Panasonic HC-V720K, HC-V720, HC-V720M, HC-V710 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HC-V720

HC-V720M

HC-V710

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.

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Read this first

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures in either
AVCHD
this unit. (l 63)
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV
or for saving to disc
*2 To save an image recorded in 1080/60p, it

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for viewing
and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures

*1

or iFrame recording formats using

Progressive (1080/60p).

*2

.

is required to copy to a disc using the
supplied software HD Writer AE 5.0.

recorded in AVCHD format.

∫ Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for damages directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of recording
or edited content, and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit (including any other non-built -in memory
related component).

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[HC-V720M]

This unit is equipped with the built-in memory.
When using this component, pay att ention to
the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static
electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage,
and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD
disc. (l 157)
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 7) illuminates

while the SD card or built-in memory is being
accessed (initialization, recording, playback,
deleting etc.). Do not perform the following
operations when the lamp illuminates. It may
damage the built-in memory or cause a
malfunction in the unit.

j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 183)

∫ About Condensation (When

the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy,
or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperatu re of the destination for
about one hour , condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

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∫ Cards that you can use with

HC-V720

HC-V720M

HC-V710

HC-V720

HC-V720

HC-V720M

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do no t have

the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of this

owner’s manual

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.

≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture

Recording Mod e:
Function that can be used for Still Picture

Recording Mod e:

≥ Function that can be used for the Playback

Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback

Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback

Mode (still pictures only):

≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p or

1080/60i: “AVCHD scene(s)”

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

This owner’s manual is designed for use with
models , , and

. Pictures may be slightly different
from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual

show model , however, parts of
the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ and are equipped

with the Wi-Fi

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending

on the region of purchase.

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function.

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Contents

Read this first.................................................2

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts............6

Power supply................................................10

Inserting/removing the battery............... 10

Charging the battery.............................. 11

Charging and recording time ................. 12

Recording to a card.....................................13

Cards that you can use with this unit..... 13

Inserting/removing an SD card.............. 14

Turning the unit on/off.................................15

Selecting a mode .........................................16

How to use the touch screen......................16

About the Touch Menu........................... 17

Setting date and time...................................18

Basic

Before recording.................. ..... ...... ..... ..... ...19

Selecting a media to record

[HC-V720M]...................................................20

Recording motion pictures .........................21

Recording still pictures...............................23

Recording still pictures in

Motion Picture Recording Mode ............ 24

Intelligent Auto Mode ..................................25

Motion picture/Still picture playback .........27

Using the menu screen ...............................30

Using the Setup Menu.................................31

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ............................................40

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture

Recording Mode ............................. ....... 40

Image Stabilizer Function ...........................41

Changing the Recording Mode...................42

Intelligent Auto Plus.......................... 43

Creative Control................................ 43

Scene Mode...................................... 46

Manual recording.........................................48

White Balance ....................................... 49

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment ................ ....................... 50

Manual Focus adjustment ..................... 51

Recording with the Touch Function...........52

Touch function icons .............................. 52

Recording functions of

operation icons ............................................56

Operation icons...................................... 56

Recording functions of menus ...................62

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operatio ns.............. ..... ..... ...... ......7 8

Motion picture playback using

operation icon ........................................ 78

Creating still picture from

motion picture ........................................ 79

Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 80

Repeat Playback.................................... 80

Resuming the previous playback........... 81

Zooming in on a still picture

during playback (Playback zoom).......... 81

Various playback functions.........................82

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date ............................... 82

Highlight Playback ................................. 83

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show................... 89

Deleting scenes/still pictures......................91

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD)......... 93

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)..................... 94

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(iFrame/MP4)......................................... 95

Deleting personal information................ 96

Protecting scenes/still pictures............... 96

Convert to MP4.............................................97

Relay scene combining [HC-V720M] ..........98

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .......100

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 102

Listening in 5.1 channel sound

(AVCHD).............................................. 102

Playback using VIERA L in k™ ............... ....103

Converting and playing back

2D images as 3D.........................................105

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Copy/Dubbing

With a PC

Copying between SD card and Built-in

Memory [HC-V720M]..................................106

Copying/playing back with

a USB HDD....................................... ..... ..... .109

Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 109

Simple copy......................................... 112

Copy selected files .............................. 112

Playing back the USB HDD................. 113

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video device, etc........................................114

Using the Eye-Fi™ card.............................118

Wi-Fi [HC-V720]/[HC-V720M]

