HDCHS700 User Guide
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...VENTILATED. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have purchased one of enjoyment. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! The serial number is intended to alert the user to persons. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ...in the information on the right. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to retain this manual as your camera. Be sure to constitute a risk of the unit. CAUTION! Serial No. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... to the AC outlet ......... 26 [2] Recording to a card 27 Cards that you can use with this unit 27 Inserting/removing an SD card .... 28 [3] Turning the unit on/off 29 Turning the power on and off with the power button 29 Turning the power on...of operation icons 59 Operation icons 59 [6] Recording functions of menus 65 [7] Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment 82 White balance 83 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment 84 [8] Recording with Manual focus... 85 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 86 Motion picture playback using operation...
... to the AC outlet ......... 26 [2] Recording to a card 27 Cards that you can use with this unit 27 Inserting/removing an SD card .... 28 [3] Turning the unit on/off 29 Turning the power on and off with the power button 29 Turning the power on...of operation icons 59 Operation icons 59 [6] Recording functions of menus 65 [7] Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment 82 White balance 83 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment 84 [8] Recording with Manual focus... 85 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 86 Motion picture playback using operation...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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...ACCESS] (l 28) 16 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 30) 17 Multi manual ring (l 82, 85) 18 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 82) 19 Remote control sensor (l 54) 20 Built-in flash (l 61)...8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 29) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 33) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 39, 82) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.] (l 56) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 31) 7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 58) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] ...
...ACCESS] (l 28) 16 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 30) 17 Multi manual ring (l 82, 85) 18 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 82) 19 Remote control sensor (l 54) 20 Built-in flash (l 61)...8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 29) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 33) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 39, 82) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.] (l 56) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 31) 7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 58) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] ...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 30) 17 Accessory shoe (l 158) 18 Multi manual ring (l 82, 85) 19 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 82) 20 Remote control sensor (l 54) 21 Built-in flash (l 61) 22... 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 29) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 33) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 39, 82) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.] (l 56) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 31) 7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 58) 8 Battery release lever [...
... Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 30) 17 Accessory shoe (l 158) 18 Multi manual ring (l 82, 85) 19 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 82) 20 Remote control sensor (l 54) 21 Built-in flash (l 61) 22... 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 29) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 33) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 39, 82) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.] (l 56) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 31) 7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 58) 8 Battery release lever [...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... (l 81) ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following conditions. j When there is dark. j When AF/AE tracking...
... (l 81) ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following conditions. j When there is dark. j When AF/AE tracking...
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...*2 Recording night scenery You can record very clearly even in This allows recording at very close to page 82 for details about Manual Mode. The whole landscape will be very bright. Basic Recording/ Playback 5 Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes appropriate for the condition... are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to center of recording. / Normal Other situations *1 In Motion Picture ...
...*2 Recording night scenery You can record very clearly even in This allows recording at very close to page 82 for details about Manual Mode. The whole landscape will be very bright. Basic Recording/ Playback 5 Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes appropriate for the condition... are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to center of recording. / Normal Other situations *1 In Motion Picture ...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight 40 VQT2M75 For how to set Manual Focus/White Balance manually, refer to page 82-85. 7) 3 000K 8) 2 000K 9) 10) 1 000K 1) The effective range of certain sizes or at the ...for an optimum brightness. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 83, 85) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 10 000K...
... 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight 40 VQT2M75 For how to set Manual Focus/White Balance manually, refer to page 82-85. 7) 3 000K 8) 2 000K 9) 10) 1 000K 1) The effective range of certain sizes or at the ...for an optimum brightness. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 83, 85) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 10 000K...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... unit receives a signal from the quick menu. (l 45) +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is counting down. When this sound. (Volume low...
... unit receives a signal from the quick menu. (l 45) +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is counting down. When this sound. (Volume low...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... Picture Recording Mode. (l 66) ¬ Change the mode to 0.3M , the maximum 12.2M area is 1k, this unit can be done using the multi manual ring. VOL W T T 6 W W VOL T Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) B B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed...
... Picture Recording Mode. (l 66) ¬ Change the mode to 0.3M , the maximum 12.2M area is 1k, this unit can be done using the multi manual ring. VOL W T T 6 W W VOL T Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) B B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the Optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) # # OFF (Still Picture Recording Mode) / # / # OFF ≥ Switch to Manual Mode before setting the Optical image stabilizer function to or . We recommend recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When in [MODE2], / appears...
