Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-V700 HC-V707 HC-V707M Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-V707M] You can record motion pictures in either AVCHD*1 or iFrame recording formats using this unit. (l 43, 56) *1 It is compatible with the AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions 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. ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ....... 6 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..........
Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing Playback Operations .............................. 76 Motion picture playback using operation icon .......................... 76 Creating still picture from motion picture ........................... 77 Highlight & Time Frame Index........... 78 Repeat Playback ............................... 78 Resuming the previous playback ...... 79 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ................ 79 Various playback functions ...................
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 AV MULTI 8 9 ヮリヤ 10 7 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 157) 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 25, 69) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.
11 12 13 14 15 11 Speaker 12 Internal stereo microphones 13 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 15) 14 Built-in flash (l 50) 15 Step up ring attachment part (concave) (l 73) 16 Lens 17 Video light (l 53, 68) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 Shoe adaptor mounting part [SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 157) 19 Status indicator (l 14) 20 Recording start/stop button (l 20) 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 15) ≥ It can open up to 90o.
23 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 24 SD card cover (l 13) 25 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 13) 26 Card slot (l 13) 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 22) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 40) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 28) 29 Mode switch (l 15) 30 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) 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. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
≥ 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/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.
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. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
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. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on.
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or . Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 20) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 22) Playback Mode (l 27, 76) 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.
∫ About the operation icons / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ Touch (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using .
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 around your waist. ≥ 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.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-V707M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow. 4 Touch [ENTER].
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . T W Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
≥ To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode (l 56) or press and hold the 1080/50p button. (l 43) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.
Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: 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) 4 Press the button fully. ≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 42) to ([MODE1]), then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 137) R3000 6.1M MEGA Size of still pictures (l 65) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 22) AF assist lamp (l 68) ßs MEGA Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 42) ß R3000 6.1M Flash (l 50) Flash level (l 50) Red-eye Reduction (l 50) ≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time.
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode. ¬ Change the mode to Press the . button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture. ≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording) ≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures are being recorded. ≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, self-timer (l 51) do not work.
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 69 about Manual Mode. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 60) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . ALL Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 16) HC-V700 / HC-V707 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. HC-V707M Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ The icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 0h01m30s F 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. ≥ It will be played back in 2D only or 3D only when slide show is played back connected to the 3D compatible TV.
≥ 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] 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.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of . on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 16) 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting. MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. ∫ About 3 Touch the submenu B. 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.
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [5 SECONDS]/[ON] Set the display method for the screen information display. [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the recording mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen. [ON]: Constantly displayed. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 17.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on.
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] Set the display method for the O.I.S. lock icon ( ). [ON]: Constantly displayed. [OFF]: Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation. [EXT. DISPLAY] [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] Please refer to page 99. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.
[QUICK START] [ON]/[OFF] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-V700 / HC-V707 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ HC-V707M Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ Change the mode to or .
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the operation icons to display in the Touch Menu. Register 3 favourite operation icons. ≥ The default settings are, (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Video Light) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Built-in flash), (Self-timer) and (Backlight Compensation) for Still Picture Recording Mode. 1 2 3 Touch [SELECT OPERATION ICONS]. Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting. Touch the operation icon to be set.
[AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 100. [COMPONENT OUT] [1080i]/[576i] Please refer to page 100. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 100. [VIERA Link] [ON]/[OFF] Please refer to page 101. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 99. [3D PLAYBACK] [AUTO]/[2D] Please refer to page 103. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
HC-V700 / HC-V707 [FORMAT CARD] 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. (l 109, 122) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 152) ≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock.
HC-V700 / HC-V707 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes.
[DEMO MODE] [ON]/[OFF] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the or position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again.
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) W T T 6 W W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 55) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 44) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation. W T B Optical Zoom C Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom) ≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO]. (l 65, 66) ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting cancelled) ≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.
Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a recording mode that can record in 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive), which is the highest picture quality for this unit. ヒパベパバブパㄑ 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears. It is also possible to set from the menu.
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. (l 16) T W Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE tracking) ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 57) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 2 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding . ≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of display the operation icons. (l 16) 2 Touch an operation icon. on the Touch Menu to PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. PRE-REC Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade in) (Fade out) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. j If you change the mode j HC-V700 / HC-V707 If you remove the SD card j HC-V707M If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD] j If you touch MENU j If you press the 1080/50p button j If you turn the unit off j If you start recording j After 3 hours have passed ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the subject may not be detected correctly. ≥ The number of recording pixels are 5.8 M (3200k1800) or 2.1 M (1920k1080). (l 65) ≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as thumbnails, the appears. ≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject.
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is cancelled.
Tele Macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 60 cm. ≥ When the Tele Macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 26k in Motion Picture Recording Mode, it will automatically be set to 26k.
