Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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B
PRE-REC ( l57)
Time Lapse Recording 
(l45)
//Bass Setting (
l73)
Zoom Microphone (l 71)
Focus Microphone (l71)
Stereo Microphone (
l71)
Wind Noise Canceler ( l70)
///
Power LCD ( l35)
// / /
Image Stabilizer ( l41)/Optical Image 
Stabilizer Lock ( l55)
Picture Adjustment ( l73)
Digital Cinema Color ( l69)
Brightness Adjustment 
(Miniature Effect/8mm movie/
Silent movie) ( l44, 45 )
Vividness Adjustment 
(Miniature Effect) ( l44)
Color balance Adjustment 
(8mm movie) ( l45)
AF/AE tracking (l 54)
Level Shot ( l53)
Touch Shutter (l 55)
MF Manual Focus (l51)
// / / /
White Balance ( l49)
1/100 Shutter Speed (l 50)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l50)
0dB Gain value (l50)
±  (White)/ ¥ (Green)/ / / / /
Focus indication ( l23)
High-Speed Burst Shooting 
( l 76)
AF assist lamp ( l77)
PRE-REC
+3dB+6dBLOW
CUT
A+2+1-1
AW B
C
Display Touch Menu ( l17)
Backlight Compensation 
( l 60)
Tele Macro ( l60)
Intelligent Contrast Control 
( l 57)
/ Microphone Level ( l72)
// / Video Light (
l61)
/ Smile Shot ( l58)
/ Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l 57)
Color Night Rec function 
( l 61)
Intelligent Exposure (l 60)
ß /ß A/ Flash (l59)
ß i /ß j Flash Level ( l59)
Red-eye Reduction ( l59)
World Time setting ( l31)
NOV 15 2013 Date indication ( l18)
12:34PM Time indication ( l18) 
						

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∫
Playback indications ∫/
Indication of connection to 
Wi-Fi
∫ Indication of connection to 
USB HDD
∫ Indication of connection to 
other devices
∫ Confirmatory indications
1/;/ 5 // 6// 7/8/9 /: /
D /E /;1 /2;
Display during playback ( l28, 78 )
0h00m00s Playback Time ( l28)
No.10 Scene Number
Repeat Playback (l 80)
Resume Playback ( l81)
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
Transfer/Protected motion 
pictures/still pictures ( l96, 
11 9 )
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Play mode selection display ( l27)
1080/60p recorded scene 
( l 27)
Relay-recorded scene ( l63)
*
Miniature-recorded scene 
(l 44)
Interval-recorded scene 
(l45)
Still picture recorded using 
Smile Shot ( l58)
Scenes saved with Highlight 
Playback ( l88)
// Eye-Fi transfer status ( l11 8 )
MINI
/ Wi-Fi connection status (wireless 
access point) ( l128 )
/ Wi-Fi connection status (Direct 
connection) ( l133 )
USB HDD Playback ( l11 3 )
Accessing the card ( l11 6 , 166 )
Accessing the built-in memory 
( l 11 6 , 166 )
*
– – (Time 
display) The built-in battery is low. (
l18)
Warning for recording of yourself 
( l 19)
SD card is not inserted or is 
incompatible.
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Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*1  only
*2 /  only
Others
Messages
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to 
a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l157 ) This message does not indicate that there is a 
problem with this unit.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD 
card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. ( l10)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it 
again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. 
Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to 
repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied 
AC adaptor. ( l11)
THIS EXTERNAL DRIVE CANNOT BE USED./
PLEASE CHECK THE EXTERNAL DRIVE.
The external drive that this unit cannot recognize is connected. Check if the USB HDD can be 
connected and used with this unit and try to reconnect. ( l109 )
Failed to connect wireless access point/
No wireless access point found*2
≥Check the Wi-Fi set up of your wireless access point and smartphone.
≥ [Easy Connection (WPS)] can establish a connection only between two devices: this unit and 
a device that will connect to this unit. Check if multiple devices are trying to establish a 
connection in the WPS waiting state simultaneously.
≥ Read page 135  if the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Connection failed. Please check network settings of connected device.*2
≥It may be impossible to connect from some Web services such as “LUMIX CLUB” and 
USTREAM. Try to reconnect after waiting a short while.
≥ Read page 135  if the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Network disconnected.*2
≥When using [DLNA Play], if you do not operate the DLNA-compatible device you are 
connected to for a while, it will be displayed. Check the status of the DLNA device you are 
connected to.
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About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. 
(Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
≥   is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are 
displayed in thumbnail.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back the data 
on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting awhile. If recovery fails repeatedly, 
format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data 
recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower. 
						

