Panasonic HC-WX970HC-V770M, HC-WX970M, HC-VX870, HC-V760, HC-VX870M Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera 4K Video Camera

Model No.

HC-V770

Model No.

HC-WX970

HC-V770M HC-WX970M

HC-V760 HC-VX870

HC-VX870M

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

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating
Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/

≥ Click the desired language.

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Information for Your Safety

∫ Concerning the battery

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, on this unit.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a

bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well
ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation

openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames,

such as lighted candles, on this unit.

The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.

CAUTION

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing of the batteries, please

contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

WX970

VX870

4K Video Camera

V770
V760

High Definition Video
Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

-If you see this symbol-

series/

series

series/

Battery holder

Battery holder

(HC-WX970MGN/HC-VX870MGN/HC-V770MGN)

This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.

(HC-WX970GC/HC-VX870GC/HC-V770GC/
HC-WX970GW/HC-VX870GW/HC-V770GW/
HC-WX970MGH/HC-VX870MGH)

This unit is intended for use in tropical
climates.

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Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.

For Singapore only

Complies with
IDA Standards
DB01017

For India only

The specifications are exempted for any
licensing requirement by Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology,
G.S.R. 45 (E)., dated 28th January, 2005.

∫ Cautions for use

The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the

pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because

doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one.

About connecting to a TV

≥ Do not use any other HDMI micro cables

except the supplied one.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with
them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its

body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

Cleaning

≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the

AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe
the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and

squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with
the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry
cloth.

≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or

dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these
solvents.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions that came with the cloth.

When you are not going to use the unit for
an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or

cabinet, it is recommended that you place a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount

of current continues to flow even if the unit is
off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in
over discharge of the battery. This may result
in you not being able to use the battery even
after it is charged.

≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place

free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,

we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.

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If the operating time is very short even after

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

VX870

the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new
battery.

About 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

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

≥ Motion pictures recorded with other

devices are not supported by this unit.

series/ series

4K MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for editing
images.
This format can record 4K motion pictures
(3840k2160/25p), 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.).

series/ series

You can select from AVCHD

*2

MP4
motion pictures using this unit.

You can select from AVCHD
iFrame
pictures using this unit.

*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD

*2 It is not compatible with motion pictures

AVCHD:

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

or iFrame*2 recording formats to record

series/

*2

recording formats to record motion

Progressive (1080/50p).

recorded in AVCHD format.

*3

.

saving an image recorded in 1080/50p:

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.

*1

, 4K MP4*2,

*1

, 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 (including any other non-built-in memory
related component).

∫ 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

WX970

VX870

V770

WX970

WX970

WX970M

VX870M

V770

V770MV770M

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

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 12 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ 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:

Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin
Camera

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in

these operating instructions:

Model

number

HC-WX970 [WX970]

HC-WX970M [WX970M]

HC-VX870 [VX870]

HC-VX870M [VX870M]

HC-V770 [V770]

HC-V770M [V770M]

HC-V760 [V760] –

Abbreviation used in these

operating instructions

series/

[WX970]

series

VX870 VX870

series/

[VX870]

series

V770

series/

[V770]

series

V760

≥ 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)”

≥ series/ series

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] and scene(s) saved in
MP4 (1920k1080/25p), MP4 (1280k720/
25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p): “MP4/iFrame
scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode

[iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)”

≥ series/ series/

series
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]:

These operating instructions are designed for
use with models series,
series, series and . Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating

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

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ series, series and

series correspond to Wi-Fi

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

on the region of purchase.

®

functions.

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∫ Installing HD Writer AE 5.2

MENU

Check the website below to download/install
the software.
≥ The software is available for download until

the end of March 2018.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/
download/f_ae52.html

∫ Downloading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format)

You can check the URL and QR code of the
website where you can download the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL]
in the Setup menu.

≥

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

1Touch .
2Touch [SETUP].
3 Touch [ONLINE MANUAL].
4 Touch the access method you

want to check.

MENU

l

16)

[URL display]:

Displays the URL of the website on the LCD
monitor of this unit.

[USB connect]:

Displays the website on a PC connected to
this unit with the USB cable. Click [OIBOOK],
which will be displayed on the PC.

[QR code]:

Displays the QR code of the website on the
LCD monitor of this unit.

