Panasonic HC-X800 Operating Instruction

Owner’s Manual

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-X900M

HC-X800

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properl y, we’r e
sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Pleas e take time to
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag loca te d
on the back of your camera. Be sure to
retain this manual as your convenient
camera information source.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or produc t damage,

≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moistu re, 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 serv icing to qualified service perso nnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or produc t damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in anot her confined

space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’ s ventilation opening s with n ewspape rs, t ableclot hs, curt ains, an d

similar items.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, s uch as lighted candles, on this unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

HC-X800P

HC-X900MP

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful int erference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, a nd can radia te radio fr equenc y energy and, if not inst alled and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installa tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television recept ion, whic h ca n be determin ed b y tur ning th e eq uipment off and on, the us er
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued complian ce, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the us er’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conform ity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HC-X900MP/HC-X800P
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North Amer ica

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This dev ice may not c ause harmf ul interfer ence, and (2) this device mus t
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply out side of th e U.S .A. or Canada , use a plu g ada ptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited

to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts dis tributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug

adaptor or AC cord set.

Install this unit so that the power cord can b e unplugged from the sock et outlet immediately
if any problem occurs.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES.

Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately if any problem occurs.

∫ Concerning the battery

Button-type battery: CR2025 (supplied for HC-X900M)

Batteries

1 Battery pack (Li thium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥ Keep out of reach of children.

If any electrolyte should come int o con tac t wit h yo ur hands or cl othes, wash i t off th oroughly
with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and then cons ult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF)
Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF)

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CAUTION

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing the batteries, ple ase cont act yo ur local au thorities or de aler and as k for

the correct method of disposal.

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery
in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

∫ Product Identification Marking

Product Location

High Definition Video Camera Battery holder
AC adaptor Bottom

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.

HC-X900M

<For USA-California only>

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lith ium Battery which cont ains Perchlorate Material –
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate

.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these inst ructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilat i on openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided fo r your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11) O nl y us e attachments/a c cessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damage d in any
way, s uc h as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exp osed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience recept acles, and the
point where they exit fr om the
apparatus.

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

USE & LOCATION

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

camera and power supply shoul d not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not
connect the power supply or operate your
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has
been designed for outdoor use, howeve r it
is not designed to sust ain direct exposure
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a
direct splashing fro m a pool or even a c up
of coffee. This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your camera.
Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.
There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the
power supply before cleaning.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD

CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH

THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE
SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...

Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, ne xt to a heater, etc... This acti on
could permanently damage the i nternal
parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store

and handle your camera in a manner tha t
will not subject it to unnecessary
movement (avoid shaking and striking).
Y our camera contains a sensitiv e pick-up
device which could be damaged by
improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not

use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your camera body.

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch

the surface of the lens with your hand.
Use a commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your

camera, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical prod ucts , su ch
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposa l in other
Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

Y ou can select from AVCHD* or iFrame
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit. (l 68)
* It is compatible with A VCHD 3D or A VCHD

Progressive (1080/60 p).

AVCHD 3D:

It is possible to record powerful, lifelike 3D
full high-definition images.
A 3D compatible television compatible to the
frame sequential format is required to view
the 3D full high-definition images. (l 114,

118)

AVCHD Progressive:

It is possible to record 2D image in the
highest quality (1080/60p) f or this unit.

iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for
viewing or editing on Mac (iMovie’11). Using
iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can be
imported faster than AVCHD motion
pictures. Also, the imported file size of
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than
that of AVCHD motion pictures.
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures

recorded in AVCHD format.

∫ 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 cont ent 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).

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[HC-X900M]

This unit is equipped with the built-in
memory. When using this component, pay
attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storag e. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static
electricity, electromagnetic waves,
breakage, and failur es, back up the dat a t o a
PC or DVD disc. (l 123, 136)
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18)

illuminates while the SD card or built-in
memory is being accessed (initial ization,
recording, playback, del eting, etc.). Do not
perform the following ope rati ons whe n th e
lamp illuminates. It may damage the built­in memory or cause a malfunction in the
unit.

jTurn the unit off (remove the batt e ry )
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose th e un i t to vibrations or sho c k

≥ About disposing of or giving a way this unit .

(l 157)

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∫

HC-X900M

HC-X800

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

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

Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidit y changes . Be ca reful
of condensation since it causes lens,
viewfinder and LCD monitor stains, fungus
and camera malfunction.
≥ For more details about the cause and

action required for condensation, refer to
page 161.

∫

About Condensation
(When the lens or LCD Monitor
is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidit y changes . Be ca reful
of condensation since it causes lens and
LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
≥ For more details about the cause and

action required for condensation, refer to
page 161.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memor y 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 t he SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of this

owner’s manual

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

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

≥ Functions that can be used for Motion

Picture Recording Mode:
Functions 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 picture only):
Function that can be used for the
Playback Mode (still pictures only):

≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p, 1080/60i,

AVCHD 3D or side-by-side ([SbS 3D]):
AVCHD scene(s)

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

This owner’s manual is designed for use
with models and .
Pictures may be slightly different from the
original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s

manual shows model ,
however, p art s of t he ex planati on r ef er to
different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functi ons

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

HC-X800

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Contents

Accessories.............................................12

Quick Guide....... ... .. ... ................. ... ... .. .....13

Advanced (Recording)