Wi-Fi® function...........................................121

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

and the preparations .................................123

Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................128

Connecting to a wireless

access point .... ...... ..... ..... ..... ................ 128

Connecting to a smartphone ............... 133

Recording/playing back with

Link to Cell operations..............................137

DLNA Play...................................................142

Live Cast.....................................................143

Home Cam (Home Monitor).......................147

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu .........151

What you can do with a PC .......................157

End User License Agreement.............. 159

Operating environment..............................161

Installation ..................................................164

Connecting to a PC....................................165

About the PC display ........................... 167

Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................168

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ................. 168

If using Mac ................. ...... ..... .................... 16 9

Others

Indications ..................................................170

Messages....................................................173

About recovery..................................... 174

Troubleshooting.........................................175

Cautions for use.........................................182

About copyright .........................................187

Recording modes/approxima te

recordable time ..........................................189

Approximate number of

recordable pictures....................................190

Optional accessories.................................191

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Preparation

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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1 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 191)

2 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 25)
3 Optical Image Stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 41)

4 A/V connector [A/V] (l 100, 117)
5 Speaker
6 Power button [ ] (l 15)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 100)

9 USB terminal
10 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ (Microphone input level meter)

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

is displayed when the external microphone is
connected. (l 72)

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.

[] (l 109, 115, 165)

11 Internal microp ho ne s
12 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mod e. (l 16)

13 Built-in flash/Video light (l 59, 61, 77)
14 Lens

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15 Shoe adaptor mounting part

15

16

17

1918

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21

22

23

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[SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 191)

16 Status indic a tor (l 15, 128)
17 Recording start/stop button (l 21)
18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the opposite direction.

19 Battery holder (l 10)

20 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm

(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this
unit.

21 SD card cover ( l 14)
22 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)
23 Card slot (l 14)

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24 Mode switch (l 16)

24

25

27

26

28

29







25 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)
27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 40)
Thumbnail dis pl ay swit ch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 28)

28 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.

1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 R eplace the belt .

29 Shoulder strap fixture

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HC-V720

HC-V720M

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31
32

30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 128, 133, 138,

142, 143, 148, 151)

31 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 122)
32 NFC touch area (l 137)

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Preparation

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off. Then remove the
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it
from dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when unlocked.

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Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured
by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee
the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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Charging the battery





When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.

The unit i s in th e st an dby co ndi tio n wh en the A C adap tor is co nnec ted. The pr im ary circ uit i s alw ays
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important:

≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also,

do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF

and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should al so be the same.)

A DC input terminal

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Conne c t t he AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on,

1 second off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.

∫ To charge by connecting to other device

It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 166.

≥ If the status indicator fla shes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 184.
≥ We recommend using Pana sonic bat ter i es (l 12).

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≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Suppli ed battery/

VW-VBT190 (optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

VW-VBT380 (optional)

[3.6 V/3880 mAh]

≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

recording, turn ing the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or char gi n g. This is not a malfunct io n.

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

3h45min

(9h45min)

Recording

mode

[1080/60p] 1 h 25 min

[PH],[HA],

[HG],[HE]

[iFrame] 1 h 40 min 50 min

[1080/60p] 3h5min 1h35min

[PH] 3 h 10 min

[HA],[HG],

[HE]

[iFrame] 3h30min 1h50min

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

1h30min

3h15min

Actual

recordable

time

45 min

1h40min

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####

If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.

≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of

time. However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less
than 30 minutes.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can

use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery

capacity will not be shown.

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Preparation

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Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an
SD card, read the following.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion
picture recording.

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512MB/1GB/2GB

SDHC Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB

SDXC Mem ory Card 48 GB/64 GB

* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed

standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.

≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the

equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. (l 118)
≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards

with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording.

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards

that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion

or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

e.g.:

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Inserting/removing an SD card







When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the
first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the
recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or

built-in memory, th e access lamp lights up .

1 Open the SD card cover and insert

(remove) the SD card into (from)
the card slot B.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown

in the illustration and press it straight in as far
as it will go.

≥ Press t he cent er of t he S D ca rd an d then pu l l

it straight out.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

SD card.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the

SD card.

≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure

of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or this
unit.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to

water, dirt or dust.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a h eater
j Locations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)

j Where static electricity or electromagnet ic

waves occur

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 185)

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Preparation



To turn off the unit

Hold down the power butt on unt il the status
indicator goes off.

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

A The status indicator lights on.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.

During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to
turn the unit on/off.

≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button

to turn on the unit.

j When the unit is originally purchased
j When yo u have turned off the unit usi ng the power button

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Preparation

Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 21)

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23)

Playback Mode (l 27, 78)

Preparation

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.

≥ Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you

are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ About the operation icons

 

MENU

ALL



///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

:

Touch to return to the previous screen.

About the Touch Menu

Touch (left side)/ (right si de) of on the Touch Menu to switch the
operation icons.

