Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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When Recording Mode
≥Turning the unit off
≥ Selecting a mode
≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures
≥ Selecting a media to record
≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed)
≥ Selecting a iA/MNL mode
≥ White Balance
≥ Recording format
≥ Backlight Compensation
≥ Picture size
≥ Aspect Ratio
≥ Self-timer
∫ When Playback Mode
≥Playback
jThe scenes recorded in iFrame cannot playback
≥ Selecting a media to playback (SD card/Built-in memory)
≥ Switching the media (AVCHD/MP4/still picture)
≥ Delete
≥ Save (Copy)
jThe scenes recorded in AVCHD cannot copy
j Only iOS devices can transfer iFrame scenes
≥ Smart Home Network
jIt is possible to post to SNS or perform playback operation when this unit is connected to the 
DLNA-compatible TV via wireless access point using a smartphone.
≥ Creating and saving scenes with Highlight Playback 
(Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame or MP4 scenes)
≥If you close the LCD monitor face down while recording, the LCD monitor of this unit will not 
display.
≥ Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when 
you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Functions available for remote operations
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Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible device via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still 
pictures on the device.
ADLNA-compatible TV
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [DLNA Play].≥If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been 
registered to this unit.
≥ If you touch [CANCEL], the Wi-Fi connection is canceled.
≥ When the connection is complete, the screen of this unit turns off. To display it again, touch the 
screen.
3Select this unit (SSID) by the TV side.≥Select the media (SD/MEM) and select the motion picture (AVCHD) or still picture (JPEG) to play 
back.
4Perform playback operations with the TV remote 
control.
≥Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use.
≥ The following operations can be performed if a color button is 
pushed.
Blue/Red: Skip playback
≥ Fast forward/Fast rewind playback cannot be performed.
≥ You cannot perform playback operations with this unit.
To exit the playback on the TV:Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
A message is displayed. Touch [YES] to exit.
≥Scenes recorded in iFrame/MP4 cannot be played back.
≥ Depending on the TV used, it may not playback in AVCHD picture quality even when the scene 
recorded in AVCHD is played back.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
DLNA Play
≥Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. ( l124 )
≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless 
access point.
≥ Do not remove the SD card in playing back on a TV.
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(Examples of operations 
during motion picture 
playback)
A Skip playback
B Sto p
C Playback/Pause
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You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link between the “LUMIX CLUB” 
and USTREAM.
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [Live Cast].≥If a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them 
according to the screen.
≥ If you touch [Change AP], you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been 
registered to this unit.
≥ When the connection is made correctly, the screen of this unit switches to the Live Cast Mode.
∫ To send e-mails
You can send e-mails containing such information as the USTREAM channel name or the 
scheduled broadcast date.
≥This unit can only set the scheduled broadcast date. ( l145 ) For other settings, set them on the 
“LUMIX CLUB”.
≥ On the “LUMIX CLUB”, register the destination addresses of the e-mail in advance.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
Live Cast
≥Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. ( l124 )
≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet contract details may 
result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit placed on 
communication traffic.
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USTREAM
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To u c h  .≥/ /  will disappear when no touch function is 
performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, 
touch the screen.
∫ To start the live broadcast
Touch .≥If you press the start recording button, you can simultaneously 
record the broadcast to this unit.
≥ / /  will disappear when no touch function is 
performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, 
touch the screen.
∫ To stop the live broadcast
Touch .≥When   (gray) is displayed, unsent data is present. Wait until the unsent data is sent and   is 
displayed.
To exit the Live Cast ModeTouch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥A message is displayed. Touch [YES] to exit.
∫ About the screen indications in the Live Cast Mode
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A [EXIT]
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A[EXIT]
/ Live broadcast indication
Image quality (l 146)
1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast
12fps Frame rate ( l146 )
Number of people watching the live 
broadcast
≥ Up to 9999 viewers can be 
indicated. The indication does not 
appear when the number is 0.
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≥Recording is performed in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ If you close the LCD monitor face down while recording, the LCD monitor of this unit will not 
display.
≥ Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication 
method settings. Set the publication range and Password using USTREAM if required.
≥ Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when 
you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Touch   to display the live broadcast setting 
screen.
≥ / /  will disappear when no touch function is 
performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, 
touch the screen.
∫ To configure the e-mail delivery settings
You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the 
scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail.
1 Touch [E-MAIL SETUP].
2 Touch [ON] or [OFF].
3 (When [ON] is selected)
To set the scheduled broadcast date.
Configuring the live broadcast settings
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A [EXIT]
[ON]:Enables e-mailing.
[OFF]:Disables e-mailing.
[AUTO]:Allows you to set to the time and date you have touched  .
[MANUAL]:Allows you to set the desired time and date.
≥The setting method is the same as [CLOCK SET]. ( l18) 
						

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To set the image quality
1 Touch [IMAGE QUALITY].
2 Touch the desired image quality.
≥Frame rate in parentheses are when recorded in simultaneously.
