Panasonic HC-VX870 User manual

Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera 4K Video Camera
Model No. HC-V770 Model No. HC-WX970
HC-VX870
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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∫About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
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You can select from AVCHD*1, 4K MP4*2,
MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recordin formats to record
motion pictures usin this unit. (l81)
You can select from AVCHD*1, MP4*2 or
iFrame*2 recordin formats to record motion
pictures usin this unit. (l81)
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD
Pro ressive (1080/60p).
*2 It is not compatible with motion pictures
recorded in AVCHD format.
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewin on a hi h-definition TV
or for savin to disc*3.
*3 The followin methods are available for
savin an ima e recorded in 1080/60p:
jCopy the ima e to a disc usin the
HD Writer AE 5.2.
jCopy the ima e to a Panasonic Blu-ray
disc recorder that supports AVCHD
Pro ressive.
≥Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
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4K MP4:
This is a recordin format suitable for editin
ima es.
This format can record 4K motion pictures
(3840k2160/30p), which deliver a resolution
four times hi her than that of full hi h-definition
motion pictures.
MP4:
This is a recordin format suitable for playin
back or editin on a PC.
iFrame:
This is a recordin format suitable for playin
back or editin on a Mac (iMovie etc.).
∫ndemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for dama es directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of recordin
or edited content, and does not uarantee any
content if recordin or editin does not work
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit.
∫About Condensation (When
the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a chan e 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 dama ed.
When takin 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 ba or the
like, remove air from the ba , and seal the ba .)
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 surroundin
temperature, fo iness will disappear naturally.
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∫Cards that you can use with
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.
≥efer to page 15 for more details on SD
cards.
∫For the purposes of this
owner’s manual
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥The smartphone and tablet are indicated as
“smartphone”.
≥Function that can be used for Motion Picture
ecording Mode:
Function that can be used for Still Picture
ecording Mode:
≥Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥/
Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo
mode: “4K MP4 scene(s)”
≥Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in
MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/
30p) or MP4 (640k360/30p): “MP4/iFrame
scene(s)”
≥Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode
[iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)”
≥Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s
image that was recorded separately from a
simultaneously recorded normal scene when
[Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]:
Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin
Camera
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l00
≥Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in
this owner’s manual:
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Model number bbreviation used in this
owner’s manual
HC-WX970 [WX970]
HC-VX870 [VX870]
HC-V770 [V770]
This owner’s manual is designed for use with
models , , and .
Pictures may be slightly different from the
original.
≥The illustrations used in this owner’s manual
show model , however, parts of the
explanation refer to different models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥, , and correspond
to Wi-Fi® functions.
≥Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
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Read this first .................................................2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 7
Power supply................................................ 11
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 11
Charging the battery .............................. 12
Charging and recording time ................. 13
Recording to a card ..................................... 1
Cards that you can use with this unit..... 15
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 16
Turning the unit on/off................................. 17
Selecting a mode ......................................... 18
Switching this unit between Recording
ode and Playback ode ..................... 18
Switching this unit between
otion Picture Recording ode and
Still Picture Recording ode ................. 18
How to use the touch screen ...................... 19
About the Touch enu........................... 20
Setting date and time................................... 21
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 22
Recording motion pictures .........................24
Recording still pictures ............................... 26
Recording still pictures in otion Picture
Recording ode .................................... 27
Motion picture/Still picture playback .........28
Using the menu screen ............................... 31
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 32
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................43
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture
Recording ode..................................... 43
Level Shot Function.....................................44
Recording with the Sub Camera
(Twin Camera) [WX970] ..............................4
Changing and adjusting the settings of
the Sub Camera and the Sub Window... 48
Recording with the Backup for
Twin Camera Function ................................ 1
Changing the Recording Mode ................... 3
Intelligent Auto .................................. 54
Intelligent Auto Plus .......................... 56
Creative Control ................................ 56
HDR ovie ode ............................. 59
Scene ode...................................... 60
FULL HD Slow otion Video ............ 61
4K Photo ode [WX970]/[VX870] .... 62
Stop otion Animation Assist ........... 63
Manual recording .........................................64
White Balance........................................ 65
anual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 66
anual Focus adjustment...................... 67
Recording with the Touch Function ...........70
Touch function icons .............................. 70
Recording functions of
operation icons ............................................74
Operation icons...................................... 74
Recording functions of menus ...................79
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Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations ................................... 93
Motion picture playback using
