Panasonic Hc Vx870 Owners Manual

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Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on.
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
2Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥Touch the NFC touch area while the NFC mark is displayed on 
the smartphone screen.
≥ If this is the first time the smartphone 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.
≥
The connection cannot be established while this unit is 
recording.
≥ When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥ This unit is turned on even if i t touches the smartphone on   of  this unit, where this unit is 
turned off with a LCD monitor.
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 
2Touch [Direct Connection].
3On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from  the Wi-Fi 
setup menu.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥ If this is the first time the sm artphone is connecting to this  unit, a message will be displayed on 
the screen of this unit. Touch [YES].
≥ When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥Transmission speed may decreas e, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.≥For details on how to set up a connection with [Direct Connecti on Password] set to [ON], refer to 
the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the  smartphone.
Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartp hone 
when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]
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Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point 
connection
Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPSjIf the wireless access poin t is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [WPS Connection]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
“Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection” ( l33)
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Wireless Settings].
3Touch the part with no display of a wireless 
access point.
4Touch [WPS Connection].
5Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for  the 
wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, plea se 
read the operating instructions for the smartphone.)
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch 
[ENTER], and exit [Wireless Settings]
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch  
[ENTER], and set the connection again.
6Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
7Touch [Link to Cell] and start up the smartphone application “I mage App”.≥When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥For information on how to set a PIN code, refer to the Owner’s  Manual (PDF format).
≥ When this unit is connected to a wireless access point, you can  also use NFC to remotely operate 
this unit with the smartphone via the wireless access point. For details, refer to “Using [Link to 
Cell] with a wireless access point connection” in the Owner’s M anual (PDF format).
[WPS Connection]
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A[Delete]
B [ENTER]
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≥Confirm Encryption key (Password)  of the selected wireless access point if the network 
authentication is encrypted.
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Wireless Settings].
3Touch the part with no display of a wireless 
access point.
4Touch [Search for wireless network].
5Touch the wireless access point to connect.≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access poin ts again.
≥ If you touch   and select a wireless access point, all character s will be displayed. In this 
case, touch [ENTER].
≥ If no wireless access points are displayed, refer to “Setting u p a connection manually” in the 
Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is c omplete and a message is 
displayed. Touch [ENTER] to exit [Wireless Settings], and proce ed to Step 7.
6(When there is an Encryption key (Password))
Enter the Password.≥For information on how to enter characters, refer to the Owner’ s Manual (PDF format).
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
≥ The connection will be completed and a message will be displaye d. Touch [ENTER], and exit 
[Wireless Settings]
7Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
8Touch [Link to Cell] and start up the smartphone application “I mage App”.≥When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥When this unit is connected to a wireless access point, you can  also use NFC to remotely operate 
this unit with the smartphone via the wireless access point. For details, refer to “Using [Link to 
Cell] with a wireless access point connection” in the Owner’s M anual (PDF format).
Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection
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A[Delete]
B [ENTER]
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If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established
≥Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use  for details about the setting of the 
wireless access point or smartphone.
ProblemCheck points
It cannot connect 
to the wireless 
access point.
The wireless 
access point is not 
detected.
(General)
≥ Turn on the wireless access point.
≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect.
≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connecti on will be 
aborted. Reset the connection settings.
≥ Check how to connect to the wireless access point and how to se t the 
security settings.
≥ If the wireless access point supports both the 2.4 GHz band and  the 
5 GHz band, check if the setting for the 2.4 GHz band is enabled.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
≥ The device may be unable to locate the wireless access point du e to 
problems with the signal. Refer to “Connecting by entering an S SID 
and Password” in the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
([WPS Connection])
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS stand by 
mode.
([Search for wireless network])
≥ Make sure the Password have been correctly input.
Radio waves of the 
wireless access 
point get 
disconnected.
≥ The condition may improved by moving the location or changing t he 
angle of the wireless access point.
≥ If you use another 2.4 GHz band device such as a microwave oven or 
cordless telephone nearby, you may interrupt the signal. Keep a  
sufficient distance from these types of devices.
The Wi-Fi 
connection is not 
possible between 
this unit and a 
smartphone.
(Wireless Access Point Connection)
≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless 
access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the sam e 
wireless access point.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
(Direct Connection)
≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by 
checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless acces s 
point. If it is connected to the wireless access point, change  the Wi-Fi 
access point using the smartphone’s Wi-Fi set up.
The Wi-Fi 
connection is 
disconnected 
immediately.
≥ If there is a setting for avoiding  poor connections in the Wi-Fi setting 
menu of the Android ™ device 4.0 or later version, turn it off.
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When this unit and a smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image transmitted 
from the smartphone on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main 
Camera’s image. (Wireless Twin Camera)
Use your Wireless Sub Camera to enjoy recording your own face o r any scenery different from what 
is being recorded with the Main Camera.
≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone an d other details, refer to 
the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases
Wi-Fi
Wireless Twin Camera function
For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wire less Sub Camera 
function and the procedures for using them, check the support w ebsite below. (As of 
January 2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
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 set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still  
Picture Recording Mode.
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.
The lens or LCD monitor 
fog up. ≥
This is due to condensation. It i s not a malfunction. Please 
refer to page 9.
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A Smartphone (Wireless Sub Camera)
B This unit (Main Camera)
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Please refer to “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)” for details.
