Panasonic HC-V770M, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s manual for future use More detailed operating instructions are available in Owner s Manual PDF format To read it download it from the website https eww pavc panasonic co jp hdw oi WX970 Click the desired language SQT0650 Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only If you have any questions visit U S A www panasonic com support Canada www panasonic ca english support ...

Page 2: ...pose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit Use only the recommended accessories Do not remove covers Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or i...

Page 3: ...ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to comput...

Page 4: ...rd grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the...

Page 5: ...fied unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals i and j with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with ...

Page 6: ...o comply without testing of specific absorption ratio SAR Contains IC 772C LBVX604 This device complies with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This equipment complies with IC radiation...

Page 7: ...o cables except the supplied one Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off Do not leave rubber or plastic produc...

Page 8: ...e 2 recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit You can select from AVCHD 1 MP4 2 or iFrame 2 recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit 1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive 1080 60p 2 It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format AVCHD It is suitable for viewing on a high definition TV or for saving to disc 3 3 The following methods a...

Page 9: ...ve the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications Refer to page 16 for more details on SD cards For the purposes of these owner s manual 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 Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode Function that can be used for Still Picture Recordi...

Page 10: ...870 HC V770 V770 These owner s manual are designed for use with models and Pictures may be slightly different from the original The illustrations used in these owner s manual show model however parts of the explanation refer to different models Depending on the model some functions are not available and correspond to Wi Fi functions Features may vary so please read carefully Not all models may be ...

Page 11: ...Recording Mode 22 Recording motion pictures 23 Recording still pictures 23 Recording with the Sub Camera Twin Camera WX970 24 Motion picture Still picture playback 25 Watching Video Pictures on your TV 26 Using the menu screen 27 Language selection 27 Formatting 27 Wi Fi What you can do with the Wi Fi function 28 Link to Cell 29 Install the Image App 29 Preparations before using Link to Cell 30 Us...

Page 12: ...oduct numbers correct as of Dec 2014 These may be subject to change Accessories Battery pack VW VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236 HDMI micro cable K1HY19YY0038 Shoe adaptor VYC1055 A Lens hood SYK0602 For details on how to attach the lens hood refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format WX970 VX870 ...

Page 13: ...aration Power supply It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised t...

Page 14: ... 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images keep the battery connected This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occu...

Page 15: ...ecordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc Battery capacity indication The battery capacity indication is displayed on the LCD monitor If there is less than 3 minutes remaining then will become red If the battery discharges then will flash Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery Battery model number Voltage C...

Page 16: ...ass Rating to record motion pictures Use of a non compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j 4K Photo Mode j When Backup for Twin Camera is set to ON Preparation Recording to a card Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB Please check the latest information on the support website below...

Page 17: ...is closed Overheat detection When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use a message will be displayed When this happens the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes later Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot B Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and ...

Page 18: ... unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor touch screen to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the recording playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on the screen Preparation...

Page 19: ...e During motion picture still picture playback or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched 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 center of the icon Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touc...

Page 20: ...low the steps below to make these settings j Step 2 of Setting your home region for the first time j Steps 2 3 of Setting date and time 1 Select the menu l 27 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting HOME DESTINATION The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the setting A Touch Menu T W Display of t...

Page 21: ... and touch ENTER When the clock is not set the current time is displayed as For information on how to change your home region or set the region of your travel destination refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format Preparation Setting your home region for the first time SETUP SET WORLD TIME MENU A The current time B The time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time ...

Page 22: ...es with added effects 1 HDR Movie You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when for example the contrast between the background and the subject is large Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture etc according to the scene you want to record Manual You can set the shutter speed focus White Balance and brightness iris...

Page 23: ... button again to pause recording Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon 1 Open the LCD monitor and set this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode l 18 2 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only 3 Press the button fully Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures A Recording button icon B When you begin recording changes to T W ...

Page 24: ...artup disconnect icon for Wireless Twin Camera is disabled when using the Sub Camera 2 Start recording Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus which adjusts focus automatically Normally hold this unit as shown in the illustration when recording Basic Recording with the Sub Camera Twin Camera WX970 Recording a family member next to you Recording scenery Reco...

Page 25: ...a will be displayed The recording mode icon will be displayed on the thumbnail screen and each thumbnail will be displayed with one of the following icons j AVCHD PH scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HA scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HG scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HE scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera 4 When AVCHD or MP4 iFrame is tou...

Page 26: ...layback operation by touching the 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 Touch 1 to start pause playback of motion pictures Watching Video Pictures on your TV j AVCHD 1080 60p scene j AVCHD PH scene j AVCHD HA scene j AVCHD HG scene j AVCHD HE scene j MP4 1080 60p sce...

