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Panasonic HC-V785 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V785
HC-V787
DVQX2232YA
F1221MZ1052

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-V785 Model No. HC-V787 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

    Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our DoC server: https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents Contact to Importer for UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT...
  • Page 4 ∫ Cautions for use The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 5 ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any 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.
  • Page 6 “Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera” ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in these operating instructions: Model number Abbreviation used in these operating instructions HC-V785 [V785] V785 HC-V787 [V787]...
  • Page 7 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 9 Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............25 [Remote Ctrl] ..........26 Power supply..........10 Install the “Image App”......26 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......11 [Remote Ctrl]..........

  • Page 9: 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 January 2022. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 12: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. ≥ Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes. ≥ Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.

  • Page 13: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. https://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.

  • Page 14: 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 24) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 15: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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 ...

  • Page 16: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Touch Screen

    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. ≥ If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 24) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER].  Touch to select your home region and touch [ENTER].

  • Page 20: Basic

    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 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor, and set this unit to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 16) 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 22: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 16).  Touch the play mode select icon A (l 18).  ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 24) Select the still picture C or the recording ...

  • Page 23: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    ≥ 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]) j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] ≥...

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 18) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

  • Page 25: 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 26: [Remote Ctrl]

    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 4.4 or later iOS 9.3 or later...

  • Page 27: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]

    Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App” (l 26) 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 28) ≥...

  • Page 28: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection

    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 29: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Wireless Access Point Connection

    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 30 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 31: 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 32: Wireless Twin Camera Function

    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 2022) https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥...
  • Page 33 Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 11) ≥ 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 34: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, Power source: based on Exif 2.2 standard) 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) Refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) 3.6 V (When using battery) for picture size of a still picture and number of...
  • Page 35 Zoom: MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent, V785 20k optical zoom, 50k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) digital zoom (Stereo mini jack) V787 USB: 20k optical zoom, 50k i.Zoom, 60k/250k Reader function digital zoom SD card; Read only (No copyright protection support) Image stabilizer function: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type...
  • Page 36 DC output: 5.0 V , 1.8 A For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box. Dimensions: (VSK0815L) 66.4 mm (W)k72 mm (H)k46.3 mm (D) (VSK0815K) 66.4 mm (W)k78.8 mm (H)k31 mm (D)

  • Page 37: About Copyright

    ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 38 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 39 (ENG) DVQX2232...
  • Page 40 Manufactured by: Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 1-10-12, Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan Importer for UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT Importer for EU: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...

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