≥ You will need Adobe Reader to browse or

print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of
Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS
from the following website. (As of December

2014)

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2.html

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Contents

Information for Your Safety........................... 2

Accessories.................................................... 8

Preparation

Wi-Fi

[WX970] series/[VX870] series/

[V770] series

Power supply.................................................. 9

Inserting/removing the battery ................. 9

Charging the battery .............................. 10

Charging and recording time ................. 11

Recording to a card ..................................... 12

Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 12

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 13

Turning the unit on/off................................. 13

Selecting a mode ......................................... 14

Switching this unit between Recording

Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 14

Switching this unit between
Motion Picture Recording Mode and

Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 14

How to use the touch screen ...................... 15

About the Touch Menu........................... 16

Setting date and time................................... 16

Setting your home region

for the first time............................................ 17

Basic

What you can do with the

®

Wi-Fi

[Remote Ctrl] ................................................25

Wireless Twin Camera function ..................31

function .............................................24

Install the “Image App”........................... 25

Preparations before using

[Remote Ctrl].......................................... 26

Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct

connection.............................................. 27

Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless

access point connection......................... 28

If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be

established............................................. 30

Others

Troubleshooting ...........................................31

Specifications ...............................................33

About copyright ...........................................37

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA).............................39

Selecting a media to record

[WX970M]/[VX870M]/[V770M]...................... 17

Changing the Recording Mode................... 18

Recording motion pictures ......................... 19

Recording still pictures ............................... 19

Recording with the Sub Camera

(Twin Camera) [WX970] series....................20

Motion picture/Still picture playback .........21

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... 22

Using the menu screen ............................... 23

Language selection ............................... 23

Formatting ............................................. 23

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Accessories







WX970

VX870

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2014. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBT190

AC adaptor

(GC)

A VSK0815N
B VSK0815K

≥ In Saudi Arabia, always

A

use

(GW)

B VSK0815K

(GN)

C VSK0815M

(GH)

A VSK0815N

DC cable

K2GHYYS00002

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

(GC)
Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB)

(GW)
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)

(GN)
Battery charger (VW-BC10GN)

(GH)
Battery charger (VW-BC10EB)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT190)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT380)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)

Filter kit (VW-LF49N)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

*

*

USB cable

K2KYYYY00236

HDMI micro cable

K1HY19YY0038

Shoe adaptor

VYC1055-A

Lens hood

SYK0602

≥ For details on how to

attach the lens hood,
refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF
format).

series/

series

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(GC)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190E/EB)

(GW)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190E)

(GN)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190GN)

(GH)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190EB)

LED Video Light (VW-LED1E)

(GC)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1E/EB)

(GW)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1E)

(GN)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1GN)

(GH)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1EB)

* Set the video light setting to ([OFF]).

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.

ャモヵヵ

A Battery holder

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 13)

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 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. (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.

∫ To charge by connecting to other device

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

≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one.
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9).
≥ 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.

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Charging and recording time

WX970

WX970

VX870

∫ Charging/Recording time

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

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.

*1

.

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBT190

(optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

*2 series/ series only

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ 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, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

Recording

format

[AVCHD]

[4K MP4]

[MP4/

iFrame]

*2

Recording

mode

[1080/50p]

[PH],[HA]

[HG],[HE]

[2160]

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720]

[iFrame]

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

1h45min

(1h25min)

1h30min

(1h15min)

1h40min

(1h20min)

1h45min

(1h25min)

2h

(1h35min)

2h

(1h35min)

Actual

recordable

time

55 min

(40 min)

55 min

(45 min)

45 min

(35 min)

50 min

(40 min)

55 min

(40 min)

1h

(45 min)

1h

(50 min)

∫ Battery capacity indication

The battery capacity indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

WX970

VX870

WX970

VX870

WX970

VX870

V770

then will flash. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Preparation

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

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.)

≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards.
≥ 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.

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

* series/ series only

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

Class Rating to record motion pictures.

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

j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j series/ series

4K Photo Mode

j series/ series/ series

When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON]

Recording modes

1080/50M

1080/28M, 720, iFrame

Speed Class ratings Label examples

Class 10

Class 4 or more

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Inserting/removing an SD card

Access lamp
[ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing

the SD card or built-in
memory, the access lamp
lights up.

To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.

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 23) 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.







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 centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

Preparation

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

∫ 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.

