Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (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.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded...

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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ 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 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, 
Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise or Windows 8 Enterprise.
≥ For Windows 8, this software is available only as a desktop application.
≥ This software is not compatible with...

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To use the HD Writer AE 5.0
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly 
play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating 
environment and notes.
≥Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the 
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the...

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When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization 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 7.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run...

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≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function.
2Turn on the unit.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this...

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To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video 
Camera].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this...

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
Example folder structure of built-in memory: The following data will be recorded.
1
JPEG format still pictures (up to 999 still 
pictures can be recorded. 
([S1000001.JPG], etc.))
2 iFrame format motion picture files 
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
3 MP4 format motion picture files 
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
4 JPEG...

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≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only 
for Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] #  [HD Writer AE 5.0]  # [HD Writer 
AE 5.0].
≥ 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...

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≥HD Writer AE 5.0 is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p. 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac.
jFor users who have  / , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/
60p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac.
j For users who have  , convert the scene with [ ] before importing. 
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∫Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this...

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* only
∫ Recording indications
Others
Indications
Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode
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Intelligent Auto Mode ( l25)
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Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( l43)
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Creative Control Mode ( l43)
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Scene Mode (l 46)
Manual Mode ( l48)
¥ /;  (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time ( l21)
(“h” is...