Panasonic HC-V785 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

High definition video camera

Hide thumbs Also See for HC-V785:

Operating instructions manual (222 pages)

Operating instructions manual (198 pages)

Basic operating instructions manual (40 pages)

page of 40

/ 40
Bookmarks

Quick Links

Download this manual

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future

use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in "Operating

Instructions (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/V785/

≥ Click the desired language.

Basic Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HC-V785

DVQX1193ZA

Summary of Contents for Panasonic HC-V785

Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V785 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
Page 2 Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Warning product damage, Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, disassemble, heat above 60 oC or dripping or splashing.
Page 3 ∫ Cautions for use For Singapore only Complies with The unit and the SD card become warm IMDA Standards during use. This is not a malfunction. DB01017 Keep this unit as far away as possible from For India only electromagnetic equipment (such as The specifications are exempted for any microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Page 4 ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or HD Writer AE 5.2. cabinet, it is recommended that you place a j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray desiccant (silica gel) in with it. disc recorder that supports AVCHD Be sure to detach the battery after use.
Page 5 ∫ About Condensation (When ∫ For the purposes of these the lens or the LCD monitor is operating instructions fogged up) ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the Condensation occurs when there is a change in “SD card”.
Page 6 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2020. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_ae52.html ∫ Downloading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the...
Page 7 Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 8 Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........24 [Remote Ctrl] ..........25 Power supply..........9 Install the “Image App”......25 Inserting/removing the battery ....9 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......10 [Remote Ctrl]..........
Page 8 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2017. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Page 9 ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) 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. 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.
Page 10 ≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 11 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ 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. ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥...
Page 12 SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards.
Page 13 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 23) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 14 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. ...
Page 15 Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode Recording/playback button Press the button to switch this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode. ≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in Recording Mode. Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 16 Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥...
Page 17 About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.  ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫...
Page 18 Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...
Page 19 Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in.
Page 20 Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 15) Press the recording start/stop button   to start recording. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by A Recording button icon touching the recording button icon.
Page 21 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 15).  Touch the play mode select icon A (l 17).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 23) Select the still picture C or the recording ...
Page 22 ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene: j AVCHD [HE] scene: ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M])
Page 23 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 17) MENU Language selection Touch MENU You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # MENU MENU desired language...
Page 24 Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
Page 25 Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 4.0 or later...
Page 26 Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App” (l 25) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 27) ≥...
Page 27 Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. On the smartphone, select the SSID displayed on this unit from the Wi-Fi setup menu.
Page 28 Using [Remote Ctrl] with a wireless access point connection Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...
Page 29 Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] and select [Set Wireless Access Point]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point.
Page 30 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥...
Page 31 Operating Instructions (PDF format). For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wireless Sub Camera function and the procedures for using them, check the support website below. (As of January 2017) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥...
Page 32 Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 10) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay on ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too long enough.
Page 33 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety [MP4/iFrame] Power source: [1080/50M]; DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) [1080/28M]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [720]; Power consumption: Average 9 Mbps (VBR) Recording;...
Page 34 Lens: AV connector video output level: Auto Iris, 20k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Focal length; HDMI micro connector video output level: 4.08 mm to 81.6 mm HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080p/1080i/576p (Full range AF) AV connector audio output level (Line): 35 mm equivalent;...
Page 35 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency range used; Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ WPA2™/WEP Access method; Infrastructure mode AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC input: 0.25 A DC output:...
Page 36 “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No Panasonic Corporation and Sony license is granted or shall be implied for any Corporation. other use. Additional information may be ≥...
Page 37 Menu” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
Page 38 Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
Page 39 (ENG) DVQX1193...

Panasonic HC-V785 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Panasonic HC-V785

Summary of Contents for Panasonic HC-V785