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series/ series/ series

WX970

VX870

V770

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)

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.

Preparation

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 19) Recording motion pictures.

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 19) Recording still pictures.

Playback Mode (l 21) 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

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2 Touch the recording mode switching icon.

≥ Refer to page 15 for touch screen operation.

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 centre 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

A Touch Menu



MENU

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.

∫ 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 .

T

W

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 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”
j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

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

A Displaying the World Time setting:

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

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Preparation





A The current time
B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

Setting your home region for the first
time

You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME].

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

MENU

: [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]

≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER].

2 Touch / to select your home

region and touch [ENTER].

≥ When the clock is not set, the current time is

displayed as “--:--”.

≥ For information on how to change your home region or set the region of your travel destination,

refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

Basic

Selecting a media to record

[WX970M]/[VX870M]/[V770M]

The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 14)
2 Select the menu. (l 23)

MENU

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or

still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

MENU

VX870

MNL

WX970

VX870

Changing the Recording Mode

1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon.

2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.

≥ is available only for the series/ series.

Mode Effect

WX970

*1

*2

*1

*2

*1

*1

*1

*1, 3

Intelligent Auto

Intelligent Auto Plus

Creative Control

HDR Movie

Scene Mode

Manual

FULL HD Slow
Motion Video

4K Photo

You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode,
which optimises settings to the recording environment
you are in.

You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.

You can record motion pictures with added effects.

You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas
and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between
the background and the subject is large.

This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene
you want to record.

You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance and
brightness (iris/gain).

You can record slow motion pictures.

You can record motion pictures optimised for capturing
still pictures from 4K motion pictures.

*2

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
*3 series/ series only

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Stop Motion
Animation Assist

You can set a recorded still picture as the background,
and record the next picture while looking at that recorded
picture as the background.

Basic

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

to ¥.

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W

 

Recording motion pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this

unit to Motion Picture Recording
Mode. (l 14)

2 Press the recording start/stop button

to start recording.

3 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by

touching the recording button icon.

Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to

Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 14)

2 Press the button halfway. (For Auto

Focus only)

3 Press the button fully.

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Basic

Recording with the Sub Camera
(Twin Camera)

Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two
images simultaneously. (Twin Camera)
Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member
next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main
Camera.
A Sub Camera

Recording a family
member next to you

[WX970] series



Recording scenery Recording yourself



B Sub Window

≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.

≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible.
≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s image displayed on the

Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play back such a

scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it.
≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 30cm.

1 Rotate the Sub Camera.

≥ When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the

range C (0e to approximately 30e) to a position in the range
D (approximately 30e to 270e), the Sub Window is
displayed on the LCD monitor.

≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch to display

it.

≥ (startup/disconnect icon for Wireless Twin Camera)

is disabled when using the Sub Camera.

2 Start recording.

≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position.
≥ The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus, which adjusts

focus automatically.

≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when

recording.





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Basic

WX970

V770

V760

VX870

VX870

V770

WX970

VX870

WX970

VX870

V770

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 14).
2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 16).

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

or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 23)

3 ///

VX870

MENU





ALL

ALL

Select the still picture C or the recording
format of the motion picture D you wish to
play back.

WX970M VX870M V770MV770M

//

Select the media type E and then 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 series/

series.

≥ is available only for the series/ series/ series.

≥ Touch [Enter].
≥ series/ series

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

≥ series/ series/ series

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:

WX970

WX970







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

Touch the desired recording format for playback.

≥ When [AVCHD] is selected

[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]

≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected

[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[1080/25p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame]

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

50p

0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s

Operation icon

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

≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched:

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

(Recording mode [1080/28M])

j MP4 [1080/25p] scene:

j MP4 [720/25p] scene:

j MP4 [360/25p] scene:

j iFrame scene:

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

is touched.

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.

≥ Touch 1/; to start/pause playback of motion pictures.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI micro cable (supplied) or an AV cable
(commercially-available).

A HDMI micro connector [HDMI]

≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. (Insert the

connector with the arrow side facing down.)
B A/V connector [A/V]

モバヷ

 

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Basic

MENU

MENU

WX970M

VX870M

V770MV770M

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 16)

1 Touch .

Language selection

You can select the language on the screen
display and the menu screen.