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts. . ...17

Power supply.. ... ... ................................. ..20

Inserting/removing the battery........... 20

Charging the battery ......................... 21

Charging and reco rdi n g tim e.... ... ...... 22

Recording to a card ................................24

Cards that you can use

with this unit ...................................... 24

Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 25

Turning the unit on/off............................26

Selecting a mode ....................................27

Preparation of the LCD monitor/

Viewfinder [HC-X900M]...........................28

How to use the touch screen.................28

About the Touch Menu.. .. ................. . 29

Setting date and time..............................30

Basic

Before recording.....................................31

Selecting a media to record

[HC-X900M]..............................................32

Recording motion pictures ....................33

Recording still pictures..........................35

Recording still pictures in

Motion Picture Recording Mode........ 36

Intelligent Auto Mode .............................37

Motion picture/Still picture playback ....39

Using the menu scre e n .......... ................42

Using the quick menu ....................... 42

Using the Setup M enu ............... .............43

Using with the remote control

[HC-X900M]..............................................52

Operation of direction buttons/

OK button..... ..................................... 53

Using the zoom................. ... ................. .. 54

Ring zoom [HC-X 900 M ].................... 54

Zoom ratio during

the Still Picture Recording Mode....... 55

Image Stabilizer Function...................... 55

1080/60p recording................................. 56

Recording with the Touch function.......57

Touch function icons ......................... 57

Recording functions of

operation icons .............. ......................... 60

Operation icons................................. 60

Recording functions of menus.............. 66

Manual recording.................................... 83

White Balance................................... 84

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment................................... 85

Recording with Manual Focus .......... 86

Recording 3D image............................... 88

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operatio ns..............................91

Motion picture playback us ing

operation icon ........... ... ..................... 91

Creating still picture from

motion picture ........... ... ... .................. 9 2

Highlight & Time Frame Index .......... 92

Repeat Playba ck.......... ................. ... . 93

Resuming the previous playback...... 93

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playbac k zoom )................ 94

Various playback function s ... ... .. ........... 95

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date .......................... 95

Highlight Playback ............................ 96

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show............ 101

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Deleting scene s/ sti ll p ic t ure s ......... .. ... 102

Deleting part of a scene

(AVCHD)......................................... 103

Dividing a scene (AVCHD).............. 104

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(iFrame/MP4) .................................. 105

Deleting personal information ......... 106

Protecting scenes/still pictures........ 106

Relay scene combining

[HC-X900M]............................................ 107

Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV ............ ................ ... ... ... ........108

Connecting with

a HDMI mini cable........................... 110

Listening in 5.1 channel sound

(AVCHD) [HC-X900M]............. ........ 111

Connecting with

the AV multi cable ........................... 111

Playback using VIERALink

3D image playback [HC-X900M] .......... 114

Viewing with 3D compatible TV....... 114

Viewing on the LCD mo n itor . ... ... .... 116

Converting and playing back

2D (3D) images as 3D (2D)............. 117

Adjusting 3D effect of

the 3D image................................... 118

3D image playback [HC-X800] ............. 118

Converting and playing back

2D images as 3D .... ........................ 120

Adjusting 3D effect of

the 3D image................................... 120

™

.............. 112

Copy/Dubbing

Copying between SD card and Built-in

Memory [HC-X90 0M] .............................121

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/

play back a disc........................... .........123

Preparing for copying/

playing back .................................... 123

Copying to discs.............................. 125

Playing back the copied disc........... 127

Managing the copie d disc ............... 128

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video devices, etc.................................129

3D image storage..................................133

With a PC

What you can do with a PC.................. 136

End User License Agreement......... 138

Operating environment ........................139

Installation.............................................142

Connecting to a PC ..............................142

About the PC displ a y ............ .......... 144

Starting HD Writer AE 4.1.....................145

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ............ 145

If using Mac ........................................... 145

Others

Indications............................................. 147

Messages .............................................. 150

About recovery................................ 150

Troubleshooting ................................... 151

Cautions for use ................................... 156

About copyright....................................162

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ..................................... 163

Approximate number of recordable

pictures..................................................164

Specifications ....................................... 166

Optional accessories ................. ..........170

Accessory Order Form (For USA

and Puerto Rico Customers).......... 173

Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A.

AND PUERTO RICO).............................174

Warranty

(For Canadian Cust o me rs ) .. ... ... ........... 176

Useful Information (Only For Latin

American Countries) ............................ 177

Index ..................................................... 178

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido ....... 180

PreparationBasicAdvanced

(Recording)

(Playback)

Copy/DubbingWith a PCOthers Advanced

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Accessories

HC-X900M

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBN130

AC adaptor

(P/PC)
VSK0732

(PU)
VSK0733

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

Remote control
(Battery built-in)

(supplied for HC-X900M;
not supplied for HC-X800)
N2QAEC000024

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0012 or
K1HY12YY0008

HC-X800

K1HY12YY0012

CD-ROM

Software

USB cable

K2KYYYY00201

Lens hood

VDW2412

Shoe adaptor

(supplied for HC-X900M;
not supplied for HC-X800)
VYC0996

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Quick Guide



∫ Inserting the battery

Open the LCD monitor and install the bat tery
by inserting it in the direction shown in the
figure.

≥ Insert the battery unti l it clicks and locks.

∫ Charging the battery

A DC input terminal

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor, then the AC outlet.

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC inp ut

terminal.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an

interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1
second on, 1 second off), indicating that
charging has begun. It will turn off when
the charging is completed.

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD

card or built-in memory, the acces s
lamp lights up.

≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.

1) Open the SD card cover and insert/
remove the SD card into/from the card
slot.

≥ Face the label side B in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

2) Press the C par t of the SD card co ver
and close the SD card cover.



≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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∫ Turning the unit on/off



HC-X900M



HC-X800



HC-X900M



HC-X800



HC-X900M



HC-X800

HC-X900M

HC-X800

Turning the unit on and off with the
power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power
button to turn on the unit.

A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power

button until the status indicator goes off.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD
monitor/viewfinder

Opening the LCD monitor or extending the
viewfinder turns on the unit . Closing the LCD
monitor/viewfinder turns off the unit.

To turn on the unit

To turn off the unit

B The status indicator goes off.

∫ Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the
mode to , or .

A The status indicator lights on.

