Summary of Contents for Panasonic HC-WX970HC-V770M
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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 “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/ ≥ Click the desired language. SQT0661...
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.
For Singapore only Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use Complies with the cords and the cables supplied with IDA Standards them. DB01017 Do not extend the cords and the cables. For India only Do not spray insecticides or volatile The specifications are exempted for any chemicals onto the unit.
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Please be careful, as it may cause the HD Writer AE 5.2. lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray or damaged. disc recorder that supports AVCHD When taking the unit to a place which has a Progressive.
∫ Cards that you can use with Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera this unit ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and arrow, for example: l 00 SDXC Memory Card ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in ≥...
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Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2018. 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...
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 8 [WX970] series/[VX870] series/ Preparation [V770] series Power supply..........9 What you can do with the Inserting/removing the battery ....9 ® Wi-Fi function ..........24 Charging the battery ......10 [Remote Ctrl] ..........25 Charging and recording time ....
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. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
≥ 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.
≥ 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.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal. series ≥ 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.
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.
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.
series/ series/ series WX970 VX870 V770 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...
Touch the recording mode switching icon. ≥ Refer to page 15 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. ≥...
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 ∫...
Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 23) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home region and touch [ENTER].
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. ≥ is available only for the series/ series. WX970 VX870 Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in.
Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 14) 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.
Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WX970] series 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.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 14). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 16). ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 23) WX970 VX870 V770 V760 ...
≥ 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 [1080/50i] is touched: j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene: j AVCHD [PH] scene: j AVCHD [HA] scene: j AVCHD [HG] scene:...
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 16) MENU Language selection Touch MENU You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # MENU MENU desired language...
Wi-Fi [WX970] series/[VX870] series/[V770] series ® 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.
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...
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] 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.
Using [Remote Ctrl] 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.
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”...
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.
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 ≥...
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 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥...
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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.
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) [1080/50p]; DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) Power consumption: [HA];...
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Image sensor: Zoom: series/ series WX970 VX870 WX970 WX970M VX870 VX870M 1/2.3 type (1/2.3z) 1MOS image sensor 20k optical zoom, 25k /40k i.Zoom, Total; 18910 K 60k/1500k digital zoom Effective pixels; V770 V770M V760 V770M Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9) 20k optical zoom, 50k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k *3, 4 6100 K (16:9)
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AV connector video output level: VX870M 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Approx. 354 g [without battery (supplied)] HDMI micro connector video output level: series/ series V770 WX970 VX870 Approx. 353 g HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 2160p/1080p/1080i/ [without battery (supplied) and an SD card 576p (optional)] series/...
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series/ series/ WX970 VX870 AC adaptor series V770 Information for your safety Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n Power source: Frequency range used; AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] AC input: Encryption method;...
≥ “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.
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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...
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.