Colour Night View This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
≥ (Sports) j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display flashes. ≥ (Portrait) j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. ≥ (Soft skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
[REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1: Set the recording mode to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*2: Set the recording mode to 1080/50p. [iFrame]*3: Set the recording mode to iFrame. *1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX] and [HE]. *2 It can record with highest quality image in this unit. *3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relayrecorded on the built-in memory. [FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces.
Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 36) Icon [A] etc. / [A/a] Description of operation Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space. [Delete] Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space. [Enter] Ends text entry. ≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
[FOCUS ICON]: This changes the focus indication (l 22) icon that appears during still picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in use.) ≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ∫ Cancelling a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. 2 (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel.
[FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given priority.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens (optional). ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 69) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] # [ON] ≥ For details, refer to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When a 3D Conversion Lens is used, the recording scene will become darker. We recommend setting this function to [ON].
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr 2 AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: (When [SETr Touch / The desired recording level can be set. ]/[SET] is selected) to adjust. ≥ Touch to activate/disactivate AGC.
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 69) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 4 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 66) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size 6.1M 2848k2136 2.3M 1760k1320 0.3M 640k480 6.1M 3024k2016 2.3M 1872k1248 5.8 M 3200k1800 2.1 M 1920k1080 Aspect ratio Extra optical zoom (l 41) –* 4:3 23k 50k 3:2 16:9 –* 22.
[ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. MENU : [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO] # desired setting [4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television [3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) [16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc. ≥ This function’s default setting is [4:3]. ≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.
[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [OFF]: Cancel the setting. Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording. ≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is cancelled. ≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15. (In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) ≥ Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps. ≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 69) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / MNL FOCUS to select White Balance Mode. WB SHTR ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 69) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 69) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the focus by touching MF : To focus on a close subject MF : To focus on a faraway subject MF / MF .
Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D image With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D image. To view 3D image, a television that supports 3D is required. To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens is required. 3D image The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D images are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
4 Adjust the lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. 5 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact etc., it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again. 6 (When recording motion pictures) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 20) ≥ Start recording after removing the Lens front cap. (When recording still pictures) Press the button to record still pictures. (l 22) ≥ 3D appears on the screen.
∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. Playback operation Playback display During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch .
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Highlight & Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame Index. (l 28) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. (l 27) 2 Touch the desired search condition.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. (l 16) ALL A Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. It can be saved as a single scene. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback is not possible for the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Touch . (l 16) ALL 2 Touch the desired effect.
Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 2 3 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set [EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT SETUP].
Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]: Set up the favourite scenes. (l 84) [FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]: Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not. (l 84) [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 85) [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back.
∫ Checking the favourite scenes 1 2 Touch the scenes to be played back. Touch [Add] and add the favourite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favourite. ≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes selected.) ≥ Favourite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and favourite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.
∫ Priority settings 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 2 3 4 5 6 KEN ANNA MARY ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. JOE ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene. The scenes recorded on the SD card can be saved on the SD card. HC-V707M The scenes recorded on the built-in memory can be saved on the built-in memory. 1 2 3 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the Highlight playback is finished. Touch [SAVE]. Select the format to save. [QUALITY (AVCHD)]: It will be saved in high definition image quality.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 16) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D (3D still pictures are converted to 2D still pictures and played back).
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 28) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. 4 5 Touch [START]. Select the playback operation.
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. 0h01m30s ∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete.
4 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2) Touch [Delete]. ≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete. Set the section to delete by touching and sliding the top and bottom section selection buttons . 0h00m15s ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-byframe Playback.
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point. 0h00m15s ≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-byframe Playback. (l 76) ≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scene or the scene saved as MP4, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 27) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised.
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-V707M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 56) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay Recording ≥ Change the mode to AVCHD scene. (l 27) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording. Select the menu. MENU 3 and touch the play mode select icon.
To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 4.0.
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 100) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) MENU MENU : [SETUP] # [EXT.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
≥ You cannot play back 3D image on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings. (l 80) ≥ When you play back scenes successively, a black screen will appear for a few seconds between scenes recorded in 3D and scenes recorded in 2D.
≥ Setting for the [3D PLAYBACK] is not possible when [CONV. 2D TO 3D] is set to [ON]. ≥ [CONV. 2D TO 3D] setting takes priority regardless of the [3D PLAYBACK] setting. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be converted to 3D image. ≥ Scenes/still pictures converted to 3D images cannot be saved as 3D images. ∫ Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image It is possible to adjust the disparity of the scenes and still pictures playing back in 3D for better view. 1 2 Play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D. Touch .
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-V707M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS].
Copying ≥ If there is little or no remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. ≥ Refer to page 108 for approximate time for copying. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu.