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Motion Picture Recording
Mode (l 33)

Still Picture Recording Mode
(l 35)

Playback Mode (l 39, 91)

∫ How to use the touch screen

HC-X900M

MENU



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

Touch

T ouch and release the tou ch screen to select
icon or picture.

Slide while touching

Move your finger while pr essing on t he touch
screen.

Touch Menu

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

∫ Selecting a media to record

1) Change the mode to or .

2) Select the menu.

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3) Touch the media to record motion
pictures or still pictures.

≥ The media is selected separately to

motion pictures or still pictures is
highlighted in yellow.

4) Touch [ENTER].

∫ Recording motion pictures

1) Change the mode to .

2) Open the LCD monitor or ext end the
viewfinder.

3) Press the recor ding start/stop butt on to
start recording.

T

W

A Touch Menu

∫ Language selection

1) Touch , then touch [SETUP] #

2) Touch desired language.

MENU

[LANGUAGE].

T

W

A When you begin recording, ; changes

to ¥.

∫ Recording still pictures

1) Change the mode to .

2) Open the LCD monitor or ext end the
viewfinder.

3) Press the button fully to
take the picture.

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∫ Motion picture/Still picture

ALL

HC-X900M

60p

3D

3D

0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s



playback

1) Change the mode to .

2) Touch the pla y mode select icon A.

3)
Select the media typ e D and then select
the still picture B or the recording
format of the motion picture C you wish
to play back.



HC-X800

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

≥ Touc h [ENTER].
≥ The recording format of the selected

scene is displayed in the thumbnail
display of the motion pictures. ( ,

, , , , ,

)

≥ is displayed on the 1080/60p scene,

(Blue) is displayed on the A VCHD 3D
scene and is displayed on the side­by-side scene by touching [ALL AVCHD].









4) Touch t he scene or the still picture to be
played back.



≥

It will switch to the screen displaying and
thumbnail scroll lever
performed for approximately 5 seconds
the thumbnail display screen

E

when no operation is

.

on

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

jSlide the thumbnail display upward

(downward) while touching it.

jTouch (up)/ (down) on the

thumbnail scroll lever.

5) Select the playback operation by
touching the operation ic on.

F 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, touc h the screen.

(Motion picture playback)

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

(Still picture pl ayback)
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

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AV MULTI

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11

12

13

16

14

17
18

15

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 18 0o A t owards t he lens

or 90o B towards the opposite directio n.

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor scr een.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

2 Power button [ ] (l 26)
3 Speaker
4 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 31)
5 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 37, 83)

6 Optical image stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 55)

7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 56)
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20)
9 Battery holder (l 20)
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 108, 112)

11 USB terminal [ ] (l 124, 129, 142)
12 AV multi connector [AV MULTI]

(l 108, 132)

≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

13 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion

Picture Recording Mode or Still
Picture Recording Mode. (l 27)

14 Built-in flash (l 63)
15 3D Conversion Lens attachment part

(concave) (l 88)

16 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥ Please refer to page 31 for details about

attaching the lens hood.

17 AF assist lamp (l 82)
18 Recording lamp (l 47)

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19 SD card cover (l 25)

21
22

20

19

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25 26 27

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MIC

34
35

38

37

28

29
30

31

32
33

36

20 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm

(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage
this unit.

21 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 25)
22 Card slot (l 25)
23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 35)
24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 54)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Vo lume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 40)

25 Recording start/ stop button (l 33)

26 Shoulder strap fixture
27 Grip belt

Adjust the length o f the grip bel t so tha t it fits
your hand.

1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.

28 Status indicator (l 26)
29 Internal microphones
30 Multi manual ring (l 83 , 86 )

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31 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 172)
32 Shoe adaptor cover (l 172)

33 Shoe adaptor release l ever

39

41

40

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 172)

34 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the

external microphone input.

≥ (Microphone input level

meter) is displayed when the external
microphone is connected. (l 76)

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microph one type . In th is
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.

35 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 65)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.

≥ Listening at full volume for long periods

may damage the user’s ears.

36 DC input terminal [DC IN ] (l 21)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except

the supplied one.

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42

37 Mode switch (l 27)
38 Viewfinder (l 28)

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology , t here may be some ti ny bright
or dark spots on the viewf i nder screen.
However, t his is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

39 Eyepiece corrector di al (l 28)
40 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 83)

41 Remote control sensor (l 53)

43
44

42 Internal microphones
43 Status indicator (l 26)
44 Mode switch (l 27)
45 DC input terminal [DC IN ] (l 21)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except

the supplied one.

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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.

BATT

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-VBN130/VW-VBN260.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) 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. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). 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 pack s may l ead to fi re o r exp losio n. Pleas e be ad vise d th at we ar e not lia ble
for any accident or failure occurr ing as a r esult of use of a counte rf eit bat tery p a ck.
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 26)

Open the LCD monitor and 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 c onnected. The primar y circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important:

≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.

Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC20PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperatu re between 10 °C and 30 °C

(50 °F and 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

≥

The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on,
1 second off), indicating that charging has begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and us e it together with the
battery.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 158.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 12 , 22, 23, 170)
≥ 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 t o di rect sunlight for a long period of time

with doors and windows closed.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 °F)/humidity: 60%RH
≥

HC-X900M

When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD mon i tor)

HC-X900M

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBN130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBN260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

Charging

time

2h30min

4h30min

Recording

mode

[1080/60p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG]
[HX], [HE],

[SbS 3D]*

[iFrame]

[1080/60p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG]

[HX]

[HE], [iFrame],

[SbS 3D]*

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

1h20min

(1h15min)

1h25min

(1h15min)

1h25min

(1h15min)

1h30min

(1h20min)

2h55min

(2h35min)

3h

(2h40min)

3h5min

(2h40min)

3h5min

(2h45min)

Actual

recordable

time

50 min

(45 min)

50 min

(45 min)

55 min

(45 min)

55 min

(45 min)

1h45min

(1h35min)

1h50min

(1h40min)

1h50min

(1h40min)

1h55min

(1h40min)

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HC-X800

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBN130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBN260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

* This will be the recording mode when the 3D Conver sion Lens (optional) is attached.

≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is f or when the batter y has been disc harged compl etely.

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

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recorda ble t ime when repeat ed ly st art ing/s toppin g

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

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Charging

time

2h30min

4h30min

Recording

mode

[1080/60p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG] 1h25min 50min
[HX], [HE] 1 h 25 min 55 min

[iFrame],
[SbS 3D]*

[1080/60p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG]

[HX],

[HE],
[iFrame],
[SbS 3D]*

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

1h20min 50min

1h30min 55min

2h55min 1h45min

3h 1h50min

3h5min 1h55min

Actual

recordable

time

Battery capacit y indica tion

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####
If there is less than 3 minutes rema ining, then will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.

≥ Screen display will disappe ar when no touch op eration is performed. However, it will be

constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you

can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining

battery capacity will not be shown.

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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.

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC
Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these
Memory Cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture record ing.

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB

* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed

standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.

≥

Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC
Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

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

(This website is in English only.)
≥ Operation of the SD Memory Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Memory

Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.

≥ 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.

≥ The operation of Memory Cards exceeding 64GB cannot be guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on th e card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

e.g.:

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Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card not from Pana sonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 50) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be res tored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

1 Open the SD card cover and

insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.

≥ Face the label side B in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

2 Press the C

part of the SD
card cover and
close the SD
card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD

card

or built-in memory

lights up.

, the access lamp



≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of

the SD card.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop

the SD card.

≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the

failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the dat a st ored on the
SD card.

≥ When the card access lam p is lit, do not:

jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, dirt or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following

areas:

jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas
jNear a hea ter
jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperat ure (cond ensation
can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using th em.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 160)

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



HC-X900M





Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

HC-X900M

To turn off the unit

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

A The status indicator lights on.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turn s on the unit. Closing the LCD
monitor/viewfinder turns off the unit.

During general use, you may find it convenient to turn the unit on/off using the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.

∫ To turn on the unit

HC-X800

HC-X800

A The status indicato r lights on.

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∫ To turn off the unit

HC-X800



HC-X800

HC-X900M



B The status indicator goes off.

HC-X900M

≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and th e viewfinder is retracted.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed

and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or ex tending the viewfinder does not turn

on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.

jWhen the un i t i s originally purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button

Preparation

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or pl ayback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

HC-X900M

HC-X800

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 33)
Still Picture Re co rding Mode (l 35)
Playback Mode (l 39, 91)

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Preparation

Preparation of the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder

The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monit or is
opened.
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD moni tor is closed and the viewfinder i s extended.
≥ Live image recording or 3D recordings can be viewed in 3D on the LCD monit or. (l 88,

114)

There are differences in th e way tha t diffe rent people exp eri ence 3D image s. Check
from a position directly in front of and at around 25 cm (0. 82 feet) from th e L C D
monitor, where you can easily see pi cture.

∫ To adjust the image in the viewfinder
Adjust to make the image clear by
rotating the eyepiece corrector dial.

≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monit or

to turn on the viewfinder.

Preparation

[HC-X900M]

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 tou ch screen to select icon or
picture.

≥ Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touc hing the t ouch scre en will not op erate wh ile you are

touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ About the operation icons

HC-X900M

HC-X800



MENU

ALL

///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item
selection and setting etc.

:

Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus.

About the Touch Menu

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to swit ch the operation icons.

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

≥ It is also possible to swit ch the operation icon s by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while

touching it.

A Touch Menu

T

W

Recording Mode Playback Mode

T

W

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

* Above image is example of display for HC-X900M.

B Operati on icons to display can be chang ed. (l 47)
C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 83)

Q.

MENU

MENU

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∫ To display the Touch Menu

MENU

Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operation is performed for a specific period
of time. To display it again, touch .

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed t i ps, such as ball point pens.

Preparation

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform Steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

1 Select the menu. (l 42)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the des ired value using /

.

A Displaying the World Time setting (l 43):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ A message prompting for World Ti me setting may be

displayed. Perform the W orld Time setting by touching the screen. (l 43)

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To

recharge the built-in lithium battery , connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to th is
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24hours and the battery will maintain the date and
time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

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

Before recording

∫ Basic cam era positi oning

1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stab le and there is no danger of colliding with

another person or objec t.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the su bject is

backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones or the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, mainta ining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is use ful f or reco rding sub jec ts yo u ca nnot get cl ose to, bu t overu se o f

zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

∫ Recording yoursel f
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.
(However, the image recorded is the same as a nor mal recording.)

≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When

appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal
position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 150)

∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood

This will reduce the extra light entering the lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it
possible to take clearer pictures.

A Attaching the lens hood
B Removing the lens hood

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≥ If you use the Filter Kit (optional), the Conversion Lens (optional) or the 3D Conversion

Lens (optional), remove th e lens hood.

Basic

Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M]

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

1 Change the mode to or .
2 Select the menu. (l 42)

MENU

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3 Touch the media to record motion

pictures or still pictures.

≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures

or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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



0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to . (l 27)
2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
3 Press the recording start/stop button

to start recording.

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

4 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

≥ Recording can also be started/sto pped by

touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the
recording start/stop button.

∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

Recording mode

R 1h20m

0h00m00s

≥ Screen display will disappear when no to uch op era tio n is p erformed for a spec ific per iod of

time. To display it again, touch the screen. (l 43)

≥

It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.

Approximate remaining recordable time
≥ When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.

Recording time elapsed
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for

minute and “s” for second.

≥ Each time the unit is put into recording

pause, the counter displ ay will be reset
to 0h00m00s.

