Panasonic HC-V770, HC-VX870, HC-WX970 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

High Definition Video Camera 4K Video Camera

Model No.

HC-V770

Model No.

HC-WX970

HC-VX870

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

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Read this first

WX970

V770

WX970

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

VX870

You can select from AVCHD

MP4

or iFrame*2 recording formats to record

motion pictures using this unit.

You can select from AVCHD

iFrame

recording formats to record motion

pictures using this unit.

*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD

Progressive (1080/60p).

*2 It is not compatible with motion pictures

recorded in AVCHD format.

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc *3 The following methods are available for

saving an image recorded in 1080/60p:

j Copy the image to a disc using the

HD Writer AE 5.2.

j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray

disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive.

≥ Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.

VX870

4K MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for editing images. This format can record 4K motion pictures (3840k2160/30p), which deliver a resolution four times higher than that of full high-definition motion pictures.

MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).

(l 81)

, 4K MP4*2,

(l 81)

, MP4*2 or

∫ 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.

∫ 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 temperature 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

WX970

VX870

V770

WX970

VX870

V770

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 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.

≥ Refer to page 15 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”.

≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as

“smartphone”.

≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture

Recording Mode:

Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode:

≥ 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 the recording format

[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”

≥ /

Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo mode: “4K MP4 scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format

[MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/ 30p) or MP4 (640k360/30p): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode

[iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s

image that was recorded separately from a simultaneously recorded normal scene when [Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]: Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera

VX870

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in

this owner’s manual:

Model number

HC-WX970 [WX970]

HC-VX870 [VX870]

HC-V770 [V770]

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 correspond

to Wi-Fi

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

on the region of purchase.

Abbreviation used in this

owner’s manual

VX870

V770

functions.

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

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............7

Power supply................................................ 11

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 11

Charging the battery .............................. 12

Charging and recording time ................. 13

Recording to a card ..................................... 15

Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 15

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 16

Turning the unit on/off................................. 17

Selecting a mode ......................................... 18

Switching this unit between Recording

Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 18

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and

Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 18

How to use the touch screen ...................... 19

About the Touch Menu........................... 20

Setting date and time................................... 21

Basic

Before recording .......................................... 22

Recording motion pictures ......................... 24

Recording still pictures ............................... 26

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture

Recording Mode .................................... 27

Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 28

Using the menu screen ............................... 31

Using the Setup Menu ................................. 32

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ............................................43

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture

Recording Mode..................................... 43

Level Shot Function .....................................44

Recording with the Sub Camera

(Twin Camera) [WX970] ..............................45

Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window... 48

Recording with the Backup for

Twin Camera Function ................................51

Changing the Recording Mode ...................53

Intelligent Auto.................................. 54

Intelligent Auto Plus.......................... 56

Creative Control ................................ 56

HDR Movie Mode ............................. 59

Scene Mode ...................................... 60

FULL HD Slow Motion Video ............ 61

4K Photo Mode [WX970]/[VX870] .... 62

Stop Motion Animation Assist ........... 63

Manual recording .........................................64

White Balance........................................ 65

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 66

Manual Focus adjustment...................... 67

Recording with the Touch Function ...........70

Touch function icons .............................. 70

Recording functions of

operation icons ............................................74

Operation icons ...................................... 74

Recording functions of menus ...................79

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Advanced (Playback)

Copy/Dubbing

Playback Operations ................................... 93

Motion picture playback using

operation icon ........................................ 93

Creating still picture from

motion picture ........................................ 95

Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 95

Repeat Playback ................................... 96

Resuming the previous playback........... 96

Setting the playback speed of FULL HD

Slow Motion Video ................................. 97

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom) ..................... 97

Various playback functions ........................ 98

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date ............................... 98

Highlight Playback ............................... 100

Manual Edit.......................................... 106

Baby Calendar ..................................... 110

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show ................. 112

Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode

as a slide show .................................... 114

Deleting scenes/still pictures ................... 115

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/

Backup for Twin Camera) .................... 117

Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for

Twin Camera) ...................................... 118

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(4K MP4/MP4/iFrame) ......................... 119

Protecting scenes/still pictures ............ 120

Convert to MP4........................................... 121

Slow speed conversion ............................. 123

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .......124

Connecting with a HDMI micro

cable .................................................... 127

Listening in 5.1 channel sound

(AVCHD).............................................. 127

Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 128

Copying/playing back with

a USB HDD.................................................. 130

Preparing for copying/playing back...... 130

Simple copy ......................................... 133

Copy selected files ............................... 133

Playing back the USB HDD ................. 134

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video device, etc. ....................................... 136

