Panasonic Hc V700 Owners Manual

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∫Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 157 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
≥ This function’s default setting is [4:3].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right 
of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures reco rded on this unit with a [16:9] aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing. : [PICTURE] #
 [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
3200k 1800
16:9
1920k 1080
[ASPECT RATIO]
: [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.
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects 
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
5
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching 
/ .
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is  to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # [ON]
[ON]:180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[Record]:Pictures are stored.
[Delete]:All pictures are deleted.
[REC ALL]:All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]:Pictures are stored by specifying range.
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The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places 
where it is hard to focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l74)
≥ Set the video light to   ([AUTO]) or   ([OFF]). ( l60)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE] #  [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting
:Volume low
:Vo l u m e hi g h
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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≥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.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
/MANUAL
Amanual icons
Focus ( l77)
White Balance ( l75)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l76)
Iris Adjustment ( l76)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS

FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l74)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch / to select White Balance Mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
MNLFOCUS
SHTRIRIS
WB
AW B
AW B
MNLFOCUS
SHTRIRIS
WB
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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.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l74)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch / to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a 
tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set 
to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record 
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of 
the image actually recorded during the still picture recording mode. Confirm the image on 
the playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
SHTR
IRIS
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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l74)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching  / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish 
bringing the subject into focus.
≥Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
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MFMFMF
SHTRIRIS
WBFOCUSMNL
APart displayed in blue
MFMF
MF
MF
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With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D 
image. To view 3D image, a television that supports 3D is required.
≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D images are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
≥ Since the 3D image is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D image is not of 
high definition picture quality.
∫ Recording 3D image
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to 
 or .
1Attach the step up ring to the 3D Conversion Lens.≥Securely slide the lock lever of the 3D Conversion Lens to the LOCK position.
≥ Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.
2Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.≥Tighten the attachment screw of the step up ring by rotating to LOCK.
≥ Attach the 3D Conversion Lens secu rely so it will not tilt or move.
3Turn on the unit.≥Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after 
performing the initial setting.
≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, 
set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
≥ If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take 
priority.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording 3D image
To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D 
Conversion Lens is required.
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion 
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.
3D image
The image is an 
illustration.
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4Adjust the lens attachment part following the instructions on the 
screen.
5Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.≥When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact etc., it is 
recommended that you perform the adjustment again.
6(When recording motion picture)
Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 31)
≥ Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
(When recording still picture)
Press the   button to take the picture. (l 33)
≥  appears on the screen.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous 
recording)
≥ The number of recording pixels are (1920 k1080). ( l70)
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion 
Lens attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW 
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. ( l67)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D.
≥ If the unit is turned on in the shade, etc., the screen may appear to be blue. In such a case, 
removing the lens cap will return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following 
points when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9  feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥ Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or 
walking.
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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
*1 The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled.
*2 The Optical Image Stabilizer   and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock   can be used.
*3 The 1080/60p recording mode is canceled, and the motion picture is recorded with 1080/
60i picture quality.
Functions not available during 3D recording
(Button/lever operations) (Motion picture recording functions)
j Zoom in/out function
*1
jHybrid Optical Image Stabilizer*2
jIntelligent Auto Mode
(Night portrait and Macro)
j 1080/60p recording
*3
jManual Focus  j
iFrame ([REC MODE])
j Smile Shot
j Video light
j Te l e  M a c r o
j Face Recognition
j Zoom Microphone
(Setup menu) (Still picture recording functions)
j Quick power on
j Quick Start
j Initial set j
Picture size
j Aspect ratio
j Built-in flash
j Flash level
j Red-Eye Reduction
j Video light
j Night portrait in Scene Mode
j AF ASSIST LAMP
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