T

W

≥ To change the recor d ing format, change the Recording Mode (l 68) or press and

hold the 1080/60p button. (l 56)

≥ Still pictures can be recor ded while recording the mo tion picture. (l 36)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the rec ording start/stop button to start recording

and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)

≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memor y)

Recording f o rmats [1080/60p], [HA], [H G], [HX], [HE] [iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 95) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of di fferent dates will be

less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pict ures re corded on an
SD card or the built-in memory.

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≥

HC-X800

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

While recording is in progress, the re cordin g will not stop even if the LCD mo nitor is closed
and the viewfinder is retracted.

While recording is in progr ess , the rec ording wi ll no t st op e ven if t he L CD monit or is closed.

≥

Put the unit in Pause mode whe n connectin g or discon necting an external micr ophone wit h
the MIC terminal.

≥ Please refer to page 163 for detail abo ut the approximate recordable time.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

When motion picture is recorded in A VCHD 3D format

≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD 3D are

supported by AVCHD 3D compatible equipment.

≥ It is still possible to play back when the motion picture is dub bed to an AVCHD

compatible equipment, but the 3D motio n picture record ed on this unit will be converted
to a 2D motion picture. It is not possible to restore the converted 2D motion picture
back to a 3D motion picture.

≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording

format set to AVCHD 3D on AVCHD 3D compatible equipment or AVCHD compatible
equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format

≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Pro gressive are

supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment.

≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording

format set to AVCHD Pro gressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In
such a case, play back on this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in A VCHD format

≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are s upported

by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports
AV CHD by ref erring to the operating instructions.

≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording

format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on
this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format

≥ You can play back on Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording

format set to iFrame on iFrame compat ible equipment. In such a case, play back on
this unit instead.

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Basic




MEGA

Recording still pictures

1 Change the mode to . (l 27)
2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
3 Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only)

Focus indication:

A Focus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessfu l .

B Focus area (area inside brackets)

4 Press the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image St abi liz er func tion (l 55) to ([MODE1]), then the Image

Stabilizer fu nction will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)

≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places.
≥ Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places

because the shutter speed becomes slow.

≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter: l 59)
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 121) and print using a PC or a prin ter.

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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording

R3000R3000R3000

MEGA

MEGA

R3000

M

16

Still picture operation indicator (l 147)
Remaining number of still pictures

≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures (l 79)

M

16

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 35) ≥ Screen display will disappear
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 55)
AF assist lamp (l 82)

ß Flash (l 63)

ßj Flash level (l 63)

Red-eye Reduction (l 63)

when no touc h operation is
performed for a specific period
of time. To display it again,
touch the screen.

≥ It will be constantly displayed

when the remaining number of
still pictures that can be
recorded becomes 200 or less.

∫ 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 cases.

jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene
jWhen the scene is dark
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines

∫ About the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.

jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode (Portrait) is used
jWhen AF/AE tracking is used
jWhen the Ex tr a Op ti ca l Z oo m is u sed
jWhen the un i t de termines tha t the A F assist lamp is ne c e s sa r y

Recording still pictures in M otion Pic ture Recording M ode

You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

¬ Change the mode to .

Press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

(Simultaneous recording)

≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is display ed while still pictures

are being re corded.

≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Se lf-timer (l 64) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is

different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over
still picture recording.

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≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the record able time

Intelligent auto/Manual button

Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto
Mode/Manual Mode.

≥ Please refer to page 83 about Manual Mod e.

/MANUAL

remaining will shorten. If the unit is tu rned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable
time remaining may lengthen.

Basic

Intelligent Auto Mode

The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.

Mode Effect

Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the

Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting

*1

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

*1

Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

*2

Night portrait A subject and the background are recorded with near real -life

*2

Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter

*2

Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of

*1

Normal In modes other than those described above, the contrast is

*2

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

out the background sky, which may be very bright.

brightness.

speed.

recording.

adjusted to give a clear picture.

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≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

10 000K

9 000K
8 000K

7 000K
6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

2)

1)

3)

9)

≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame

when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 72)

≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Ni ght Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording condition s, such as when faces are

of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

∫ Intelligent Auto Mode

When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted 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 84, 86)

Automatic White Balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance fu nctions.

1) The effective range of Automatic White Ba lance

adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) Sunlight

5) White fluorescent lamp

6) Halogen light bulb

7) Incandescent light bulb

8) Sunrise or sunset

9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,
adjust the White Balance manually. (l 84)

Auto Focus

The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the

Manual Focus Mode. (l 86)

jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly

reflective objects

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Basic

ALL







HC-X900M

HC-X800

60p

3D

3D



Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to . (l 27)
2 Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 29)

3

Select the media type D and then select
the still picture B or the recording format
of the motion picture C you wish to play
back.

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

≥ Touc h [ENTER].
≥ The icon is displayed in the thumbn ail di splay when th e

item for motion pictur e is t ouche d. ( , , , , , , )

≥ is displayed on the 1080/60p scene, (Blue) is displayed on the AVCHD 3D scene

and is displayed on the side-by-side scene by touching [ALL AVCHD].

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be

played back.

≥ It will switch to the screen displaying and thumbnail

scroll lever E when no operation is performed for
approximately 5 seconds on the thumbnail display
screen.
For details about deleti ng, refer to page 102.

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

jSlide the thumbnail display upward (dow nward) while touching it.
jTouch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.





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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.

0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s



HC-X900M

F Operation icon

≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear

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

≥

The scene or still picture being played back is
converted to 3D image/2D image and played back
when the / is touched. (l 117)

≥ Slide show will be played back only in 2D or only in 3D. It will play back in 2D if the still

picture at the start of the slide show is 2D (3D still pictures are converted to 2D still pictures
and played back), and it will play back in 3D if it is 3D (2D still pictures are converte d to 3D
still pictures and played back).

Motion picture playback Still picture pl ayback

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playb ack and shows

the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the
following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side.
20 scenes
* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Play back Mode.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20

()

9 scenes

()

1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l92)

scenes or 9 scenes display, recordi ng date and time are displayed when playin g back
motion pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.

