Panasonic Camcorder HC V700M User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
High Definition Video Camera  
Model No.  
HC-V700  
HC-V700M  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.  
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,  
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca  
VQT3Y41  
P
PC PU  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution:  
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite  
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
HC-V700P/HC-V700MP  
Responsible Party:  
Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Support Contact:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
HC-V700P  
HC-V700MP  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.  
AC adaptor  
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.  
But  
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power  
supply only.  
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to  
suit the AC outlet configuration.  
When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited  
to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.  
Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug  
adaptor or AC cord set.  
Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately  
if any problem occurs.  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES.  
Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet  
immediately if any problem occurs.  
Concerning the battery  
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.  
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.  
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly  
with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes  
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or  
incinerate.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for  
the correct method of disposal.  
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Product Identification Marking  
Product  
High Definition Video Camera  
AC adaptor  
Location  
Battery holder  
Bottom  
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:  
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product  
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information  
on how to recycle this battery.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety  
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these  
operating instructions handy for future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the  
cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table  
specified by the  
4) Follow all instructions.  
manufacturer, or  
sold with the  
apparatus. When a  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
cart is used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain  
or moisture, does not operate normally,  
or has been dropped.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding-type  
plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
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Precautions  
USE & LOCATION  
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store  
and handle your camera in a manner that  
will not subject it to unnecessary  
movement (avoid shaking and striking).  
Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up  
device which could be damaged by  
improper handling or storage.  
WARNING  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your  
camera and power supply should not be  
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not  
connect the power supply or operate your  
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has  
been designed for outdoor use, however it  
is not designed to sustain direct exposure  
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a  
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup  
of coffee. This action could permanently  
damage the internal parts of your camera.  
Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.  
There are no user serviceable parts  
inside. Unplug your camera from the  
power supply before cleaning.  
CARE  
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not  
use strong or abrasive detergents when  
cleaning your camera body.  
TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch  
the surface of the lens with your hand.  
Use a commercial camera lens solution  
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.  
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens  
coating.  
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR  
CAMERA ... Before handling your  
camera, make sure your hands and face  
are free from any chemical products, such  
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the  
finish.  
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD  
CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY  
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW  
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.  
CAUTION  
-If you see this symbol-  
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE  
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS  
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO  
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...  
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed  
car, next to a heater, etc... This action  
could permanently damage the internal  
parts of your camera.  
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN  
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly  
moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
moisture may form on the SD card and  
inside the unit.  
Information on Disposal in other  
Countries outside the European  
Union  
This symbol is only valid  
in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard  
this product, please  
contact your local  
authorities or dealer and  
ask for the correct  
method of disposal.  
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR  
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON  
WHEN NOT IN USE.  
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Back up data periodically.  
About the recording format for  
recording motion pictures  
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In  
order to avoid erasing data due to static  
electricity, electromagnetic waves,  
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a  
PC or DVD disc. (l 112, 125)  
You can record motion pictures in either  
*1  
AVCHD or iFrame recording formats using  
this unit. (l 51, 62)  
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD  
Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)  
illuminates while the SD card or built-in  
memory is being accessed (initialization,  
recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not  
perform the following operations when the  
lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-  
in memory or cause a malfunction in the  
unit.  
jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
About disposing of or giving away this unit.  
(l 150)  
Progressive (1080/60p).  
AVCHD:  
It is possible to record in the best image  
quality of this unit (1080/60p) and high  
definition image (1080/60i).  
It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV  
*2  
or for saving to disc  
.
*2 To save the image recorded in 1080/  
60p, it is required to copy to a disc using  
the supplied software HD Writer AE 4.0.  
iFrame:  
This is a recording format suitable for  
viewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).  
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can  
be imported faster than AVCHD motion  
pictures. Also, the imported file size of  
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than  
that of AVCHD motion pictures.  
About Condensation (When  
the lens or the LCD monitor is  
fogged up)  
Condensation occurs when the ambient  
temperature or humidity changes. Be careful  
of condensation since it causes lens or LCD  
monitor stains, fungus and camera  
malfunction.  
It is not compatible with motion pictures  
recorded in AVCHD format.  
Indemnity about recorded  
content  
Panasonic does not accept any  
For more details about the cause and  
action required for condensation, refer to  
page 154.  
responsibility for damages directly or  
indirectly due to any type of problems that  
result in loss of recording or edited content,  
and does not guarantee any content if  
recording or editing does not work properly.  
Likewise, the above also applies in a case  
where any type of repair is made to the unit  
(including any other non-built-in memory  
related component).  
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.  
Refer to page 23 for more details on SD  
cards.  
Handling of built-in memory  
[HC-V700M]  
This unit is equipped with the built-in  
memory. When using this component, pay  
attention to the following points.  
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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”.  
Function that can be used for Motion  
Picture Recording Mode:  
Function that can be used for Still Picture  
Recording Mode:  
Function that can be used for the playback  
mode:  
Function that can be used for the playback  
mode (motion pictures only):  
Function that can be used for the playback  
mode (still pictures only):  
Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p, 1080/60i  
or side-by-side (SbS 3D): “AVCHD  
scene(s)”  
Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
This owner’s manual is designed for use  
with models  
and  
.
HC-V700  
HC-V700M  
Pictures may be slightly different from the  
original.  
The illustrations used in this owner’s manual  
show model , however, parts of  
HC-V700  
the explanation refer to different models.  
Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
Features may vary, so please read carefully.  
Not all models may be available  
depending on the region of purchase.  
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Contents  
Accessories.............................................12  
Recording with the Touch  
Function .................................................. 52  
Touch function icons ......................... 52  
Recording functions of  
operation icons....................................... 55  
Operation icons................................. 55  
Recording functions of menus.............. 61  
Manual recording.................................... 74  
White Balance................................... 75  
Manual shutter speed/  
Quick Guide.............................................13  
Preparation  
Names and Functions of  
Main Parts................................................17  
Power supply...........................................20  
Inserting/removing the battery........... 20  
Charging the battery ......................... 21  
Charging and recording time............. 22  
Recording to a card ................................23  
Cards that you can use  
iris adjustment................................... 76  
Manual Focus adjustment................. 77  
Recording 3D image............................... 78  
with this unit ...................................... 23  
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 24  
Turning the unit on/off............................25  
Selecting a mode ....................................26  
How to use the touch screen.................26  
About the Touch Menu ...................... 27  
Setting date and time..............................28  
Advanced (Playback)  
Playback Operations .............................. 81  
Motion picture playback using  
operation icon ................................... 81  
Creating still picture from  
motion picture ................................... 82  
Highlight & Time Frame Index .......... 82  
Repeat Playback............................... 83  
Resuming the previous playback...... 83  
Zooming in on a still picture  
Basic  
Before recording.....................................29  
Selecting a media to record  
[HC-V700M]..............................................30  
Recording motion pictures ....................31  
Recording still pictures..........................33  
Recording still pictures in Motion  
Picture Recording Mode.................... 34  
Intelligent Auto Mode .............................35  
Motion picture/Still picture  
playback ..................................................37  
Using the menu screen ..........................40  
Using the Setup Menu ............................41  
during playback (Playback zoom)..... 83  
Various playback functions ................... 85  
Playing back motion pictures/  
still pictures by date .......................... 85  
Highlight Playback ............................ 86  
Changing the playback settings and  
playing back the slide show .............. 91  
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 93  
Deleting part of a scene  
(AVCHD) ........................................... 94  
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................ 95  
Dividing a scene to partially delete  
(iFrame/MP4).................................... 96  
Deleting personal information ........... 97  
Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 97  
Relay scene combining  
Advanced (Recording)  
Using the zoom .......................................49  
Zoom ratio during the  
still picture recording mode ............... 49  
Image Stabilizer Function ......................50  
1080/60p recording .................................51  
[HC-V700M] ............................................. 98  
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Recording modes/approximate  
Watching Video/Pictures  
recordable time..................................... 156  
Approximate number of recordable  
pictures.................................................. 157  
Specifications ....................................... 158  
Optional accessories ........................... 162  
Accessory Order Form (For USA  
and Puerto Rico Customers) .......... 165  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR  
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................. 166  
Warranty  
on your TV .............................................100  
Connecting with a HDMI  
mini cable....................................... 103  
Connecting with the AV  
multi cable...................................... 103  
Playback using VIERA Link™..............104  
3D image playback................................106  
Converting and playing back 2D  
images as 3D........................................108  
(For Canadian Customers)................... 168  
Useful Information  
Copy/Dubbing  
(Only For Latin American  
Copying between SD card and  
Countries).............................................. 169  
Index ...................................................... 170  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Built-in Memory [HC-V700M]...............109  
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to  
/play back a disc ................................... 112  
Preparing for copying/  
Guía española para el uso rápido ....... 172  
playing back .................................... 112  
Copying to discs.............................. 114  
Playing back the copied disc........... 117  
Managing the copied disc ............... 117  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc  
recorder, video device, etc.................. 119  
3D image storage..................................123  
With a PC  
What you can do with a PC..................125  
End User License Agreement ......... 127  
Operating environment ........................129  
Installation.............................................132  
Connecting to a PC...............................133  
About the PC display ...................... 135  
Starting HD Writer AE 4.0.....................136  
Reading the operating instructions  
of the software applications............. 136  
If using Mac ...........................................137  
Others  
Indications.............................................138  
Messages...............................................141  
About recovery................................ 142  
Troubleshooting....................................143  
Cautions for use....................................149  
About copyright ....................................155  
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Accessories  
Check the accessories before using this unit.  
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2011. These may be subject to change.  
Battery pack  
VW-VBK180  
AC adaptor  
(P/PC)  
VSK0780  
(PU)  
VSK0781  
AC cable  
K2CA2CA00025  
AV multi cable  
K1HY12YY0016  
USB cable  
K2KYYYY00201  
Shoe adaptor  
VYC1055  
CD-ROM  
Software  
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Quick Guide  
Inserting the battery  
Install the battery by inserting it in the  
direction shown in the figure.  
Inserting/removing an SD card  
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.  
Charging the battery  
Access lamp [ACCESS] A  
When this unit is accessing the SD  
card or built-in memory, the access  
lamp lights up.  
 
Check that the access lamp has gone off.  
1) Open the SD card cover and insert  
(remove) the SD card into (from) the  
card slot B.  
Face the label side C in the direction  
shown in the illustration and press it  
straight in as far as it will go.  
Press the center of the SD card and then  
pull it straight out.  
2) Securely close the SD card cover.  
Securely close it until it clicks.  
A
1
DC input terminal  
Connect the AC cable to the AC  
adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input  
terminal.  
2
The status indicator will flash red at an  
interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1  
second on, 1 second off), indicating that  
charging has begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is  
completed.  
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Turning the unit on/off  
Selecting a mode  
Turning the unit on and off with the  
power button  
Operate the mode switch to change the  
mode to  
,
or  
.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power  
button to turn on the unit.  
Motion Picture Recording  
Mode (l 31)  
Still Picture Recording Mode  
(l 33)  
A
The status indicator lights on.  
Playback Mode (l 37, 81)  
To turn off the unit, hold down the power  
button until the status indicator goes off.  
How to use the touch screen  
You can operate by directly touching the  
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD  
monitor  
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.  
Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit.  
Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit.  
To turn on the unit  
Touch  
Touch and release the touch screen to select  
icon or picture.  
A
The status indicator lights on.  
To turn off the unit  
Slide while touching  
Move your finger while pressing on the touch  
screen.  
