Panasonic HC-WXF990M, HC-VXF990, HC-VXF999, HC-VX989, HC-VX980M User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

4K Video Camera

Model No.

HC-WXF990

HC-WXF990M

HC-VXF990
HC-VXF999

HC-VX980
HC-VX989

HC-VX980M

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operatin g
Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WXF990/

≥ Click the desired language.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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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.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, on this unit.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a

bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well
ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation

openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames,

such as lighted candles, on this unit.

∫ Concerning the battery

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.

CAUTION

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing of the batteries, please

contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

4K Video Camera Battery holder

AC adaptor Bottom

The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately.

This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.

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∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and

Batteries

Only for European Union and
countries with recycling systems

These symbols on the
products, packaging, and/
or accompanying
documents mean that used
electrical and electronic
products and batteries
must not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of
old products and used
batteries, please take them
to applicable collection
points in accordance with

your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

Note for the battery

symbol (bottom symbol):

This symbol might be used

in combination with a

chemical symbol. In this

case it complies with the

requirement set by the

Directive for the chemical

involved.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares
that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the
original DoC to our R&TTE products from
our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 11,
22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product on purpose to connect to
access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

∫ 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.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because

doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.

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Do not use this unit near radio transmitters

WXF990

VXF990

or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one.

About connecting to a TV

≥ Do not use any other HDMI micro cables

except the supplied one.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with
them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its

body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

Cleaning

≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the

AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe
the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥

If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥

Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or
peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions that came with the cloth.

When you are not going to use the unit for
an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or

cabinet, it is recommended that you place a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount

of current continues to flow even if the unit is
off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in
over discharge of the battery. This may result
in you not being able to use the battery even
after it is charged.

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≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place

free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,

we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.

If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

About the SD card

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

(For the / series)
About the accessory shoe cover

≥ Close accessory shoe

cover A when not using
the accessory shoe.

≥ For details about

accessory shoe cover,
refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format).



∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

≥ Motion pictures recorded with other

devices are not supported by this unit.

You can select from AVCHD

*2

MP4

, iFrame*2 or 24p*2 recording formats to

record motion pictures using this unit.

*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD

Progressive (1080/50p).

*2 It is not compatible with motion pictures

recorded in AVCHD format.

AVCHD:

It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV
or for saving to disc
*3 The following methods are available for

saving an image recorded in 1080/50p:

j Copy the image to a disc using the

HD Writer AE 5.3.

j

Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc
recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive.

*1

, 4K MP4*2,

*3

.

4K MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for editing
images.
This format can record 4K motion pictures
(3840k2160/25p), which deliver a resolution
four times higher than that of full high-definition
motion pictures.

MP4:

This is a recording format suitable for playing
back or editing on a PC.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing
back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).

24p:

This allows you to record images similar to
those shot on a roll of cinema film.
Images can be recorded as 4K motion pictures
(3840k2160/24p) or in high-definition picture
quality (1920k1080/24p).
≥ This unit restarts when you change the [REC

FORMAT] setting to [24p] or change it from
[24p] to a different setting.

∫ 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. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit (including any other non-built-in memory
related component).

∫ About Condensation

(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature

is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 14 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.

≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as

“smartphone”.

≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture

Recording Mode:

Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:

≥ Function that can be used for the Playback

Mode:

Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):

Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format

[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”

≥ 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 (1920k1080/25p), MP4 (1280k 720/
25p) or MP4 (640k360/25p): “MP4/iFrame
scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode

[iFrame]: “iFrame scene(s)”

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≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format

WXF990

WXF990

VXF990

VX980

VX980

VX989

VX980M

WXF990

VXF990

VX980

WXF990

WXF990

VXF990

VX980

MENU

[24p]: “24p scene(s)”

≥ Scene(s) containing only the Main Camera’s

image that was recorded separately from a
simultaneously recorded normal scene when
[Backup for Twin Camera] was set to [ON]:
“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

HC-WXF990

HC-WXF990M

HC-VXF990

HC-VXF999

HC-VX980

HC-VX989

HC-VX980M

These operating instructions are designed for
use with models series,
series and series. Pictures may be
slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however,
parts of the explanation refer to different
models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ series, series and

series correspond to Wi-Fi

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending

on the region of purchase.

