Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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2Select the video input on the TV.≥Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with a Composite video cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3Change the mode to   to play back.≥When connected to the TV, sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit. Also, since the 
volume cannot be adjusted with this unit, adjust the volume of the TV.
≥ Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi-Fi function.
∫ To watch images on a regular 
TV (4:3) or when both sides of 
the images do not appear on 
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the images 
correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
≥If you set the option to [4:3] and connect this 
unit and the TV with the Composite video 
cable, images may be displayed in a reduced 
size.
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio 
on a regular TV (4:3)
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the 
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for details.)
∫ To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the 
information displayed on the screen (operation 
icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not 
displayed on the TV.
* This setting is only available in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording 
Mode.
: [SETUP]  # [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
MENU: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # 
desired setting
[SIMPLE]*:Information partially 
displayed
[DETAIL]:All information 
displayed
[OFF]:Not displayed
MENU
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card 
slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC MODE].
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV. 
						

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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected 
TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], 
[1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Images may not be displayed on the television for  several seconds in some cases, such as when 
changing between scenes.
Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD)
You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this 
unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the 
AV amplifier and TV.
≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VIERA Link, 
linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (
l103)
≥ Audio recorded when [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or recorded from an external 
microphone is in stereo (2 ch).
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]MENU 
						

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¬Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu.
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable. (l100)≥It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or 
more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for 
how to set etc.)
Advanced (Playback)
Playback using VIERA Link™
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?
≥VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations 
when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini 
cable (supplied) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC 
compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to 
the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ver.5” is the standard for 
Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s 
conventional VIERA Link equipment.
: [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON]
MENU 
						

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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.≥You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pressing the button up, down, left or 
right, and then the button in the center. 
≥
The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the in put channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the 
types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
(When selecting scenes) (When playing back)
ADisplay/Cancel operation icons
Green ≥Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails  > 20 thumbnails  > 9 thumbnails...)
≥ Zoom in on still picture
Ye l l o w ≥Deleting scenes/still pictures
Red ≥Zoom out from still picture/Adjust the 3D depth
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You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D 
(conventional image) to 3D and play back.
¬Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select 
the AVCHD scene or set to  . (l27)
1To u c h  .≥This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame scenes or 
scenes saved in MP4.
2Play back the scene or the still picture by touching 
it.
≥Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.
≥You can also set by touching  , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [CONV. 2D TO 
3D]  # [ON]
≥ Highlight Playback cannot be converted to 3D image.
≥ Scenes/still pictures converted to 3D images cannot be saved as 3D images.
∫ Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image
It is possible to adjust the scenes and still pictures playing back in 3D for better view.
1Play back the scenes or still pictures in 3D.
2To u c h  .≥The 3D depth adjustment bar is displayed while in 3D playback 
mode.
3Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥3D depth adjustment bar will disappear after approx. 
5 seconds without any touch operation.
≥The setting is canceled in following cases:
jIf you stop playback
j If you turn the unit off
j If you change the mode
Advanced (Playback)
Converting and playing back 2D 
images as 3D
≥Stop the operation when you feel fatigue, discomfort, or otherwise strange while 
playing back or adjusting.
MENU
MENU 
						

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Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in 
this unit and a built-in memory.
∫Check the used space of the copy destination
It is possible to check the used space of the SD  card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS]. (l38)≥By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes 
display, recording date and time can be checked when playing back motion pictures, and 
recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.
≥ Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card or built-in memory 
may not be used.
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards 
following the instruction on the screen. In this ca se, the last scene copied to an SD card is 
automatically divided to fit  the space on the SD card.
≥ If you divide the scenes ( l94), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy matching the 
remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.
≥ If there is little or no remaining capacity in th e SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy 
after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored.
≥ Refer to page 107  for approximate time for copying.
1Change the mode to  .≥Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
2Select the menu.
Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory 
[HC-V720M]
Copying
: [COPY]
[]When copying from the SD card to the built-in memory
[]*When copying from the SD card to the USB HDD
[]When copying from the built-in memory to the SD card
[]*When copying from the built-in memory to the USB HDD
* Displayed only when connecting a USB HDD. ( l109 )
MENU 
						

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≥When there are relay-recorded scenes in the built-in memory, a message appears on the screen. 
Touch [YES] and copy after combining relay-recorded scenes to the SD card. ( l98)
3Touch desired items following the screen display.≥It will return to the previous step by touching  .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indication appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the 
operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, c hange the card following the instructions on the 
screen.
4Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfwayTouch [CANCEL] while copying.
Changing the recording format
When [ ] is selected, the recording format will be converted. Touch [YES] and select the 
copying method.
[]This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-in memory to 
MP4 (640 k360/30p) and copy to the SD card.
[]This will convert the scene recorded in 1080/60p on the built-in memory 
to 1080/60i and copy to the SD card.
Approximate time for copying
When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size:
Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes
When performing [ ] on a recorded 1080/60p motion picture of full 
4 GB size:
Approx. 20 minutes to 30 minutes
When performing [ ] on a recorded AVCHD (HA) motion picture of full 
4 GB size:
Approx. 30 minutes to 40 minutes
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  ):
Approx. 3 minutes to 5 minutes
20.4M 
						

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≥Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.
j The temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination, then 
the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by date is 
selected.
≥ When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCHD to an MP4 scene, the scene 
exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data recorded on 
a PC with HD Writer AE 5.0, etc. cannot be copied.
≥ The settings for the copied motion pictures and still pictures will be cleared if the protected motion 
pictures or still pictures are copied.
≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to 
play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to 
correctly before deleting. 
						

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≥In this owner’s manual, “USB hard disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”.
If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit by using a USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with USB HDD), you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a 
USB HDD.
It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the USB HDD.
≥ You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
≥In the following cases, a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting it to this unit:
jA USB HDD with a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB
j When a USB HDD has two or more partitions
j If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32
j When connected by using a USB hub
j When a USB HDD is not a desktop type
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended USB HDD)
B Recommended USB HDD (commercially-available)
≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD.≥You cannot supply power to the USB HDD from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable (supplied 
with USB HDD).
≥Connect the mini A terminal of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit.
≥ It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.
Copy/Dubbing
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD
For the latest compatible USB HDD recommended by Panasonic, check the support 
website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/
(This Site is English only) 
						

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4Touch the desired item.
≥Following can be performed by connecting the USB HDD with the scenes and still pictures copied 
from this unit to other devices.
jPlayback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal
j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal
j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer AE 5.0
∫ Points to check before copying
≥When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with 
other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA].
≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD.
≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer:
jThere are lots of scenes
j The temperature of this unit is high
≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection setting of the copied scenes or still 
pictures are canceled.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
[Simple copy]:Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that 
have not been copied yet. ( l11 2 )
[Copy selected files]:Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then 
copy. ( l11 2 )
[Playback HDD]:Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on 
this unit. ( l11 3 )
[Safe Removal]:Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD.
When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a 
message prompting to format the USB HDD may display. All the scenes and still pictures 
recorded on the USB HDD will be erased if formatted. Do not format as important data will 
get erased and it will be impossible to restore.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back 
the USB HDD to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l11 3 )