B
The status indicator goes off.  
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Touch Menu  
Touch  
Recording motion pictures  
to display the Touch Menu.  
1) Change the mode to  
2) Open the LCD monitor.  
3) Press the recording start/stop button to  
start recording.  
.
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
the Touch Menu to switch the operation  
icons.  
on  
T
W
T
W
A
Touch Menu  
A
When you begin recording, ; changes  
to ¥.  
Language selection  
MENU  
1) Touch  
, then touch [SETUP] #  
[LANGUAGE].  
Recording still pictures  
1) Change the mode to  
2) Touch desired language.  
.
2) Open the LCD monitor.  
Selecting a media to record  
3) Press the  
picture.  
button fully to take the  
HC-V700M  
1) Change the mode to  
2) Select the menu.  
or  
.
MENU  
: [MEDIA SELECT]  
3) 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].  
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It will switch to the screen displaying  
and thumbnail scroll lever E when no  
operation is performed for approximately  
5 seconds.  
Motion picture/Still picture  
playback  
1) Change the mode to  
.
To display the next (previous) page:  
jSlide the thumbnail display upward  
(downward) while touching it.  
2) Touch the play mode select icon A.  
jTouch  
(up) /  
(down) of the  
ALL  
thumbnail scroll lever.  
5) Select the playback operation by  
touching the operation icon.  
3) HC-V700  
Select the still picture B or the  
recording format of the motion picture C  
you wish to play back.  
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.  
HC-V700M  
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.  
(Motion picture playback)  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
6:  
5:  
:  
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
(Still picture playback)  
Touch [ENTER].  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order) start/  
pause.  
The icon is displayed in the thumbnail  
display when the item for motion picture is  
touched.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
(
,
)
,
,
,
and  
:  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
is displayed in the 1080/60p scenes  
is displayed in the side-by-side  
and  
scenes when [ALL AVCHD] is touched.  
4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be  
played back.  
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Preparation  
Names and Functions of Main Parts  
1
2
3
Shoe adaptor release lever  
1
2 3  
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 164)  
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
[iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 74)  
4
Optical image stabilizer button  
[
O.I.S.] (l 50)  
5
6
4
5
6
7
8
USB terminal [ ] (l 113, 120, 133)  
1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 51)  
Power button [  
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20)  
HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  
(l 100, 104)  
] (l 25)  
ヮリヤ  
AV MULTI  
7
9
AV multi connector [AV MULTI]  
(l 100, 122)  
Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied  
cable).  
9
8
10  
10 Microphone terminal [MIC]  
A compatible plug-in powered microphone  
can be used as an external microphone.  
Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the  
external microphone input.  
(Microphone input level  
meter) is displayed when the external  
microphone is connected. (l 69)  
When the unit is connected with the AC  
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard  
depending on the microphone type. In this  
case, please switch to the battery for the  
power supply and the noise will stop.  
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11 Speaker  
12 Internal stereo microphones  
13 Lens cover  
11  
12  
The lens cover opens in  
Picture Recording Mode or  
Picture Recording Mode. (l 26)  
14 Built-in flash (l 58)  
Motion  
Still  
13  
15 Step up ring attachment part  
(concave) (l 78)  
16 Lens  
14  
15  
17 Video light (l 60, 73)  
16  
17  
18 Shoe adaptor mount  
[SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 164)  
19 Status indicator (l 25)  
20  
18 19  
20 Recording start/stop button (l 31)  
21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26)  
21  
22  
It can open up to 90o.  
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens  
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright  
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
22 Battery holder (l 20)  
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23 Tripod receptacle  
If you attach a tripod with a 5.5 mm  
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage  
this unit.  
24 SD card cover (l 24)  
25 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 24)  
26 Card slot (l 24)  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27 Photoshot button [  
] (l 33)  
27  
28  
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture  
Recording Mode or Still Picture  
Recording Mode) (l 49)  
Thumbnail display switch [  
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback  
Mode) (l 38)  
/
]/  
29  
29 Mode switch (l 26)  
30 Grip belt  
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits  
your hand.  
30  
1
2
3
Flip the belt.  
Adjust the length.  
Replace the belt.  
31  
31 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)  
Do not use any other AC adaptors except  
the supplied one.  
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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). Panasonic cannot in any way  
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been  
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the  
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these  
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the  
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these  
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable  
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack.  
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine  
Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Inserting/removing the battery  
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 25)  
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.  
Removing the battery  
Be sure to hold down the power button until  
the status indicator goes off. Then remove  
the battery while supporting the unit to  
prevent it from dropping.  
Move the battery release lever in the  
direction indicated by the arrow and  
remove the battery when unlocked.  
Insert the battery until it clicks and  
locks.  
ャモヵヵ  
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Charging the battery  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully  
before using this unit for the first time.  
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is  
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.  
Important:  
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.  
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.  
The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP: optional).  
The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.  
It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C  
(50 °F and 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)  
A
DC input terminal  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.  
Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.  
The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on,  
1 second off), indicating that charging has begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with  
the AC adaptor connected.  
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.  
To charge by connecting to other device  
It is possible to charge by connecting to another device with the USB cable (supplied).  
Please refer to page 134.  
If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 151.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 12, 22, 162)  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
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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.  
Battery model  
Maximum  
continuous  
recordable time  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Charging  
time  
Recording  
mode  
[1080/60p]  
1 h 15 min  
1 h 20 min  
40 min  
40 min  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
2 h 25 min  
(5 h 45 min)  
[HA],[HG],  
[HX],[HE]  
[iFrame]  
1 h 25 min  
2 h 40 min  
45 min  
[1080/60p]  
1 h 20 min  
[HA],[HG],  
[HX]  
2 h 50 min  
1 h 25 min  
VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 20 min  
[3.6 V/3580 mAh] (10 h 40 min)  
[HE]  
2 h 50 min  
3 h  
1 h 30 min  
1 h 35 min  
[iFrame]  
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.  
Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same. (During 3D recording mode, 1080/60p  
and iFrame recording mode cannot be used.)  
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping  
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.  
Battery capacity indication  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then  
will become red. If the battery  
discharges, then will flash.  
Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period  
of time. However, it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time  
becomes less than 30 minutes.  
The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you  
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.  
When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining  
battery capacity will not be shown.  
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Preparation  
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.  
Cards that you can use with this unit  
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for  
motion picture recording.  
Card type  
Capacity  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card  
SDXC Memory Card  
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB  
48 GB/64 GB  
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  
standard regarding continuous writing.  
Check via the label on the card, etc.  
e.g.:  
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/  
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following  
website.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam  
(This website is in English only.)  
Operation of the SD Memory Cards 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD  
Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.  
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.  
The operation of Memory Cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed.  
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.  
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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 46, 47) 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.  
1 Open the SD card cover and  
insert (remove) the SD card  
into (from) the card slot B.  
Face the label side C in the direction  
shown in the illustration and press it  
straight in as far as it will go.  
Press the center of the SD card and then  
pull it straight out.  
2 Securely close the SD card  
cover.  
Securely close it until it clicks.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of  
the SD card.  
Do not place SD cards in the following  
areas:  
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.  
jIn direct sunlight  
jIn very dusty or humid areas  
jNear a heater  
jLocations susceptible to significant  
difference in temperature (condensation  
can occur.)  
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.  
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. (l 153)  
Do not expose the terminals of the SD  
card to water, dirt or dust.  
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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.  
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor  
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is  
closed.  
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used  
to turn the unit on/off.  
To turn on the unit  
To turn off the unit  
B
The status indicator goes off.  
A
The status indicator lights on.  
The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures 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  
To turn off the unit while connecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal, press  
the power button.  
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Preparation  
Selecting a mode  
Slide the mode switch to switch between recording and playback.  
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  
,
or  
.
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 31)  
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 33)  
Playback Mode (l 37, 81)  
Preparation  
How to use the touch screen  
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.  
Touch  
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or  
picture.  
Touch the center of the icon.  
Touching the touch screen will not operate while  
you are touching another part of the touch screen.  
Slide while touching  
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.  
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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)/ (right side) of  
on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.  
Touch (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.  
A
Touch Menu  
T
W
Recording Mode  
Playback Mode  
FOCUS  
WB  
T
2D→3D  
MENU  
W
ALL  
SHTR  
IRIS  
MENU  
B
C
D
You can change the operation icons to display. (l 44)  
Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 74)  
Displayed only when connected to a TV. (l 108)  
To display the Touch Menu  
Display of the Touch menu will disappear when no  
touch operation is performed for a specific period  
of time. To display it again, touch  
.
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Do not touch on 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 40)  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]  
2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using  
/
.
A
Displaying the World time setting (l 41):  
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]  
The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.  
The 12-hour system is used to display the time.  
3 Touch [ENTER].  
A message prompting for World Time setting may be  
displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen. (l 41)  
Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.  
The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.  
If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To  
recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this  
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and  
time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)  
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Basic  
Before recording  
Basic camera positioning  
1
2
3
Hold the unit with both hands.  
Put your hand through the grip belt.  
It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level.  
When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with  
another person or object.  
When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is  
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.  
Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.  
Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.  
Basic motion picture recording  
The unit should normally be held steady when recording.  
If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.  
The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of  
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.  
Recording Yourself  
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror  
image. (However the image recorded is the same as a  
normal recording.)  
Only some indications will appear on the screen. When  
appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to  
normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.  
(l 141)  
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Basic  
Selecting a media to record  
[HC-V700M]  
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still  
pictures.  
1 Change the mode to  
or  
.
2 Select the menu. (l 40)  
MENU  
: [MEDIA SELECT]  
3 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].  
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Basic  
Recording motion pictures  
T
1 Change the mode to  
.
W
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the recording start/stop  
   
button to start recording.  
A
B
Recording button icon  
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.  
Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode  
Recording mode  
0h00m00s  
R 1h20m  
Approximate remaining recordable  
time  
R 1h20m  
When the remaining time is less  
than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes  
red.  
Recording time elapsed  
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m”  
for minute and “s” for second.  
Each time the unit is put into  
recording pause, the counter  
display will be reset to 0h00m00s.  
0h00m00s  
Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of  
time. To display it again, touch the screen. (l 41)  
It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than  
30 minutes.  
To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode (l 62) or press and  
hold the 1080/60p button. (l 51)  
Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 34)  
The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording  
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.  
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When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than  
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)  
(Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)  
Recording formats  
Recordable scenes  
Different dates (l 85)  
[1080/60p]/[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]  
Approx. 3900  
[iFrame]  
Approx. 89100  
Approx. 900  
Approx. 900  
Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be  
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an  
SD card or the built-in memory.  
While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.  
Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with  
the MIC terminal.  
Please refer to page 156 about approximate recordable time.  
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures  
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format  
Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive are  
supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment.  
It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording  
format set to AVCHD Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In  
such a case, play back on this unit instead.  
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format  
Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported  
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does  
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports  
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.  
It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording  
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on  
this unit instead.  
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format  
You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).  
It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.  
It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording  
format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on  
this unit instead.  
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Basic  
Recording still pictures  
1 Change the mode to  
.
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
3 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.  
Focus area (area inside brackets)  
B
4 Press the  
button fully.  
If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 50) to  
([MODE1]), then the Image  
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be  
MEGA  
displayed when the  
button is pressed halfway.)  
In dark environments, the video light will turn on.  
Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places  
because the shutter speed becomes slow.  
You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter: l 54)  
To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 109) and print using a PC or a printer.  