... image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the Optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) # # OFF (Still Picture Recording Mode) / # / # OFF ≥ Switch to Manual Mode before setting the Optical image stabilizer function to or . We recommend recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When in [MODE2], / appears...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... Mode, the focus is ≥ will be changed j When the power is turned off j When the Scene mode is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to face-to-face recording ≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is possible to set to (Normal) even if the...
... Mode, the focus is ≥ will be changed j When the power is turned off j When the Scene mode is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to face-to-face recording ≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is possible to set to (Normal) even if the...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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...interval recording is canceled. ≥ Audio cannot be adjusted automatically depending on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) ≥ Set the Recording mode to , this function is canceled. ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1/24 or... 1s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min Blooming 30 s ≥ Maximum recordable time is recorded as a short time motion picture. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 83, 85) [DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up...
...interval recording is canceled. ≥ Audio cannot be adjusted automatically depending on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) ≥ Set the Recording mode to , this function is canceled. ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1/24 or... 1s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min Blooming 30 s ≥ Maximum recordable time is recorded as a short time motion picture. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 83, 85) [DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that... be reproduced properly. ≥ To play back images recorded in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [ON].) ≥ In some ...
... may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that... be reproduced properly. ≥ To play back images recorded in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [ON].) ≥ In some ...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is...Switch to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in 2 ch by forwardfacing stereo microphones. ≥ If you wish to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]: [ZOOM MIC]: [FOCUS MIC]: [STEREO MIC]: Sound is synchronized...
... CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is...Switch to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in 2 ch by forwardfacing stereo microphones. ≥ If you wish to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]: [ZOOM MIC]: [FOCUS MIC]: [STEREO MIC]: Sound is synchronized...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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... level so that the last 2 bars of sound distortion can be reduced. [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in Manual Mode. (l 45) The microphone level returns to the setting adjusted previously, and it cannot be set from the quick menu. 2 Touch / ...to adjust the microphone input level. ≥ Touch to Manual Mode. (l 82) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically...
... level so that the last 2 bars of sound distortion can be reduced. [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in Manual Mode. (l 45) The microphone level returns to the setting adjusted previously, and it cannot be set from the quick menu. 2 Touch / ...to adjust the microphone input level. ≥ Touch to Manual Mode. (l 82) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR]:... at bass level. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or...
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR]:... at bass level. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or...
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...to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set to set from the quick menu in.... (l 84) A Luminance display frame B Luminance level ≥ Luminance level is set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 45) A Zebra pattern ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 84). ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on...
...to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set to set from the quick menu in.... (l 84) A Luminance display frame B Luminance level ≥ Luminance level is set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 45) A Zebra pattern ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 84). ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on...
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...A graph with brightness as vertical axis is displayed. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 84) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to [OFF]. 77 VQT2M75 It is possible to determine the ... B Dark C Bright ∫ Example of the whole image by looking at that brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at the distribution in Manual Mode. (l 45) [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is set to set from the...
...A graph with brightness as vertical axis is displayed. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 84) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to [OFF]. 77 VQT2M75 It is possible to determine the ... B Dark C Bright ∫ Example of the whole image by looking at that brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at the distribution in Manual Mode. (l 45) [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ALWAYS]: Constantly display. [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is set to set from the...
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... it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet). ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block...
... it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 82) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet). ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block...
HDCHS700 User Guide
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...to be set. 2 Touch / to enter the selection. 1/100 F FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to cancel manual setting. ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time F / F is touched. ∫ When using the viewfinder 1 Press the CAMERA FUNCTION... button to select the desired item. ≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed. 2 Rotate the multi manual ring to select the setting and press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter the setting. 1/100 FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS ≥ Zoom operation cannot...
...to be set. 2 Touch / to enter the selection. 1/100 F FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to cancel manual setting. ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time F / F is touched. ∫ When using the viewfinder 1 Press the CAMERA FUNCTION... button to select the desired item. ≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed. 2 Rotate the multi manual ring to select the setting and press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter the setting. 1/100 FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS ≥ Zoom operation cannot...