Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
ARecording button icon
B When you begin recording,  ; changes to 
¥ .
4Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause recording.
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. 
To display it again, touch the screen. ( l31)
≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.
Basic
Recording motion pictures
Recording mode
R 1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
≥
When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
0h00m00s Recording time elapsed
≥
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be 
reset to 0h00m00s.
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0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00sR 1h20m
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≥To change the recording format, change the [REC MODE]. ( l63)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l24)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 
minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than 
above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the 
built-in memory.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the 
MIC terminal.
≥ Please refer to page 189 about approximate recordable time.
Recording formats[1080/60p]/[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE][iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900Approx. 89100
 Different dates (l82) Approx. 900 Approx. 900 
						

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1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the   button halfway. 
(For Auto Focus only)
Focus indication:
4Press the   button fully.
≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function ( l41) to   ([MODE1]), then the Image 
Stabilizer function will be more effective. (  (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be 
displayed when the   button is pressed halfway.)
≥ Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the 
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter:  l55)
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording 
conditions or the menu settings.
Basic
Recording still pictures
A Focus indication:
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥  (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
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∫
About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may 
not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording 
Mode
¬Change the mode to  .
Press the   button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. 
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ While still pictures are being recorded,   turns red and the remaining number 
of recordable pictures is displayed.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
≥Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer ( l60) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from 
ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining 
will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining 
may lengthen.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of 
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition. Still picture operation indicator (
l170)
R3000 Remaining number of still pictures
≥
Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures ( l74)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer ( l23)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( l41)
AF assist lamp ( l77)
ß Flash ( l59)
ß j Flash level ( l59)
Red-eye Reduction ( l59)
R3000 R3000
R3000MEGA20.4M
≥Screen display will disappear when 
no touch operation is performed for a 
specific period of time. To display it 
again, touch the screen.
≥ It will be constantly displayed when 
the remaining number of still pictures 
that can be recorded becomes 200 or 
less.20.4M
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want 
to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when 
detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be 
surrounded by an orange frame. ( l67)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of 
certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is 
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
SceneryThe whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the 
background sky, which may be very bright.
*1SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.*2Night PortraitA subject and the background are recorded with near real-life 
brightness.
*2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.*1
*2Normal
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to 
give a clear picture.
Intelligent auto buttonPressing the Intelligent auto button can change 
the Recording Mode. (
l42)
≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other 
Recording Modes are set will change to 
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∫
Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l49, 51 )
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment 
on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust 
the White Balance manually. ( l49)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. 
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l51)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
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1Change the mode to  .
2Touch the play mode select icon A (l17).≥ You can also set by touching  , selecting [VIDEO 
SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [MEDIA, VIDEO/
PICTURE]. ( l30)
3/
Select the still picture  B or the recording 
format of the motion picture  C
 you wish to 
play back.
Select the media type  D and then select the 
still picture  B or the recording format of the 
motion picture  C you wish to play back.
≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ The icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item 
for motion picture is touched.
 ( , , ,  and )
≥  is displayed in the 1080/60p scene when [ALL AVCHD] is touched.
4Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.≥To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch   (up) /   (down) on the thumbnail scroll 
lever.
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
ALL
MENU
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5Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
* When pressed two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display changes to  / .)
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the 
following order if the zoom lever is operated to   side or   side.
20 scenes  () 9 scenes  () 1 scene  () Highlight & Time Frame Index* 
( l 80)
* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback  Mode.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes 
display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording 
date and file number when playing back still pictures.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker 
volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode. E
Operation icon
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when 
no touch operation is performed for a specific period of 
time. To display them again, touch the screen.
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
6 : Fast rewind playback *
5 : Fast forward playback *
∫ : Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails. 1/
;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pa us e.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
To w a r d s  “ r”:Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:Decreases the volume
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≥Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
≥ When played back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the 
time the scene switches.
≥ The speaker of this unit does not output sounds when connected to a TV.
Motion picture compatibility
≥This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures 
recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded 
using this unit is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may 
not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.)
≥ MP4 scenes that can be played back on this unit are limited to those created on this unit.
Still picture compatibility≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
≥ The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files 
will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products 
and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit. 
						

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≥Touch   (left side)/   (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to display  . ( l17)
1To u c h  .
2Touch the top menu  A.
3Touch the submenu B.
≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching 
/.
4Touch the desired item to enter the 
setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu 
setting.
∫About  guide display
After touching  , touching the submenus 
and items will cause function descriptions and 
settings confirmation messages to appear.
≥After the messages have been displayed, the 
guide display is canceled.
Basic
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU
MENU