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About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording  
R3000  
Still picture operation indicator (l 138)  
6.1M  
MEGA  
Remaining number of still pictures  
Flashes in red when [0] appears.  
R3000  
Size of still pictures (l 70)  
MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 33)  
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 50)  
AF assist lamp (l 73)  
6.1
M  
Screen display will disappear when no  
touch operation is performed for a  
specific period of time. To display it  
again, touch the screen.  
MEGA  
ß
Flash (l 58)  
It will be constantly displayed when the  
remaining number of still pictures that  
can be recorded becomes 200 or less.  
ßj  
Flash level (l 58)  
Red-eye Reduction (l 58)  
About the focus indication  
The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto Focus.  
The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.  
The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.  
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene  
jWhen the scene is dark  
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene  
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines  
About the focusing area  
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject  
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.  
Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.  
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode (Portrait) is used  
jWhen AF/AE tracking is used  
jWhen the Extra Optical Zoom is used  
jWhen the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary  
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 58) do not work.  
While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is  
different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over  
still picture recording.  
If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time  
remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable  
time remaining may lengthen.  
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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 74 for details about  
Manual Mode.  
Mode  
Effect  
Portrait  
Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness  
is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.  
Scenery  
The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out  
the background sky, which may be very bright.  
*1  
*1  
*2  
Spotlight  
Low light  
Very bright object is recorded clearly.  
It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.  
Night portrait A subject and the background are recorded with near real-life  
brightness.  
*2  
*2  
Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.  
Macro  
This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of  
recording.  
*1  
*2  
Normal  
In modes other than those described above, the contrast is  
adjusted to give a clear picture.  
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only  
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only  
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 center of the  
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 66)  
Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.  
Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are  
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.  
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Intelligent Auto Mode  
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate  
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.  
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are  
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.  
Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or  
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 75, 77)  
Automatic White Balance  
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.  
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance  
adjustment on this unit  
2) Blue sky  
2)  
10 000K  
9 000K  
8 000K  
7 000K  
3)  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
4) Sunlight  
5) White fluorescent lamp  
6) Halogen light bulb  
7) Incandescent light bulb  
8) Sunrise or sunset  
6 000K  
4)  
5 000K  
5)  
1)  
4 000K  
3 000K  
6)  
9) Candlelight  
7)  
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,  
adjust the White Balance manually. (l 75)  
8)  
9)  
2 000K  
Auto Focus  
The unit focuses automatically.  
Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following  
situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 77)  
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time  
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window  
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
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Basic  
Motion picture/Still picture playback  
1 Change the mode to  
.
ALL  
2 Touch the play mode select icon A.  
(l 27)  
HC-V700  
3
Select the still picture B or the recording  
format of the motion picture C you wish  
to play back.  
HC-V700M  
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].  
Icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched.  
and  
is displayed in the 1080/60p scenes and  
when [ALL AVCHD] is touched.  
(
,
,
,
,
)
is displayed in the side-by-side scenes  
4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be  
played back.  
It will switch to the screen displaying  
and thumbnail  
scroll lever E when no operation is performed for  
approximately 5 seconds in the thumbnail display screen.  
For details about deleting, refer to page 93.  
To display the next (previous) page:  
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.  
jTouch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.  
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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.  
F
Operation icon  
0h01m30s  
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. It will play back in 2D if the still picture at the start  
of the slide show is 2D (3D still pictures are converted  
to 2D still pictures and played back), and it will play  
back in 3D if it is 3D (2D still pictures are converted to  
3D still pictures and played back).  
Motion picture playback  
Still picture playback  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order)  
start/pause.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
6:  
5:  
:  
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
:  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
Change the thumbnail display  
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the  
following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side.  
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame  
Index* (l 82)  
* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture  
Playback Mode.  
9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.  
By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9  
scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures,  
and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.  
Speaker volume adjustment  
Operate the volume lever to adjust the  
speaker volume during Motion Picture  
Playback Mode.  
Towards “r”:  
Increases the volume  
Decreases the volume  
Towards “s”:  
Sound will be heard only during normal playback.  
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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.  
AVCHD Progressive format  
Video signal for the AVCHD Progressive that can be played back with this unit is  
1920k1080/60p.  
This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other  
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded  
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD Progressive.  
AVCHD format  
Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are  
1920k1080/60i,1920k1080/24p and 1440k1080/60i.  
This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other  
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded  
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.  
iFrame format  
Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960k540/30p.  
Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.  
This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other  
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded  
on this unit, even if the products support iFrame.  
MP4 format  
Only the MP4 (640k360/30p) created on this unit can be played back.  
The other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures created on this unit,  
even if the products support MP4.  
Still picture compatibility  
This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File  
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit are MPO and JPEG. (Not all  
MPO and JPEG formatted files will be played back.)  
This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other  
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on  
this unit.  
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Basic  
Using the menu screen  
MENU  
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
on the Touch Menu to display  
. (l 27)  
MENU  
1 Touch  
.
4 Touch the desired item to enter  
the setting.  
MENU  
2 Touch the top menu A.  
5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu  
setting.  
About  
guide display  
After touching  
, touching the submenus  
and items will cause function descriptions  
and settings confirmation messages to  
appear.  
After the messages have been displayed,  
the guide display is canceled.  
3 Touch the submenu B.  
Next (previous) page is displayed by  
touching  
/
.
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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  
[5 SECONDS]/[ON]  
Set the display method for the screen information display.  
[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 28.  
[SET WORLD TIME]  
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home  
region and the travel destination.  
1
Touch [SET WORLD TIME].  
If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 28)  
When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER]  
and proceed to Step 3.  
2
(Only when setting your home region)  
Touch [HOME].  
Touch [ENTER].  
(Only when setting your home region)  
Touch to select your home  
region and touch [ENTER].  
Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight  
saving time. appears and the  
3
/
summer time setting is turned on; the time  
difference from GMT is set forward by one  
hour. Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to  
return to the normal time setting.  
(Only when setting the region of your travel  
destination)  
A
B
The current time  
The time difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time)  
4
Touch [DESTINATION].  
Touch [ENTER].  
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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  
destination and touch [ENTER].  
Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight  
saving time. appears and the  
/
to select your travel  
summer time setting is turned on. The travel  
destination time and time difference from  
the home region time are set forward by one  
hour. Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to  
return to the normal time setting.  
Close the setting by touching [EXIT].  
appears and the time of the travel destination is  
indicated.  
C
D
The local time at the selected  
travel destination  
The time difference between  
the travel destination and the  
home region  
To return the display to the home setting  
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].  
If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using  
the time difference from your home region.  
[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]  
[DATE/TIME]  
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.  
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
It is possible to change the date format.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]  
You can set the display method of the zoom button icons (  
/
) and recording button  
T
W
icon (  
).  
[ON]:  
[OFF]:  
Constantly displayed.  
Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]  
Set the display method for the O.I.S. lock icon (  
).  
[ON]:  
Constantly displayed.  
Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.  
[OFF]:  
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[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF]  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[EXT. DISPLAY]  
Please refer to page 102.  
[ECONOMY (BATT)]  
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to  
save battery life.  
This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in  
following cases:  
jUsing the AC adaptor  
*
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.  
jPRE-REC is used  
jDuring playback of the slide show  
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activeted, this unit automatically turns off.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[ECONOMY (AC)]  
When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor  
with this unit, this unit automatically turns off.  
This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following  
cases:  
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.  
jPRE-REC is used  
jDuring playback of the slide show  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[QUICK POWER ON]  
The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the  
mode set to  
or  
.
Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.  
In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[QUICK START]  
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  
Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.  
HC-V700M  
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  
.
1
Set [QUICK START] to [ON].  
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2
Close the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into  
Quick Start standby mode.  
The lens cover does not close.  
3
Open the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put  
into recording pause.  
Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if  
jabout 5 minutes have elapsed  
jmode is set to  
Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings, time for Quick Start may be  
longer than 0.6 seconds.  
It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.  
In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.  
When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the [ECONOMY  
(BATT)] (l 43)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 43), close the LCD monitor once and open it again.  
Turn the unit off using the power button.  
/
/[OFF]  
[ALERT SOUND]  
Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed  
with this sound.  
(Volume low)/  
(Volume high)  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 141)  
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS]  
You can change the operation icons to display in the Touch Menu.  
Register 3 favorite operation icons.  
The default settings are,  
Picture Recording Mode, and  
(Fade),  
(PRE-REC) and  
(Video Light) for Motion  
(Backlight  
(Built-in flash),  
(Self-timer) and  
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.  
Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon.  
To cancel, touch the operation icon again.  
4
Touch [ENTER].  
For details about the function of each operation icon, refer to page 55.  
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/
/
/
/
[POWER LCD]  
A
+2  
+1  
0
-1  
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
+2  
A
+1  
0
-
1
(Makes even brighter)/  
*(Automatic adjustment)  
(Makes brighter)/  
(Normal)/  
(Makes less bright)/  
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.  
+1  
When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to  
automatically.  
Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.  
[LCD SET]  
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
1
2
Touch [LCD SET].  
Touch the desired setting item.  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
[COLOR]:  
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
Color level of the LCD monitor  
to adjust settings.  
3
4
Touch  
/
Touch [ENTER].  
Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.  
[COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]  
[AV MULTI]  
Please refer to page 103.  
[1080i]/[480i]  
[COMPONENT OUT]  
Please refer to page 103.  
[AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]  
[HDMI RESOLUTION]  
Please refer to page 103.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[16:9]/[4:3]  
[VIERA Link]  
Please refer to page 104.  
[TV ASPECT]  
Please refer to page 102.  
[AUTO]/[2D]  
[3D PLAYBACK]  
Please refer to page 106.  
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[INITIAL SET]  
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.  
*
Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.  
* For users who have  
, this menu is not displayed.  
HC-V700  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[Auto Cursor Position]  
The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor  
is moved to the right.  
It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to  
be entered again.  
Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:  
jWhen registering [FACE RECOG.]. (l 63)  
jWhen setting [TITLE SETUP] for the Highlight Playback. (l 90)  
[NUMBER RESET]  
Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.  
Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 135)  
To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform  
[NUMBER RESET].  
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 112, 125)  
HC-V700  
[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 112,  
125)  
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 153)  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to  
vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may  
not be used on this unit.  
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HC-V700M  
[FORMAT MEDIA]  
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 112,  
125)  
1
2
Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].  
Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].  
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 153)  
Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/  
transferred. (l 150)  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to  
vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may  
not be used on this unit.  
HC-V700  
[CARD STATUS]  
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.  
When the mode switch is set to  
mode is displayed.  
, remaining recordable time for the selected recording  
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. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are  
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated  
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.  
HC-V700M  
[MEDIA STATUS]  
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be  
checked.  
Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the  
display for the built-in memory.  
When the mode switch is set to  
mode is displayed.  
, remaining recordable time for the selected recording  
Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.  
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The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage  
system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The  
usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000  
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as  
1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the  
capacity appears to be smaller.  
[ON]/[OFF]  
[DEMO MODE]  
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 canceled. However if no operations take  
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the  
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.  
[O.I.S. DEMO]  
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.  
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.  
[LANGUAGE]  
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Using the zoom  
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons  
T side:  
T
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
W side:  
W
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
T
W
6
T
W
A
Zoom bar  
Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 62)  
You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom:  
l 52)  
About the Zoom bar  
Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.  
B
C
Optical Zoom  
W
T
Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (blue)  
Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (blue)  
About the zoom speed  
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch  
zoom.  
The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.  
The zoom operation using the zoom button icons or touch zoom will be performed at a  
constant speed respectively.  