Using the Eye-Fi™ card............................. 140

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 143

[Link to Cell] ...............................................145

Preparations before using

[Link to Cell] ......................................... 145

Using [Link to Cell] with a

direct connection .................................. 147

Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless

access point connection....................... 148

About [Link to Cell] ............................... 149

[Baby Monitor] ............................................152

Preparations before using

[Baby Monitor] ...................................... 152

Using [Baby Monitor]............................ 153

[Home Cam] ................................................155

Preparations before using

[Home Cam]......................................... 155

Using [Home Cam]............................... 156

[DLNA Play] ................................................162

Preparations before using

[DLNA Play] ......................................... 162

Playing back on a TV ........................... 163

[Copy] ..........................................................164

Preparations before using [Copy] ........ 164

Copying to a PC ................................... 166

[Live Cast] ................................................... 168

Preparations before using

[Live Cast] ............................................ 169

Broadcasting live.................................. 170

Install the “Image App”.............................. 174

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Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection ................. 175

Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to set

up a connection ................................... 176

Connecting to a wireless

access point......................................... 178

Setting up a direct connection to

a smartphone....................................... 181

Connecting from the history................. 183

If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be

established .......................................... 184

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 186

Wireless Twin Camera

With a PC

What you can do with a PC .......................204

Before Installing HD Writer AE 5.2 ....... 206

Operating environment..............................208

Installation .................................................. 211

Connecting to a PC ....................................212

About the PC display ........................... 214

Starting HD Writer AE 5.2 ..........................215

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications ..................... 215

If using Mac (mass storage) ......................216

Wireless Twin Camera function ................ 192

Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera

function ................................................ 193

Using a Smartphone as a

Wireless Sub Camera ................................ 194

Preparations before using the

Wireless Twin Camera function ........... 194

When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera

for the first time .................................... 195

When connecting for the second time

or later ................................................. 198

Terminating the connection.................. 198

Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera

(Wireless Twin Camera)............................. 199

Screen display when using a

Wireless Sub Camera .......................... 199

If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be

established (Wireless Twin Camera) ........203

Others

Indications ..................................................217

Messages ....................................................221

About recovery ..................................... 222

Troubleshooting ......................................... 223

Cautions for use ......................................... 229

About copyright ......................................... 233

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ..........................................234

Approximate number of recordable

pictures .......................................................235

Optional accessories ................................. 237

About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ....... 238

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Preparation

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WX970

V770

Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Speaker 2 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 237)

3 Recording/playback button [ / ]

(l 18)

Level Shot Function button [ ]

(l 44)

5 Power button [ ] (l 17) 6 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 11) 7 USB terminal 8 Micro HDMI connector [HDMI]

(l 125)

9 A/V connector [A/V] (l 125, 139) 10 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ If you connect an external microphone when

a setting other than [AUTO] is selected for [MIC LEVEL] (l 88), (Microphone input level meter) will be displayed.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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.

11 Internal microphones 12 Lens cover

[] (l 130, 137, 212)

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 18)

13 Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION]

(l 64, 89)

14 Video light (l 77, 92) 15 /

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥ For information on how to attach the

Lens

VX870

supplied lens hood, refer to page 23.

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16 Shoe adaptor mounting part

[SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 237)

17 Status indicator (l 17, 175) 18 Recording start/stop button (l 24) 19 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

23 SD card cover (l 16) 24 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 16) 25 Card slot (l 16) 26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 43)/ Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 30)

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

90o B towards the opposite direction.

20 Battery holder (l 11) 21 Shoulder strap fixture 22 Tripod receptacle

≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of

5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit.

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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 Replace the belt.

29 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 78)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may

damage the user ’s ears.

30 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

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WX970

31 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]

(l 145, 152, 155, 162, 164, 168, 183, 186)

32 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 144)

VX870

33 NFC touch area [ ] (l 147, 156, 195)

34 Infrared light (l 77)

35 Sub Camera (l 45) 36 Sub Camera dial (l 46)

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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 17)

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

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Charging the battery

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

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important: ≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for

this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC 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 also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC input terminal of this

unit.

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

2 Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of approximately 2 seconds (approximately

1 second on, approximately 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. Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected. This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.

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∫ To charge by connecting to other device

WX970

It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied). Please refer to page 213.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 231. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13). ≥ 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. ≥

Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera

*1 These include times when is displayed on the screen.