∫ Speaker/Headphone volume

adjustment

Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker/
headphone volume during Mot i on Picture
Playback Mode.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumb n a i ls.

Towards “r”: Increases the volume
Towards “s”: Decreases the volume

* HC-X800 is not equipped with the Headphone volume adjustment f unction.

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.

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≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
≥ When playing back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black

momentarily at the time th e scene switches.

Motion picture compatibility

≥ This unit is based on AVCHD 3D/AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD.

AVCHD 3D format

≥

Video signals for the AVCHD 3D that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/60i.

≥ Do not delete or edit the 3D image recorded on the SD card with this unit using

anything other than AVCHD 3D compatible equipment (such as conventional
AVCHD compatible equipment). 3D image in the SD card will be converted to 2D
image. Once it is converted to 2D i mage, i t is not poss ibl e to resto re to 3D image .

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other

products, and oth er products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD 3D.

AVCHD Progressive format

≥ Video signal for the A VCHD Progressive that can be played back with this unit is

1920k1080/60p.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other

products, and oth er products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD Progressive.

AVCHD format

≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that c an be play ed back wit h this un it are 1920k1080/60i,

1920k1080/24p and 1440k1080/60i.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other

products, and oth er products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.

iFrame format

≥ Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with th is unit are 960k540/30p.
≥ Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other

products, and oth er products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support iFrame.

MP4 format

≥ Only the MP4 (640k360/30p) created on this un it can be played back.
≥ The other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures created on this unit,

even if the products support MP4.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEIT A (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).

≥ The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit are MPO and JPEG. (Not all

MPO and JPEG formatted files will be played back.)

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other

products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.

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Basic

MENU

MENU

MENU

Q.

MENUQ.MENU

Q.

MENU

Q.

MENU

A

Using the menu screen

≥

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

l

29)

1 Touch .

2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

touching / .

4 Touch the desired item to enter

the setting.

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 canceled.

Using the quick menu

This allows quick setting of some of the
menus.

≥

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

l

29)

1 Touch .

The followin g me nu s c a n be s et . Touch the
desired menu.
≥ The items displayed differ depending on

the position of the mode switc h or set tings .

Icon Function Page

16

14.7

[REC MODE]
[PICTURE SIZE]

M

/

M

[POWER LCD]

/

[GUIDE LINES]
[MIC LEVEL]
[MF ASSIST]
[ZEBRA]
[LUMINANCE]
[HISTOGRAM]

l 68

l 79

l 48

l 65
l 76
l 87
l 78
l 78
l 78

2 Touch the desired item to enter

the setting.

3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the quick

menu.

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Basic

MENU





A The current time
B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

Using the Setup Menu

≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.

Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # desired setting

[DISPLAY]

Set the display method for the screen information dis play.

[5 SECONDS] : Information is displaye d on the screen for 5 seconds af ter starting

the recording mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.

[ON]: Constantly display

[5 SECONDS]/[ON]

[CLOCK SET]

Please refer to page 30.

[SET WORLD TIME]

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by se lecting your home
region and the travel destination.

1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME].

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 30)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER]

and proceed to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch [HOME].

≥ Touc h [ENTER].

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch / to select your home
region and touch [ENTER] .

≥ Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight

saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the time
difference from GMT is set forward b y one
hour. Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to
return to the normal time setting.

4 (Only when setting the r egion of your travel

destination)

Touch [DESTINATION].

≥ Touc h [ENTER].

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≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel





C The local time at the selected

travel destinatio n

D The time difference between

the travel destinatio n and the
home region

T

destination appears after setting the home regio n successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the r egion of your travel

destination)

Touch / to select your travel
destination and touc h [ENTER].

≥ Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] to set daylight

saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on. The travel
destination time and time difference from
the home region time are set forward by one
hour. Touch [DAYLIGHT SAVING] again to
return to the normal time setting.

≥ Close the setting by touching [EXIT].

appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and cl ose the setting by touching [EXIT].

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using

the time difference from your home region.

[DATE/TIME]

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

≥

HC-X900M

You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.

[DATE FORMAT]

It is possible to change the date format.

[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]

You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and record ing button
icon ( ).

[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]

[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

[ON]/[OFF]

W

[ON]: Constantly display
[OFF]: Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch ope ration.

[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]

Set the display method for the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon ( ).

[ON]: Constantly display
[OFF]: The icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch oper ation.

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[ON]/[OFF]

HC-X800

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF]

[EXT. DISPLAY]

Please refer to page 110.

[ECONOMY (BATT)]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, th is unit aut omatic ally tu rns off to
save battery life.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in

following cases:

jUsing the AC adaptor*
jUsing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
jPRE-REC is used
jDuring slide show playback

* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activate d, this unit automatically turns off.

[ECONOMY (AC)]

When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor
with this unit, this unit automatically turns off.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in

following cases:

jUsing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
jPRE-REC is used
jDuring slide show playback

[QUICK POWER ON]

The unit is put into recording p ause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the
mode set to or .

[ON]/[OFF]

[ON]/[OFF]

[ON]/[OFF]

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.

[QUICK START]

This unit is put into recording p ause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened
or the viewfinder is extended.

≥

When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

HC-X800

When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 80% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

≥

Quick Start will no t work if the [SD CARD] is selecte d in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if t here
is no SD card inserted.

HC-X800

Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.

[ON]/[OFF]

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≥ Change the mode to or .

HC-X900M

HC-X800



HC-X800

HC-X900M

1 Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.



The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start Standby Mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

HC-X900M

HC-X800



The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.

≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if

jabout 5 minutes elapsed
jmode is set to

≥ Depending on the recording conditions and men u settings, time for Quick Start ma y be

longer than 0.6 seconds.