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 70, 71)  
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.  
When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m  
(4.9 feet) or more.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2q)  
away from the lens.  
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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.  
Optical image stabilizer button  
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer  
O.I.S.  
on/off.  
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)  
/
#
(setting canceled)  
When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],  
displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.  
is  
When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture  
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the  
image stabilizer off.  
(Still Picture Recording Mode)  
/
#
(setting canceled)  
When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],  
When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],  
is displayed.  
is displayed.  
Changing Image Stabilizer Mode  
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]  
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or  
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
(Still Picture Recording Mode)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]  
[MODE1]:  
[MODE2]:  
The function works all the time.  
The function works when the  
button is pressed. We  
recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or  
recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
Please refer to page 54 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
1080/60p recording  
This is a recording mode that can record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is  
the highest picture quality for this unit.  
ベパバプパ  
1080/60p button  
To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and  
hold the button until  
To return to normal recording mode, press and  
hold the button until disappears.  
is displayed.  
It is also possible to set from the menu.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # [1080/60p]  
MENU  
Please refer to page 156 for details about approximate recordable time.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Recording with the Touch Function  
You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.  
1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
on  
T
the Touch Menu to display Touch Function  
W
icons. (l 27)  
2 Touch the Touch Function icon.  
(e.g. AF/AE tracking)  
To cancel, touch the Touch Function icon again. (Optical  
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger  
touching  
.)  
Touch function icons  
Touch Zoom  
AF/AE tracking  
*1  
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock  
*2  
Touch Shutter  
An icon is displayed in the  
A position when the Touch  
Function icon is set.  
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only  
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only  
Touch Zoom  
Zoom operation can be performed by touching on the touch zoom bar.  
Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.  
Touch  
Touch zoom bar appears.  
Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.  
1
.
2
It will zoom to the touched position.  
It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out when  
W side is touched.  
It is also possible to perform zoom operation by touching and  
sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T side or the W side.  
B
C
Touch zoom bar  
Zoom magnification  
position  
Please refer to page 49 for details about the zoom speed.  
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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 63) 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.  
Touch the object to be changed again when you want  
to change the target.  
When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting  
becomes  
Selection becomes  
locked on a face. (It may turn to  
(Normal) and touched object is tracked.  
(Portrait) when target frame is  
(Normal) even if  
A
Target frame  
the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is  
shining or with a dark scene.)  
3
Start recording.  
About target frame  
When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a  
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.  
When the  
button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set to  
the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target  
cannot be changed.  
This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. When Manual Mode is set in Still Picture  
Recording Mode, it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode.  
It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording  
conditions such as the following:  
jWhen the object is too large or too small  
jWhen color of the object is similar to the background  
jWhen the scene is dark  
When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or  
the AF assist lamp may be performed. (l 73)  
AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases.  
jWhen the mode is changed  
jWhen the unit is turned off  
jWhen the Scene Mode is set  
jSwitch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode  
jSwitch to recording of yourself  
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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  
.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.  
To make the display of  
disappear  
Display of  
will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with  
the setting at the time of purchase. To make the display of  
setting of the [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY].  
disappear, change the  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting  
[ON]:  
Constantly displayed.  
The Icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.  
[OFF]:  
Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.  
To record while moving the unit quickly, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.  
Touch Shutter  
It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.  
1
2
Touch  
Touch the subject.  
.
Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a  
still picture is recorded.  
Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be  
possible to record the intended picture.  
This will not operate for recording yourself.  
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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  
on the Touch Menu to  
display the operation icons. (l 27)  
2 Touch an operation icon.  
PRE-REC  
(e.g. PRE-REC)  
Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.  
Refer to the respective pages for canceling the following  
functions.  
jSmile Shot (l 57)  
jBuilt-in flash (l 58)  
PRE-REC  
jSelf-timer (l 58)  
jGuidelines (l 59)  
jVideo Light (l 60)  
B
The icon is displayed in A when the operation icon is set.  
(PRE-REC or self-timer icon is displayed in B.)  
Operation icons  
*1  
*2  
Fade  
Intelligent Exposure  
*1  
Intelligent Contrast Control  
Backlight Compensation  
Tele Macro  
*1  
PRE-REC  
*1  
Smile Shot  
Guidelines  
*2  
*1  
Built-in flash  
Color Night Rec  
*2  
Red-Eye Reduction  
Video Light  
*2  
Self-timer  
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
*2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.  
The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed.  
([SELECT OPERATION ICONS] l 44)  
If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  
Color night rec, Self-timer and Tele Macro functions are canceled.  
If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is canceled.  
It is possible to set from the menu.  
, PRE-REC, Backlight compensation,  
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Fade  
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually  
appears. (Fade in)  
(Fade in)  
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually  
disappears. (Fade out)  
The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.  
To select the color for fade in/out  
(Fade out)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #  
[WHITE] or [BLACK]  
The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).  
Intelligent Contrast Control  
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white  
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded  
clearly.  
If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not  
be clear.  
PRE-REC  
This prevents you from missing a shot.  
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds  
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.  
appears on the screen.  
PRE-REC  
Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.  
There is no beep sound.  
PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.  
jIf you change the mode  
j
HC-V700  
If you remove the SD card  
j HC-V700M  
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]  
MENU  
jIf you touch  
jIf you press the 1080/60p button  
jIf you turn the unit off  
jIf you start recording  
jAfter 3 hours have passed  
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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.  
Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures  
displayed at the start of playback.  
Smile Shot  
When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit  
automatically records a still picture.  
The icon changes each time it is touched.  
([ON]) #  
([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF]  
:
:
The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.  
Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face  
Recognition (l 63) is detected.  
[OFF]  
Cancel the setting.  
During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green  
frame and are red.  
Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. (  
/
/
will flash)  
j
HC-V700  
When there is no SD card inserted  
j HC-V700M  
When it is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT], and there is no SD card  
inserted  
jWhen it is set to Manual Focus  
jWhen [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In  
([FACE RECOG.])  
only)  
Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the  
subject may not be detected correctly.  
2.1  
M
The number of recording pixels are  
(3200k1800) or  
(1920k1080). (l 70)  
5.
8
M  
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. When the Smile Shot  
function is set to  
([FACE RECOG.]), it will record only if the face of a subject registered  
with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.  
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Built-in flash  
When the  
button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be  
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.  
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:  
ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) #  
([OFF])  
The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to  
by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the  
indication lights up in red.)  
To adjust the brightness of the flash  
MENU  
: [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting  
ßi:  
Much brighter  
ßd0:  
Normal  
ßj:  
Less bright  
If the ß indication etc. flashes when the  
button is pressed halfway, the flash is not  
activated.  
Do not use with the filter kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached.  
The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.  
Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower.  
Red-Eye Reduction  
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.  
The flash is activated 2 times.  
The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with  
some people than with others.  
When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.  
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 canceled  
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 canceled.  
In Auto Focus Mode, if the  
button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens  
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the  
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.  
button is pressed  
To stop the timer midway through  
Touch [CANCEL].  
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Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the  
button is  
pressed while using a tripod etc.  
Intelligent Exposure  
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.  
If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be  
clear.  
Backlight Compensation  
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.  
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 (24q).  
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.  
When the aspect ratio is [4:3], [3:2] during the Still Picture Recording Mode and tele macro  
is set with the zoom magnification less than 21k, the zoom magnification will automatically  
be set to 21k. When the aspect ratio is [16:9], the zoom magnification will be 26k.  
The Tele Macro function is canceled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes  
lower than 26k in Motion Picture Recording Mode.  
Tele Macro function is canceled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes  
lower than the sizes below in Still Picture Recording Mode:  
jLess than 21k (when the aspect ratio is [4:3] or [3:2])  
jLess than 26k (when the aspect ratio is [16:9])  
Guidelines  
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures  
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the  
composition.  
It will switch every time the icon is touched.  
#
#
# Setting canceled  
The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.  
Displaying Guidelines at playback  
Change the mode to  
and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the  
AVCHD scene, or set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 37)  
MENU  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting  
To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].  
It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.  
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Color Night Rec  
This function allows you to record color 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.  
Video Light  
It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places.  
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order.  
([ON]) #  
([AUTO]) #  
([OFF])  
:
Always on.  
:
Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.  
Cancel the setting.  
:
When set to  
([AUTO]), the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto  
Mode.  
When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.  
The (approximate) available range of the video Light is approximately up to 1.2 m (3.9 feet).  
Using the Color Night Rec function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.  
When you take a picture in a dark place in still picture recording mode with the [AF ASSIST  
LAMP] set to [AUTO] (l 73), and the video light set to  
([AUTO]) or  
([OFF]), the  
lamp is turned on to make it easier to focus.  
Set the video light to  
([OFF]) at places where using a light is prohibited.  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Recording functions of menus  
[SCENE MODE]  
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter  
speeds and apertures.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting  
5Sports:  
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback  
and pause of playback  
Portrait:  
To make people stand out against the background  
Soft Skin:  
To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive  
appearance  
Spotlight:  
Snow:  
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.  
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.  
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant  
Beach:  
Sunset:  
Scenery:  
Fireworks:  
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant  
For spatial scenery  
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully  
Night scenery:  
Low light:  
For dark scenes, such as at dusk  
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)  
Night portrait:  
To capture a person and the background brightly  
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)  
(Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
(Sunset/Low light)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in Motion Picture Recording Mode.  
(Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night scenery)  
jImage may get blurry when a close object is recorded.  
(Sports)  
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.  
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The  
flashes.  
display  
(Portrait)  
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
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(Soft Skin)  
jIf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they  
will also be smoothed.  
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.  
jIf you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,  
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.  
(Fireworks)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.  
jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surroundings.  
(Night scenery/Night portrait)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
jUsing a tripod is recommended.  
(Night portrait)  
jThe flash is set to [ON].  
[ZOOM MODE]  
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting  
[i.Zoom OFF]:  
Up to 26k  
[i.Zoom 46k]:  
This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition  
picture quality. (Up to 46k)  
[D.Zoom 60k]:  
Digital zoom (Up to 60k)  
[D.Zoom 1500k]:  
Digital zoom (Up to 1500k)  
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.  
This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
[REC MODE]  
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
*1  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]  
*2  
:
Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.  
Set the recording mode to 1080/60p.  
Set the recording mode to iFrame.  
[1080/60p]  
*3  
:
[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). It is recommended when using a Mac.  
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Recordable time using the battery. (l 22)  
This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.  
Please refer to page 156 about approximate recordable time.  
When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded  
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.  
HC-V700M  
[RELAY REC]  
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space  
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in  
memory.)  
Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].  
Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/60p]. (l 62)  
Insert an SD card.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]  
is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is  
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.  
Relay Recording can only be performed once.  
Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]  
into the SD card. (l 98, 110)  
Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording  
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE  
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by  
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after  
that.  
Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording.  
is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of a scene that was relay-  
recorded 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 prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function  
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the  
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting  
[ON]:  
The Face Recognition function is available.  
Cancel the setting.  
[OFF]:  
[SET]:  
Face Recognition registration/editing/cancelation.  
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Registering a face for Face Recognition  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET]  
Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.  
1
Align the person’s face with the guide.  
Take a picture of the persons face from the front,  
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of  
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.  
2
Touch [REC] or press the  
button fully.  
Touch [ENTER].  
It may not be possible to register a face depending on  
the recording conditions. In this case, try recording the  
face again.  
A
Guide  
3
Enter the person’s name.  
Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen  
and enter the name.  
After entering the name, touch [Enter].  
Text entry icon  
B
Entering text  
The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor  
Position] is set to [ON]. (l 46)  
Icon  
[A] etc.  
/
Description of operation  
Enters a character.  
Moves the cursor to left or right.  
[A/a]  
Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).  
Enter a space.  
Deletes a character.  
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.  
[Delete]  
[Enter]  
Ends text entry.  
A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.  
Touch [ENTER] to end registration.  
4
Touch [EXIT].  
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Changing the information of a registered person  
1
Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]  
2
Touch the desired item to enter the setting.  
Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register  
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch  
the face shot.  
or  
If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3  
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial  
expression or different background, it is more likely that Face Recognition will be  
successful.  
Change name:  
Touch the part displaying the registered name, and change the name.  
[PRIORITY]:  
1
4
2
5
3
6
Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the  
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be  
locked according to the registration order setting from the first  
person when AF/AE tracking is active.  
KEN  
JOE  
ANNA  
MARY  
To change the registration order, select the person you wish  
to change.  
[FOCUS ICON]:  
This changes the focus indication icon (l 33) 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].  
Canceling 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.  
When touched, the person is selected and  
touch again.  
is displayed. To cancel the selected person,  
Touch [ENTER].  
Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no  
guarantee of positive recognition.  
It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to  
differences in facial expression and environment.  
Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when  
facial features change with age.  
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[NAME DISPLAY]  
When a registered person is detected by Face Recognition during recording, the name  
registered for that person is displayed.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number  
[3]/[2]/[1]/[OFF]  
Displayed name will disappear after a while.  
It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.  
This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode.  
[FACE FRAMING]  
Detected faces appear with frames.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting  
[PRIMARY]:  
Only the prioritized 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 center of the screen  
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given  
priority.  
Prioritized face framing  
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness  
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.  
Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.  
The white frame is for face detection only.  
Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the  
button is pressed halfway when  
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.  
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]  
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON]  
The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.  
This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).  
This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed  
and afterimages may appear.  
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]  
This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74)  
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].  
[AGS]  
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while  
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]  
The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are  
recording a subject right above or right below you.  
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[Digital Cinema Color]  
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74)  
Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/60p]. (l 62)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]  
For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (optional) with a TV that supports the  
x.v.Color  
.
When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back  
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color , colors may not be reproduced properly.  
It is recommended to record with the setting set to [OFF] when playing back the video on  
an equipment other than the ones compatible with the x.v.Color  
.
x.v.Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an  
international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for  
signal transmission.  
[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.  
Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.  
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 CANCELER]  
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the  
realism.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74)  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON]  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and  
the setting cannot be changed.  
You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.  
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[ZOOM MIC]  
Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front  
of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are  
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]  
[MIC LEVEL]  
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone  
terminal can be adjusted.  
1
Select the menu.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting  
[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted  
MENU  
automatically.  
[SETr  
]/[SET]:  
The desired recording level can be set.  
2
(When [SETr  
Touch  
Touch  
]/[SET] is selected)  
to adjust.  
to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is  
/
activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the  
amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When  
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be  
performed.  
Adjust the microphone input level so that the last  
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the  
sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for  
microphone input level.  
A
B
C
Left  
Right  
Microphone input level  
3
Touch [ENTER] to set the microphone input level and then touch [EXIT].  
(Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.  
When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.  
The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in  
microphones.  
You cannot record with the audio completely muted.  
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[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 74)  
1
Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]  
2
Touch the desired setting items.  
[SHARPNESS]:  
[COLOR]:  
Sharpness of the edge  
Depth of the color of the image  
Brightness of the image  
Picture color balance  
[EXPOSURE]:  
[WB ADJUST]:  
3
4
Touch  
Touch [ENTER].  
/
to adjust settings.  
Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.  
appears on the screen.  
[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 71)  
Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio  
Picture size  
2848k2136  
Aspect ratio  
Extra optical zoom (l 49)  
*
6.1
M  
2.3
M  
0.3
M  
6.1
M  
2.3
M  
1760k1320  
640k480  
4:3  
23k  
50k  
*
3024k2016  
1872k1248  
3200k1800  
1920k1080  
3:2  
22.9k  
26k  
5.8  
2.1  
M
M
16:9  
28.1k  
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 21k.  
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Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode  
Change the mode to  
.
MENU  
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting  
Picture size  
3200k1800  
1920k1080  
Aspect ratio  
5.
8
M  
16:9  
2.1  
M
6.1
M  
This function’s default settings are  
Picture Recording Mode.  
in Still Picture Recording Mode and  
in Motion  
5.
8
M  
Please refer to page 157 for details about the number of recordable pictures.  
The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.  
[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]:  
[3:2]:  
[16:9]:  
Aspect ratio of 4:3 television  
Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)  
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.  
The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a [16:9] aspect ratio may be cut at  
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.  
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[HI-SPEED BURST]  
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.  
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.  
1
Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]  
[ON]:  
180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.  
2.1  
M
The picture size is  
(1920k1080).  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
2
Press the  
button.  
flashes in red during recording.  
First press the  
button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will  
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects  
moving back and forth.  
3
4
Touch [Record] or [Delete].  
[Record]:  
[Delete]:  
Pictures are stored.  
All pictures are deleted.  
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)  
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].  
[REC ALL]:  
[SELECT]:  
All pictures are stored.  
Pictures are stored by specifying range.  
5
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)  
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.  
Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  
/
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is  
to be stored.  
A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is  
touched after selecting the start point and finish point.  
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.  
*
A
B
Start point  
Finish point  
If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.  
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.)  
Color 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.  
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[AF ASSIST LAMP]  
The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places  
where it is hard to focus.  
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74)  
MENU  
: [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO]  
Set the video light to  
([AUTO]) or  
([OFF]). (l 60)  
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be  
changed.  
[SHTR SOUND]  
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.  
MENU  
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting  
:
:
Volume low  
Volume high  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.  
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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.  
appears on the screen.  
MNL  
MNL  
FOCUS  
WB  
/MANUAL  
SHTR  
IRIS  
A
manual icons  
Focus (l 77)  
FOCUS  
WB  
SHTR  
IRIS  
White Balance (l 75)  
Manual Shutter Speed (l 76)  
Iris Adjustment (l 76)  
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White Balance  
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 74)  
MNL  
1 Touch [WB].  
FOCUS  
WB  
2 Touch  
/
to select White Balance Mode.  
SHTR  
IRIS  
Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the  
screen.  
Touch [WB] to select the mode.  
Icon  
Mode/Recording conditions  
Auto White Balance adjustment  
AWB  
Sunny mode:  
Outdoors, under a clear sky  
Cloudy mode:  
Outdoors, under cloudy sky  
Indoor mode 1:  
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.  
Indoor mode 2:  
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.  
Manual adjustment mode:  
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights  
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters  
Sunrise, sunset, etc.  
To return to auto setting, set to  
or press the iA/MANUAL button again.  
AWB  
To set the White Balance manually  
1
2
Select  
, fill the screen with a white subject.  
MNL  
FOCUS  
WB  
Touch and set the blinking  
.
When the screen turns black instantly and the  
display  
SHTR  
IRIS  
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is  
complete.  
If the  
display continues flashing, the White Balance  
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance modes.  
When the  
display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.  
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.  
When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.  
AWB  
is not displayed on the screen when  
is being set.  
AWB  
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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 74)  
1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].  
2 Touch  
/
to adjust settings.  
Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.  
SHTR  
: Shutter speed:  
1/60 to 1/8000  
If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and  
1/8000.  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.  
IRIS  
: Iris/Gain value:  
CLOSE  
!#  
(F16 to F2.0)  
!#  
OPEN  
!#  
(0dB to 18dB)  
Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image.  
Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.  
When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.  
To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.  
When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then  
set the iris/gain value.  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a  
tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set  
to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.  
You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.  
During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.  
If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen  
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record  
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power  
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.  
Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of  
the image actually recorded during the still picture recording mode. Confirm the image on  
the playback screen after recording.  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.  
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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 74)  
1
(When MF assist function is used)  
Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]  
Touch to display the Manual icon.  
2 Touch [FOCUS].  
3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.  
MF appears on the screen.  
MF MF  
4 Adjust the focus by touching  
/
.
MNL  
FOCUS  
WB  
MF  
:
To focus on a close subject  
SHTR  
IRIS  
MF  
:
To focus on a faraway subject  
MF  
MF  
MF  
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal  
A
Part displayed in blue  
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish  
bringing the subject into focus.  
Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.  
When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.  
To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.  
The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded.  
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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).  
Since the 3D image is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D image is not of  
high definition picture quality.  
Recording 3D image  
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion  
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.  
When using for the first time, be sure to adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.  
Turn off the unit.  
Change the mode to  
or  
.
1 Attach the step up ring to the 3D Conversion Lens.  
Securely slide the lock lever of the 3D Conversion Lens to the LOCK position.  
Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.  
2 Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.  
Tighten the attachment screw of the step up ring by rotating to LOCK.  
Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move.  
3 Turn on the unit.  
Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.  
The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after  
performing the initial setting.  
If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically,  
set from the menu.  
([SETUP] # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])  
If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take  
priority.  
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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 picture)  
Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 31)  
Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.  
(When recording still picture)  
Press the  
appears on the screen.  
button to take the picture. (l 33)  
3D  
It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous  
recording)  
2.1  
M
The number of recording pixels are  
(1920k1080). (l 70)  
To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following  
points when recording.  
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.  
Do not get too close to the subject. (record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9 feet).)  
When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.  
Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or  
walking.  
Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.  
[ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion  
Lens attachment position.  
When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW  
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. (l 67)  
While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.  
The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D.  
If the unit is turned on in the shade, etc., the screen may appear to be blue. In such a case,  
removing the lens cap will return the screen to normal.  
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Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording  
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.  
Functions not available during 3D recording  
(Button/lever operations)  
(Motion picture recording functions)  
*1  
jZoom in/out function  
jiFrame ([REC MODE])  
jSmile Shot  
jVideo light  
*2  
jHybrid Optical Image Stabilizer  
jIntelligent Auto Mode  
jTele Macro  
jFace Recognition  
jZoom Microphone  
(Night portrait and Macro)  
j1080/60p recording  
jManual Focus  
*3  
(Setup menu)  
(Still picture recording functions)  
jQuick power on  
jQuick Start  
jInitial set  
jPicture size  
jAspect ratio  
jBuilt-in flash  
jFlash level  
jRed-Eye Reduction  
jVideo light  
jNight portrait in Scene Mode  
jAF ASSIST LAMP  
*1 The zoom position is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled.  
*2 The Optical Image Stabilizer and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock  
can be used.  
*3 The 1080/60p recording mode is canceled, and the motion picture is recorded with 1080/  
60i picture quality.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Playback Operations  
Motion picture playback using operation icon  
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 37.  
Playback operation  
Playback display  
During Playback  
Operating steps  
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  
Fast forward/  
rewind playback  
on the screen changes from 5 to  
.)  
Normal playback is restored when you  
touch  
.
Touch the LCD monitor and slide from  
right to left (from left to right) during  
playback  
Skip playback  
(to the start of a  
scene)  
With the playback paused, continue  
touching  
.
(
is for slow rewind playback)  
Playback is slow while touching.  
Normal playback is restored when you  
touch  
.
When Slow-motion pictures are played  
Slow-motion  
Playback  
back in reverse, they will be shown  
rd  
continuously at approximately 2/3 the  
speed of normal playback (intervals of  
0.5 seconds).  
