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. SQW0252 until 2015/1/28 Read this first ∫ About the recording format for or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work recording motion pictures properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a WX970 series/VX870 series case where any type of repair is made to the You can select from AVCHD*1, 4K MP4*2, unit (including any other non-built-in memory MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recording formats to record related component). motion pictures using this unit. (l 82) ∫ Handling of built-in memory V770 series/ V760 You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4*2 or [WX970M]/[VX870M]/[V770M] iFrame*2 recording formats to record motion This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. pictures using this unit. (l 82) When using this component, pay attention to the following points. *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). Back up data periodically. *2 It is not compatible with motion pictures The built-in memory is temporary storage. In recorded in AVCHD format. order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, AVCHD: and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV disc. ( 211) or for saving to disc*3. l ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] ( 8) illuminates *3 The following methods are available for l while the SD card or built-in memory is being saving an image recorded in 1080/50p: accessed (initialisation, recording, playback, j Copy the image to a disc using the deleting etc.). Do not perform the following HD Writer AE 5.2. operations when the lamp illuminates. It may j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray damage the built-in memory or cause a disc recorder that supports AVCHD malfunction in the unit. Progressive. j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) WX970 series/VX870 series j Insert and remove the USB cable 4K MP4: j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock This is a recording format suitable for editing ≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. images. (l 238) This format can record 4K motion pictures (3840k2160/25p), which deliver a resolution ∫ About Condensation (When four times higher than that of full high-definition the lens or the LCD monitor is motion pictures. fogged up) MP4: Condensation occurs when there is a change in This is a recording format suitable for playing temperature or humidity, such as when the unit back or editing on a PC. is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm iFrame: room. Please be careful, as it may cause the This is a recording format suitable for playing lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.). or damaged. When taking the unit to a place which has a ∫ Indemnity about recorded different temperature, if the unit is accustomed content to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be Panasonic does not accept any responsibility prevented. (When the difference in temperature for damages directly or indirectly due to any is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the type of problems that result in loss of recording like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.) - 2 - When condensation has occurred, remove the ≥ WX970 series/VX870 series/ battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the V770 series unit like that for about one hour. When the unit Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s becomes accustomed to the surrounding image that was recorded separately from a temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally. simultaneously recorded normal scene when [Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]: ∫ Cards that you can use with Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin this unit Camera SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an SDXC Memory Card arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory these operating instructions: Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Model Abbreviation used in these Specifications. number operating instructions ≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD HC-WX970 WX970 [WX970] WX970 cards. HC-WX970M WX970M [WX970M] series ∫ For the purposes of these HC-VX870 VX870 [VX870] VX870 operating instructions HC-VX870M VX870M [VX870M] series ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the HC-V770 V770 [V770] V770 “SD card”. HC-V770M V770MV770M [V770M] series The smartphone and tablet are indicated as ≥ HC-V760 V760 [V760] – “smartphone”. ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture These operating instructions are designed for Recording Mode: use with models WX970 series, VX870 Function that can be used for Still Picture series, V770 series and V760 . Pictures Recording Mode: may be slightly different from the original. ≥ Function that can be used for the Playback ≥ The illustrations used in these operating Mode: instructions show model WX970 , however, parts of the explanation refer to different Function that can be used for the Playback models. Mode (motion pictures only): ≥ Depending on the model, some functions Function that can be used for the Playback are not available. Mode (still pictures only): ≥ WX970 series, VX870 series and V770 ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format series correspond to Wi-Fi® functions. [AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)” ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ WX970 series/VX870 series ≥ Not all models may be available depending Scene(s) recorded in the recording format on the region of purchase. [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 (1920k1080/25p), MP4 (1280k720/ 25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)” ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode [iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)” - 3 - Contents Read this first .................................................2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ............................................44 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Names and Functions of Main Parts ............7 Recording Mode..................................... 44 Power supply................................................ 11 Level Shot Function.....................................45 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 11 Recording with the Sub Camera Charging the battery .............................. 12 (Twin Camera) [WX970] series ....................46 Charging and recording time ................. 13 Changing and adjusting the settings Recording to a card ..................................... 15 of the Sub Camera and the Cards that you can use with this unit..... 15 Sub Window........................................... 49 Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 16 Recording with the Backup for Turning the unit on/off................................. 17 Twin Camera Function Selecting a mode .........................................18 [WX970] series/[VX870] series/ Switching this unit between Recording [V770] series .................................................52 Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 18 Changing the Recording Mode ...................54 Switching this unit between Intelligent Auto .................................. 55 Motion Picture Recording Mode and Intelligent Auto Plus .......................... 57 Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 18 Creative Control................................ 57 How to use the touch screen ...................... 19 HDR Movie Mode ............................. 60 About the Touch Menu........................... 20 Scene Mode...................................... 61 Setting date and time...................................21 FULL HD Slow Motion Video ............ 62 4K Photo Mode Basic [WX970] series/[VX870] series ......... 63 Stop Motion Animation Assist ........... 64 Before recording ..........................................22 Manual recording .........................................65 Selecting a media to record White Balance........................................ 66 [WX970M]/[VX870M]/[V770M]...................... 24 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 67 Recording motion pictures .........................25 Manual Focus adjustment...................... 68 Recording still pictures ...............................27 Recording with the Touch Function ...........71 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Touch function icons .............................. 71 Recording Mode .................................... 28 Recording functions of operation Motion picture/Still picture playback .........29 icons..............................................................75 Using the menu screen ...............................32 Operation icons...................................... 75 Using the Setup Menu ................................. 33 Recording functions of menus ...................80 - 4 - Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing Playback Operations ...................................95 Copying between SD card and Motion picture playback using Built-in Memory operation icon ........................................ 95 [WX970M]/[VX870M]/[V770M] ....................134 Creating still picture from Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ...137 motion picture .......................................