Panasonic Hc V720 Owners Manual

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You can switch the channel number setting of the built-in microphone.
≥The option is set to [2ch] when an external microphone is connected.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
*1 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1ch].
*2 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch].
≥If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for 
instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame].
[5.1ch/2ch]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [5.1ch/2ch] # desired setting
[5.1ch]:Records with the 5.1ch surround microphone.
[2ch]:Records with the 2ch stereo microphone.
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[SURROUND]*1:Records the surrounding sound with added realism.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction 
with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding 
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
[FOCUS MIC]*1:The forward sound is recorded more clearly by enhancing the 
directionality toward the center.
[STEREO MIC]*2:Records sound from two forward directions.
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal 
can be adjusted.
1Select the menu.
2 (When [SET ]/[SET ] is selected)
Touch /  to adjust.
≥The adjustment screen to be displayed depends on the 
setting of [5.1ch/2ch].
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound 
is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input 
level.
3 Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The sound will be recorded in stereo (2ch) when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch] or an external 
microphone is input.
≥  (microphone input level meter) is displayed on the screen when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to 
[5.1ch], and   (microphone input level meter) is displayed when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to 
[2ch] and [MIC LEVEL] is set to a setting other than [AUTO].
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the largest volume for the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL]  # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound 
distortions are reduced.
[SET ]:The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in 
natural quality.
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(When set to [5.1ch])A Center
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level 
						

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Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. (l48 )
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l48)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
[BASS SETTING]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [BASS SETTING]  # desired setting
[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect 
ratio. (l 75)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
* Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 21 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 190 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l40)
4480 k3360
4:3 –*
2784
k2088 –*
640k480 50 k
4752 k3168
3:2 –*
3456
k2304 –*
1728 k1152 26.2k
6016 k3384
16:9 26
k
4096 k2304 26k
1920 k1080 28.9k
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
4096 k2304
16:9
1920 k1080
MENU
15.1M
5.8M
0.3M
15.1M
8M
2M
20.4M
9.4M
2.1M
MENU
9.4M
2.1M
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This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
≥This function’s default setting is [16:9].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right of the 
screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a [16:9] aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[ASPECT RATIO]
: [PICTURE]  # [ASPECT RATIO]  # desired setting
[4:3]:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
[16:9]:Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥  flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it  is convenient when recording objects moving 
back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
5 (When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.
≥Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  / .
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to  be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish point. 
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]
[ON]:180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[Record]:Pictures are stored.
[Delete]:All pictures are deleted.
MENU
2.1M
[REC ALL]:All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]:Pictures are stored by specifying range.
A Star t p oint*
BFinish point 
						

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The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where 
it is hard to focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l48)
≥When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting is fixed to 
[AUTO] and cannot be changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE]  # [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27.
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Skip playback
(to the start of a  scene) During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to 
left (from left to right) during playback.
Slow-motion Playback
During PauseWith the playback paused, continue touching 
. (  is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ When Slow-motion pictures are played back in 
reverse, they will be shown continuously at 
approximately 2/3
rd the speed of normal 
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion Playback of the scenes in iFrame or 
the scenes saved as MP4 will be shown in 
intervals of 1 second.
Frame-by-frame 
Playback With the playback paused, touch  .
(Touch   to advance the frames one at a time 
in the reverse direction.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you touch 
.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time in 
the reverse direction, they will be shown in 
intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ Frame-by-frame Playback of the scenes in 
iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 will be 
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Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. (1920 k1080) still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes, and 
 (640 k360) still pictures will be recorded for the MP4 scenes.
Press the   button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during 
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Playback operationPlayback displayOperating steps
Direct playback During Playback
Touch the direct playback bar or slide it 
while touching.
≥
The playback pauses temporarily and skips 
to the position touched or slid to while 
touching.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching 
or sliding finger.
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Highlight & Time Frame Index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played 
back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥Operate the zoom lever to   side and change over the 
thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. ( l28)
1To u c h  .≥To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching 
it.
j Touch   (up) /   (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. ( l27)
2Touch the desired search condition.
* It cannot be set while playing back iFrame scenes or scenes saved as MP4.
≥When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the 
scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select 
[HIGHLIGHT].
3(When [MINUTES] is selected)
Touch  /  to set the time.
≥It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4Touch the thumbnail to be played back.≥Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching  / .
Repeat Playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
The   indication appears on the full screen views.
≥All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the 
scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]*
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [REPEAT PLAY]  # [ON]MENU