operation icon ........................................ 93
Creating still picture from
motion picture ........................................ 95
Highlight & Time Frame In ex ............... 95
Repeat Playback ................................... 96
Resuming the previous playback........... 96
Setting the playback spee of FULL HD
Slow Motion Vi eo................................. 97
Zooming in on a still picture uring
playback (Playback zoom)..................... 97
Various playback functions ........................ 98
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by ate ............................... 98
Highlight Playback ............................... 100
Manual E it.......................................... 106
Baby Calen ar..................................... 110
Changing the playback settings an
playing back the sli e show................. 112
Playing back still pictures recor e in
Stop Motion Animation Assist Mo e
as a sli e show .................................... 114
eleting scenes/still pictures ................... 115
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/
Backup for Twin Camera) .................... 117
Divi ing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for
Twin Camera) ...................................... 118
Divi ing a scene to partially elete
(4K MP4/MP4/iFrame)......................... 119
Protecting scenes/still pictures ............ 120
Convert to MP4........................................... 121
Slow speed conversion ............................. 123
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 124
Connecting with a HDMI micro
cable .................................................... 127
Listening in 5.1 channel soun
(AVCHD).............................................. 127
Playback using VIERA Link ...................... 128
Copy/ ubbing
Copying/playing back with
a USB H ..................................................130
Preparing for copying/playing back...... 130
Simple copy ......................................... 133
Copy selecte files............................... 133
Playing back the USB HDD ................. 134
ubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video device, etc. .......................................136
Using the Eye-Fi™ card.............................140
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi® function ...........................................143
[Link to Cell] ...............................................145
Preparations before using
[Link to Cell] ......................................... 145
Using [Link to Cell] with a
irect connection.................................. 147
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless
access point connection....................... 148
About [Link to Cell]............................... 149
[Baby Monitor]............................................152
Preparations before using
[Baby Monitor]...................................... 152
Using [Baby Monitor]............................ 153
[Home Cam] ................................................155
Preparations before using
[Home Cam]......................................... 155
Using [Home Cam]............................... 156
[ LNA Play] ................................................162
Preparations before using
[DLNA Play] ......................................... 162
Playing back on a TV........................... 163
[Copy]..........................................................164
Preparations before using [Copy] ........ 164
Copying to a PC................................... 166
[Live Cast]...................................................168
Preparations before using
[Live Cast] ............................................ 169
Broa casting live.................................. 170
Install the “Image App”..............................174

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Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection ................. 175
Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizar ] to set
up a connection ................................... 176
Connecting to a wireless
access point......................................... 178
Setting up a irect connection to
a smartphone....................................... 181
Connecting from the history................. 183
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be
establishe .......................................... 184
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 186
Wire ess Twin Camera
Wire ess Twin Camera function................ 192
Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera
function ................................................ 193
Using a Smartphone as a
Wire ess Sub Camera ................................ 194
Preparations before using the
Wireless Twin Camera function ........... 194
When connecting a smartphone to
this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera
for the first time.................................... 195
When connecting for the secon time
or later ................................................. 198
Terminating the connection.................. 198
Recording with a Wire ess Sub Camera
(Wire ess Twin Camera)............................. 199
Screen isplay when using a
Wireless Sub Camera.......................... 199
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be
estab ished (Wire ess Twin Camera) ........ 203
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .......................204
Before Installing HD Writer AE 5.2....... 206
Operating environment..............................208
Insta ation .................................................. 211
Connecting to a PC ....................................212
About the PC isplay ........................... 214
Starting HD Writer AE 5.2 ..........................215
Rea ing the operating instructions of
the software applications ..................... 215
If using Mac (mass storage) ......................216
Others
Indications ..................................................217
Messages ....................................................221
About recovery..................................... 222
Troub eshooting .........................................223
Cautions for use .........................................229
About copyright .........................................233
Recording modes/approximate
recordab e time ..........................................234
Approximate number of recordab e
pictures .......................................................235
Optiona accessories .................................237
About the Remote Pan Tilt Cra le ....... 238

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1Speaker
2Shoe adaptor re ease ever
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l237)
3Recording/p ayback button [ / ]
(l18)
4Leve Shot Function button [ ]
(l44)
5Power button [ ] (l17)
6Battery re ease ever [BATT] (l11)
7USB termina [ ] (l130, 137, 212)
8Micro HDMI connector [HDMI]
(l125)
9A/V connector [A/V] (l125, 139)
10 Microphone termina [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powere microphone
can be use as an external microphone.