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 14)
≥ In cold places, the battery u sing 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 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.
“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 no t 
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.
Recording
ProblemCheck points
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 
Mode/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.
≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Mode, setting the shutter speed to 
1/120 seconds reduces the intensity of the problem.
Playback
ProblemCheck points
Scenes/still pictures 
cannot be played back. ≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed 
as   cannot be played back.
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∫Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal entertainment 
only. Under copyright laws, other materials 
cannot be used without obtaining 
permission from the holders of the 
copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the 
“AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of 
Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC in the United States and other countries.
≥ x.v.Color
™ is a trademark.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a 
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are 
trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the 
U.S. and other countries.
≥ iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Google Inc.
≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
™ Logo is a 
certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. ≥
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup
™ Identifier mark is 
a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi 
Alliance®.
≥ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and 
“WPA2™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ The N-Mark is a trademark or registered 
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United 
States and in other countries.
≥ DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA 
CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, 
or certification marks of the Digital Living 
Network Alliance.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually 
the registered trademarks or trademarks of 
the manufacturers who developed the system 
or product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent 
portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) 
encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC 
Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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About copyright
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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic  Corporation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License,  Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public L icense, Version 2.1 
(LGPL V2.1), and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the ho pe that it will be useful, but WITHOUT 
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABIL ITY or FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to the detailed terms and conditions  thereof, which can be 
displayed by following the procedure described in [SOFTWARE INF O] under “Using the Setup 
Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panason ic will give to any third party who 
contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a ch arge no more than our cost of 
physically performing source code distribution, a complete mach ine-readable copy of the 
corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1,  as well as the respective 
copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: [email protected]
The source code and the copyright notice are also available for  free in our website below.
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.html
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4K Video Camera/High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Others
Specifications
Power source:
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:
Recording;
7.6 W
7.1 W
6.7 W
Charging; 7.7 W
Motion picture recording format:
[AVCHD];
AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD 
Progressive)
[MP4/iFrame];
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) /
[4K MP4];
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)
Motion picture compression:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression:
[AVCHD];
Dolby
® Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 
2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone)
[MP4/iFrame];AAC/2 ch /
[4K MP4];
AAC/2 ch
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Recording mode and transfer rate:
[AVCHD] [1080/60p];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
[PH];
Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR)
[HA];
Average 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG];
Average 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HE];
Average 5 Mbps (VBR)
[MP4/iFrame] [1080/50M];
Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR)
[1080/28M];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
[720];
Average 9 Mbps (VBR)
[iFrame];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) /
[4K MP4]; [2160];
Maximum 72 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to the owner’s manual (PDF format) for 
the picture size and recordable time of a 
motion picture.
Still picture recording format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, 
based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Refer to the owner’s manual (PDF format) for 
picture size of a still picture and number of 
recordable pictures.
Recording media:
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
Refer to page 16 for details on SD cards usable 
in this unit.
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Image sensor:/
1/2.3  z 1MOS image sensor
Total; 18910 K
Effective pixels; Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9)
*2, 
6100 K (16:9)*3, 4
Still picture; 8290 K (16:9), 6220 K (4:3), 
7000 K (3:2)
1/2.3  z 1MOS image sensor
Total; 12760 K
Effective pixels; Motion picture; 6030 K (16:9)
*4
Still picture; 6030 K (16:9), 4720 K (4:3), 
5210 K (3:2)
Lens:
Auto Iris, 20 k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6
Focal length;
4.08 mm to 81.6 mm
(Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent; /
Motion picture;
30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9)
*1, 2, 
37.0 mm to 752 mm (16:9)*3, 4
Still picture;
30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9), 
37.6 mm to 752.8 mm (4:3), 
34.5 mm to 690.3 mm (3:2)
Motion picture;
29.5 mm to 612 mm (16:9)
*4
Still picture;
29.5 mm to 612 mm (16:9), 
36.2 mm to 724.6 mm (4:3), 
33.5 mm to 669.9 mm (3:2)
Minimum focus distance; Normal; Approx. 3.0 cm (1.2 q) (Wide)/
Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Tele)
Intelligent Auto Macro;
Approx. 1 cm (0.4 q) (Wide)
Filter diameter:
49 mm
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Zoom: /
20 k optical zoom, 25 k
*2/40k*3 i.Zoom, 
60 k/1500k  digital zoom
20 k optical zoom, 50 k i.Zoom, 60 k/1500 k 
digital zoom
Image stabilizer function:
Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active 
Mode (Rotation correction), Optical Image 
Stabilizer Lock function)
Level Shot Function:
Off/Normal/Strong
Creative Control:
[Miniature Effect]/[Silent movie]/[8mm movie]/
[Time Lapse Rec]
HDR movie:Low/HighMonitor:
3.0 z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K dots)
Microphone:
5.1 channel surround microphone/
Zoom microphone/Focus microphone/
Stereo microphone
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 2 lx (1/30 with Low Light Mode in the 
Scene Mode) /
Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode ([COLOR]) 
function
0 lx with the Night Mode ([Infrared]) function
Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode function
*1 When Level Shot Function is set to off
*2 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4].
*3 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]  or [MP4/iFrame].
*4 When Level Shot Function is set to normal  or off
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