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It is not a malfunction in following cases
Others
Troubleshooting
A clicking sound is heard 
when the unit is shaken. ≥
This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on 
and change the mode to   or  .
Object seems to be 
warped. ≥
Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves 
across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is 
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like 
soap bubbles appear on 
the recorded picture. ≥
If you take a picture with the 
flash in a dark place or 
indoors, white round spots 
may appear on the picture 
caused by the flash 
reflecting of particles of dust 
in the air. This is not a 
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and 
their position differ in every picture.
The lens or LCD monitor 
fog up. ≥
This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please 
refer to page  2.
Power
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be turned 
on.
This unit does not stay on 
long enough.
Battery runs down quickly. ≥
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. 
(l 11)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too 
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has 
worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit is turned off 
automatically. ≥
If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV 
using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If you 
are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. 
(l 103 )
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not operate 
normally. ≥
Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and 
then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 
minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above 
operation while the media is being accessed may damage the 
data on the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power 
connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this 
unit from. 
						

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“ERROR OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, 
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” 
is displayed.≥
The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit 
by turning the unit off and on.
≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not 
turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is 
restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the 
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to 
repair the unit by yourself.
Indication
ProblemCheck points
Remaining battery 
indication is not displayed 
properly. ≥
The remaining battery capacity indication is an 
approximation.
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed 
correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then 
charge it again.
Power
ProblemCheck points 
						

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Recording
ProblemCheck points
The unit arbitrarily stops 
recording. ≥
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. 
(l 13)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the 
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording 
and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card or built-in 
memory. (l 37)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set 
[AGS] to [OFF]. ( l69)
Auto Focus function does 
not work. ≥
Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into 
focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to 
adjust the focus. ( l26, 51 )
Color balance of images is 
strange when recording in 
a place such as a 
gymnasium. ≥
In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or 
a hall, set the White Balance setting to   (Indoor mode 2). 
If you cannot record clearly with the   (Indoor mode 2), set 
it to   (Manual adjustment mode). ( l49)
Color or brightness of the 
image changes, or you 
may see horizontal bars in 
the image.
The LCD monitor flickers 
indoors. ≥
Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see 
horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded 
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but 
this is not a malfunction.
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, record in Intelligent Auto/
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in 
areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in 
areas of 50 Hz.
≥ In Still Picture Recording Mode, this will not affect the 
recorded image.
Playback
ProblemCheck points
Scenes/still pictures 
cannot be played back. ≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed 
as   cannot be played back.
Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥Release the protect setting. (l 96)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed 
as   cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are 
unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. ( l37) 
Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data 
recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. 
Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. 
						

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With other products
ProblemCheck points
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, images or sounds 
cannot be seen.
The images are squeezed 
horizontally. ≥
Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select 
the channel that matches the input used for the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of 
the TV. ( l101 )
≥ The audio during playback mode is not output from this unit 
when connected to a TV. Sound levels cannot be adjusted 
using this unit, so adjust the sound on the TV.
If the SD card is inserted in 
another device, it is not 
recognized. ≥
Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type 
of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC 
Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the device for details.
When connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
detected by the other 
devices. ≥
When connected to other devices using only the battery, 
reconnect using the AC adaptor.
VIERA Link does not work. (Setting on this unit)
≥Connect with a HDMI mini cable (supplied). ( l103)
≥ Touch  , then touch [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON]. 
( l 103 )
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
(Setting on other devices)
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input 
using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected 
device.
Cannot copy scenes on 
the SD card by connecting 
to other equipment with 
the USB cable. ≥
Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. 
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
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With a PC
ProblemCheck points
When connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
detected by the PC. ≥
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the 
supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. ( l161 , 169)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC 
and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the PC. ≥
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the   
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer AE 5.0. ≥
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe 
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for 
HD Writer AE 5.0.
About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
ProblemCheck points
Cannot connect to 
wireless access point or 
smartphone. ≥
Read page  135 if the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Cannot operate from 
smartphone using [Link to 
Cell]. ≥
Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. 
(l 126 )
Cannot use [DLNA Play]. ≥Make sure the television is compatible with DLNA. Read the 
instructions for the television you are using.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point and this device are 
properly connected.
≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect.
≥ If a connection cannot be made between this device and a 
DLNA-compatible device, try to reconnect and make sure 
they connect properly.
The live broadcast screen 
will not be displayed. ≥
Make sure the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password have 
been input correctly.
≥ Use a PC or smartphone to make sure the USTREAM 
account registration is complete.
≥ Use a PC or smartphone to register and set up USTREAM 
from a “LUMIX CLUB” linked service. ( l127)
≥ “LUMIX CLUB” or USTREAM lines may be congested. Retry 
the live broadcast after waiting a short while.
[Home Cam] cannot be 
used. ≥
Make sure the wireless access point is connected to the 
Internet.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point and this unit are properly 
connected. ( l128 ) 
						

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I have forgotten the 
password for the Wi-Fi.≥
Perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] from the Setup menu ( l36). 
This will set the Wi-Fi setting to the condition at the time of 
purchase, and you will be able to use the Wi-Fi setting menu. 
When performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], all Wi-Fi settings 
including the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and registered wireless 
access points will be deleted.
I have forgotten the login 
ID or password for the 
“LUMIX CLUB”. ≥
Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
Others
ProblemCheck points
If the SD card is inserted in 
this unit, it is not 
recognized. ≥
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be recognized 
by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. ( l37)
About the Wi-Fi function [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]
ProblemCheck points