≥If you connect an external microphone when
a setting other than [AUTO] is selecte for
[MIC LEVEL] (l88), (Microphone
input level meter) will be isplaye .
≥When the unit is connecte with the AC
a aptor, sometimes noise may be hear
epen ing on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply an the noise will stop.
11 Interna microphones
12 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in Motion Picture
Recor ing Mo e or Still Picture Recor ing
Mo e. (l18)
13 Mu ti Manua Dia [CAMERA FUNCTION]
(l64, 89)
14 Video ight (l77,92)
15 /
Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥For information on how to attach the
supplie lens hoo , refer to page 23.
Lens
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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16 Shoe adaptor mounting part
[SHOE ADAPTOR] (l2 7)
17 Status indicator (l17, 175)
18 Recording start/stop button (l24)
19 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l19)
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towar s the lens or
90o B towar s the opposite irection.
20 Battery holder (l11)
21 Shoulder strap fixture
22 Tripod receptacle
≥Attaching a tripo with a screw length of
5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may amage the
unit.
2 SD card cover (l16)
24 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l16)
25 Card slot (l16)
26 Photoshot button [ ] (l26)
27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l4 )/
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l0)
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28 Grip belt
A just the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your han .
1Flip the belt.
2A just the length.
3Replace the belt.
29 Headphone terminal [ ] (l78)
≥Excessive soun pressure from earphones
an hea phones can cause hearing loss.
≥Listening at full volume for long perio s may
amage the user’s ears.
30 DC input terminal [DC I ] (l12)
≥Do not use any other AC a aptors except the
supplie one.
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31 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]
(l145, 152, 155, 162, 164, 168, 183, 186)
32 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l144)
33 FC touch area [ ] (l147, 156, 195)
/
34 Infrared light (l77)
35 Sub Camera (l45)36 Sub Camera dial (l46)
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∫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 safe y. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The on y batteries
suitab e 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 qua ity, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l17)
Insta the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supp y
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which ook very simi ar to the genuine
product are made avai ab e to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequate y protected with interna protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibi ity that these battery packs may ead to
fire or exp osion. P ease be advised that we are not iab e for any accident or fai ure
occurring as a resu t of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we wou d recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hol own the power button until
the status in icator goes off. Then remove the
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it
from ropping.
Move the battery re ease ever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when un ocked.
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Charging the battery
The unit is in the stan by con ition when the AC a aptor is connecte . The primary circuit is always
“live” as long as the AC a aptor is connecte to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cab e with any other equipment as it is designed on y for
this unit. A so, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cab e from other equipment with this unit.
≥The battery wi not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF
and 86 oF). (The battery temperature shou d a so be the same.)
ADC input terminal
1Connect the DC cab e to the AC adaptor and to the DC input termina of this
unit.
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
2Insert the AC adaptor into an AC out et.
≥The status in icator will flash re at an interval of approximately 2 secon s (approximately
1 secon on, approximately 1 secon off), in icating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is complete .
∫Connecting to the AC out et
It is possible to use this unit with power supplie from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC a aptor connecte .
Even when you use the AC a aptor for recor ing images, keep the battery connecte .
This allows you to continue the recor ing even if a power failure occurs or the AC a aptor is
unplugge from the AC outlet by acci ent.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fu y before
using this unit for the first time.
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∫To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 21 .
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 2 1.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l1 ).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
≥
Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when
recording with the Sub Camera*1.
*1 These include times when is displayed on the screen.