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBT190

(optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

Recording

format

[AVCHD]

[4K MP4]

[MP4/

iFrame]

Recording

mode

[1080/60p]

[PH],[HA]

[HG],[HE]

[2160]

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720],

[iFrame]

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

1h35min

(1h20min)

1h40min

(1h20min)

1h25min

(1h10min)

1h35min

(1h15min)

1h35min

(1h20min)

1h50min

(1h30min)

Actual

recordable

time

50 min

(40 min)

45 min

(35 min)

50 min

(40 min)

50 min

(40 min)

55 min

(45 min)

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Battery model

WX970

VX870

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

VW-VBT380

(optional)

[3.6 V/3880 mAh]

*2 / only

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd. ≥ 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.

Charging

time

3h45min

(9h45min)

Recording

format

[AVCHD]

[4K MP4]

[MP4/

iFrame]

Recording

mode

[1080/60p]

[PH]

[HA] [HG]

[HE]

[2160]

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720]

[iFrame]

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

3h25min

(2h50min)

3h30min

(2h50min)

3h30min

(2h50min)

3h30min

(2h50min)

(2h30min)

3h25min

(2h45min)

3h25min

(2h50min)

(3h10min)

Actual

recordable

time

1h45min

(1h25min)

1h45min

(1h25min)

1h50min

(1h25min)

1h50min

(1h30min)

1h30min

(1h15min)

1h45min

(1h25min)

1h45min

(1h25min)

2h5min

(1h35min)

2h5min

(1h40min)

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

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

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

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

WX970

VX870

Recording to a card

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

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB

SDHC Memory Card 4GB to 32GB

SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB

≥ 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 140) ≥ 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.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards. ≥ 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.

∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures

≥ Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs. (l 81)

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class. Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.

≥ SD Speed Class is the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the class, see the

labelled side, etc. of the card.

Recording formats

4K MP4* 2160

MP4/iFrame

AVCHD All

*/ only

≥ In the following situations, you need an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed

Class Rating to record motion pictures.

Recording modes

1080/50M

1080/28M, 720, iFrame

Speed Class ratings Label examples

Class10

Class4 or more

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Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.

WX970

VX870

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j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 61) j /

4K Photo Mode (l 62)

j When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON] (l 51)

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 39) 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,

the 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 the center of the SD card and then pull

it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ 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.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

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

difference in temperature (condensation can occur.)

j Where static electricity or electromagnetic

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 231)

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Preparation

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To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until 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 or connecting to Wi-Fi 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 you have turned off the unit using the power button

∫ Overheat detection

When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use, a message will be displayed. When this happens, the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes later. ≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.

If you try to use the Wi-Fi function while the internal temperature of this unit is high, a message will be displayed. When this happens, the Wi-Fi function is disabled. ≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.

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Preparation

Recording/playback button

Press the button to switch this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode.

≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in

Recording Mode.

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

Selecting a mode

You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 24) Recording motion pictures.

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26) Recording still pictures.

Playback Mode (l 28, 93) Motion picture/Still picture playback.

Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording/playback button to

switch this unit to Recording Mode.

≥ The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on

the screen.

Motion Picture Recording Mode

Still Picture Recording Mode

2 Touch the recording mode switching icon.

≥ Refer to page 19 for touch screen operation.

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To display the recording mode switching icon

Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.

≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode,

this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode. During motion picture/still picture playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/stop button is pressed, the recording mode may not be switched.

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.

∫ About the operation icons

///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

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About the Touch Menu



FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

  

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

≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while

touching it.

A Touch Menu

Recording Mode Playback Mode

ALL

B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 36) C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 56) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/

[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 56). D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 56), Scene Mode

(l 60), HDR Movie Mode (l 59), 4K Photo Mode

Mode (l 61), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 63) and Manual Mode (l 64). E Displayed only when you adjust the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial (l 89)

*/ only

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(l 62), FULL HD Slow Motion Video

∫ To display the Touch Menu

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed 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.

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Preparation

Setting date and time

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

≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be

displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings:

j Step 3 in [SET WORLD TIME] (l 32) j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”

1 Select the menu. (l 31)

: [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 32):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ 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. The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.

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Basic





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 held steady when recording. ≥ 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 221)

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∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood [WX970]/[VX870]



This will reduce the extra light entering the lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it possible to take clearer pictures.

How to attach the lens hood

1 Align the lens hood with this unit.

≥ Attach the lens hood so that you can see its LOCK

and UNLOCK arrows from above.

2 Rotate the lens hood’s mounting ring A

to the LOCK side to tighten it.

