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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
HC-V720
Model No.
HC-V720M
HC-V710
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Read this first ∫ About the recording format for ∫ Handling of built-in memory recording motion pictures [HC-V720M] You can record motion pictures in either This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. *1 AVCHD or iFrame recording formats using When using this component, pay attention to this unit. (l 63) the following points. *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Back up data periodically. Progressive (1080/60p). The built-in memory is temporary storage. In AVCHD: order to avoid erasing da
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∫ Cards that you can use with ∫ For the purposes of this this unit owner’s manual SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have “SD card”. the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are Recording Mode: not based on SD Memory Card Function that can be used for Still Picture Specific
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Contents Recording with the Touch Function ...........52 Read this first.................................................2 Touch function icons .............................. 52 Recording functions of Preparation operation icons ............................................56 Operation icons...................................... 56 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............6 Recording functions of menus ...................62 Power supply................................................10 Inse
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Copy/Dubbing With a PC Copying between SD card and Built-in What you can do with a PC .......................157 Memory [HC-V720M]..................................106 End User License Agreement.............. 159 Copying/playing back with Operating environment..............................161 a USB HDD..................................................109 Installation ..................................................164 Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 109 Connecting to a PC ............
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 12 3 11 4 12 5 6 13 7 14 81 90 1 Shoe adaptor release lever 11 Internal microphones [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 191) 12 Lens cover 2 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25) ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture 3 Optical Image Stabilizer button Recording Mode or Still Picture [ O.I.S.] (l 41) Recording Mode. (l 16) 4 A/V connector [A/V] (l 100, 117) 13 Built-in flash/Video light (l 59, 61, 77) 5 Speaker 14 Lens 6 Power button [ ] (l 15) 7 Battery re
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15 16 17 20 21 18 19 22 23 15 Shoe adaptor mounting part 20 Tripod receptacle [SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 191) ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 16 Status indicator (l 15, 128) (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this 17 Recording start/stop button (l 21) unit. 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) 21 SD card cover (l 14) 22 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14) 23 Card slot (l 14) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 19 Bat
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24 26 27 29 28 25 24 Mode switch (l 16) 26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 25 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) 27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the Recording Mode or Still Picture supplied one. Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 28 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 29 Shoulder strap
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HC-V720 / HC-V720M 31 32 30 30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 128, 133, 138, 31 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 122) 142, 143, 148, 151) 32 NFC touch area (l 137) - 9 -
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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. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the qualit
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Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also
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≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous rec
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Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording. Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512MB/1GB/2GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB * SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e.g.: standard rega
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Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remov
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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. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on. Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned of
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Preparation Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Playback Mode (l 27, 78) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the t
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∫ About the operation icons // /: Touch when changing a page or performing settings. : Touch to return to the previous screen. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (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 T W Recording Mode Playback Mode FOCUS T WB ALL W SHTR MENU MENU IRIS B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 35) C Di
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∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set,
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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. ≥ Keep your arms near y
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Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V720M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 Change the mode to or . 2 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER]. - 20 -