Abbreviation used in these

operating instructions

[WXF990]

WXF990M

[WXF990M]

VXF990

[VXF990]

VXF999

[VXF999]

[VX980]

[VX989]

[VX980M]

series/

[WXF990]

series

series/

[VXF990]

series

[VX980] series

®

functions.

series/

∫ Installing HD Writer AE 5.3

Check the website below to download/install
the software.
≥ The software is available for download until

the end of March 2019.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/
download/f_ae53.html

∫ Downloading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format)

You can check the URL and QR code of the
website where you can download the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL]
in the Setup menu.

≥

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of
on the Touch Menu to display . (

1Touch .
2 Touch [SETUP].
3 Touch [ONLINE MANUAL].
4 Touch the access method you

want to check.

[URL display]:

Displays the URL of the website on the LCD
monitor of this unit.

[USB connect]:

Displays the website on a PC connected to
this unit with the USB cable. Click [OIBOOK],
which will be displayed on the PC.

[QR code]:

Displays the QR code of the website on the
LCD monitor of this unit.

≥ You will need Adobe Reader to browse or

print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of
Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS
from the following website. (As of November

2015)

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2.html

MENU

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Contents

Information for Your Safety........................... 2

Accessories.................................................... 9

Wi-Fi

Preparation

Power supply................................................ 10

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10

Charging the battery .............................. 11

Charging and recording time ................. 12

Recording to a card ..................................... 14

Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 14

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 15

Turning the unit on/off................................. 16

Selecting a mode ......................................... 17

Switching this unit between Recording

Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 17

Switching this unit between Motion
Picture Recording Mode and

Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 17

LCD monitor/viewfinder .............................. 18

How to use the touch screen ................. 18

Viewfinder adjustment

[WXF990]/[VXF999] series .................... 19

About the Touch Menu........................... 20

Setting date and time................................... 20

Setting your home region for the

first time........................................................ 21

Basic

Selecting a media to record

[WXF990M]/[VX980M] .................................. 21

Changing the Recording Mode................... 22

Recording motion pictures ......................... 23

Recording still pictures ............................... 23

Recording with the Sub Camera

(Twin Camera) [WXF990] series.................. 24

Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 25

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Using the menu screen ............................... 27

Language selection ............................... 27

Formatting ............................................. 27

....... 26

What you can do with the

®

Wi-Fi

function .............................................28

[Remote Ctrl] ................................................ 29

Install the “Image App” ........................... 29

Preparations before using

[Remote Ctrl].......................................... 30

Using [Remote Ctrl] with a

direct connection .................................... 31

About [Remote Ctrl] ............................... 32

Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function

..........33

Others

Troubleshooting ...........................................34

Specifications ...............................................36

About copyright ........................................... 39

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For United Kingdom and Ireland
customers

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333
≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

(Excluding public holidays).

≥ For further support on your product, please

visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Communications
Centre
Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Excluding public holidays).

≥ 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.

.

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Accessories





WXF990

VX980

VX980

WXF990

VX980

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2015. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBT190

AC adaptor

(EB)

A VSK0815L

(EP)

B VSK0815K

DC cable

K2GHYYS00002

USB cable

K1HY04YY0106

K2KYYYY00236

HDMI micro cable

K1HY19YY0038

Shoe adaptor

VYC1055-A

Not supplied

Lens hood

SYK0602

≥ For details on how to

attach the lens hood,
refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF
format).

VXF990

/ series

series

series

VXF990

/ series

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

(EB)
Battery charger (VW-BC10EB)

(EP)
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT190)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBT380)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)

Filter kit (VW-LF49N)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10E)

(EB)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190EB

(EP)
Accessory kit (VW-ACT190E*2, VW-ACT380E)

LED Video Light (VW-LED1E)

(EB)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1EB)

(EP)
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (VW-CTR1E)

*1 Set the video light setting to [OFF].
*2 Only available for series.

*1

*1

*2

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Preparation

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while
supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the battery
when unlocked.

ャモヵヵ

A Battery holder

Insert the battery until it clicks
and locks.

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥ 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.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 16)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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Charging the battery



When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.

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 temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (The

battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC input terminal of this

unit.

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

2 Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of approximately 2 seconds (approximately

1 second on, approximately 1 second off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed. (l 16)

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.

∫ To charge by connecting to other device

It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).

≥ 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.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

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Charging and recording time

WXF990

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the LCD monitor
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.

≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.

For the [WXF990]/[VXF990] series

≥ Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in round parentheses are the

values when the viewfinder is used.

≥

(For the series)
Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in square parentheses are the
values when recording is performed with the Sub Camera in combination with the LCD monitor

* These include times when is displayed on the screen.

