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... any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT0650 Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. HC-V770 Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WX970 HC-VX870 Please read it...
... any questions, visit : U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT0650 Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WX970/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. HC-V770 Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WX970 HC-VX870 Please read it...
Basic Operating Manual
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... of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Product Identification Marking Product WX970 VX870 4K Video Camera V770 High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Battery holder Battery holder Bottom Location Conforms to UL STD 60065. But ≥ In the U.S.A.
... of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Product Identification Marking Product WX970 VX870 4K Video Camera V770 High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Battery holder Battery holder Bottom Location Conforms to UL STD 60065. But ≥ In the U.S.A.
Basic Operating Manual
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...has worn out. Keeping the unit in a cool place free from AVCHD*1, MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recording formats to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. WX970 / VX870 4K MP4: This is off j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to any responsibility for damages directly ...may result in a case where any type of repair is suitable for viewing on a Mac (iMovie etc.). ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any type of problems that of full high-definition motion pictures. Be sure to detach the battery after use the battery even...
...has worn out. Keeping the unit in a cool place free from AVCHD*1, MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recording formats to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. WX970 / VX870 4K MP4: This is off j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to any responsibility for damages directly ...may result in a case where any type of repair is suitable for viewing on a Mac (iMovie etc.). ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any type of problems that of full high-definition motion pictures. Be sure to detach the battery after use the battery even...
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... pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ WX970 / VX870 Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K PHOTO mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] and scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/ 30p) or...
... pictures only): ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ WX970 / VX870 Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K PHOTO mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] and scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/ 30p) or...
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... screen. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode 2 h 20 min (5 h 20 min) [AVCHD] [4K MP4]*2 [1080/60p] [PH],[HA] [HG],[HE] [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720] [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 35 min (1 h 20 min) 1 h 40...
... screen. Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode 2 h 20 min (5 h 20 min) [AVCHD] [4K MP4]*2 [1080/60p] [PH],[HA] [HG],[HE] [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720] [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 35 min (1 h 20 min) 1 h 40...
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... Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs. 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... the following ratings of a non-compatible card may cause recording to Class 10 of the card. j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j WX970 / VX870 4K Photo Mode j When [Backup for recording motion pictures ≥ Depending on the support website below. To record to [ON] 16 SQT0650 (ENG) Cards that...
... Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs. 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... the following ratings of a non-compatible card may cause recording to Class 10 of the card. j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j WX970 / VX870 4K Photo Mode j When [Backup for recording motion pictures ≥ Depending on the support website below. To record to [ON] 16 SQT0650 (ENG) Cards that...
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... areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is available only for capturing still pictures from 4K motion pictures. You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance and brightness (iris/gain). Mode Effect *1 Intelligent Auto *2 You...to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. *2 *1 Creative Control *1 HDR Movie Scene Mode MNL Manual *1 FULL HD Slow Motion Video *1, 3 4K Photo *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can record motion pictures with added effects. You can record motion pictures optimized for the WX970 / VX870 . ...
... areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is available only for capturing still pictures from 4K motion pictures. You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance and brightness (iris/gain). Mode Effect *1 Intelligent Auto *2 You...to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. *2 *1 Creative Control *1 HDR Movie Scene Mode MNL Manual *1 FULL HD Slow Motion Video *1, 3 4K Photo *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can record motion pictures with added effects. You can record motion pictures optimized for the WX970 / VX870 . ...
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The recording mode icon ( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. ( ) ≥ If you touch [4K MP4], its recording mode icon will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnail will be displayed with one of the following icons: j AVCHD [...]. (l 27) 3 Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to Playback Mode (l 18). 2 Touch the play back. ≥ [4K MP4] is available only for the WX970 / VX870 . ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ WX970 / VX870 If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will...
The recording mode icon ( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. ( ) ≥ If you touch [4K MP4], its recording mode icon will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnail will be displayed with one of the following icons: j AVCHD [...]. (l 27) 3 Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to Playback Mode (l 18). 2 Touch the play back. ≥ [4K MP4] is available only for the WX970 / VX870 . ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ WX970 / VX870 If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will...
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... (ENG) SQT0650 Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) [HA]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [MP4/iFrame] [1080/50M]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; [2160]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) [1080/28M... using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; AAC/2 ch WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [720]; Average 13 Mbps (VBR) [HE]; Others Specifications...
... (ENG) SQT0650 Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR) [HA]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [MP4/iFrame] [1080/50M]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; [2160]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) [1080/28M... using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; AAC/2 ch WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [PH]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) [720]; Average 13 Mbps (VBR) [HE]; Others Specifications...
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... Mode ([Infrared]) function V770 Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode function *1 When Level Shot Function is set to off *2 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]. *3 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame]. *4 When Level Shot Function is set to 81.6 mm (Full range AF) 35 mm...
... Mode ([Infrared]) function V770 Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode function *1 When Level Shot Function is set to off *2 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]. *3 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame]. *4 When Level Shot Function is set to 81.6 mm (Full range AF) 35 mm...