During Pause  
Slow-motion Playback of the scenes in  
iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 will  
be shown in intervals of 1 second.  
With the playback paused, touch  
.
(Touch to advance the frames one at  
a time in the reverse direction.)  
Normal playback is restored when you  
Frame-by-frame  
playback  
touch  
.
The motion picture  
is advanced one  
frame at a time.  
When the frames are advanced one at a  
time in the reverse direction, they will be  
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.  
Frame-by-frame playback of the scenes  
in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4  
will be shown in intervals of 1 second.  
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Playback operation  
Direct playback  
Playback display  
During 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.  
3D still pictures will be saved for the scenes recorded in 3D, and 2D still pictures will be  
saved for the scenes recorded in 2D.  
(
2.1  
M
(1920k1080) still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes,  
and  
(640k360) still pictures will be recorded for the MP4 scenes.)  
0.2  
M
Press the  
button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture  
during the playback.  
It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.  
Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.  
Quality will be different from the normal 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 38)  
1 Touch  
.
To display the next (previous) page:  
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.  
jTouch  
(up) /  
(down) on the thumbnail scroll lever. (l 37)  
2 Touch the desired search condition.  
*
*
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE] /[HIGHLIGHT]  
* This cannot be set while playing back the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4.  
When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed  
from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.  
A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you  
select [HIGHLIGHT].  
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3
(When [MINUTES] is selected)  
Touch  
/
to set the time.  
It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.  
Touch [ENTER].  
4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back.  
Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching  
/
.
Repeat Playback  
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.  
MENU  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]  
The  
indication appears on the full screen views.  
All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all  
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)  
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 memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The  
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)  
Zooming in on a still picture during playback  
(Playback zoom)  
You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.  
1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture  
playback.  
It will display enlarged in order of normal display (k1) # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the  
screen to zoom in from the normal display k1 to k2. Touch the screen to zoom in from k2  
to k4.  
The still picture is zoomed in on, centering on the part you touched.  
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2 Move to the zoomed in position by  
touching or slide while  
touching the screen.  
/
/
/
The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second  
when zooming in (zooming out) or moving the  
displayed location.  
The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality  
deteriorates.  
A
Displayed location of  
the zoom  
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture  
Touch  
Touch  
to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)  
to return to normal playback (k1).  
You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever.  
Playback zoom cannot be performed for the still pictures recorded in 3D. It will perform the  
playback zoom after switching to 2D playback when the zoom operation is performed.  
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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 27)  
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.  
Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode  
is changed.  
Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when  
the number of scenes exceeds 99. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on  
the screen.  
Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately  
whenever the 1080/60p recording, 1080/60i recording, or side-by-side recording are  
switched. –1, –2 ... are added after the date displayed on the date list.  
Even if iFrame scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the  
following cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on the screen.  
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99  
jWhen [NUMBER RESET] is performed  
Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the  
following cases.  
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds 999  
jWhen pictures are recorded in Hi-Speed Burst Shooting Mode (  
date in the list by date).  
is indicated after the  
jWhen [NUMBER RESET] is performed  
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion  
picture. (l 82)  
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Highlight Playback  
Part that was recognized 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 favorite 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 27)  
ALL  
2 Touch the desired effect.  
[POP]:  
Recommended for enjoyable situations such as party scene.  
Recommended for scenery.  
[NATURAL]:  
[CLASSICAL]:  
[DYNAMIC]:  
[CUSTOM]:  
Recommended for slow moving scenes.  
Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scenes.  
Set the combination of the effect and the music. (l 87)  
The scenes matching the effect will be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view.  
Effects such as fade, slow-motion, still (pause), or digest playback are inserted.  
It will be played back with the date of last recording. To change the settings, refer to page  
88.  
3 Touch  
in the thumbnail view.  
To change the settings, refer to page 88.  
4 Select the playback operation. (l 37, 81)  
When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [SAVE] (l 90) or [SELECT  
AGAIN], [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.  
Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.  
Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback are not possible.  
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Setting up the custom effect  
It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite 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 the [EFFECT SETUP] is changed,  
[MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as the  
[EFFECT SETUP]. (To set the [EFFECT SETUP] and  
[MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT] after setting [EFFECT  
SETUP].)  
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)  
Touch the desired sound.  
When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When  
[NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back.  
To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.  
(l 38)  
4
Touch [ENTER].  
To test the music audio  
Touch [START].  
Touch the other music option to change the music to  
be tested.  
When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.  
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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.  
[FAVORITE SCENE SETUP]:  
Set up the favorite scenes  
(l 89)  
[FAVORITE SCENE PLAY]:  
Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the  
Highlight Playback or not. (l 89)  
[PRIORITY SETUP]:  
[PLAYBACK TIME]:  
[TITLE SETUP]:  
Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 90)  
Select the time to play back. (l 90)  
Select the title sheet to be displayed at the beginning,  
and enter the title. (l 90)  
Scene setting  
1
(Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD])  
Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back.  
[1080/60p]/[1080/60i]/[SbS 3D]  
2
3
Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES].  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
Touch the date to be played back.  
A maximum of 7 days can be selected.  
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by  
red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.  
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
Touch the scenes to be played back.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.  
When touched, the scene is selected and  
is  
displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.  
4
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].  
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Checking the favorite scenes  
1
Touch the scenes to be played back.  
0h00m15s  
2
Touch [Add] and add the favorite part.  
Total of 4 seconds before and after touching the [Add] will be  
added as favorite.  
Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14.  
(Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the  
scenes selected)  
Favorite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and  
favorite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.  
To cancel the favorite, play back to the position checked as  
favorite, and touch [Cancel].  
0h00m15s  
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-  
frame Playback. (l 81)  
3
Touch  
and stop the playback.  
It will return to the thumbnail display screen and ¡ is  
displayed on the scenes added as favorite scenes.  
All the scenes checked as favorite may not be played back depending on the Playback  
time setting. (l 90)  
To clear the favorite scenes from the thumbnail display  
1
2
Touch [Reset].  
Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED].  
The check on all the favorite scenes will be cleared  
when [RESET ALL] is selected.  
3
4
(When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in step  
2)  
Touch the scene to be cleared.  
Touch [YES].  
Playing back the favorite scenes  
Touch [ON] or [OFF].  
Include the scenes added in the [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] into the Highlight  
[ON]:  
Playback  
Do not include the scenes added in the [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] into the  
Highlight Playback  
[OFF]:  
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Priority setting  
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.  
You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back  
in priority.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
KEN  
JOE  
ANNA  
MARY  
When touched, the registered face is selected and  
surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to  
cancel the operation.  
Touch [ENTER]. When a single face is specified, the name registered for that face is  
displayed. When multiple faces are specified, the number of faces is displayed.  
Playback time setting  
Touch the playback time.  
The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx.  
5 minutes.  
Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it  
may not even be played back if the part recognized as  
clearly recorded is short.  
Setting up the title  
1
Touch  
/
to select your favorite title sheet.  
[NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4]  
Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected.  
2
3
Touch [TITLE].  
Enter the title.  
Input method is same operation as for the face recognition. (  
l
63)  
Touch [Enter] after entering the title.  
A maximum of 18 characters can be entered.  
4
Touch [ENTER] to end registration.  
The date of the first scene of the Highlight Playback will be displayed as the date.  
The entered title will be cleared when the power is turned off or the Highlight Playback is  
finished.  
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-V700M  
The scenes recorded in the built-in memory can be saved in the built-in memory.  
1
Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the playback of the  
Highlight Playback is finished.  
2
Touch [SAVE].  
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3
Select the format to save.  
[QUALITY (AVCHD)]:  
It will be saved in high definition image quality.  
[COMPATIBILITY (MP4)]:  
It will be saved in image quality (640k360/30p)  
appropriate for playing back on a PC or uploading to  
Internet.  
When [QUALITY (AVCHD)] is selected, scenes recorded in 1080/60p are converted to  
1080/60i (picture quality [HA] of [REC MODE]) and saved.  
It will be saved in [HA] picture quality when [1080/60i] is selected in [SCENE SETUP] and  
scene with different [REC MODE] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]) is selected.  
4
Touch [YES].  
Playback operation is not possible while playing back the scenes to be saved.  
5
(When saved on the SD card)  
Touch [EXIT].  
HC-V700M  
(When saved in the built-in memory)  
Touch [COPY] or [EXIT].  
The Highlight Playback saved in the built-in memory can be copied to the SD card. To copy  
to the SD card, select [COPY].  
Operate according to the message and touch [EXIT] at the end.  
is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback.  
Changing the playback settings and playing back the  
slide show  
1 Touch  
. (l 27)  
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.  
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).  
[PLAYBACK SETUP]:  
[SLIDE INTERVAL]:  
[EFFECT SETUP]:  
[MUSIC SELECT]:  
Select the interval between still pictures at playback.  
Select the effect for playback.  
Select the music to be played on playback.  
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3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)  
Touch the playback date.  
(When [PLAYBACK SETUP] is selected)  
Touch [3D (NO EFFECT)] or [2D].  
(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected)  
Touch the interval of playback for the slide show.  
[SHORT]:  
[NORMAL]:  
[LONG]:  
Approx. 1 second  
Approx. 5 seconds  
Approx. 15 seconds  
(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].)  
[SLIDE INTERVAL] cannot be set, when [EFFECT SETUP] is set.  
(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 38)  
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 Touch [START].  
5 Select the playback operation. (l 37)  
When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT  
AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.  
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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.  
0h01m15s  
To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display  
Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete. (l 37)  
The Touch Menu will disappear after approximately 5 seconds, and  
is displayed.  
1 Touch . (l 37)  
When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display or Highlight  
& Time Frame Index, the scene or still picture being  
displayed is deleted.  
2 Touch [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].  
All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails will  
be deleted by selecting [ALL SCENES].  
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all  
the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be  
deleted.)  
Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.  
3
(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2)  
Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.  
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears on the  
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.  
(When [SINGLE] is selected in Step 2)  
Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.  
Touched scene or still picture is deleted.  
4
(When [MULTI] is selected in Step 2)  
Touch [Delete].  
To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 3-4.  
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When you stop deleting halfway:  
Touch [CANCEL] while deleting.  
The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled  
cannot be restored.  
To complete editing:  
Touch [Return].  
You can also delete scenes by touching  
[ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].  
, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] #  
MENU  
You can also delete still pictures by touching  
# [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].  
During Highlight Playback or Disc Playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional),  
, selecting [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE]  
MENU  
scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.  
Scenes that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as  
) cannot be  
deleted.  
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still  
pictures.  
If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF  
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.  
When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture  
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.  
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 37)  
1 Select the menu.  
:[EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE]  
MENU  
2 Touch the scene with a part to delete.  
0h00m15s  
3 Set the section to delete by touching and  
sliding the top and bottom section selection  
buttons  
.
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-  
frame Playback. (l 81)  
4 Touch [ENTER].  
5 Confirm (play back) the scene after editing by touching [YES].  
A confirmation message appears when [NO] is touched. Proceed to Step 7.  
6 Stop the playback.  
A confirmation message appears.  
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7 Touch [ENTER].  
Repeat steps 2-7 to continuously delete parts from other scenes.  
Deleting of part cannot be performed when there are 99 scenes in a single date.  
It may not be possible to delete part of a scene with a short recording time.  
The scene will be divided into two scenes when middle part of a scene is deleted.  
The relay information is deleted when part of a scene that was relay recorded is deleted,  
making it impossible to perform the Relay scene combining. (l 98)  
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 37)  
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]  
2 Touch the scene to be divided.  
to set the dividing point.  