Approximate time for copying When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size: Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes When performing [ ] on a recorded 1080/50p motion picture of full 4 GB size: Approx. 20 minutes to 30 minutes When performing [ ] on a recorded AVCHD (HA) motion picture of full 4 GB size: Approx. 30 minutes to 40 minutes To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size 6.1M ): Approx.
Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ 1080/50p scenes can be copied after converting to 1080/50i picture quality or conventional normal picture quality.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 122) ≥ For copying a 3D image, refer to page 120.
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [High Definition]: The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to 1080/50i picture quality. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]). The scenes recorded in 1080/50i format will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. [Standard] ([XP]/[SP]): Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied.
Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time [High Definition] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 1 h 20 min DVD-RW*/ +RW* Approx. 35 min to 1 h 15 min DVD-R*/+R* Approx. 15 min to 45 min [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. 1 h to 1 h 30 min Approx. 2 h to 3 h * Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 110) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initialising DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder. ≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
2 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-V700 / HC-V707 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 3 HC-V707M Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
Copy/Dubbing 3D image storage You can store 3D image with a DVD burner, video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 109 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D image Recording format: [High Definition] The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D video.The video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
MENU : [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [2D] ≥ Set [CONV. 2D TO 3D] to [OFF]. (l 104) Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HC-V707M] ≥ Please refer to page 106 for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory. ∫ Copying scenes recorded in 3D MENU : [COPY] # [ ] or [ ] ≥ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory. j Select [VIDEO] > [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE] > [SbS 3D].
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 4.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 4.0 installed.
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.0 Data type Copying data to a PC Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format: ≥ The scenes recorded in 1080/50p can be copied as 1080/50p. (Important Notice l 124) ≥ The scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 cannot be copied in Blu-ray disc or in AVCHD format. Motion picture and still picture Copying in DVD-Video format: ≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 4.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
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With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Free hard disk drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ∫ When using the 3D watching function OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate or SP1 CPU Intel Core 2 Quad 2.
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 4.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC.
With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. 2 Click [Yes].
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 4.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 4.0. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or SD card on the unit from a PC.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 4.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 4.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 4.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have HC-V700 / HC-V707 , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. j For users who have HC-V707M , convert the scene with [ ] before importing.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. ≥ For users who have HC-V707M , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ The still picture of MPO format is not compatible with Mac.
Others Indications * HC-V707M only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m 0h00m00s R 1h20m +1 R 3000 1h30m +1 MEGA 6.1M PRE-REC MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2012 B R 1h20m A / / / / MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
B PRE-REC C PRE-REC (l 48) Display Touch Menu (l 16) Zoom Microphone (l 62) Wind Noise Canceller (l 62) Backlight Compensation (l 51) Picture Adjustment (l 64) Tele Macro (l 52) Digital Cinema Colour (l 61) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 48) AF/AE tracking (l 45) Microphone Level (l 63) Touch Zoom (l 44) / Touch Shutter (l 46) MF Manual Focus (l 72) AWB / / / / White Balance (l 70) / / Shutter Speed (l 71) OPEN/F2.
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/9/:/ Accessing the card (l 118, 132) Display during playback (l 27, 76) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 27) No.10 Scene Number Accessing the built-in memory (l 118, 132)* ∫ Confirmatory indications Repeat Playback (l 78) –– (Time display) Resume Playback (l 79) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name The built-in battery is low.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * HC-V707M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 109, 122) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
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 change the mode to or . Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
Power Problem 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. Check points ≥ 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.
Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 12) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card or built-in memory. (l 37) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 61) Auto Focus function does not work. ≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.
With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 99) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV. (l 100) If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised.
With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 127, 135) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. About this unit 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 the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw an old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.
About 3D About 3D recording Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure attachment. Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens without adjusting it first. ≥ It will not be possible to record 3D image correctly, and this may lead to tiredness or discomfort. ≥ When you re-attach the 3D Conversion Lens after removing it, we recommend making the adjustments again. With the 3D Conversion Lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance.
About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
About personal information About condensation After you have set up the Face Recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images. ≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/ disposed of, the personal information should be deleted in the interests of protecting personal information.
Others 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.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. 6.1M Picture size 1760k1320 4:3 1100 2800 4700 11500 18500 47000 Aspect ratio SD card HC-V707M Built-in memory 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 16 GB Aspect ratio HC-V707M Built-in memory 4700 6.1M Picture size SD card 2.3M 2848k2136 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 0.3M 640k480 28000 118000 475000 11500 2.3M 118000 5.8 M 2.
Others Optional accessories ∫ Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mounting part. Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H: optional) ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE: optional) in front of the lens. ≥ You will not be able to use the flash. Set the flash setting to ([OFF]). (l 50) Be careful about the following.
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