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...%RH Battery operation time: See page 15 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ WPA2™/WEP Access method; Linear PCM WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; Infrastructure mode NFC: Compliance standard; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM [iFrame], [MP4]; Linear PCM MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa...
...%RH Battery operation time: See page 15 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/ WPA2™/WEP Access method; Linear PCM WX970 / VX870 [4K MP4]; Infrastructure mode NFC: Compliance standard; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM [iFrame], [MP4]; Linear PCM MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa...
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...introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as is required under the Limited Warranty. Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic ProductsLimited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your purchase price. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied...Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for parts. Product or Part Name Parts Labor High Definition and 4K Video Camera 1 Year 90 Days All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries...
...introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as is required under the Limited Warranty. Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic ProductsLimited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your purchase price. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied...Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for parts. Product or Part Name Parts Labor High Definition and 4K Video Camera 1 Year 90 Days All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries...
Advanced Operating Manual
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customers only) SQW0239 HC-V770 Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WX970 HC-VX870 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
customers only) SQW0239 HC-V770 Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WX970 HC-VX870 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
Advanced Operating Manual
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...has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for editing images. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. ≥ Blu-ray recorders are available for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc... does not work properly. iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for recording motion pictures WX970 / VX870 You can select from AVCHD*1, 4K MP4*2, MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 81...
...has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the unit like that for editing images. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. ≥ Blu-ray recorders are available for playing back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc... does not work properly. iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for recording motion pictures WX970 / VX870 You can select from AVCHD*1, 4K MP4*2, MP4*2 or iFrame*2 recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 81...
Advanced Operating Manual
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...; Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ WX970 / VX870 Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/... are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WX970 HC-VX870 HC-V770 Abbreviation used for use with models WX970 , VX870 , and V770 . ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD...
...; Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ WX970 / VX870 Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4 (1280k720/... are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WX970 HC-VX870 HC-V770 Abbreviation used for use with models WX970 , VX870 , and V770 . ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD...
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... Mode 53 Intelligent Auto 54 Intelligent Auto Plus 56 Creative Control 56 HDR Movie Mode 59 Scene Mode 60 FULL HD Slow Motion Video 61 4K Photo Mode [WX970]/[VX870] .... 62 Stop Motion Animation Assist 63 Manual recording 64 White Balance 65 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 66 Manual Focus adjustment...
... Mode 53 Intelligent Auto 54 Intelligent Auto Plus 56 Creative Control 56 HDR Movie Mode 59 Scene Mode 60 FULL HD Slow Motion Video 61 4K Photo Mode [WX970]/[VX870] .... 62 Stop Motion Animation Assist 63 Manual recording 64 White Balance 65 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 66 Manual Focus adjustment...
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... pictures 115 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/ Backup for Twin Camera 117 Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera 118 Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4/MP4/iFrame 119 Protecting scenes/still pictures 120 Convert to MP4 121 Slow speed conversion 123 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 124 Connecting...
... pictures 115 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/ Backup for Twin Camera 117 Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera 118 Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4/MP4/iFrame 119 Protecting scenes/still pictures 120 Convert to MP4 121 Slow speed conversion 123 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 124 Connecting...
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... 213. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 231. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or ... model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode 2 h 20 min (5 h 20 min) [AVCHD] [4K MP4]*2 [1080/60p] [PH],[HA] [HG],[HE] [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720], [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 35 min ...
... 213. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 231. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or ... model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode 2 h 20 min (5 h 20 min) [AVCHD] [4K MP4]*2 [1080/60p] [PH],[HA] [HG],[HE] [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720], [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 35 min ...
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... (minimum)] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode [1080/60p] [AVCHD] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] 3 h 45 min (9 h 45 min) [4K MP4]*2 [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720] [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 3 h 25 min (2 h 50 min) 3 h 30 min (2 h 50 min) ...adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will disappear when no touch operation is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on /off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use...
... (minimum)] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode [1080/60p] [AVCHD] [PH] [HA] [HG] [HE] 3 h 45 min (9 h 45 min) [4K MP4]*2 [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [720] [iFrame] Maximum continuous recordable time 3 h 25 min (2 h 50 min) 3 h 30 min (2 h 50 min) ...adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will disappear when no touch operation is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on /off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use...
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of the SD Speed Class Rating to record motion pictures. - 15 - Recording formats 4K MP4* Recording modes 2160 MP4/iFrame 1080/50M 1080/28M, 720, iFrame AVCHD All Speed Class ratings Class10 Class4 or more Memory Cards that do ... or more Label examples * WX970 / VX870 only ≥ In the following situations, you can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with a capacity of less...
of the SD Speed Class Rating to record motion pictures. - 15 - Recording formats 4K MP4* Recording modes 2160 MP4/iFrame 1080/50M 1080/28M, 720, iFrame AVCHD All Speed Class ratings Class10 Class4 or more Memory Cards that do ... or more Label examples * WX970 / VX870 only ≥ In the following situations, you can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with a capacity of less...