≥ It is also possible to switch the operat ion ic ons by slidi ng the Touch Menu right or left while

touching it.

A Touch Menu

T

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W

Recording Mode Playback Mode

T

W

B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 35)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 43) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/

[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 43).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 43), Scene Mode

(l 46) and Manual Mode (l 48).
E Displayed only when connected to a TV. (l 105)

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MENU

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∫ To display the Touch Menu

MENU

HC-V720

HC-V720M

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operat ion is pe r formed for a specific period of
time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To
display it again, touch .

≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

Preparation

Setting date and time

The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

: [SETUP ] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / .

A Displaying the World Time setting (l 31):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be

displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the
screen. (l 31)

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥

At the time of purchase, the confirmation screen for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed after setting the
world time. (l 128)
Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary.

≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will

appear. Select [YES] and perform Steps 2 to 3 to set the date and time.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the

built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as
it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.
(The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

/

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Basic

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Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or object.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be hel d steady when recor ding .
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of zoom

in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

∫ Recording Yourself

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.

(However the image recorded is the same as a normal
recording.)

≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When

appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal
position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 173)

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Basic

MENU

Selecting a media to record [HC-V720M]

The card and built-in memory can be select ed separa t ely to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Change the mode to or .
2 Select the menu. (l 30)

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or

still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

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R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

A Recording button icon
B When you begin recording, ; changes to

¥.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/sto pp ed by touch ing the rec ord i ng but ton icon.

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W

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∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

Recording mode
Approximate remaining recordable time

R 1h20m

0h00m00s

≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.

To display it again, touch the screen. (l 31)

≥ It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.

≥ When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.

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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≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC MODE]. (l 63)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24)
≥ 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)

Recording formats [1080/60p]/[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE] [iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 82) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

≥ 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.

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Basic


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MEGA

Recording still pictures

1 Change th e mode to .
2 Open the LCD mon itor.
3 Press the button halfway.

(For Auto Focus onl y)

Focus indication:

A Focus indication:

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp li ghts up.): When in focus

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

B Focus area (area inside brackets)

4 Pre ss the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 41) 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: l 55)
≥ 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

condi tions or the me nu sett ings.

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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode

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MEGA

≥ Screen display will disappear when

no touch operation is performed for a
specific period of time. To disp lay 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.

20.4

M

Still picture operation indicator (l 170)

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MEGA

ß Flash (l 59)

ßj Flash level (l 59)

Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.

Size of still pictures (l 74)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 23)
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 41)
AF assist lamp (l 77)

Red-eye Reduction (l 59)

M

20.4

∫ 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 sti l l pictu res are be ing rec orde d, turns re d and t he rem aini ng nu mbe r

of recordable pictures is displayed.

≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.

≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer (l 60) 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.

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Basic

Intelligent auto button

Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change
the Recording Mode. (l 42)

≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other

Recording Modes are set will change to
Intelligent Auto Mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode

The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want
to record.

Mode Effect

Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is

adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the

background sky, which may be very bright.

*1

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

*1

Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

*2

Night Portrait A subject and the background are recorded with near real-life

brightness.

*2

Night Scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.

*2

Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.

*1

Normal

*2

Normal

*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. (l 67)

≥ 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.

In modes other than those described above, the contrast is adjusted to
give a clear picture.

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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode

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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. (l 49, 51)

Automatic White Balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.

1) The effective range of Automatic W hite Balan ce 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. (l 49)

Auto Focus

The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.

Record picture s in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 51)

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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Basic

MENU





HC-V720

HC-V710

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change th e mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17).

≥ You can also set by touching , selectin g [VIDEO

SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/
PICTURE]. (l 30)

3 /

Select the still picture B or the recording

format of the motion picture C

play back.

you wish to

ALL

HC-V720M

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 [EN TER].
≥ The icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item

for motion pi cture is touched.
( , , , and )

≥ is displayed in the 1080/60p scene when [ALL AVCHD] is touched.



4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll

lever.

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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.

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

E Operati on 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 pictu re playb ack Still picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Fast rewind playback*
5: Fast forward playback*
∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

* When pressed two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display

changes to / .)

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stop s th e play bac k and sho ws the

thumbnails.

∫ 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.

Towards “r”: Increases the volume
Towards “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 p la ye d b ack wi th [ AL L AVCHD] se le c t ed , t he sc r e en m ay be c om e black m om e nt ar i ly a t t h e

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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Basic

MENU

MENU

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 17)

1 Touch .

∫ 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 cance led.

MENU

2 Touc h the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching

/.

4 Touch the desired item to enter the

setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu

setting.

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