j Scenes recorded in AVCHD j Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j Scenes recorded in MP4/iFrame [720] j Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p) 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [DLNA Play]. ≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit.
Wi-Fi [Copy] By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC. A PC ≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 21) is not set correctly, scenes and still pictures may not be able to be copied to a PC. ≥ For information on the connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use. ≥ If this unit and a PC are not connected to the same wireless access point, copying is not possible.
Creating a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC To copy scenes and still pictures by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the PC, complete the following preparations: j Turn on the PC j Create a shared folder (destination folder)*1 *1 The name of the folder must consist of 15 or less alphanumeric characters. ∫ When using HD Writer AE 5.2 1 Install HD Writer AE 5.2.
Copying to a PC ≥ Create a shared folder (destination folder) on the PC. (l 138) 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Copy]. Touch the PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) 3 Touch [Set Manually]. (When [Set Manually] is touched) Enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). ≥ Enter the computer name of your PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). (A maximum of 15 characters can be entered.
If you intend to delete the original scenes or still pictures when the copying has finished, always play back the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used. ≥ Once scenes or still pictures are copied to a PC, the original scenes or still pictures cannot be copied to any PCs.
Wi-Fi Install the “Image App” ≥ To use the following Wi-Fi functions, you need to install the smartphone application “Image App”. j [TWIN CAMERA] (l 156) j [Remote Ctrl] (l 130) About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android™ apps For iOS apps OS Android 4.4 or later* iOS 9.3 or later* Installation procedure 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your Android device to a network. Select “Google Play™ Store”. Enter “Panasonic Image App” into the search box.
Wi-Fi Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ Depending on the Wi-Fi connection method, available Wi-Fi functions differ.
Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to set up a connection With the smartphone application “Image App”, you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this unit. ≥ Set [Direct Connection Password] in [Wi-Fi Setup] to [ON]. (l 153) (The default setting is [OFF].) Set on the smartphone and transfer to this unit ≥ Clock information ≥ Information on wireless access points (SSIDs and Passwords) ≥ Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone.
When [Wi-Fi] is selected ≥ If you are using an Android device, start up the smartphone application “Image App”. (If the device is Android) 1 On the smartphone, select [Wi-Fi], and select the SSID displayed on this unit. (If the device is iOS) On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. 2 (If the device is Android) Enter the Password displayed on this unit. (If the device is iOS) After entering the Password displayed on this unit, start up the “Image App”.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection 1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 6. 2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected. ≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. ≥ If you touch and select a wireless access point, all characters will be displayed. In this case, touch [OK]. 3 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.
7 (When there is an Encryption key (Password)) Enter the Password. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 94. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch [EXIT], and exit [Set Wireless Access Point].
9 (When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES]) Touch [INPUT], then enter the Password. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 94. ≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter]. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch [EXIT], and exit [Set Wireless Access Point].
[Easy Connection (WPS)] 1 2 3 4 5 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)]. Set the smartphone to WPS Mode. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green j is displayed on the screen Connecting with QR code 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code].
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password 1 2 3 4 Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. Select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu. Enter the Password displayed on this unit’s screen on the smartphone. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j The status indicator of this unit is lit green j is displayed on the screen ≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.
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 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 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch desired menu item. ≥ The following Wi-Fi functions have been terminated. Related menus, etc., will still be displayed, but they can no longer be used. j [Baby Monitor] j [Hom.
[Direct Connection] Please refer to page 147. [Direct Connection Password] [ON]/[OFF] This setting controls whether or not a password is required when you directly connect this unit and a smartphone to start remote operations or to use the Wireless Twin Camera function. ≥ If you select [OFF], you can directly connect this unit and a smartphone without entering the password for this unit’s SSID into the smartphone.
[Wi-Fi Password] [Setup]/[Delete] This will set/clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi-Fi setting menu. By setting the Password, it will prevent erroneous operation, prevent wrongful use of the Wi-Fi function by third party, and protect the set personal information. 1 2 Touch [Setup]. Touch [INPUT], and enter the Password (6 characters). ≥ After finish entering the Password, touch [Enter]. ≥ If the Password has already been set, is displayed.
[Wireless LAN setup] You can change or check your wireless LAN’s network settings, such as the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [MAC Address]. [IP Address]/[Subnet Mask]/[Gateway]/[Primary DNS]/[Secondary DNS]/[MAC Address] ≥ If you touch [AUTO], the network settings are configured automatically. If you touch [MANUAL], you can set each item. Select the item you want to set, and set it. ≥ [MAC Address] cannot be changed.
Wireless Twin Camera Wireless Twin Camera function When this unit and a smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image transmitted from the smartphone on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera function The performance of the Wireless Twin Camera function varies depending on the surrounding radio wave conditions. Since the human body blocks radio waves, it is also influenced by how crowded the area is. ∫ Recording tips ≥ Use your Wireless Sub Camera in a position where as much of it as possible can be seen from the position of this unit. ≥ When the signal between this unit and the Wireless Sub Camera weakens, a warning icon appears.
Wireless Twin Camera Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera 1080/30p ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 141) When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time ≥ The QR code is not displayed when [Direct Connection Password] (l 153) is set to [OFF].