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum ]
Charging
time
Recording
format
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
Actual
recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBT190
(optional)
[ .6 V/1940 mAh]
2 h 20 min
(5 h 20 min)
[AVCHD]
[1080/60p] 1 h 5 min
(1 h 20 min) 50 min
(40 min)
[PH],[HA]
[HG],[HE]
1 h 40 min
(1 h 20 min)
[4K MP4]*2 [2160] 1 h 25 min
(1 h 10 min)
45 min
( 5 min)
[MP4/
iFrame]
[1080/50M] 1 h 5 min
(1 h 15 min)
50 min
(40 min)
[1080/28M] 1 h 5 min
(1 h 20 min)
50 min
(40 min)
[720],
[iFrame]
1 h 50 min
(1 h 0 min)
55 min
(45 min)
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≥“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.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum ]
Charging
time
Recording
format
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
Actual
recordable
time
VW-VBT 80
(optional)
[ .6 V/ 880 mAh]
h 45 min
(9 h 45 min)
[AVCHD]
[1080/60p] h 25 min
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 25 min)
[PH] h 0 min
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 25 min)
[HA]
[HG]
h 0 min
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 50 min
(1 h 25 min)
[HE] h 0 min
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 50 min
(1 h 0 min)
[4K MP4]*2 [2160] h
(2 h 0 min)
1 h 0 min
(1 h 15 min)
[MP4/
iFrame]
[1080/50M] h 25 min
(2 h 45 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 25 min)
[1080/28M] h 25 min
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 25 min)
[720] 4 h
( h 10 min)
2 h 5 min
(1 h 5 min)
[iFrame] 2 h 5 min
(1 h 40 min)
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # #
If there is less than minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.
≥Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time. However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less
than 0 minutes.
≥The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can
use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery
capacity will not be shown.
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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
∫About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures
≥Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs. (l81)
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.
* / only
≥In the following situations, you need an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed
Class ating to record motion pictures.
Preparation
ecording to a card
Card type Capacity
SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 2 GB
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB
≥Please check the latest information on the support website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
≥An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. (l140)
≥We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards
with a capacity of less than 2 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording.
≥Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards.
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards
that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
ecording formats ecording modes Speed Class ratings Label examples
4K MP4* 2160
Class10
MP4/iFrame 1080/50M
1080/28M, 720, iFrame
Class4 or more
AVCHD All
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Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.
jFULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l61)
j/
4K Photo Mode (l62)
jWhen [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON] (l51)
Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and insert
(remove) the SD card into (from)
the card slot B.
≥Face the label side C in the direction shown
in the illustration and press it straight in as far
as it will go.
≥Press the center of the SD card and then pull
it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
SD card.
≥Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the
SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure
of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or this
unit.
≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
water, dirt or dust.
≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas
jNear a heater
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur
≥To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l2 1)
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. (l9) When the SD card is formatted, all of the
recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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≥When this unit is accessing the SD card,
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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to
turn the unit on/off.
≥The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the LCD
monitor is closed.
≥In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button
to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is originally purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button
∫Overheat detection
When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use, a message will be displayed. When this
happens, the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes later.
≥Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.
If you try to use the Wi-Fi function while the internal temperature of this unit is high, a message will
be displayed. When this happens, the Wi-Fi function is disabled.
≥Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
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Hold down the power button until the status
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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.
Switching this unit between ecording Mode and
Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture ecording
Mode and Still Picture ecording 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.
1Press the recording/playback button to
switch this unit to ecording Mode.
≥The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on
the screen.
2Touch the recording mode switching icon.
≥Refer to page 19 for touch screen operation.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture ecording Mode (l24) ecording motion pictures.
Still Picture ecording Mode (l26) ecording still pictures.
Playback Mode (l28, 93) Motion picture/Still picture playback.
Motion Picture Recording Mode
Still Picture Recording Mode
ecording/playback button
Press the button to switch this unit between
ecording Mode and Playback Mode.
≥When you turn on this unit, it starts up in
Recording Mode.
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To display the recording mode switching icon
Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed
for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
≥If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode,
this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode. During motion picture/still picture
playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/stop button is pressed, the recording
mode may not be switched.
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥Touching the touch screen will not operate while you
are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
/ / / :
Touch when changing a page or performing settings.
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Touch to return to the previous screen.
Preparation
How to use the touch screen

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About the Touch 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.
BYou can change the operation icons to display. (l6)
CDisplayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l56) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l56).
DDisplayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l56), Scene Mode
(l60), HDR Movie Mode (l59), 4K Photo Mode* (l62), FULL HD Slow Motion Video
Mode (l61), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l6 ) and Manual Mode (l64).
EDisplayed only when you adjust the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial (l89)
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∫To display the Touch Menu
≥Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
ATouch Menu
Recording Mode Playback Mode
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 .
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