Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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Use this unit as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN 
devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the 
systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this 
unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in countries 
where this unit is sold
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those 
where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations.
∫There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by 
a third party.
∫Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
≥Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or interference, such as near 
microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach this unit.
≥ Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any other wireless LAN device that 
use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices.
∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to 
use
When this unit utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched automatically. When 
this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use (SSID*) may be displayed, 
however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorized access.
* SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN  connection. If the SSID matches for both  devices, transmission is possible.
∫Before use
To use the Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a wireless access point or destination device 
equipped with a wireless LAN function.
≥This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.
≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless 
access point.
≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to 
maintain information security.
≥ When sending 
scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. If you are using 
the battery, we recommend you use a fully charged one.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or tethering, high packet data 
fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.
≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
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≥When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi 
transmitter with your hand. ( l9)
≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi function; however this is not a sign 
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By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [Link to Cell], [DLNA 
Play] , [Live Cast]  and [Home Cam] .
Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.
≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the 
operating instructions of the device.
≥ In this Operating Instructions,
jThe smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”.
A When connecting to a smartphone1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l126 )
2 Check if the smartphone is an Android™ (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
If the smartphone is an Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device, proceed to “Connecting to a 
smartphone” ( l133 ) when you complete the preparation above. In the case of an Android (NFC-
compatible) device, proceed to “Recording/playing back with Link to Cell operations” ( l137 ).
BWhen connecting to a wireless access point1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l126 )
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi 
function and the preparations
[Link to Cell]Linking with the smartphone, you can operate this unit from a remote 
location.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the Portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
Image AppImage App
Image App
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3Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device in advance
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” (l128 ).
A DLNA-compatible Device
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Check if the Device is DLNA-compatible
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 128 ).
A When connecting to a wireless access point
B Tethering connection (smartphone)
1 (When connecting to a wireless access point)
Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
[DLNA Play]You can play back scenes and still pictures from this unit to a DLNA 
compatible device connected to your home network.
[Live Cast]Using the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM services, you can broadcast live 
motion pictures
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the Portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
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USTREAM
USTREAM
LUMIX CLUB
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(For tethering connection)
Check if your smartphone is compatible with the tethering function.
2 Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program on the smartphone or PC ( l127 ).
3 Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” ID/Password. ( l127).
4 Configure the USTREAM broadcast settings on the “LUMIX CLUB” ( l127).
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 128 ).
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or 
IEEE802.11n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. ( l126 )
3 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC-compatible), or 
iOS device
≥ If a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed when starting up the 
“Image App”, you can connect using NFC.
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a wireless access point” 
( l 128 ).
[Home Cam]You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a 
smartphone.
Caution:
This function is not designed  for anti-theft or disaster use.
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≥The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being 
used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet data fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
Install the “Image App”
Installing the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android appsFor iOS apps
Version 1.0 (As of December 2012)
OSAndroid 2.2 ~ Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~ iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure1Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play
TM 
Store”.
3 Enter “Image App” into 
the search box.
4 Select “Image App” and 
install it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
1 Connect your iOS 
device to a network.
2 Select “App Store
SM”.
3 Enter “Image App” into 
the search box.
4 Select “Image App” and 
install it.
≥The icon will be added 
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Acquire a USTREAM ID/Password/Program using a smartphone or a PC.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on future USTREAM services and updates. The service content 
and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice. (This service is current 
as of December 2012)
≥ When you connect this unit to a wireless access point (l 128), you can acquire a “LUMIX
CLUB” Login ID/Password with this unit. ( l154)
≥ Log in to the “LUMIX CLUB” and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB service link setup.
Acquire a USTREAM ID /Password/Program
About the USTREAM
With this video-sharing website, you can stream and watch motion pictures this unit is recording.
Refer to the USTREAM site for details.
http://www.ustream.tv/
Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID/Password
Use linked services with “LUMIX CLUB”
To use the Live Cast, access following website.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ 
						

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To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
∫About the status indicator and the connection status icon when 
connected to Wi-Fi
Connecting to a wireless access point
Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS.jIf the wireless access point is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
[Manual Connection] ( l130 )
≥ WPS is an abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed.
1Press the Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [YES].
3Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)].
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
Connecting to Wi-Fi
If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be 
displayed. Touch [YES], and then configure the access point settings below.
ALit green
≥ The status indicator is lit green while this unit is 
connected to a destination device after completing a Wi-
Fi connection.
≥ When Wi-Fi is disconnected, the status indicator is lit red 
again.
B The connection status icon
When connected to wireless access point:   connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
≥ The display will change as follows according to the radio 
wave intensity:    #  #   # .
When directly connected:   connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
[Easy Connection (WPS)]
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4Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch 
[EXIT], and set the connection again.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 4.
2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected.
≥If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.3 Touch [ENTER].
4 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access 
point.
≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point.5 Touch [NEXT].≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection 
again.
∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Setup].
3Touch [Wireless Settings].
4Touch a Blank row.≥For information on how to delete wireless access points or 
change the search order of wireless access points, please 
refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 151 .
5Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)].
6Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1 Touch [PIN code] in Step 6.
2 Touch the wireless access point to be connected.
≥If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.3 Touch [ENTER].
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4Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access 
point.
≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point.5 Touch [NEXT].≥A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch [EXIT], and set the connection 
again.
≥ Confirm Encryption key of the selected wireless  access point if the network authentication is 
encrypted.
≥ When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication 
method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are 
using.
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [YES].
3Touch [Manual Connection].
4Select [Search for wireless network] or [Manual Setting].
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function ( l123 ) and the Wi-Fi connection are 
complete, you can use the following functions: j[Link to Cell] ( l137)
j [DLNA Play] ( l142 )
j [Live Cast] ( l143 )
j [Home Cam] ( l147 )
[Manual Connection]
[Search for 
wireless network]:Allows you to search for wireless a ccess points, select one, and set it.
( l 131)
[Manual Setting]:Allows you to configure detailed settings by entering the SSID of the 
wireless access point you want to connect to. ( l132 )