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBT190

(optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

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Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

Recording

format

[4K MP4] [2160]

[MP4/

iFrame]

[AVCHD]

[24p]

Recording

mode

[1080/50M]

[1080/28M]

[720],

[iFrame]

[1080/50p]

[PH]

[HA], [HG],

[HE]

[2160/24p]

[1080/24p]

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

1h35min
(1h40min)
[1h15min]

1h45min
(1h55min)
[1h20min]

1h45min
(1h55min)
[1h25min]

2h5min
(2h15min)
[1h35min]

1h45min
(1h55min)
[1h25min]

1h50min
(1h55min)
[1h25min]

1h50min

(2 h)

[1h25min]

1h35min
(1h40min)

2h

(2h10min)1h(1 h 5 min)

*

.

Actual

recordable

time

45 min
(50 min)
[35 min]

55 min

(1 h)

[40 min]

1h5min

(1h10min)

[50 min]

55 min

(1 h)

[40 min]

55 min

(1 h)

[45 min]

50 min
(50 min)

For the [VX980] series

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBT190

(optional)

[3.6 V/1940 mAh]

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

Charging

time

2h20min

(5h20min)

Recording

format

[4K MP4] [2160] 1 h 30 min 45 min

[MP4/

iFrame]

[AVCHD]

[24p]

Recording

mode

[1080/50M] 1 h 40 min 50 min

[1080/28M] 1 h 45 min 55 min

[720],

[iFrame]

[1080/50p],

[PH], [HA],
[HG], [HE]

[2160/24p] 1 h 35 min 50 min

[1080/24p] 2 h 1 h

Maximum

continuous

recordable

time

2h 1h

1h45min 55min

Actual

recordable

time

∫ Battery capacity indication

The battery capacity indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

≥ If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges,

then will flash. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

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Preparation

VX980M

WXF990

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory*. To record to
an SD card, read the following.
*/ only

WXF990M

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB

SDHC Memory Card 4GB to 32GB

SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB

≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below.

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 above.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all SD cards.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures

Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs.
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class. Use of a non-compatible
card may cause recording to stop suddenly.

≥ SD Speed Class is the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the class, see the

labelled side, etc. of the card.

Recording formats Recording modes Speed Class ratings Label examples

4K MP4 [2160]

24p All

[1080/50M]

MP4/iFrame

AVCHD All

≥ In the following situations, you need an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed

Class Rating to record motion pictures.

Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.

j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j 4K Photo Mode
j When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON]
j (For the / series)

Slow & Quick Video Mode

[1080/28M], [720],

[iFrame]

VXF990

Class 10

Class 4 or more

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Inserting/removing an SD card

WXF990







VX980







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 27) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data
is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

VXF990

/ series

series

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open 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 centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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Preparation

WXF990

VXF990

VX980





WXF990

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.

/ series series

To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

A The status indicator lights on.
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.

≥ (For the / series)

j You can also turn the unit on and off using the viewfinder.
j The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
j When the viewfinder is extended, opening the LCD monitor turns off the viewfinder and turns

on the LCD monitor.

VXF990

∫ Overheat detection

When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use, a message will be displayed. When this
happens, the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes later.
≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.

If you try to use the Wi-Fi function while the internal temperature of this unit is high, a message will
be displayed. When this happens, the Wi-Fi function is disabled.
≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.

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Preparation

WXF990

Recording/playback button

Press the button to switch this unit between
Recording Mode and Playback Mode.

≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in

Recording Mode.

バフレチヱラヰヵヰバ

Recording mode selector button

Each time you press this button, the Recording Mode
switches in the following order:
Motion Picture Recording Mode # 4K Photo Mode* #

Still Picture Recording Mode

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.
≥ (For the / series)

In Recording Mode, pressing the recording mode selector button allows you to switch between
Motion Picture Recording Mode, 4K Photo Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording motion pictures.

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 23) Recording still pictures.

Playback Mode (l 25) Motion picture/Still picture playback.

Switching this unit between Recording Mode and
Playback Mode

Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording
Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

VXF990

Pressing a button to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode
and Still Picture Recording Mode
[WXF990]/[VXF990] series

* Still Picture Recording Mode is selected in the following situations:

j When the Wireless Twin Camera function is in use
j Night Mode

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Touching an icon to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

and Still Picture Recording Mode

Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this
unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording/playback button to

switch this unit to Recording Mode.

≥

The recording mode swit ching icon A is displayed on the screen.

Motion Picture Recording Mode

Still Picture Recording Mode

2 Touch the recording mode switching icon.

≥ Refer to page 18 for touch screen operation.

