Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.HC-V720
HC-V720M HC-V710
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About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures in either 
AVCHD*1 or iFrame recording formats using 
this unit. ( l63)
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD  Progressive (1080/60p).
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV 
or for saving to disc
*2.
*2 To save an image recorded in 1080/60p, it  is required to copy to a disc using the 
supplied software HD Writer AE 5.0.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for viewing 
and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ Indemnity about recorded 
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility 
for damages directly or indirectly due to any 
type of problems that result in loss of recording 
or edited content, and does not guarantee any 
content if recording or editing does not work 
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a 
case where any type of repair is made to the 
unit (including any other non-built-in memory 
related component).
∫Handling of built-in memory 
[HC-V720M]
This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. 
When using this component, pay attention to 
the following points.
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In 
order to avoid erasing data due to static 
electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, 
and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD 
disc. ( l157 )
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l7) illuminates 
while the SD card or built-in memory is being 
accessed (initialization, recording, playback, 
deleting etc.). Do not perform the following 
operations when the lamp illuminates. It may 
damage the built-in memory or cause a 
malfunction in the unit.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. 
(l 183 )
∫About Condensation (When 
the lens or the LCD monitor is 
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in 
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit 
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm 
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the 
lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, 
or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a 
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed 
to the room temperature of the destination for 
about one hour, condensation can be 
prevented. (When the difference in temperature 
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the 
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the 
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the 
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit 
becomes accustomed to the surrounding 
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
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Cards that you can use with 
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC 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 13  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 Mode: 
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode: 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (motion pictures only): 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (still pictures only): 
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or 
1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an 
arrow, for example:  l00
This owner’s manual is designed for use with 
models ,  , and  . Pictures may be slightly different 
from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual 
show model  , however, parts of 
the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions 
are not available.
≥  and   are equipped 
with the Wi-Fi
® function.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending 
on the region of purchase.
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Read this first ................................................. 2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6
Power supply................................................ 10Inserting/removing the battery ...............  10
Charging the battery ..............................  11
Charging and recording time .................  12
Recording to a card ..................................... 13 Cards that you can use with this unit .....  13
Inserting/removing an SD card ..............  14
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 15
Selecting a mode ......................................... 16
How to use the touch screen ...................... 16 About the Touch Menu...........................  17
Setting date and time................................... 18
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 19
Selecting a media to record 
[HC-V720M] ................................................... 20
Recording motion pictures ......................... 21
Recording still pictures ............................... 23 Recording still pictures in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode ............  24
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 25
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 27
Using the menu screen ............................... 30
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 31
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................ 40 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture 
Recording Mode ....................................  40
Image Stabilizer Function ........................... 41
Changing the Recording Mode ................... 42
Intelligent Auto Plus ..........................  43
Creative Control ................................  43
Scene Mode ......................................  46
Manual recording ......................................... 48 White Balance .......................................  49
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment .......................................  50
Manual Focus adjustment .....................  51 Recording with the Touch Function ........... 52
Touch function icons ..............................  52
Recording functions of 
operation icons ............................................56 Operation icons ......................................  56
Recording functions of menus ...................62
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations.................................... 78 Motion picture playback using 
operation icon ........................................  78
Creating still picture from 
motion picture ........................................  79
Highlight & Time Frame Index ...............  80
Repeat Playback ....................................  80
Resuming the previous playback ...........  81
Zooming in on a still picture 
during playback (Playback zoom) ..........  81
Various playback functions......................... 82 Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ...............................  82
Highlight Playback .................................  83
Changing the playback settings and 
playing back the slide show ...................  89
Deleting scenes/still pictures...................... 91 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) .........  93
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) .....................  94
Dividing a scene to partially delete 
(iFrame/MP4) .........................................  95
Deleting personal information ................  96
Protecting scenes/still pictures...............  96
Convert to MP4 .............................................97
Relay scene combining [HC-V720M] .......... 98
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 100 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ..... 102
Listening in 5.1 channel sound 
(AVCHD) .............................................. 102
Playback using VIERA Link™ ................... 103
Converting and playing back 
2D images as 3D......................................... 105
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Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory [HC-V720M] .................................. 106
Copying/playing back with 
a USB HDD.................................................. 109Preparing for copying/playing back .....  109
Simple copy .........................................  112
Copy selected files ..............................  112
Playing back the USB HDD .................  113
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc. ....................................... 114
Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 118
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 121
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 
and the preparations ................................. 123
Connecting to Wi-Fi ................................... 128 Connecting to a wireless 
access point.........................................  128
Connecting to a smartphone ...............  133
Recording/playing back with 
Link to Cell operations .............................. 137
DLNA Play................................................... 142
Live Cast ..................................................... 143
Home Cam (Home Monitor)....................... 147
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 151
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ....................... 157 End User License Agreement ..............  159
Operating environment.............................. 161
Installation .................................................. 164
Connecting to a PC .................................... 165 About the PC display ...........................  167
Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................168 Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications .................  168
If using Mac ................................................169
Others
Indications .................................................. 170
Messages ....................................................173 About recovery ..................................... 174
Troubleshooting ......................................... 175
Cautions for use ......................................... 182
About copyright ......................................... 187
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ..........................................189
Approximate number of 
recordable pictures .................................... 190
Optional accessories ................................. 191 
						

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1Shoe adaptor release lever 
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] ( l191 )
2 Intelligent auto button [iA] ( l25)
3 Optical Image Stabilizer button 
[ O.I.S.] ( l41)
4 A/V connector [A/V] ( l100 , 11 7 )
5 Speaker
6 Power button [ ] (l 15)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l10)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] 
(l 100 )
9 USB terminal 
[] (l 109,  115, 165)
10 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external microphone.
≥  (Microphone input level meter) 
is displayed when the external microphone is 
connected. ( l72)
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the 
power supply and the noise will stop. 11
Internal microphones
12 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in   Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or   Still Picture 
Recording Mode. ( l16)
13 Built-in flash/Video light ( l59, 61 ,77 )
14 Lens
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15Shoe adaptor mounting part 
[SHOE ADAPTOR] ( l191)
16 Status indicator ( l15, 128 )
17 Recording start/stop button ( l21)
18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l16)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 
90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
19 Battery holder ( l10) 20
Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this 
unit.
21 SD card cover ( l14)
22 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l14)
23 Card slot ( l14)
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24Mode switch ( l16)
25 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l11)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 
supplied one. 26
Photoshot button [ ] ( l23)
27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) ( l40)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (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 fixture
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30Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] ( l128,  133, 138, 
142 , 143 , 148 , 151 ) 31
Wi-Fi Transmitter ( l122)
32 NFC touch area ( l137 )
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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 quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other 
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l15)Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
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 that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are 
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the batteryBe sure to hold down the power button until 
the status indicator goes off. Then remove the 
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it 
from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the 
direction indicated by the arrow and 
remove the battery when unlocked.
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Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.