≥ If the selected image quality has an image quality higher than the one you are using, images will 
appear as if the frame rate is low.
∫ To save in USTREAM
1 Touch [Save in USTREAM].
2 Touch [ON] or [OFF].
∫To set the image quality of a motion picture you simultaneously 
broadcast and record
1 Touch [REC MODE].
2 Touch desired recording mode.
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To select the media
1 Touch [MEDIA SELECT].
2 Touch the media for recording motion pictures.
3 Touch [ENTER].
Image qualityPicture sizeFrame rateScreen indications
[High] 1280k720 5 to 15 fps
(5 to 10 fps)
[Medium] 640k360 5 to 20 fps
(5 to 10 fps)
[Low] 320k176 5 to 30 fps
(5 to 15 fps)
[AUTO] Use this option to check the image quality and automatically set the 
item.
[ON]:Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM.
[OFF]:Select this option not to save on USTREAM.
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]
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You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone.
≥Perform the monitoring operation on the smartphone. ( l149 )
≥ If this is the first time you are configuring the home monitor settings, please read page  148.
∫Connecting with Android (NFC-compatible) device
≥Turn on the NFC function.
Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a 
Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone.
≥ This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or 
later). (Except for some models)
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
2Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a 
smartphone.
3Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, 
change positions and try again.
≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. 
Touch [YES] to start home monitor.
≥ This unit will be turned on if it is touched on the   by a smartphone 
even when this unit was turned off using the LCD screen.
Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
Home Cam (Home Monitor)
≥Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. ( l125 )
≥ Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with mobile network such 
as 3G.
≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet contract details may 
result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit placed on 
communication traffic.
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If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor.
When configuring the home monitor settings for the first time
∫ Connecting with Android (NFC-compatible) device
≥Turn on the NFC function.
Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a 
Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone.
≥ This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or 
later). (Except for some models)
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
2Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a 
smartphone.
3Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥If this is the first time the smartph one is connecting to this unit, touch 
[YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the smartphone on   of this unit again.
≥ If the unit is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, 
change positions and try again.
≥ A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. 
Touch [YES] to start home monitor.
∫ If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
1Press Wi-Fi button and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance sc reen is displayed, select [NO].
3Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a 
smartphone.
4Set the Device ID and Password displayed on this unit to the smartphone.≥After completing the setting, touch [ENTER].
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When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Touch [Home Cam].
3Touch [QR code].≥QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
5Display the screen of a connection setup to home monitor from the menu of a 
smartphone.
6Scan QR code displayed on this unit with a smartphone.≥A confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. Touch [YES] to start home 
monitor.
To exit home monitoring:Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥If you have turned off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also turn on this unit and start the 
NFC communication by touching the smartphone on this unit. (If you have turned off this unit with 
the power button, this unit will not turn on by touching the smartphone on this unit)
≥ You can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be 
deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use 
a NFC-compatible smartphone.
Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate.
∫ What you can operate with a smartphone
Confirm the condition inside the house
The monitoring video can be confirmed.
≥ The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or a still picture.
≥ It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously.
≥ Depending upon the environment in which the device is used, motion picture may be like a frame 
rate is low.
Voice message You can talk to each other like portable wireless devices using the smartphone and this unit.
≥ You can talk up to 10 seconds in 20 second interval.
≥ Open the LCD monitor of this unit when using the Voice message function.
∫ What you can set with a smartphone
Moving/non-moving object detection
This unit can detect moving objects and non-moving objects in the home monitoring detection 
area.
≥ Detection of some moving and stationary subjects may not be possible due to the condition of the 
subject. Check beforehand to see if detection of the moving or stationary object can be detected.
≥ If the movement of the subject is too fast or to o slow, if the subject is too small, or if the 
surroundings are too dark, detection of moving and stationary objects may be impossible.
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Automatic recordingYou can record a motion picture on this unit as it detects a moving or non-moving object.
≥ Automatic recording will record for approximately 30 seconds.
≥ Automatic recording can record a maximum of 1 hour 15 minutes per day. Check the remaining 
available recording time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with moving object detection, automatic recording is 
performed only once within the set time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with non-moving object detection, the set time will be 
reset and non-moving object detection will start again.
Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a smartphone.
Touch [Setup] and select desired setting.
∫ [Home Monitor Connect]
You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Password.
∫[Remote Voice Level]
You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume level of the remote voice function.
≥The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations.
≥ Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery, we recommend you use the AC 
adaptor.
≥ It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause false detection.
≥ Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring condition continues for 
approximately 10 days.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HE].
≥ [ZOOM MODE] is set to [i.Zoom OFF].
≥ If you close the LCD monitor face down while recording, the LCD monitor of this unit will not 
display.
≥ The password for the home monitor settings will change when [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] is 
performed. Set the home monitor settings of the smartphone again and reconnect to this unit 
when [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] is performed.
Changing the home monitor settings of this unit
(Volume low)/ (Volume high)