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.

≥ The recording mode selector button and the recording mode switching icon are disabled when

the Wireless Multi-Camera function is enabled.

≥ 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/stop button is pressed, the recording
mode may not be switched.

≥ When you switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode, 4K Photo Mode and Still Picture

Recording Mode, settings used in the original recording mode may not be maintained. (l 22)

≥ You cannot switch to Still Picture Recording Mode when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p].

Preparation

LCD monitor/viewfinder

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.

≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are

touching another part of the touch screen.

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∫ Slide while touching

WXF990

VXF990





Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

∫ About the operation icons

///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

:

Touch to return to the previous screen.

≥ (For the / series)

When the viewfinder is in use, on-screen icons will be displayed but disabled.
Open the LCD monitor to touch them.

Viewfinder adjustment

[WXF990]/[VXF990] series

∫ Diopter adjustment

Adjust to make the image clear by
rotating the diopter adjustment dial.

≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD

monitor to turn on the viewfinder.

≥ The viewfinder can be raised up to

approximately 60 o A.

≥ When moving the viewfinder, be careful not to

catch your fingers.

∫ About the eye cup

If you remove the eye cup B, rotate it
anti-clockwise by 180 o and re-attach it,
you can also use it with your left eye. For information on how to attach and
remove the eye cup, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

≥ Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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About the Touch Menu

A 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 the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.

T

W

∫ To display the Touch Menu

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To
display it again, touch .
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed

tips, such as ball point pens.

Preparation

Setting date and time

The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.

≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be

displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings:

j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”
j Steps 2–3 of “Setting date and time”

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

MENU

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using /.

A Displaying the World Time setting:

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

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Preparation





A The current time
B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

MENU

Setting your home region for the first
time

You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME].

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

MENU

: [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]

≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER].

2 Touch / to select your home

region and touch [ENTER].

≥ When the clock is not set, the current time is

displayed as “--:--”.

≥ For information on how to change your home region or set the region of your travel destination,

refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

Basic

Selecting a media to record

[WXF990M]/[VX980M]

The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Set this unit to Recording Mode. (l 17)
2 Select the menu. (l 27)

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media selected separately for motion pictures or

still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

MENU

WXF990

VX980

Changing the Recording Mode

1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon.

2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.

Mode Effect

*1

Intelligent Auto

*2

*1

Intelligent Auto Plus

*2

*1

Creative Control

*1

HDR Movie

Scene Mode

MNL

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
*3 / series only
*4 series only

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Manual

*1, 3

Cinema Like Effect

FULL HD Slow

*1, 4

Motion Video

*1

4K Photo

Stop Motion

*2

Animation Assist

VXF990

You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode,
which optimises settings to the recording environment
you are in.

You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.

You can record motion pictures with added effects.

You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas
and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between
the background and the subject is large.

This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene
you want to record.

You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance and
brightness (iris/gain).

You can record images with cinematic effects.

You can record slow motion pictures.

You can record motion pictures optimised for capturing
still pictures from 4K motion pictures.

You can set a recorded still picture as the background,
and record the next picture while looking at that recorded
picture as the background.

Basic

A Recording button icon
B When you begin recording, ; changes

to ¥.



Recording motion pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to switch to Motion
Picture Recording Mode. (l 17)

2 Press the recording start/stop button

to start recording.

3 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by

touching the recording button icon.

Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to switch to Still Picture
Recording Mode. (l 17)

2 Press the button halfway. (For

Auto Focus only)



T

W

3 Press the button fully.

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Basic







Recording with the Sub Camera
(Twin Camera)

Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two
images simultaneously. (Twin Camera)
Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member
next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main
Camera.
A Sub Camera

Recording a family
member next to you

[WXF990] series

Recording scenery Recording yourself



B Sub Window

≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.

≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible.
≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s image displayed on the

Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. When you play back such a
scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the Sub Window image or hide it.

≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 30cm.

1 Rotate the Sub Camera.

≥ When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the

range C (0e to approximately 30e) to a position in the range
D (approximately 30e to 270e), the Sub Window is
displayed on the LCD monitor.

≥

If the Sub Window does not appear, touch to display it.

≥ When the Sub Camera is in use, you cannot start up the

Wireless Twin Camera function with (startup icon for
Wireless Twin Camera/disconnect icon for Wireless Twin/
Multi-Camera).

2 Start recording.

≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position.
≥ The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus, which adjusts

focus automatically.

≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when

recording.