How to remove the lens hood

Rotate the lens hood’s mounting ring to the UNLOCK side to loosen and remove it.

≥ When using a filter kit (optional) or conversion lens

(optional), remove the lens hood.

≥ Remove the lens hood when you use Night Mode ([Infrared]). (l 77)

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Basic

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R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

Recording motion pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this

unit to Motion Picture Recording

l 18)

Mode. (

2 Press the recording start/stop button

to start recording.

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

 

3 Press 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

Recording mode

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 32)

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

Approximate remaining recordable time ≥ 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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≥ If the recording/playback button is pressed during motion picture recording, the recording

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will stop and this unit will be switched to Playback Mode.

≥ To change the recording format, change the ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 27) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. Scenes exceeding 4 GB (approx.) or 30 minutes (approx.) will be automatically divided in the following cases. (Recording will continue.) j /

When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4] or when recording a motion picture in 4K Photo Mode

j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]

≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card)

≥ When the SD card contains 4K MP4 scenes

maximum number of recordable scenes and the maximum number of different dates will be smaller than indicated in the table above.

*/ only

≥ 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 234 about approximate recordable time.

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Recording format [AVCHD] [4K MP4]*/[MP4/iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 98) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

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[REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. (l 81)

, MP4/iFrame scenes and still pictures, the

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Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set

this unit to Still Picture

Recording Mode. (

2 Press the button halfway.

(For Auto Focus only)

Focus indication:

 

3 Press the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 71) 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 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 73) ≥ 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.

l 18)

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)

MEGA

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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode

R3000

≥ 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.

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R3000

2.1M

MEGA

R3000

2.1M

MEGA

Still picture operation indicator (l 217)

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

Size of still pictures (l 90)

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26)

Optical Image Stabilizer (l 71)

AF assist lamp (l 92)

∫ 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

¬ Set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 18)

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.

≥ Self-timer (l 76) 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.

≥ /

Simultaneous recording is not possible while you are recording a motion picture with [REC FORMAT] set to [4K MP4], when recording a motion picture in 4K Photo Mode or during PRE-REC.

≥ If simultaneous recording is performed during motion picture recording, the remaining recordable

time will be shortened. If this unit is turned off or the recording/playback button is pressed, the remaining recordable time may be lengthened.

≥ 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

 

WX970

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 18). 2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20).

≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP]

or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 31)



ALL



3 Select the still picture C or the recording

format of the motion picture D you wish to

play back.

≥ [4K MP4] is available only for the / .

≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ /

If you touch [4K MP4], its recording mode icon will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. ()

≥ If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be displayed. The recording

mode icon ( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnail will be displayed with one of the following icons:

j AVCHD [PH] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

j AVCHD [HA] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera: j AVCHD [HG] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

j AVCHD [HE] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

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4 (When [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame] is touched)

Touch the desired recording format for playback.

≥ When [AVCHD] is selected

[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/60p]/[1080/60i]

≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected

[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/60p]/[1080/30p]/[720/30p]/[360/30p]/[iFrame]

≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched.

( , , , , (Red), (Red), (Red), (Red) and )

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≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/60i] is touched:

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Operation icon

j AVCHD [1080/60p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene:

≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched:

j MP4 [1080/60p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M])

j MP4 [1080/30p] scene: j MP4 [720/30p] scene: j MP4 [360/30p] scene: j iFrame scene:

≥ is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/60p] in [MP4/iFrame]

is touched.

(Recording mode [1080/28M])

5 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.

6 Select the playback operation by touching

the 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 playback Still picture playback

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

thumbnails.

* When touched 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/ paus e.

2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops th e p layback and sh ows th e

thumbnails.

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∫ 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 95) * Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback

Mode.

≥ If you set this unit to Recording Mode or Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback

button, you will return to the 9 scenes display.

≥ 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/Headphone volume

adjustment

Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker/ headphone volume during Motion Picture Playback Mode.

Tow ar ds “r”: Increases the volume

Tow ar ds “s”: Decreases the volume

≥ 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] or [ALL MP4/iFrame] selected, the screen may become

black momentarily at the time the scene switches.

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.)

≥ Motion pictures recorded with other devices are not supported by 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).

≥ 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.

≥ Depending on the playback device, still pictures may be played back with picture sizes

different from the ones with which they were recorded.

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Panasonic HC-V770, HC-VX870, HC-WX970 Advanced Manual

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Contents

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

How to use the touch screen

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Basic

Before recording

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback