Panasonic HC-V710P, Basic Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...r s Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No HC V720P PC HC V720MP PC HC V710P PC Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use This document explains basic operations of the unit For more detailed explanation please refer to Owner s Manual PDF format which is recorded in the enclosed CD ROM VQT4Q73 Register online at www panasonic com r...

Page 2: ...se 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 in ...

Page 3: ... 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 computer or peripheral devic...

Page 4: ...ery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified 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 o...

Page 5: ...osure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to 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 includ...

Page 6: ... 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 m...

Page 7: ...lied one About connecting to a TV Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures in either AVCHD 1 or iFrame recording formats using this unit 1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive 1080 60p AVCHD It is suitable for viewing on a high definition...

Page 8: ... logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications Refer to page 14 for more details on SD cards For the purposes of this owner s manual SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mo...

Page 9: ...eo Pictures on your TV 21 Using the menu screen 22 Language selection 22 Formatting 22 Wi Fi HC V720 HC V720M What you can do with the Wi Fi function 23 If the Wi Fi connection cannot be established 24 Others About copyright 26 Specifications 27 Optional accessories 29 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 31 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO 32 Warranty For Canadian...

Page 10: ...children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Dec 2012 These may be subject to change Accessories Battery pack VW VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0780 AC cable K2CA2YY00259 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 HDMI mini cable K1HY19YY0021 Shoe adaptor VYC1055 CD ROM Software CD ROM Owner s Manual VFF1122 ...

Page 11: ...ation 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 tha...

Page 12: ...at or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time A DC input terminal 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor then the AC outlet 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal The s...

Page 13: ... 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 Capacity m...

Page 14: ...the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off Preparation Recording to a card Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only 1 Open the SD card cover and insert r...

Page 15: ... 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 touching another part of the touch screen Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen Preparation Turning the unit on off Turning the unit on and off with the pow...

Page 16: ... left side right side of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it A Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture still picture To display it again touch T W ...

Page 17: ...s displayed after setting the world time Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and perform Steps 2 to 3 to set the date and time The card and built in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Change the mode to or 2 Select the menu l 22 3...

Page 18: ...t Auto Mode which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode and record Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture according to the scene you want...

Page 19: ...begin recording changes to 4 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only 4 Press the button fully Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures T W ...

Page 20: ...D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back Touch ENTER Basic Using the zoom Basic Motion picture Still picture playback Zoom lever Zoom button icons T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displaye...

Page 21: ...hen touch up down on the thumbnail scroll lever 5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon Watching Video Pictures on your TV E Operation icon Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen Touch 1 to start pause playback of motion pictures Connect this unit to a TV usin...

Page 22: ... the guide display is canceled 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 1 only 2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD Refer to the Owner s Manual PDF format Media selection ...

Page 23: ...ead the operating instructions of the device Wi Fi HC V720 HC V720M What you can do with the Wi Fi function Feature Description of functions 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 DLNA Play Connecting this unit to a DLNA compatible TV via Wi...

Page 24: ...ce may be unable to locate the wireless access point due to problems with the signal Use Manual Connection Easy Connection Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS standby mode Make sure the PIN code has been correctly input Manual Connection Make sure the SSID and password have been correctly input Check the Authentication method Encryption type and Encryption key Password Radio ...

Page 25: ...time every time to connect to a smartphone It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi Fi connection setting of the smartphone but it is not a malfunction This unit is not displayed in the Wi Fi setting screen of the smartphone Try switching the ON OFF of the Wi Fi function in the Wi Fi settings of the smartphone The Wi Fi connection is disconnected immediately If there is a setting for...

Page 26: ...he DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non c...

Page 27: ...ule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Refer to the owner s manual PDF format for picture size of a still picture and number of recordable pictures Recording media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to the owner s manual PDF format for details on SD cards usable in this unit Built in memory 16 GB Image sensor 1 2 33 z 1MOS image sensor Total 17520 K Effective pix...

Page 28: ... HDD Battery charging function Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off Flash Available range Approx 1 5 m 4 9 feet or less Dimensions 60 1 mm W k69 3 mm H k124 4 mm D 2 366 q W k2 728 q H k4 898 q D including projecting parts HC V720M Mass Weight Approx 277 g Approx 0 611 lbs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 278 g Approx 0 613 lbs without battery supplied Approx ...

Page 29: ...tting to OFF Set the video light setting to OFF 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 RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 HDMI mini cable VW W4907H 2 Wide conversion lens VW LF46N 2 Filter kit ...

Page 30: ... numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of Dec 2012 These may be subject to change Accessory No Figure Description VW VMS10PP Stereo microphone VW SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW ACT190PP Accessory kit ...

Page 31: ...S ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S 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 ...

Page 32: ...th parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Mail In Service For assistance in the U S A and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to P...

Page 33: ...e requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books onl...

Page 34: ...ustments misadjustment 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 exclu...

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Page 36: ... of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2012 Printed in Japan VQT4Q73 F1212KK0 2400 ...