≥ When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward, the Sub Camera

does not work. The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the LCD monitor again.

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Basic




WXF990

VXF999

VX989

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17).
2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20).

≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP]

or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 27)

3 ////

VXF990

MENU

VX980



ALL



Select the still picture C or the recording
format of the motion picture D you wish to
play back.

WXF990M VX980M

Select the media type E and then select the
still picture C or the recording format of the

/



motion picture D you wish to play back.

≥ Touch [Enter].
≥

If you touch [4K MP4], its recording mode icon B will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. ( )

≥ If you touch , scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be displayed. The recording

mode icon ( ) will be displayed on the thumbnail screen, and each thumbnail will be
displayed with one of the following icons:

j AVCHD [PH] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:
j AVCHD [HA] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:
j AVCHD [HG] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:
j AVCHD [HE] scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera:

4 (When [MP4/iFrame], [AVCHD] or [24p] is touched)

Touch the desired recording format for playback.

≥ When [MP4/iFrame] is selected

[ALL MP4/iFrame]/[1080/50p]/[1080/25p]/[720/25p]/[360/25p]/[iFrame]

≥ When [AVCHD] is selected

[ALL AVCHD]/[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]

≥ When [24p] is selected

[2160/24p]/[1080/24p]

≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched.

j When an item in [MP4/iFrame] is selected:

j When an item in [AVCHD] is selected:

j When an item in [24p] is selected:

, (Red), (Red), (Red), (Red),

, ,

(Red), (Red)




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≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched:

0h01m30s

Operation icon

j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M])

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]

is touched.

≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL AVCHD] or [1080/50i] is touched:

j AVCHD [1080/50p] scene:
j AVCHD [PH] scene:
j AVCHD [HA] scene:
j AVCHD [HG] scene:
j AVCHD [HE] scene:

(Recording mode [1080/28M])

50p

5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll

lever.

0h01m30s

6 Select the playback operation by touching

the operation icon.

≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when

no touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time. To display them again, touch the screen.

≥ Touch 1/; to start/pause playback of motion pictures.
≥ When you set [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] as below, the

unit will restart:

j

Changing the option from [24p] ([2160/24p] or [1080/24p])*1 to a recording format other than [24p]

j

Changing the option from a recording format other than [24p]*2 to [24p] ([2160/24p] or [1080/24p])
*1 Including when the option is changed from [2160/24p] or [1080/24p] to (still picture).
*2 Including when the option is changed from a recording format other than [2160/24p] or [1080/

24p] to (still picture).

0h01m30s

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI micro cable (supplied) or an AV cable
(commercially-available).

A HDMI micro connector [HDMI]

≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. (Insert the

connector with the arrow side facing down.)

B A/V connector [A/V]

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モバヷ

 

Basic

MENU

MENU

WXF990M

VX980M

WXF990

VXF990

VXF999

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20)

1 Touch .

2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (previous) page is displayed by touching

/.

4 Touch the desired item to enter the

setting.

Language selection

You can select the language on the screen
display and the menu screen.

: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] #

MENU

desired language

Formatting

Please be aware that if a medium is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up
important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] #

MENU

desired media

[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]

*1 / only.
*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD.

(Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF
format))

≥ ////

Media selection screen is not displayed when
the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].

≥ Do not format an SD card using any other

equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

MENU

*2

VX980 VX989

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu

setting.

∫ About guide display

After touching , touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions and
settings confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed, the

guide display is cancelled.

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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.

[TWIN CAMERA]

[Multi Camera]

[Remote Ctrl]

[Baby Monitor]

[Hom.Monitor]

[DLNA Play]

[Live Cast]

[Copy]

[History]

Before using any of these Wi-Fi functions, check the settings of your device and get it ready for use.
This Basic Operating Instructions describes the procedure for using [Remote Ctrl] to provide a Wi-Fi
connection example.

∫ This unit is WPS-compatible

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a
wireless LAN device and make security-related settings.

You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera
connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it
simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. (l 33)

Connecting multiple smartphones to this unit via Wi-Fi allows you to
simultaneously display two Sub Windows and record images in them.
Up to three smartphones can be connected simultaneously.

Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a
remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in
this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). (l 29)

You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by
this unit when you are in another room. The smartphone and this unit can
be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a conversation
by taking turns. This unit can also send a notification to the smartphone
whenever the baby cries.

You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a
smartphone.

Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play
back scenes and still pictures on the TV.

You can broadcast motion pictures of this unit live by setting up a link
between the “LUMIX CLUB” and USTREAM.