: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] #

MENU

desired language

MENU

Formatting

2 Touch the top menu A.

Please be aware that if a medium is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up
important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] #

MENU

desired media

3 Touch the submenu B.

[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]

*2

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching

/.

4 Touch the desired item to enter the

setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu

setting.

∫ About guide display

After touching , touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions and
settings confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed, the

guide display is cancelled.

*1 / / only.
*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD.

(Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF
format))

≥ ///

Media selection screen is not displayed when
the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].

≥ Do not format an SD card using any other

equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

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Wi-Fi [WX970] series/[VX870] series/[V770] series

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi
compatible device.

You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera

[TWIN CAMERA]

[Remote Ctrl]

[Baby Monitor]

connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it
simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. (l 31)

Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a
remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in
this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).

You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by
this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can
be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation
by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone
whenever the baby cries.

[Hom.Monitor]

[DLNA Play]

[Live Cast]

[Copy]

[History]

Before using any of these Wi-Fi functions, check the settings of your device and get it ready for use.
This Basic Operating Instructions describes the procedure for using [Remote Ctrl] to provide a Wi-Fi
connection example.
≥ For details on how to use those Wi-Fi functions and set up a connection, refer to the Operating

Instructions (PDF format).

You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a
smartphone.

Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play
back scenes and still pictures on the TV.

You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link
between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM.

By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can
copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC.

Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history.
Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection
using the previous connection settings.

∫ This unit is NFC-compatible

Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a
Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone.
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android™ (OS version 2.3.3 or
later). (Except for some models)

∫ This unit is WPS-compatible

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a
wireless LAN device and make security-related settings.

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[Remote Ctrl]

∫ Before using [Remote Ctrl]

≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.

Caution:

Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use
this function. Use at your own risk.

Install the “Image App”

About the “Image App”

The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.

For Android apps For iOS apps

OS Android 2.3.3 or later

*

iOS 6.0 or later
(iPhone 3GS is not supported.)

*

Installation
procedure

* The supported OS version are current as of December 2014 and subject to change.

≥ Use the latest version.
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being

used. For information on the “Image App”, check the support website below.

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

(This Site is English only.)

≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be

incurred depending on the details of your contract.

1 Connect your Android

device to a network.

2 Select “Google Play™

Store”.

3 Enter “Panasonic Image

App” into the search
box.

4 Select “Panasonic

Image App” and install
it.

≥ The icon will be added

to the menu.

1 Connect your iOS

device to a network.

SM

2 Select “App Store

”.

3 Enter “Panasonic Image

App” into the search
box.

4 Select “Panasonic

Image App” and install
it.

≥ The icon will be added

to the menu.

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Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl]

Image App

Image App

Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC­compatible), or iOS device.

≥ If the smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark is displayed when you start up “Image App”.

Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a
smartphone

Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.

∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)

Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.
(l 27)

∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS

Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when
[Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 27)

≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point

1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.

≥ [Easy Connection (WPS)] (l 28)
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 29)

If your wireless access point is compatible with WPS, proceed to [Easy Connection (WPS)] (l 28)

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Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection

Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.

≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on.

1 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
2 Touch the smartphone on of this unit.

≥ Touch the NFC touch area while the NFC mark is displayed on

the smartphone screen.

≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit,

touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the
smartphone on of this unit again.

≥ If the unit is not recognised even when touching the

smartphone, change positions and try again.

≥

The connection cannot be established while this unit is
recording.

≥ When the connection is complete, images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥ This unit is turned on even if it touches the smartphone on of this unit, where this unit is

turned off with a LCD monitor.

Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone
when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]

1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup].
2 Touch [Direct Connection].
3 On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi

setup menu.

4 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.

≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this unit, a message will be displayed on

the screen of this unit. Touch [YES].

≥ When the connection is complete, images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.

≥

Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.

≥ For details on how to set up a connection with [Direct Connection Password] set to [ON], refer to

the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

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Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point





A [Delete]
B [EXIT]

connection

Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS

j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS:

Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)]

j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:

“Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection” (l 29)

[Easy Connection (WPS)]

1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit.
2 Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Set Wireless Access Point].
3 Touch the part with no display of a wireless

access point.

4 Touch [Easy Connection (WPS)].
5 Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.

≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the

wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, please
read the operating instructions for the smartphone.)

≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch

[EXIT], and exit [Set Wireless Access Point]

≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Touch

[EXIT], and set the connection again.

6 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
7 Touch [Remote Ctrl] and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.

≥ When the connection is complete, images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.

≥ For information on how to set a PIN code, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
≥ When this unit is connected to a wireless access point, you can also use NFC to remotely operate

this unit with the smartphone via the wireless access point. For details, refer to “Using [Remote
Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

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Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection





A [Delete]
B [EXIT]

≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network

authentication is encrypted.

1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit.
2 Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Set Wireless Access Point].
3 Touch the part with no display of a wireless

access point.

4 Touch [Search].
5 Touch the wireless access point to connect.

≥ If you touch [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.
≥ If you touch and select a wireless access point, all characters will be displayed. In this

case, touch [OK].

≥ If no wireless access points are displayed, refer to “Setting up a connection manually” in the

Operating Instructions (PDF format).

≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is

displayed. Touch [EXIT] to exit [Set Wireless Access Point], and proceed to Step 7.

6 (When there is an Encryption key (Password))

Enter the Password.

≥ For information on how to enter characters, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
≥ When the entry is complete, touch [Enter].
≥ The connection will be completed and a message will be displayed. Touch [EXIT], and exit [Set

Wireless Access Point]

7 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
8 Touch [Remote Ctrl] and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.

≥ When the connection is complete, images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.

≥ When this unit is connected to a wireless access point, you can also use NFC to remotely operate

this unit with the smartphone via the wireless access point. For details, refer to “Using [Remote
Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

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If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established

≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the

wireless access point or smartphone.

Problem Check points

It cannot connect
to the wireless
access point.

The wireless
access point is not
detected.

Radio waves of the
wireless access
point get
disconnected.

(General)

≥ Turn on the wireless access point.
≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect.
≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi connection will be

aborted. Reset the connection settings.

≥ Check how to connect to the wireless access point and how to set the

security settings.

≥ If the wireless access point supports both the 2.4 GHz band and the

5 GHz band, check if the setting for the 2.4 GHz band is enabled.

≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
≥ The device may be unable to locate the wireless access point due to

problems with the signal. Refer to “Connecting by entering an SSID
and Password” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

([Easy Connection (WPS)])

≥ Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS standby

mode.

([Search])

≥ Make sure the Password have been correctly input.

≥ The condition may improved by moving the location or changing the

angle of the wireless access point.

≥ If you use another 2.4 GHz band device such as a microwave oven or

cordless telephone nearby, you may interrupt the signal. Keep a
sufficient distance from these types of devices.

The Wi-Fi
connection is not
possible between
this unit and a
smartphone.

The Wi-Fi
connection is
disconnected
immediately.

(Wireless Access Point Connection)

≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless

access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.

≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same

wireless access point.

≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.

(Direct Connection)

≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by

checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.

≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless access

point. If it is connected to the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi
access point using the smartphone’s Wi-Fi set up.

≥ If there is a setting for avoiding poor connections in the Wi-Fi setting

menu of the Android™ device 4.0 or later version, turn it off.

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



A Smartphone (Wireless Sub Camera)
B This unit (Main Camera)

Wireless Twin Camera function

When this unit and a smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image transmitted
from the smartphone on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main
Camera’s image. (Wireless Twin Camera)

Use your Wireless Sub Camera to enjoy recording your own face or any scenery different from what
is being recorded with the Main Camera.

≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to

the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wireless Sub Camera
function and the procedures for using them, check the support website below. (As of
January 2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

Others

Troubleshooting

∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases

A clicking sound is heard
when the unit is shaken.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.

This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on
and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still
Picture Recording Mode.

Object seems to be
warped.

The lens or LCD monitor
fog up.

≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves

across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.

≥ This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please

refer to page 4.

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Power

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned
on.

This unit does not stay on
long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.

This unit does not operate
normally.

“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”
is displayed.

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged.

(l 10)

≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too

short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and needs to be replaced.

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and

then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about
1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above
operation while the media is being accessed may damage the
data on the media.)

≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this
unit from.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit

by turning the unit off and on.

≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not

turned off and on.

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is

restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to
repair the unit by yourself.

Problem Check points

Colour or brightness of
the image changes, or you
may see horizontal bars in
the image.

The LCD monitor flickers
indoors.

Problem Check points

Scenes/still pictures
cannot be played back.

Recording

≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may

see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but
this is not a malfunction.

≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, record in Intelligent Auto

Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or set the shutter speed to
1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or
1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

≥ In Still Picture Recording Mode, this will not affect the

recorded image.

≥ In FULL HD Slow Motion Mode, setting the shutter speed to

1/100 seconds reduces the intensity of the problem.

Playback

≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed

as cannot be played back.

Please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” for details.

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WX970

VX870

V770

WX970

VX870

VX870

WX970

VX870

VX870M

V770MV770M

Specifications

4K Video Camera/High Definition Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)

Power consumption:

Recording;

series

7.6 W
series

7.1 W

series/

6.7 W

Charging; 7.7 W

Motion picture recording format:

[AVCHD];
AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD
Progressive)
[MP4/iFrame];
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)

series/ series
[4K MP4];
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)

Motion picture compression:

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Audio compression:

[AVCHD];

®

Dolby
2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone)
[

MP4/iFrame

AAC/2 ch

[4K MP4];
AAC/2 ch

Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone),

WX970

series/ series

V760

];

Recording mode and transfer rate:
[AVCHD]

[1080/50p];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
[PH];
Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR)
[HA];
Average 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG];
Average 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HE];
Average 5 Mbps (VBR)

[MP4/iFrame]

[1080/50M];
Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR)
[1080/28M];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
[720];
Average 9 Mbps (VBR)
[iFrame];
Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)

series/ series

[4K MP4];

[2160];

Maximum 72 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF
format) for the picture size and recordable time
of a motion picture.

Still picture recording format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF
format) for picture size of a still picture and
number of recordable pictures.

Recording media:

SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
Refer to page 12 for details on SD cards usable
in this unit.

WX970M

Built-in memory; 16 GB

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Image sensor:

VX870

V760

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

series/ series

1/2.3 type (1/2.3z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 18910 K
Effective pixels;

Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9)
6100 K (16:9)

*3, 4

*2

,

Still picture; 8290 K (16:9), 6220 K (4:3),
7000 K (3:2)

V770

series/

1/2.3 type (1/2.3z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 12760 K
Effective pixels;

Motion picture; 6030 K (16:9)

*4

Still picture; 6030 K (16:9), 4720 K (4:3),
5210 K (3:2)

Lens:

Auto Iris, 20k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6
Focal length;

4.08 mm to 81.6 mm
(Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;

series/ series

Motion picture;

30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9)

37.0 mm to 752 mm (16:9)

*1, 2

*3, 4

,

Still picture;

30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9),

37.6 mm to 752.8 mm (4:3),

34.5 mm to 690.3 mm (3:2)
series/

Motion picture;

29.5 mm to 612 mm (16:9)

*4

Still picture;

29.5 mm to 612 mm (16:9),

36.2 mm to 724.6 mm (4:3),

33.5 mm to 669.9 mm (3:2)

Minimum focus distance;

Normal; Approx. 3 cm (Wide)/
Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)

Intelligent Auto Macro;
Approx. 1 cm (Wide)

Filter diameter:

49 mm

Zoom:

WX970M

///

20k optical zoom, 25k

*2

VX870M

/40k*3 i.Zoom,

60k/1500k digital zoom

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V770MV770M

20k optical zoom, 50k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k
digital zoom

Image stabilizer function:

Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active
Mode (Rotation correction), Optical Image
Stabilizer Lock function)

Level Shot Function:

Off/Normal/Strong

Creative Control:

[Miniature Effect]/[Silent movie]/[8mm movie]/
[

Time Lapse Rec

]

HDR movie:

Low/High

Monitor:

7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K
dots)

Microphone:

5.1 channel surround microphone/
Zoom microphone/Focus microphone/
Stereo microphone

Minimum required illumination:

Approx. 2 lx (1/25 with Low Light Mode in the
Scene Mode)

series/ series
Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode ([COLOUR])
function
0 lx with the Night Mode ([Infrared]) function

series/

Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode function

*1 When Level Shot Function is set to off
*2 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4].
*3 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]

or [MP4/iFrame].

