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Panasonic HC-WX970 Owner's Manual

Panasonic HC-WX970 Owner's Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual
(PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/
≥ Click the desired language.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
If you have any questions, visit :
U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
HC-V770
Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.
4K Video Camera
HC-WX970
HC-VX870
(U.S. customers only)
SQT0650

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  • Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-WX970/HC-VX870/HC-V770 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
  • Page 4 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. Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the Keep these instructions.
  • Page 5 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ 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.
  • Page 6 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. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532 FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 7: Cautions For Use

    -If you see this symbol- About connecting to a TV ≥ Do not use any other HDMI micro cables Information on Disposal in other except the supplied one. Countries outside the European Make sure to use the supplied cords and Union cables.
  • Page 8 HD Writer AE 5.2. ≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray free from humidity, with as constant disc recorder that supports AVCHD temperature as possible. (Recommended Progressive.

  • Page 9: This Unit

    ∫ About Condensation (When ∫ For the purposes of these the lens or the LCD monitor is owner’s manual fogged up) ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and Condensation occurs when there is a change in SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the temperature or humidity, such as when the unit “SD card”.
  • Page 10 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in these owner’s manual: Check the website below to download/install Abbreviation used in the software. Model number these owner’s manual ≥ The software is available for download until HC-WX970 [WX970] the end of March 2018. WX970 http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ HC-VX870 [VX870] VX870 download/f_ae52.html...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories..........12 Wi-Fi Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........28 Power supply..........13 [Link to Cell] ..........29 Inserting/removing the battery ....13 Install the “Image App”......29 Charging the battery ......14 Preparations before using Charging and recording time ....

  • Page 12: Accessories

    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. 2014. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor VSK0815F DC cable K2GHYYS00002 USB cable K2KYYYY00236...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    ≥ 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 14: Charging The Battery

    ≥ 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 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 15: Charging And Recording Time

    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. ≥ WX970 Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when recording with the Sub Camera These include times when is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    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 27) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    If you try to use the Wi-Fi function while the internal temperature of this unit is high, a message will be displayed. When this happens, the Wi-Fi function is disabled. ≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use. Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture...

  • Page 19: How To Use The Touch Screen

    Touch the recording mode switching icon. ≥ Refer to page 19 for touch screen operation. To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥...

  • Page 20: About The Touch Menu

    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 21: Setting Your Home Region For The First Time

    Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 27) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER].  Touch to select your home region and touch [ENTER].

  • Page 22: Basic

    Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. ≥ is available only for the WX970 VX870 Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in.

  • Page 23: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 18) 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 24: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [Wx970]

    Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WX970] Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two  images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera.

  • Page 25: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 18).  Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 27) Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to ...

  • Page 26: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched. (Red), (Red), (Red), (Red) ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/60i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/60p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene:...

  • Page 27: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20) 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 28: Wi-Fi

    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 29: [Link To Cell]

    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 2.3.3 or later iOS 6.0 or later...

  • Page 30: Preparations Before Using [Link To Cell]

    Preparations before using [Link to Cell] Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device. ≥ If the smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark is displayed when you start up “Image App”. Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.

  • Page 31: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit.

  • Page 32: Using [Link To Cell] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    Using [Link to Cell] 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 [WPS Connection] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection”...

  • Page 33: Searching For Wireless Access Points To Set Up A Connection

    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 [Wireless Settings]. Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point.

  • Page 34: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    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 35: Wireless Twin Camera Function

    Owner’s Manual (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 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥...
  • Page 36 Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 14) ≥ 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 37: About Copyright

    ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the Network Alliance. “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of ≥ Other names of systems and products Panasonic Corporation and Sony mentioned in these instructions are usually Corporation. the registered trademarks or trademarks of ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby the manufacturers who developed the system Laboratories.
  • Page 38 Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (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 39: Specifications

    Others Specifications 4K Video Camera/High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Recording mode and transfer rate: Power source: [AVCHD] DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) [1080/60p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA];...
  • Page 40 Image sensor: Zoom: WX970 VX870 WX970 VX870 1/2.3 z 1MOS image sensor 20k optical zoom, 25k /40k i.Zoom, Total; 18910 K 60k/1500k digital zoom Effective pixels; V770 Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9) 20k optical zoom, 50k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k *3, 4 6100 K (16:9) digital zoom Still picture;...
  • Page 41 AV connector video output level: Mass (Weight) in operation: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system WX970 Approx. 405 (Approx. 0.893 lbs.) HDMI micro connector video output level: [with battery (supplied) and an SD card WX970 VX870 (optional)] HDMI™ (x.v.Color™) 2160p/1080p/1080i/480p V770 V770 VX870...
  • Page 42 WX970 Sub Camera Image sensor: 1/4 z 1MOS image sensor Total; 5270 K Lens: F2.2 Focal length; 3.54 mm 35 mm equivalent (Motion picture); 37.2 mm Minimum focus distance; Approx. 30 cm (12q) AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC input: 0.25 A...

  • Page 43: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Accessory No. Figure Description VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBT190 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBT380 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-W4907H Wide conversion lens VW-LF49N Filter kit VW-VMS10PP Stereo microphone VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor...

  • Page 44: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. SQT0650 (ENG)

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
  • Page 46 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

  • Page 47: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
  • Page 48 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in Malaysia...

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