By setting up a Wi-Fi communication between this unit and a PC, you can
copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit to the PC.

Each use of a Wi-Fi function is stored in the Wi-Fi connection history.
Connecting from the history allows you to easily set up a connection
using the previous connection settings.
≥ Records of Wi-Fi connections made with the Wireless Multi-Camera

function are not saved.

≥ For details on how to use those Wi-Fi functions and set up a connection, refer to the Operating

Instructions (PDF format).

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Wi-Fi

[Remote Ctrl]

∫ Before using [Remote Ctrl]

≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.

Caution:

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

OS Android 4.0 or later

Installation
procedure

1 Connect your Android

device to a network.

2 Select “Google Play™

Store”.

3 Enter “Panasonic Image

App” into the search
box.

4 Select “Panasonic

Image App” and install
it.

≥ The icon will be added

to the menu.

* The supported OS version are current as of November 2015 and subject to change.

≥ Use the latest version.
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being

used. For information on the “Image App”, check the support website below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This Site is English only.)

≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be

incurred depending on the details of your contract.

*

iOS 7.0 or later

*

1 Connect your iOS

device to a network.

2 Select “App Store

SM

”.

3 Enter “Panasonic Image

App” into the search
box.

4 Select “Panasonic

Image App” and install
it.

≥ The icon will be added

to the menu.

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Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl]

Image App

Install the “Image App”. (l 29)

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 31)

≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point

1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.

≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a wireless access point, refer to the Operating

Instructions (PDF format).

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Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection

 

A [Wi-Fi Setup]
B [EXIT]

Wi-Fi



C [Device Name]
D [YES]
E Message

Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone
when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]

1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi

Setup].

2 Touch [Direct Connection].

≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone.
≥ The SSID of this unit is displayed on the screen of this unit.

3 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s

setup menu.

4 On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting screen, select

the SSID displayed on this unit.

≥ It may take time to complete the Wi-Fi connection.

5 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, press the home button on the

smartphone and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.

6 (If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting

to this unit)

Confirm the message “Connect this

smartphone?”, and touch [YES] on the screen of

this unit.

≥ When the connection to this unit is complete, the image from

this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
Control this unit remotely with the smartphone.

2/2

≥

Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in.

≥ For details on how to set up a connection with [Direct Connection Password] set to [ON], refer to

the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

≥ If you cannot connect this unit and the smartphone, refer to the following:

j Check the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone to see if the SSID of this unit is selected so that a

Wi-Fi connection will be made from the smartphone to this unit.

j Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless access point. If it is connected to

the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi access point using the smartphone’s Wi-Fi set up.
≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the

wireless access point or smartphone.

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About [Remote Ctrl]

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

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Screen display during remote operations

Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback
Mode.

Recording screen

1 Recording media/remaining recordable time
2 Remaining battery power of this unit
3 Zoom
4 Photoshot button
5 Menu display
6 Playback mode button
7 Remote control button
8 Recording start/stop button
9 Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording

Mode toggle button

: Name of the connected device

Playback screen

1 Camera function button
2 Number of scenes

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

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

3 Remaining battery power of this unit



4 Delete
5 Upload
6 Copy



7 Name of the connected device



8 Scene information display




≥ Depending on your OS or the version of the smartphone application “Image App”, the screens

may differ from the ones above.

≥ You cannot use [REC FORMAT] in the following ways in Recording Mode:

j You cannot change the [REC FORMAT] setting or switch to Still Picture Recording Mode when

[REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] in Recording Mode.

j You cannot change the [REC FORMAT] setting from a setting other than [24p] to [24p].

≥ You cannot perform the following operations when switching between thumbnail screens in

Playback Mode:
j You cannot switch the recording format from [24p] ([2160/24p] or [1080/24p])

other than [24p].

j You cannot switch the recording format from an option other than [24p]

*2

to [24p] ([2160/24p] or

[1080/24p]).
*1 Including when the option is changed from [2160/24p] or [1080/24p] to JPEG (Still picture).
*2 Including when the option is changed from a recording format other than [2160/24p] or [1080/

24p] to JPEG (Still picture).

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to an option

Wi-Fi

WXF990

A Smartphone (Wireless Sub Camera)
B This unit (Main Camera)

Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function

When this unit and one or more smartphones are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image
transmitted from the smartphone on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the
Main Camera’s image. (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)

≥ In these operating instructions, a function that displays an image from one smartphone in

one Sub Window is referred to as “Wireless Twin Camera”, and a function that displays
images from up to three smartphones and the Sub Camera of this unit* in two Sub
Windows is referred to as “Wireless Multi-Camera”.

