Panasonic HC V770 Owners Manual

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT 380.
≥ 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...

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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical  outlet.
Important:
≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as  it is designed only for 
this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other  equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a...

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To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the  USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page  213.
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow  rate, refer to page 231.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l13).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlig ht for a long period of...

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*2/  only
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when r epeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures
≥Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC  FORMAT], the required card differs. (l81)
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss. Use of a non-compatible card 
may cause recording to stop suddenly.
≥ SD Speed Class is the speed standards regarding continuous writ ing. To...

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Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ( l61)
j /
4K Photo Mode ( l62)
j When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON] ( l51)
Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and insert 
(remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot  B.
≥ Face the label side  C in the direction shown 
in the illustration and press it straight in as far 
as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the  unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit  is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can b e conveniently used to 
turn the unit on/off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or c onnecting to Wi-Fi even if...

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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 Mod e, this unit can be switched 
between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recordi ng Mode.
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and 
Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording 
Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode
Touch the...

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To display the recording mode switching iconDisplay 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. During motion picture/still picture 
playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/st op button is pressed, the...

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About the Touch Menu
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to switch the 
operation icons.
≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding th e Touch Menu right or left while 
touching it.
B You can change the operation icons to display. ( l36)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( l56) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode ( l56).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode  (l 56), Scene...