3 Touch  
0h00m15s  
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-  
frame Playback. (l 81)  
Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene. To continue  
dividing other scenes, touch [NO] and repeat Steps 2-3.  
4 Touch [Return] to complete dividing.  
Unwanted parts can be deleted. (l 93)  
To delete all the divided points  
MENU  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]  
The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.  
You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional)  
connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes.  
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.  
Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided  
points cannot be deleted.  
If personal information in the divided scenes is deleted, the personal information is deleted  
when the divided scenes are canceled.  
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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 37)  
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]  
2 Touch the scene to be divided.  
3 Touch  
to set the dividing point.  
It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-  
0h00m15s  
frame Playback. (l 81)  
Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for  
the part for deletion, and 3 seconds or more for the part to be  
kept.  
4 Touch the part for deletion.  
5 Touch [YES] and confirm (play back) the part for deletion.  
A confirmation message appears when [NO] is touched. Proceed to Step 7.  
6 Stop the playback.  
A confirmation message appears.  
7 Touch [YES].  
To continue dividing and deleting other scenes, repeat Steps 2-7.  
To complete editing  
Touch [Return].  
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.  
The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.  
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Deleting personal information  
Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized.  
Change the mode to  
and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the  
AVCHD scene. (l 37)  
Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or  
the scenes saved as MP4.  
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO]  
2 Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted.  
(red) when  
appears at scenes for which faces were recognized.  
will change to  
touched. Touch the  
(red) again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.  
3 Touch [Delete].  
To continuously delete other personal information, repeat Steps 2-3.  
Touch [Return] to complete the settings.  
When you stop deleting halfway  
Touch [CANCEL] while deleting personal information.  
The personal information that has already been deleted when the deletion is canceled  
cannot be restored.  
During Disc Playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), personal information  
cannot be deleted.  
Protecting scenes/still pictures  
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.  
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)  
Change the mode to  
.
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]  
2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.  
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the  
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.  
Touch [Return] to complete the settings.  
indication appears on the  
When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes/  
still pictures cannot be protected.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Relay scene combining  
[HC-V700M]  
You can combine the relayed scene (l 63) 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  
SD card  
Range of Relay Recording  
B
C
Change the mode to  
and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the  
AVCHD scene. (l 37)  
1 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording.  
2 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]  
3 When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].  
Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted. (Protected scenes in the built-in memory are  
not deleted.)  
4 Touch [EXIT] when the relay scene combining complete message is  
displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.  
Relay Recording information will be deleted when the relay scenes are combined, and  
Relay Recording will be possible again.  
When the relayed scenes in the built-in memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the  
relayed scenes will not be possible.  
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To cancel relay information  
MENU  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL]  
When the relay information is canceled, 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.  
When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, you  
cannot combine relay scenes or cancel relay information.  
The personal information of the relayed scene in the built-in memory or SD card is deleted,  
the personal information of the combined relay scene is deleted.  
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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
1
2
High quality  
HDMI terminal  
Component  
terminal  
3
Video terminal  
Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output  
settings. (l 103)  
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high  
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them  
in high resolution with high quality sound.  
1 Connect this unit to a TV.  
A
HDMI mini cable  
(optional)  
Be sure to connect to the  
HDMI terminal.  
B
AV multi cable  
(supplied)  
Picture quality  
1
High definition images  
when connecting to  
HDMI terminal  
2
High definition images  
when connecting to  
component terminal  
compatible with 1080i  
Standard images when  
connecting to  
AV MULTI  
component terminal  
compatible with 480i  
Standard images when  
connecting to video  
terminal  
3
AV MULTI  
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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.  
2 Select the video input on the TV.  
Example:  
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.  
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.  
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)  
Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more  
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
3 Change the mode to  
to play back.  
Cables  
Reference items  
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional) Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 103)  
Playback using VIERA Link (l 104)  
AV multi cable (supplied)  
Connecting with the AV multi cable (l 103)  
When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi  
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or [AV  
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. (l 103)  
If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be  
prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.  
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To watch images on a regular  
TV (4:3) or when both sides of  
the images do not appear on  
the screen  
Change the menu setting to display the  
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)  
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.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
desired setting  
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect  
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)  
[SIMPLE]*:  
Information partially  
displayed  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
[DETAIL]:  
[OFF]:  
All information displayed  
Not displayed  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
* This setting is only available in recording  
mode.  
If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust  
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV for  
details.)  
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD  
card slot for playing back your pictures.  
http://panasonic.net/  
It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.  
For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.  
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable  
Select the desired method of HDMI output.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]  
[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 [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please  
read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.  
jWhen the 1080/60p recording mode is turned on/off during Motion Picture Recording  
Mode  
jWhen you touch the play mode select icon to select [1080/60p], and then touch [ENTER]  
during Playback Mode.  
jWhen the play mode selection is set to  
in the Playback Mode, and it is switched  
between the 3D still picture and the 2D still picture.  
jWhen the 1080/60p, 1080/60i, or side-by-side scenes are switched.  
Connecting with the AV multi cable  
Select the desired setting of AV multi connector output.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting  
[COMPONENT]:  
[AV OUT]:  
When connecting to the component terminal  
When connecting to the video terminal  
Changing the component output setting  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting  
[1080i]:  
[480i]:  
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with  
1080i.  
(Playback is in high definition quality.)  
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.  
(Playback is in standard quality.)  
Set [VIDEO LIGHT] to [OFF] when recording with the TV connected to the component  
terminal to confirm the recording. (l 60)  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Playback using VIERA Link™  
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control )?  
VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync  
.
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. Linked operations  
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.  
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,  
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.  
This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest  
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.  
(As of Nov. 2011)  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]  
If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].  
2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link  
with a HDMI mini cable.  
HDMI IN  
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional)  
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link  
It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there  
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.  
VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the  
TV for how to set etc.)  
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).  
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.  
2)  
1)  
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 center to set it.  
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for  
the TV.  
A
B
C
D
Operation icons  
Display operation icons  
Cancel operation icons  
Display/Cancel operation icons  
The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.  
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display  
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)  
Zoom in on still picture  
jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures  
jRed: Zoom out from still picture/Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image  
Other linked operations  
Turning the unit off:  
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.  
Automatic input switching:  
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV  
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn  
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).  
Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch  
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.  
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.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
3D image playback  
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scene/still picture recorded in  
3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D image.  
¬ Change the mode to  
and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the  
AVCHD scene, or set to  
. (l 37)  
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [AUTO]  
[AUTO]:  
The scene/still picture recorded in 3D is played back in accordance with the  
settings on the TV.  
[2D]:  
The scene/still picture recorded in 3D is played back in 2D irrespective of the  
settings on the TV.  
2 Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television using a HDMI mini  
cable (optional) or an AV multi cable (supplied). (l 100)  
3 Play back scenes or still picture recorded in 3D.  
is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in 3D.  
is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the still pictures recorded in 3D.  
Playback switches between 3D image and 2D image automatically.  
If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV.  
(For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.  
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing scenes  
recorded in 3D, set to [2D].  
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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 85)  
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.  
When you select a 3D thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After  
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.  
It will play back in 2 screens when connected to the TV not compatible with 3D using an AV  
multi cable (supplied).  
Depending on the 3D-compatible television used, switching to 3D mode may be slow and  
you may not be able to watch the first scene. In this case, use the pause button.  
When viewing the 3D image, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the  
television screen.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Converting and playing back 2D  
images as 3D  
You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scene and still pictures recorded  
in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back.  
¬ Change the mode to  
and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the  
AVCHD scene, or set to  
. (l 37)  
MENU  
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]# [CONV. 2D TO 3D] # [ON]  
[ON]:  
[OFF]:  
Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.  
(3D scenes are played back as 3D)  
Recorded images are played back as it was recorded.  
Setting with the Touch Menu  
1 Touch  
.
This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame or MP4  
MENU  
scenes.  
2 Play back the scene or the still picture by touching it.  
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 Play back the scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D.  
2 Touch  
.
Playback disparity adjustment bar is displayed while displaying in 3D.  
3 Touch  
/
to adjust settings.  
Playback disparity adjustment bar will disappear after approx.  
5 seconds without any touch operation.  
The setting is canceled in following cases:  
jIf you stop playback  
jIf you turn the unit off  
jIf you change the mode  
Stop the operation when you feel fatigue, discomfort, or otherwise strange while  
playing back or adjusting.  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Copying between SD card and Built-in  
Memory  
[HC-V700M]  
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].  
(l 47)  
By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9  
scenes display, recording date and time can be checked when playing back motion  
pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.  
Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card or built-in  
memory may not be used.  
If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD  
cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD  
card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.  
If you divide the scenes (l 95), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy  
matching the remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.  
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Copying  
If there is not much 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 111 for approximate time for copying.  
1 Change the mode to  
.
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
2 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [COPY]  
[
[
[
]
]
When copying from the SD card to the built-in memory  
When copying from the built-in memory to the SD card  
CONVERT FORMAT] This will convert the recording format and copy from the  
built-in memory to the SD card.  
[
[
]
This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built-  
in memory to MP4 (640k360/30p) and copy to the SD  
card.  
]
This will convert the scene recorded in 1080/60p on the  
built-in memory to 1080/60i and copy to the SD card.  
When there are relay-recorded scenes in the built-in memory, a message appears on the  
screen. Touch [YES] and copy after combining relay-recorded scenes to the SD card.  
(l 98)  
3 Touch desired items following the screen display.  
It will return to the previous step by touching  
.
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears on the  
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel  
the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.  
If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on  
the screen.  
4 Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.  
When you stop copying halfway  
Touch [CANCEL] while copying.  
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Approximate time for copying  
When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size:  
Approx. 5 minutes to 15 minutes  
When performing [  
4 GB size:  
] on a recorded 1080/60p motion picture of full  
Approx. 20 minutes to 30 minutes  
When performing [  
4 GB size:  
] on a recorded AVCHD (HA) motion picture of full  
Approx. 30 minutes to 40 minutes  
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  
Approx. 3 minutes to 5 minutes  
6.1
M  
):  
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be  
sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been  
copied to correctly before deleting.  
When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus  
are not displayed.  
Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.  
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.  
jThe temperature of the unit is high.  
If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination,  
then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by  
date is selected.  
When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCHD to an MP4 scene, the scene  
exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data  
recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 4.0, etc. cannot be copied.  
The settings for the copied motion pictures and still pictures will be cleared if the protected  
motion pictures or still pictures are copied.  
The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.  
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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.  
1080/60p scenes can be copied after converting to 1080/60i picture quality or conventional  
normal picture quality.  
iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 125)  
Preparing for copying/playing back  
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01.  
About discs that can be used for copying  
Disc type  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
+R  
/
DVD-RW  
+RW  
/
/
DVD-RAM  
/
+R DL  
*1  
Copy  
*2  
Additional copy  
*3  
Format  
*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to  
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL, the disc is automatically finalized to  
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.  
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner can additionally copy.  
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can  
copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded  
on the disc will be erased. (l 117)  
We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions  
of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about  
recommended discs, disc handling etc.  
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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 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  
.
3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable  
(supplied with DVD burner).  
A
B
USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)  
DVD burner (optional)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.  
Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.  
5 Touch the desired item.  
[BURN DISC]:  
Refer to page 114 for how to copy discs.  
[PLAY DISC]:  
Refer to page 117 for how to play back the copied discs.  