* series





Use your Wireless Sub Camera to enjoy recording your own face or any scenery different from what
is being recorded with the Main Camera.

∫ Wireless Twin Camera function

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
November 2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 28)

≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to

the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

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Others

Troubleshooting

∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases

A clicking sound is heard
when the unit is shaken.

Object seems to be
warped.

The lens, the viewfinder or
LCD monitor fog up.

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned
on.

This unit does not stay on
long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.

This unit does not operate
normally.

“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”
is displayed.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.

This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on
and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still
Picture Recording Mode.

≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves

across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.

≥ This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please

refer to page 5.

Power

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged.

(l 11 )

≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too

short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and needs to be replaced.

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and

then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about
1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above
operation while the media is being accessed may damage the
data on the media.)

≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this
unit from.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit

by turning the unit off and on.

≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is not

turned off and on.

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is

restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to
repair the unit by yourself.

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Problem Check points

WXF990

VXF990

Colour or brightness of
the image changes, or you
may see horizontal bars in
the image.

The LCD monitor flickers
indoors.

Problem Check points

Scenes/still pictures
cannot be played back.

Recording

≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may

see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but
this is not a malfunction.

≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, record in Intelligent Auto

Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or set the shutter speed as
follows:
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]:

Set to 1/50 seconds in areas where the power supply
frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/60 seconds in areas where the
frequency is 60 Hz.

j When [REC FORMAT] is set to a setting other than [24p]:

Set to 1/100 seconds in areas where the power supply
frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 seconds in areas where the
frequency is 60 Hz.

≥ In Still Picture Recording Mode, this will not affect the

recorded image.

≥ In the following cases, setting the shutter speed to

1/100 seconds reduces the intensity of the problem:

j In FULL HD Slow Motion Mode
j (For the / series)

Slow & Quick Video Mode

Playback

≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed

as cannot be played back.

Please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” for details.

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Others

WXF990

VXF990

VX980

Specifications

4K Video Camera

*1 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4],

or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]
with [REC MODE] set to [2160/24p]

*2 When [REC FORMAT] is set to

[AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame], or when
[REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] with
[REC MODE] set to [1080/24p]

*3 When Level Shot Function is set to

normal or off

*4 When Level Shot Function is set to off

Information for your safety

Power source:

DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)

Power consumption:

series

Recording;

6.6 W (When using the viewfinder)

7.8 W (When using the LCD monitor)

Charging; 7.7 W

series

Recording;

6.6 W (When using the viewfinder)

6.8 W (When using the LCD monitor)

Charging; 7.7 W

series
Recording; 7.1 W
Charging; 7.7 W

Motion picture recording format:

[4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p];

MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)

[AVCHD];

AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant
(AVCHD Progressive)

Motion picture compression:

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Audio compression:

[4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p];

AAC/2 ch

[AVCHD];

Dolby® Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone),
2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone)

Recording mode and transfer rate:
[4K MP4];

[2160];

Maximum 72 Mbps (VBR)

[MP4/iFrame]

[1080/50M];

Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR)

[1080/28M];

Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)

[720];

Average 9 Mbps (VBR)

[iFrame];

Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)

[AVCHD]

[1080/50p];

Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)

[PH];

Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR)

[HA];

Average 17 Mbps (VBR)

[HG];

Average 13 Mbps (VBR)

[HE];

Average 5 Mbps (VBR)

[24p]

[2160/24p];

Maximum 72 Mbps (VBR)

[1080/24p];

Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) for the
picture size and recordable time of a motion picture.

Still picture recording format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF
format) for picture size of a still picture and
number of recordable pictures.

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Recording media:

VX980

VX989

WXF990

WXF990M

VX980M

SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
Refer to page 14 for details on SD cards
usable in this unit.