2 Touch [Smartphone] on the screen of this unit. 3 (When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]) On the smartphone, set the SSID displayed on the screen of this unit. A B C D [Wireless Twin Camera] [Smartphone] [Other Camera] [CANCEL] ≥ When using an Android device, perform the following operations: 1 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. 2 On the smartphone, select [Wi-Fi], and select the SSID displayed on this unit.
∫ Scanning a QR code to set up a connection 1 (When using the Wi-Fi Setup menu) Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [TWIN CAMERA]. 1/2 A B [TWIN CAMERA] [EXIT] (When using the recording screen) Touch the recording screen on this unit and touch . 2 Touch [Smartphone] on the screen of this unit. 3 4 5 Touch [QR code] on the screen of this unit. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
When connecting for the second time or later 1 2 Touch the recording screen on this unit and touch . Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. ≥ This unit and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. When the connection is complete, the image being captured by the smartphone will be displayed on the Sub Window of this unit.
Wireless Twin Camera Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin Camera) ≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Wireless Sub Camera’s image displayed on the Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play back such a scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it.
When the Wi-Fi signal weakens If the signal weakens when the Sub Window is displayed, the connection status icon changes to (Weak) and flashes on the Sub Window. If the signal weakens further, the connection status icon changes to image disappears. (You cannot operate the Sub Window.) and the Sub Window ≥ You can operate the Sub Window again when the signal becomes stronger. ≥ Your Wi-Fi connection may be terminated depending on the smartphone. ∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch .
Changing the display position of the Sub Window 1 2 Touch Sub Window. 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. Changing the colour of the Sub Window frame 1 2 Touch Sub Window. Touch . 3 Touch , and select the desired frame. 1 : Pink 2 : Green 3 : Orange 4 : Grey 5 : Drop shadow* 6 : No frame * This adds a drop shadow on the right and bottom sides.
≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed: j Touch Shutter j [FACE FRAMING] j AF/AE tracking j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock j AF assist lamp ≥ You cannot change the following settings: j Sub Window settings (WB/Brightness/Focus) ≥ Depending on recording conditions, the colour balance, brightness and other settings may differ between the Main Camera and the Wireless Sub Camera.
Wireless Twin Camera If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established (Wireless Twin Camera) ≥ For information on the setup of your smartphone, refer to its operating instructions. Problem Cannot connect this unit to the smartphone. No image on the Sub Window. The Sub Window image is interrupted. The Sub Window image disappears. Check points ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 5.2 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 5.2. Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2026. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae52.html ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.2 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 5.2 Data type Online sharing: You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends. Motion picture Playing back on a PC: Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture quality on a PC. Motion picture and still picture Formatting discs: Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.
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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 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. ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 5.
≥ HD Writer AE 5.2 is only for Windows. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Russian. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows RT. ≥ For Windows 8.1/Windows 10, this software is available only as a desktop application. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorisation. (If you do not have authorisation 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 10. ∫ Installing HD Writer AE 5.
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. USB cable (supplied) Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A B 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 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 select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable. ≥ 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 [This PC]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 5.2 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 5.2. It is impossible to write data to SD card on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 5.2 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account. The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [ ] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 5.2]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software applications ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.
With a PC If using Mac (mass storage) ≥ HD Writer AE 5.2 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X supported. For details about iMovie and Final Cut Pro X, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS macOS 11.2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better RAM 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.
Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m R 1h20m PRE-REC 1h30m R 3000 2.
B PRE-REC / C PRE-REC (l 66) Display Touch Menu (l 20) Time Lapse Recording (l 50) Backlight Compensation (l 67) Wind Noise Canceller (l 76) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 66) Lowcut (l 76) LOW CUT / Zoom Microphone (l 78) Microphone Level (l 79) Sound recording disabled (l 53) Focus Microphone (l 78) Stereo Microphone (l 78) +1 / -1 / / Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 66) Power LCD (l 36) / / / Night Mode (l 68) / / / Image Stabilizer (l 61)/ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock (l 63) /
∫ Indication of connection to Wi-Fi ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ / Wi-Fi connection status (wireless access point) (l 142) Display during playback (l 28, 83) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 28) No.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this 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 set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. 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.
Indication Problem Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
Playback Problem Check points Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 110) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. (l 38) 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, disc etc.
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 171, 178) ≥ 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.
Others Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised. ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 38) ∫ 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.
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.
Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth. ≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth. ≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.
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 the AC adaptor ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed.
About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
About personal information When a name or birthday is set by Baby Calendar, personal information will be included in this unit. When the Wi-Fi function is used, the SSID, Password, and other personal information will be included in this unit. Setting a Wi-Fi password is recommended to protect personal information.
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.
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. 24M 6528k3672 Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 16:9 250 500 3200 16 GB 1100 2100 12500 64 GB 4700 8500 52000 18M 4896k3672 Aspect ratio 8M 3264k2448 0.3M 640k480 4:3 4 GB 350 750 28000 16 GB 1500 3100 117000 64 GB 6000 12500 475000 20M 5472k3648 Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 2.
Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Attaching the Conversion Lens/Filter Kit Attach the Wide Conversion Lens (VW-W4907H: optional) ND filter or MC protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF49N: optional) in front of the lens. ≥ You will not be able to use the video light. Set the video light setting to ([OFF]) and the [AF ASSIST LAMP] setting to [OFF]. (l 68, 82) ≥ When using a Wide Conversion Lens (optional), set [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] to [ON].
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