≥ It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mod e, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.
≥

HC-X900M

If [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 45)/[ECONO M Y (AC ) ] (l 45) is set to [ON] and the unit
automatically goes into Quick Star t Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and vie wfi nder
and then open the LCD monitor o r extend the viewfinder again.

If [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 45)/[ECONO M Y (AC ) ] (l 45) is set to [ON] and the unit
automatically goes into Qui ck Start Standby Mode, clo se the LCD mon ito r and then open it
again.

≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
≥

Quick St art Standby Mode cannot be released by the remote control.

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HC-X900M

HC-X900M

[ON]/[OFF]

[REMOTE CONTROL]

Please refer to page 52.

[REC LAMP]

The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal
from the remote control or when th e Self-timer is counting down.

HC-X800

The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the Self-timer is countin g
down.

When this is set to [OFF], it does no t light during recording.

[ALERT SOUND]

Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed
with this sound.

(Volume low)/ (Volume high)

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs, follow the instruct ions displayed on the screen. ( l 150)

[ON]/[OFF]

/ /[OFF]

[SELECT OPERATION
ICONS]

You can change the operation icons displayed in the Touch Menu.
Register 3 favorite operation i cons.
≥ This function’s default settings are (Fade), (PRE-REC) and (Backlight

Compensation) for Motion Picture Recording Mode, and (Built-in flash),

(Self-timer) and (Backlight Compensation) for Still Pi cture Recording Mode.

1 Touch [SELECT OPERATION ICONS].
2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting.
3 Touch the operation icon to be set.

≥ Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon.
≥ To cancel, touch the operation icon aga in.

4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ For details about the function of eac h operation icon, refer to page 60.

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[POWER LCD]

+2

0

-

1

+2

+1

0

-

1

HC-X800

+1

HC-X900M

HC-X800

:

:

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l 42)

HC-X800

(Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)/

A

*(Automatic adjustment)

* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.

≥

HC-X900M

When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD mon i tor is set to [ON] automatically.

When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to automatically.

≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorte r.

[ON]/[OFF]

A

+1

////

[LCD SET]

It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1 Touch [LCD SET].
2 Touch the desired setting item.

[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor

3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touc h [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.

HC-X900M

[BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]

[EVF SET]

It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥ These can be set with the LCD monitor. Close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder

after setting, and confirm the brightness by turning on the viewfinder.

[AV MULTI]

Please refer to page 111.

[COMPONENT OUT]

Please refer to page 111.

[COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]

[1080i]/[480i]

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[HDMI RESOLUTION]

HC-X900M

HC-X800

Please refer to page 110.

[VIERA Link]

Please refer to page 112.

[TV ASPECT]

Please refer to page 109.

[AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p]

[ON]/[OFF]

[16:9]/[4:3]

[HDMI]/[LCD]

[3D OUTPUT]

Please refer to page 115.

HC-X800

[AUTO]/[2D]

[3D PLAYBACK]

Please refer to page 118.

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for cha nging the menu settings back to the default condi tion.
≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]
* For users who have , this menu is not displayed.

[Auto Cursor Position]

The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor
is moved to the right.
It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to
be entered again.

≥ Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:

jWhen registering [FACE RECOG.] (l 70)
jWhen setting [TITLE SETUP] for Highlight Playback (l 100)

*

, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.

[ON]/[OFF]

[NUMBER RESET]

Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.

≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 144)
≥ To res et the folder number, format the SD card and built -in memory, and then perform

[NUMBER RESET].

≥ 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.
(l 123, 136)

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HC-X800

HC-X800

[FORMAT CARD]

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. (

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message scr een.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 160)

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this un it to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equ ipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

HC-X900M

l

123, 136)

[FORMAT MEDIA]

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. (l 123,

136)

1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
2 Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message scr een.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 160)

≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 157)

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this un it to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equ ipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

[CARD STATUS]

The used space and remainin g re c o r d ab l e tim e of th e SD card can be che cked.
≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selec ted recording

mode is displayed.

≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.

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≥ The SD card requires some space to store informati on and manage system files, so the

actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The c apa c ities of t his unit, P Cs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.

HC-X900M

[MEDIA STATUS]

The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be
checked.
≥ Touc hi ng [CHANGE MEDIA] switc hes the u nit between th e displa y for th e SD c ard and the

display for the built-in memory.

≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selec ted recording

mode is displayed.

≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.

≥ The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to sto re information and manage

system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The
usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1GB=1,000,000,000
bytes. The capacitie s of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as
1 G B=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the
capacity appears to be smaller.

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the or position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] an d you touch [ EXIT] when t here is no S D card inser ted
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes plac e, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts agai n. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

[ON]/[OFF]

[O.I.S. DEMO]

This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO ], th e d emo n s tr a tio n au tomatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.

[LANGUAGE]

You can select the languag e on the screen display and the menu sc r een.

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Basic

MENU

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

/VOL

DATE/TIME

START/

STOP

EXT DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

OK

SKIP SKIP

MENU

PAUSE

2
3

4

6

5

8

7

9

10

11

1

Using with the remote control [HC-X900M]

Select the menu.

: [SETUP] #

[REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON]

1 Power on/off button [ ]

Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD
monitor is opened or the viewfinder is
extended.
≥ Unit cannot be turned on by the power on/

off button when 36 hours have passed
after the unit is t urned of f. Pres s the p ower
button on the unit and turn the unit back
on.

≥ Unit cannot be turned off when it is

connected to the PC or the DVD burner.

2 Photoshot button [ ]
3 On-screen display button

[EXT DISPLAY] (l 110)

4 Playback operation buttons (l 39,

91)

These buttons function in the same manner
as the corresponding playback operation
icon being displayed on screen.
[Excluding skip playback (l 91)]

5 Delete button [ ]
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display

8 Recording start/stop button [START/

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switch buttons [T, W, /VOL]

*

STOP]

9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 44)
10 Menu button [MENU]
11 OK button [OK]

* means that these buttons function in the

same manner as the corresponding
buttons on the unit.