*4 When Level Shot Function is set to normal

or off

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AV connector video output level:

WX970

VX870

V770

V760

WX970

VX870

V770MV770M

WX970M

VX870M

V770

V770MV770M

V760

WX970

WX970M

VX870

VX870M

V770

V770MV770M

V760

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system

HDMI micro connector video output level:

series/ series
HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 2160p/1080p/1080i/
576p

series/

HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080p/1080i/576p

AV connector audio output level (Line):

251 mV, 600 h, 2 ch

Headphone output:

85 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack)

HDMI micro connector audio output level:

[AVCHD];
Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
[iFrame], [MP4];
Linear PCM

series/ series
[4K MP4];
Linear PCM

MIC input:

j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent,
0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)

USB:

Reader function

SD card; Read only (No copyright protection
support)

WX970M VX870M

Built-in memory; Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type
micro AB
USB host function (for USB HDD)
Battery charging function (Charges from USB
terminal when the main unit is off)

Dimensions:

65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k139 mm (D)
(including projecting parts)

Mass:

//

WX970

Approx. 360 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 361 g
[without battery (supplied)]

VX870

Approx. 353 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 354 g
[without battery (supplied)]

Approx. 353 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 354 g
[without battery (supplied)]

Approx. 350 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Mass in operation:

Approx. 405 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 404 g
[with battery (supplied)]

Approx. 398 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 397 g
[with battery (supplied)]

Approx. 398 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 397 g
[with battery (supplied)]

Approx. 395 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Operating temperature:

0 oCto40oC

Operating humidity:

10%RH to 80%RH

Battery operation time:

See page 11

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WX970

VX870

WX970

V770

Wireless transmitter:

Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n
Frequency range used;
Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch]
Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/
WPA2™/WEP
Access method; Infrastructure mode

NFC:

Compliance standard; ISO/IEC 18092 NFC-F
(Passive Mode)

Sub Camera

Image sensor:

1/4 type (1/4z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 5270 K

Lens:

F2.2
Focal length;

3.54 mm
35 mm equivalent (Motion picture);

37.2 mm
Minimum focus distance;
Approx. 30 cm

series/ series/

series

series

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

AC input:

0.25 A

DC output:

DC 5.0 V, 1.8 A

Dimensions:

(VSK0815N)

66.4 mm (W)k72 mm (H)k46.3 mm (D)
(VSK0815K)

66.4 mm (W)k78.8 mm (H)k31 mm (D)
(VSK0815M)

66.4 mm (W)k66.8 mm (H)k31 mm (D)

Mass:

(VSK0815N)
Approx. 70
(VSK0815K)
Approx. 65
(VSK0815M)
Approx. 62

g

g

g

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About copyright

∫ Carefully observe copyright

laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the

“AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.

≥ x.v.Colour
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are

trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

≥ iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Google Inc.

≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

™

is a trademark.

™

Logo is a

®

.

≥ The Wi-Fi Protected Setup

a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

≥ “Wi-Fi

≥ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup

≥ The N-Mark is a trademark or registered

≥ DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA

≥ Other names of systems and products

This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC
Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com

®

” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi

Alliance

“WPA2

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.

CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks,
or certification marks of the Digital Living
Network Alliance.

mentioned in these instructions are usually
the registered trademarks or trademarks of
the manufacturers who developed the system
or product concerned.

®

.

™

” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

™

Identifier mark is

™

”, “WPA™”, and

.

®

.

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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1
(LGPL V2.1), and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof, which can be
displayed by following the procedure described in [SOFTWARE INFO] under “Using the Setup
Menu” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who
contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of
physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the
corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective
copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: [e-mail]

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below.
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.html

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Panasonic Warranty

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty
Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for
parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or
its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or
it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre
and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the
opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage,
malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect,
build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm
activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised
alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or
matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs
(b) Video or Audio Tapes (f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use
(c) SD cards or USB devices (g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card
(d) User replaceable Batteries (h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s)

etc

5. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products
and will not cover
(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems

(b) Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection
(c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual;

and

(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its

connection to the internet or any other device.

6. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:

Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use

the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase

receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest
Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.

Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan

areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:

- Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

7. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de­installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting
of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of
the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss
occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or
transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of
Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre
locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use
the Service Centre Locator.

In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the
product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods
and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or
replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a
reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major
failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time
from receiving notice from you.

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the

Panasonic Australia website

www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

PRO-031-F11 Issue: 4.0 01-01-2011

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)

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Web site: http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2014

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