Jan,

Is there a link to download the HVX172 manual (in English)?

Nevermind - I found the link.
ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/AG-HPX170_oi.pdf

It is for HPX170 - but, will do for HPX172 - I just ignore all the NTSC related stuff.

Thanks.

There is also a link on the Panasonic Global site for the PAL version of their cameras; I don't have the link but do a search on the EU Panny site and you'll find it.