HCV700 User Guide
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HC-V700 HC-V700M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. 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 P PC PU VQT3Y41
HC-V700 HC-V700M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. 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 P PC PU VQT3Y41
HCV700 User Guide
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... on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Please take time to retain this manual as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit is on the... to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to qualified service personnel. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Ensure this unit by yourself.
... on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Please take time to retain this manual as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit is on the... to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to qualified service personnel. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Ensure this unit by yourself.
HCV700 User Guide
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...AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for the playback mode (still pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to different models. ≥... mode (motion pictures only): Function that can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for use with models HC-V700 and HC-V700M . ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HC-V700 , however, parts of purchase. 9 VQT3Y41
...AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for the playback mode (still pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to different models. ≥... mode (motion pictures only): Function that can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used for use with models HC-V700 and HC-V700M . ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HC-V700 , however, parts of purchase. 9 VQT3Y41
HCV700 User Guide
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...touch screen 26 About the Touch Menu 27 Setting date and time 28 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... 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/ iris adjustment 76 Manual Focus adjustment 77 Recording 3D image 78 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 81 Motion picture playback using...
...touch screen 26 About the Touch Menu 27 Setting date and time 28 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... 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/ iris adjustment 76 Manual Focus adjustment 77 Recording 3D image 78 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 81 Motion picture playback using...
HCV700 User Guide
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.... Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 23 AV MULTI ヮリヤ 7 8 9 10 1 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 164) 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button 4 [iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 74) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 50) 5 4 USB terminal [ ] (l 113, 120, 133) 6 5 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 51) 6 Power button [ ] (l 25) 7 Battery release lever...
.... Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 23 AV MULTI ヮリヤ 7 8 9 10 1 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 164) 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button 4 [iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 74) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 50) 5 4 USB terminal [ ] (l 113, 120, 133) 6 5 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 51) 6 Power button [ ] (l 25) 7 Battery release lever...
HCV700 User Guide
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... WB W SHTR IRIS MENU 2D→3D ALL MENU B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 44) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 74) D Displayed only when connected to the previous screen such as when setting menus. ∫ About the operation icons ///: These icons are used to...
... WB W SHTR IRIS MENU 2D→3D ALL MENU B You can change the operation icons to display. (l 44) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 74) D Displayed only when connected to the previous screen such as when setting menus. ∫ About the operation icons ///: These icons are used to...
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... less. ∫ 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 Motion Picture Recording Mode. ¬ Change the mode to record still...
... less. ∫ 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 Motion Picture Recording Mode. ¬ Change the mode to record still...
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... or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded 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 the object of the screen will be surrounded by slowing the shutter speed. *2...) ≥ Using a tripod is recorded clearly. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close proximity to page 74 for details about Manual Mode. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by a white frame when detected.
... or Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded 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 the object of the screen will be surrounded by slowing the shutter speed. *2...) ≥ Using a tripod is recorded clearly. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close proximity to page 74 for details about Manual Mode. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by a white frame when detected.
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...the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of Automatic White Balance adjustment 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....Candlelight 7) If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 75) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 77) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time...
...the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of Automatic White Balance adjustment 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....Candlelight 7) If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 75) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 77) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time...
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... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with...
... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with...
HCV700 User Guide
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... Recording Mode, it focuses, and the target cannot be changed. ≥ This function cannot be used in the following cases. When Manual Mode is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts. ≥ Touch the... with some settings in Scene Mode. ≥ It may track different objects or may be performed. (l 73) ≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in Manual Mode. j When the mode is changed again when you touch the head of yourself 53 VQT3Y41
... Recording Mode, it focuses, and the target cannot be changed. ≥ This function cannot be used in the following cases. When Manual Mode is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to recording of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts. ≥ Touch the... with some settings in Scene Mode. ≥ It may track different objects or may be performed. (l 73) ≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in Manual Mode. j When the mode is changed again when you touch the head of yourself 53 VQT3Y41
HCV700 User Guide
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... 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 j When it... in Playback Mode will record only if the face of playback. When the Smile Shot function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In ([FACE RECOG.]) only) ≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of...
... 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 j When it... in Playback Mode will record only if the face of playback. When the Smile Shot function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In ([FACE RECOG.]) only) ≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of...
HCV700 User Guide
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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. ... AGS function 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 be seen as if frames are recording a subject right above...
[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. ... AGS function 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 be seen as if frames are recording a subject right above...
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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] ... 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...
[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] ... 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...
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.... 70 VQT3Y41 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR]: Depth of the color...
.... 70 VQT3Y41 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR]: Depth of the color...
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...]: Volume low Volume high Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted 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...
...]: Volume low Volume high Cancel the setting. ≥ No shutter sound is emitted 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...
HCV700 User Guide
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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. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 77) WB White Balance (l 75) SHTR Manual Shutter Speed (l 76) IRIS Iris Adjustment (l 76) 74 VQT3Y41
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 77) WB White Balance (l 75) SHTR Manual Shutter Speed (l 76) IRIS Iris Adjustment (l 76) 74 VQT3Y41
HCV700 User Guide
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...Balance previously adjusted is stored. SHTR ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the IRIS screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 Touch [WB]. In this case, use other White Balance modes. Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in ...theaters ≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc. ≥ To return to auto setting, set to select White Balance Mode. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in ...
...Balance previously adjusted is stored. SHTR ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the IRIS screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 Touch [WB]. In this case, use other White Balance modes. Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in ...theaters ≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc. ≥ To return to auto setting, set to select White Balance Mode. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in ...
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...to CLOSE darkens the image. ≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in areas of 50 Hz. ≥ Brightness of the image ...on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the LCD monitor may be set . Confirm the image on the screen. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is recommended. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to end the ...
...to CLOSE darkens the image. ≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is adjusted to brighter than 1/15 in areas of 50 Hz. ≥ Brightness of the image ...on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the LCD monitor may be set . Confirm the image on the screen. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is recommended. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to end the ...
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... [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 a faraway subject IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is displayed in blue. FOCUS... recorded. 77 VQT3Y41 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. 3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use...
... [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 a faraway subject IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is displayed in blue. FOCUS... recorded. 77 VQT3Y41 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. 3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Mode. (l 74) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use...