WXF990M VX980M

/

Built-in memory; 64 GB

Image sensor:

1/2.3 type (1/2.3z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 18910 K
Effective pixels;

Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9)
6100 K (16:9)

*2, 3

*1

,

Still picture; 8290 K (16:9), 6220 K (4:3),
7000 K (3:2)

Lens:

Auto Iris, 20k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6
Focal length;

4.08 mm to 81.6 mm
(Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;

Motion picture;

30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9)

37.0 mm to 752 mm (16:9)

*1, 4

*2, 3

,

Still picture;

30.8 mm to 626 mm (16:9),

37.6 mm to 752.8 mm (4:3),

34.5 mm to 690.3 mm (3:2)

Minimum focus distance;

Normal; Approx. 3 cm (Wide)/
Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)
Intelligent Auto Macro;
Approx. 1 cm (Wide)

Filter diameter:

49 mm

Zoom:

WXF990

VX980M

20k optical zoom, 25k

WXF990M

////

VXF990

*1

/40k*2 i.Zoom,

60k/1500k digital zoom

/

VXF999

20k optical zoom, 25k

*1

/40k*2 i.Zoom,

60k/250k digital zoom

Image stabilizer function:

Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer,
Active Mode (Rotation correction), Optical
Image Stabilizer Lock function)

Level Shot Function:

Off/Normal/Strong

Creative Control:

[Miniature Effect]/[Silent movie]/[8mm movie]/
[

Time Lapse Rec

]

HDR movie:

Low/High

Monitor:

7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx.
460 K dots)

VXF990

/ series

Viewfinder:

0.61 cm (0.24z) wide EVF (Approx. 1550 K
dots equivalent)

Microphone:

5.1 channel surround microphone/
Zoom microphone/Focus microphone/
Stereo microphone

Minimum required illumination:

Approx. 2 lx (1/25 with Low Light Mode in the
Scene Mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the Night Mode ([COLOUR]) function
0 lx with the Night Mode ([Infrared]) function

AV connector video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system

HDMI micro connector video output level:

HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 2160p/1080p/1080i/576p

AV connector audio output level (Line):

251 mV, 600 h, 2 ch

Headphone output:

85 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack)

HDMI micro connector audio output level:

[4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p];

Linear PCM

[AVCHD];

Dolby Digital/Linear PCM

MIC input:

j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent,
0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)

USB:

Reader function

SD card; Read only (No copyright

protection support)

/

Built-in memory; Read only

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal
Type mi cr o AB
USB host function (for USB HDD)
Battery charging function (Charges from
USB terminal when the main unit is off)

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Dimensions:

VX980

VXF999

VX980

VX989

VXF999

WXF990

WXF990 VXF990

/ series

68.0 mm (W)k78 mm (H)k163 mm (D)
(including projecting parts)

series

65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k139 mm (D)
(including projecting parts)
[with battery (supplied)]:

65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k141 mm (D)
(including projecting parts)

Mass:

WXF990

Approx. 403 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

WXF990M

Approx. 405 g
[without battery (supplied)]

/

VXF990

Approx. 396 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

/
Approx. 351 g
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

VX980M

Approx. 352 g
[without battery (supplied)]

Mass in operation:

WXF990

Approx. 448 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

WXF990M

Approx. 448 g
[with battery (supplied)]

/

VXF990

Approx. 441 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

VX980 VX989

/
Approx. 396 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

VX980M

Approx. 395 g
[with battery (supplied)]

Operating temperature:

0 oCto40oC

Operating humidity:

10%RH to 80%RH

Battery operation time:

See page 12

Wireless transmitter:

Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n
Frequency range used;
Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch]
Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/
WPA2™/WEP
Access method; Infrastructure mode

series

Sub Camera

Image sensor:

1/4 type (1/4z) 1MOS image sensor
To ta l ; 5 27 0 K

Lens:

F2.2
Focal length;

3.54 mm
35 mm equivalent (Motion picture);

37.2 mm
Minimum focus distance;
Approx. 30 cm

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

AC input:

0.25 A

DC output:

DC 5.0 V, 1.8 A

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)

Mass:

(VSK0815L)

Approx. 70

(VSK0815K)

Approx. 65

g

g

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About copyright

∫

Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other
published or broadcast material for purposes other
than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use,
recording of certain material may be restricted.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥

“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD
Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other
countries.

≥ x.v.Colour
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥ iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Mac and OS X are

trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Google Inc.

This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof, which can be
displayed by following the procedure described in [SOFTWARE INFO] under “Using the Setup
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 copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: [e-mail]

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below.
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.html

™

is a trademark.

≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

≥ The Wi-Fi Protected Setup

a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

≥

“Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

≥ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and

™

“WPA2

” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED

≥

are trademarks, service marks, or certification
marks of the Digital Living Network All iance.

≥ QR Code is a registered trademark of

DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

≥ Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually
the registered trademarks or trademarks of
the manufacturers who developed the system
or product concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent
Portfolio License for the personal use of a
consumer or other uses in which it does not
receive remuneration to (i) encode video in
compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC
Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com

™

Logo is a

™

Identifier mark is

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.

®

.

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Web site: http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2015

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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