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner  
Touch [EXIT].  
Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.  
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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 125)  
For copying a 3D image, refer to page 123.  
HC-V700M  
When copying a scene in the built-in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was relay-  
recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.  
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying. (l 112)  
2 Touch [BURN DISC].  
3 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen.  
It will return to the previous step by touching  
.
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears on the  
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel  
the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected in succession.  
4 Touch [START].  
When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to  
switch discs.  
You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying  
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.  
Eject the disc after copying is completed.  
When the copied disc is played back on another device and the list of scenes is displayed,  
they are ordered by date.  
To create same disc again, touch [YES] and repeat step 4.  
About recording formats when copying motion pictures  
[High Definition]:  
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p by this unit will be copied after converting to 1080/60i  
picture quality.  
When copying scenes recorded in 1080/60p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/  
[HG]/[HX]/[HE]).  
The scenes recorded in 1080/60i 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.  
Since [XP] has a higher picture quality compared to [SP], the data capacity becomes  
large so that you may need more discs for copying than [SP].  
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Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play  
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 117)  
Important Notice  
When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not  
insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into  
devices that do 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.  
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other  
devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not  
format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.  
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Approximate time for copying to a disc  
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc  
Copy time  
Disc type  
[High Definition]  
[Standard] ([XP])  
[Standard] ([SP])  
Approx.  
50 min to 1 h 20 min  
DVD-RAM  
*
DVD-RW /  
+RW  
Approx.  
35 min to 1 h 15 min  
Approx.  
1 h to 1 h 30 min  
Approx.  
2 h to 3 h  
*
Approx.  
15 min to 45 min  
*
*
DVD-R /+R  
* 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.  
When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time  
of [Standard] ([XP]) is approx. 1 hour and that of [Standard] ([SP]) is approx. 2 hours.  
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  
Disc type  
6.1  
M
)
Copy time  
Approx. 10 min to 30 min  
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R  
To copy approx. 30 minutes of motion pictures recorded in 1080/60p converted to [High  
Definition]/[Standard]  
Disc type  
Copy time  
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R  
Approx. 30 min to 1 h 15 min  
Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.  
Depending on the following conditions or discs, the time it takes for copying may be  
longer than the above times. Wait until the end of copying is displayed.  
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large  
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high  
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.  
When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is  
automatically divided to fit the space on the disc.  
Copying may complete with more or less than the number of discs displayed when dividing  
of scenes was performed automatically etc.  
For discs being copied using [Standard] ([XP])/[Standard] ([SP]), you cannot select  
Highlight Playback and [HIGHLIGHT] or [FACE] of Highlight & Time Frame Index.  
The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc.  
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Playing back the copied disc  
Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or  
created with HD Writer AE 4.0 can be played back.  
A
USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)  
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 112)  
When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 100)  
2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it  
back.  
The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or  
still pictures. (l 37, 81)  
It will return to Step 5 on page 113 when  
is selected in the thumbnail screen.  
It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.  
When the DVD burner is connected, the disc icon can be selected from the displayed  
media types. (The still picture or the motion picture can be selected on the same screen.)  
Managing the copied disc  
Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 113)  
Formatting discs  
This is for initializing 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.  
You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a  
PC etc.  
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Auto protect  
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high  
definition picture quality or a DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures in high definition  
picture quality or still pictures to the disc.  
1 Select the menu.  
MENU  
: [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]  
If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message  
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting [AUTO  
PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.  
2 Copy to the disc. (l 114)  
After copying, the disc is write protected.  
To release the disc protection  
MENU  
: [DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]  
Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.  
Displaying disc information  
Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether  
or not the disc is finalized is displayed.  
MENU  
: [DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]  
Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.  
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Copy/Dubbing  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,  
video device, etc.  
Check before dubbing  
Check the equipment used for dubbing.  
Equipment used  
for dubbing  
Dubbing picture quality  
To dub  
Equipment with  
SD card slot  
High-definition picture  
quality*  
Insert the SD card  
directly (l 120)  
Equipment with  
USB terminal  
High-definition picture  
quality*  
Connect with supplied  
USB cable (l 120)  
Standard picture quality  
This can be played back on  
Equipment without equipment not compatible  
Connect with supplied  
AV multi cable (l 122)  
SD card slot or  
USB terminal  
with high-definition  
(AVCHD), so is convenient  
if you are dubbing for  
distribution.  
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In  
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 122)  
For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi  
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.  
The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting  
with the USB cable. To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes, refer to page 122.  
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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.  
About dubbing of scenes recorded in 1080/60p  
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p recording mode can only be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc  
using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 1080/60p  
recording mode are not displayed when connected to the product that is not compatible  
with AVCHD Progressive.  
To dub using equipment with an SD card slot  
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.  
HC-V700M  
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-  
in memory to an SD card, see page 109.  
To dub using equipment with a USB terminal  
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition  
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.  
The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.  
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2 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.  
When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.  
HC-V700  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen  
to turn the LCD monitor on.  
3
HC-V700M  
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.  
4 Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-  
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.  
HC-V700M  
Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.  
About the screen indication of the unit  
When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon (  
) appears on the unit  
screen or the access lamp is on.  
HC-V700M  
When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon (  
appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.  
)
Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is  
accessing media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.  
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed  
with any other USB cables.)  
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using  
a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected  
equipment to this unit.  
For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the instructions for the Blu-ray disc  
recorder or DVD recorder.  
When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may  
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well,  
perform the operations of Steps 1 to 4.  
You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray  
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these  
operations.  
If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc  
recorder to cancel the dubbing.  
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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.  
AV MULTI  
See the operating instructions of the  
video device for details.  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Do not use any other AV multi cables  
except the supplied one.  
A
AV multi cable (supplied)  
Change the mode to  
.
1 Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.  
2 Start recording on the connected device.  
To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the  
recorder.  
If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before  
dubbing. (l 42, 102)  
For setting when connecting the AV multi cable, refer to page 103.  
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched  
vertically.  
In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read  
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
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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 112 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 motion picture.The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.  
Copying after conversion to 2D image  
Recording format: [Standard] ([XP]/[SP])  
Scenes recorded in 3D are converted to 2D motion picture before being copied and  
stored. In this case, 3D motion picture cannot be stored in unaltered form.  
Recording quality cannot be selected for copying still pictures.  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.  
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality  
(Dubbing directly from inserted SD card/Dubbing with a USB cable)  
Please refer to page 119 for details about dubbing in high-definition picture quality  
When dubbing with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality, you can store 3D motion picture.  
The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.  
If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary  
settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
It may not be possible to copy 3D still pictures (MPO format) depending on the recorder  
being used.  
Dubbing in standard picture quality  
Please refer to page 122 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality.  
Copying unaltered as 3D motion picture  
When [3D PLAYBACK] is [AUTO], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side format.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [AUTO]  
If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary  
settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
Copying after conversion to 2D motion picture  
Set [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK] # [2D]  
Set [CONV. 2D TO 3D] to [OFF]. (l 108)  
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Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HC-V700M]  
Please refer to page 109 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.  
jSelect [VIDEO] > [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE] > [SbS 3D].  
3D  
jWhen selecting scenes, select ones marked with  
on the thumbnail display.  
3D  
jWhen selecting by date, select a date marked with  
from the list of dates.  
Using HD Writer AE 4.0  
Please refer to page 125 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4.0.  
When you use HD Writer AE 4.0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations  
are possible.  
jCopying data to a PC  
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)  
jCopying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format  
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)  
jCopying in DVD-Video format  
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D image when copied.)  
jEditing  
jOnline sharing  
(Convert the scenes recorded in 3D to 2D image when uploading.)  
jPlaying back on a PC  
Using a Mac  
Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie’11.  
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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. (l 133)  
Copy to PC:  
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.  
Copy to disc:  
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality  
(MPEG2 format).  
Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.  
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.0  
Copying data to a PC  
Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format:  
Data type  
Motion  
picture and  
still picture  
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be copied as 1080/60p.  
(Important Notice l 126)  
The scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 cannot  
be copied in Blu-ray disc or in AVCHD format.  
Copying in DVD-Video format:  
Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).  
Editing:  
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC  
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete  
partially  
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2  
Converting part of motion picture into still picture  
Motion  
picture  
Online sharing:  
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your  
family and friends.  
Playing back on a PC:  
Motion  
picture and  
still picture  
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.  
Formatting discs:  
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.  
Motion  
picture  
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It is possible to play back still picture on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows  
or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using  
Windows Explorer.  
Please refer to page 137 for details about using a Mac.  
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.  
To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080/  
60p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive.  
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a  
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the  
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.  
Data cannot be written into the SD card from a PC via this unit.  
HC-V700M  
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the  
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the  
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied  
with the unit.  
When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, correct operation of the  
unit cannot be guaranteed if software other than that supplied with the unit is used.  
Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close  
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software  
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.  
About Conversion Assist Function  
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist  
Function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 4.0, is activated  
by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist Function”  
is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.  
Please refer to page 133 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. (l 136)  
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End User License Agreement  
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.  
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for  
the Software defined in this End User  
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on  
condition that you agree to the terms and  
conditions of this Agreement.  
Article 5 Reverse Engineering,  
Decompiling or Disassembly  
Licensee may not reverse engineer,  
decompile, or disassemble the Software,  
except to the extent either of them is  
permitted under law or regulation of the  
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,  
or its distributors will not be responsible for  
any defects in the Software or damage to  
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse  
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of  
the Software.  
Article 1 License  
Licensee is granted the right to use the  
software, including the information recorded  
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction  
manuals, and any other media provided to  
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all  
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,  
trademarks and trade secrets in the  
Software are not transferred to Licensee.  
Article 6 Indemnification  
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without  
warranty of any kind, either expressed or  
implied, including, but not limited to,  
warranties of non-infringement,  
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular  
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not  
warrant that the operation of the Software  
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic  
or any of its distributors will not be liable for  
any damage suffered by Licensee arising  
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of  
the Software.  
Article 2 Use by a Third Party  
Licensee may not use, copy, modify,  
transfer, rent, lease, lend or allow any third  
party, whether free of charge or not, to use,  
copy or modify the Software, except as  
expressly provided for in this Agreement.  
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the  
Software  
Licensee may make a single copy of the  
Software in whole or a part solely for back-  
up purpose.  
Article 7 Export Control  
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to  
any country the Software in any form without  
the appropriate export licenses under  
regulations of the country where Licensee  
resides, if necessary.  
Article 4 Computer  
Licensee may use the Software only on one  
computer, and may not use it on more than  
one computer. Further, Licensee may not  
use the Software for commercial software  
hosting services.  
Article 8 Termination of License  
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will  
be automatically terminated if Licensee  
contravenes any of the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee  
must destroy the Software and related  
documentation together with all the copies  
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.  
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Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL  
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by  
Microsoft Corporation  
(1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT  
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when  
included in the Software, and shall not use  
the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT  
3.5 in any other configuration or method.  
Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT  
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work  
around any technical limitations in the  
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT  
3.5.  
(2) Licensee shall not use, copy, distribute,  
regrant for use or otherwise handle the  
Software in any way beyond the range of  
use granted under Article 9 (1), and shall not  
conduct operations such as reverse  
engineering, decompilation, disassembling,  
etc. of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER  
COMPACT 3.5.  
(3) All rights, including copyright, patent  
rights etc. relating to the MICROSOFT SQL  
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 shall belong to  
Microsoft Corporation. Licensee shall not  
claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT  
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever.  
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