Page 27: ...anceled Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc Displayed when connecting a USB HDD Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format Media selection screen is not displayed when the...

Page 28: ...this unit s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera s image l 35 Link to Cell 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 Baby Monitor You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another ...

Page 29: ...rn on the Wi Fi function of your smartphone Do not remove the SD card during remote operations Caution 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 About the Image App The Image App is an application provided by Panasonic For Android apps For iOS apps OS Android 2 3 3 or later iOS 6 0 or later iPhone 3GS is n...

Page 30: ...d non NFC compatible or iOS Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when Direct Connection Password is set to OFF l 31 The default setting for Direct Connection Password is OFF 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Set up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point WPS Connection l 32 Searching for wireless acce...

Page 31: ...the smartphone on of this unit where this unit is turned off with a LCD monitor 1 Press Wi Fi button on this unit and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch Direct Connection 3 On the smartphone select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi Fi setup menu 4 Start up the smartphone application Image App If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit a message will be displayed on the sc...

Page 32: ...n using a tethering connection please read the operating instructions for the smartphone A message is displayed when the connection is complete Touch ENTER and exit Wireless Settings A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails Touch ENTER and set the connection again 6 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point 7 Touch Link to Cell and start up the smartphone application Image ...

Page 33: ...sage is displayed Touch ENTER to exit Wireless Settings and proceed to Step 7 6 When there is an Encryption key Password Enter the Password For information on how to enter characters refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format When the entry is complete touch Enter The connection will be completed and a message will be displayed Touch ENTER and exit Wireless Settings 7 Connect the smartphone to a wirel...

Page 34: ...eless network Make sure the Password have been correctly input Radio waves of the wireless access point get disconnected The condition may improved by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point If you use another 2 4 GHz band device such as a microwave oven or cordless telephone nearby you may interrupt the signal Keep a sufficient distance from these types of devices T...

Page 35: ...hat support the Wireless Sub Camera function and the procedures for using them check the support website below As of January 2015 http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam Others Troubleshooting 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 Pict...

Page 36: ... 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 Color or brightness of the i...

Page 37: ...e Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Protected Setup WPA and WPA2 are trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in ...

Page 38: ...anty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof which can be displayed by following the procedure described in SOFTWARE INFO under Using the Setup Menu in the Owner s Manual PDF format At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below fo...

Page 39: ...4 AAC 2 ch WX970 VX870 V770 WX970 VX870 WX970 VX870 Recording mode and transfer rate AVCHD 1080 60p Maximum 28 Mbps VBR PH Maximum 24 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HG Average 13 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR MP4 iFrame 1080 50M Maximum 50 Mbps VBR 1080 28M Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 720 Average 9 Mbps VBR iFrame Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 4K MP4 2160 Maximum 72 Mbps VBR Refer to the owner s manual PDF format...

Page 40: ...m 0 4q Wide Filter diameter 49 mm WX970 VX870 V770 WX970 VX870 V770 Zoom 20k optical zoom 25k 2 40k 3 i Zoom 60k 1500k digital zoom 20k optical zoom 50k i Zoom 60k 1500k digital zoom Image stabilizer function Optical Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Active Mode Rotation correction Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function Level Shot Function Off Normal Strong Creative Control Miniature Effect Silent m...

Page 41: ...unit is off Dimensions 65 0 mm W k73 mm H k139 mm D 2 559 q W k2 874 q H k5 472 q D including projecting parts Mass Weight Approx 360 g Approx 0 794 lbs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 353 g Approx 0 778 lbs without battery supplied and an SD card optional WX970 VX870 V770 WX970 VX870 WX970 VX870 V770 Mass Weight in operation Approx 405 g Approx 0 893 lbs with battery suppl...

Page 42: ...0 K Lens F2 2 Focal length 3 54 mm 35 mm equivalent Motion picture 37 2 mm Minimum focus distance Approx 30 cm 12q Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz AC input 0 25 A DC output DC 5 0 V 1 8 A Dimensions 66 4 mm W k58 5 mm H k31 mm D 2 62 q W k2 30 q H k1 22 q D Mass Weight Approx 60 g Approx 0 132 lbs WX970 ...

Page 43: ...e consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of Dec 2014 These may be subject to change Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description VW BC10PP Battery charger VW VBT190 1 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW VBT380 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW W4907H 2 Wide conversion lens VW LF49N 2 Filter kit VW VMS10PP Stereo microphone VW SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW ACT190PP...

Page 44: ...TIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA MasterCard Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Description Tota...

Page 45: ... www panasonic com support When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the c...

Page 46: ...RE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after...

Page 47: ...adjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from cov...

Page 48: ...tion of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in Malaysia http www panasonic com www panasonic com ...