Remove the insulation sheet A before
using.

Replace a button-type battery

1 While pressing the stopper B, pull

out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-type battery with its

(i) mark facing upward and then
put the battery holder back in

*

*

place.

≥ When the button-type battery runs

down, replace it with a new battery
(part number: CR2025). The battery
should normally last about 1 ye ar,
however this depends on how
frequently the unit is use d.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of

reach of children to prev ent
swallowing.

CAUTION

15

1515

1010

1515

STILL ADV STILL ADV

STOP

OK

SKIP SKIP

MENU

PAUSE

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is

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

≥ When disposing the batteries, please

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

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Nev er put Button-Type
battery in mouth. If swallowed call your
doctor.

Replace battery with Panaso nic PART
NO. CR2025 only. Use of anoth er batt er y
may present a risk of fire or ex plosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose
of in fire.

∫ Remote control usable range

Operation of direction buttons/OK button

1 Press a direction button.

≥ Selected item will become yellow.

2 Select the item with the

direction button.

3 Confirm the selection by

pressing the OK button.

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

STOP

SKIP SKIP

MENU

OK

≥ Selection/confirmation of operation icons,

thumbnail display etc. can be operated.

≥ All touc h op e r ations on the un it can al s o

be operated by the remote control (some
exceptions).

A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 1 5o down, left,
and right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light,
the unit may not operate properly even
within the usable ranges.

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Advanced (Recording)

Zoom lever/Zoom button icons

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (z oom out)

6



W

T

6



W

T

T
W

T

W



A side: Close-up recording (zoom in)
B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

A

B

Using the zoom

A Zoom bar

≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 67)
≥ You can also zoom by sim p l y tou c h i ng th e LC D monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 57)

∫ About the zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.

A Optical zoom

W

∫ About the zoom speed

The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever/ring zoom, zoom button icon/zoom
button on the remote control, touch zoom.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the r ange over whic h the zoo m lever is moved o r the

speed to rotate the ring .

≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icon, zoom button on the remote control or

touch zoom will be performed at a constant speed.

* HC-X800 is not equipped with the zoom ring and the zoom button on the remote control.

Ring zoom [HC-X900M]

T

B Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)

Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)

Zoom operation can be done using th e multi manual ring.

Zoom by rotating the ring.

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Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode

Optical image stabilizer button

Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer
on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

/ # (setting canceled)

≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is

displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.

≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture

Recording Mode, we recommend t hat y ou set the
image stabilizer off.

(Still Picture Recording Mode)

/ # (setting canceled)

≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed.

When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.

O.I.S.

The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25k without degrading the picture quality for the Still
Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varie s depe ndin g on th e set ting o f [ PICT URE SIZ E] and [A SPECT

RATIO]. (l 79, 80)

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may

be recorded. When returning t he zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.2m

(4.0 feet) or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subje ct app rox . 3.5cm (1.4 q)

away from the lens.

Advanced (Recording)

Image Stabilizer Function

Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.

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∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode

MENU

MENU

1080/60p button

T o s et to 108 0/60p recordi ng mod e, press an d hold th e
button until is displayed.
≥ To ret urn to normal recording mode, press and hold

the button until disappears.

MENU

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

(Still Picture Recording Mode)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]

[MODE1]: The function works all the time.
[MODE2]: The function works when the button is pressed. We

≥ Please refer to page 59 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.

Advanced (Recording)

recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or
recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.

1080/60p recording

This is a recording mode that can record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is
the highest picture quality for this unit.

It is possible to set from the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # [1080/60p]

≥ Please refer to page 163 about approximate recordable time.

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Advanced (Recording)

T

W

≥ An icon is displayed in the

A position when the Touch
function icon is se t.

B Touch zoom bar
C Zoom magnification

position

Recording with the Touch function

You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.

1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on

the Touch Menu to display Touch function
icons. (l 29)

2 Touch the Touch function icon.

(e.g. AF/AE tracking)

≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon aga in. (Optical

Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing t he finger
touching .)

Touch function icons

Touch Zoom
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
Touch Shutter

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

*2

Touch Zoom

You can zoom by touching on the touch zoom bar.

≥ Touc h zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.

1Touch .

≥ Touc h zoom bar appears.

*1

2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.

≥ It will zoom to the touched position.
≥ It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out when W

side is touched.

≥ It is also possible to perfo rm zoom o pera tion by t ouchi ng a nd

sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T side or W side.

≥ Please refer to page 54 for details about the zoom speed.

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AF/AE tracking

A Target frame

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure w ill keep f oll owi ng the subje ct a utomati ca lly e ven i f i t move s.
(Dynamic tracking)

1Touch .

≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 70) is [ON] and a registered f ace is detected, the target is

automatically locked.

2 Touch the object and lock the target.

≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target

frame on the head gets locked and tracking star ts.

≥ Touc h the object to be changed aga in when you want

to change the target.

≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, t he setti ng

becomes (Normal) and touched object is tracked.
Selection becomes (Portrait) when target frame is
locked on a face. (It may turn to (Normal) even if
the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or with a dark scene.)

3 Start recording.

∫ About target frame

≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a

characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.

≥ When the button is pre ssed halfway in S till Picture Recording Mode, the f ocus is set to

the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target
cannot be changed.

≥ This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. When Manual Mode is set in Still Picture

Recording Mode, it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode.

≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording

conditions such as the following:

jWhen the object is too large or too small
jWhen color of the object is similar to the background
jWhen the scene is dark

≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recor ding Mode, the screen may become dark or

the AF assist lamp may turn on. (l 82)

≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases.

jWhen the mode is changed
jWhen the un i t i s tur n ed off
jWhen the Scene Mode is se t
jSwitch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
jSwitch to recording yourself

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Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

MENU

In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization
by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of
the shake that tends to occur when using zoo m.

1 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
2 Touch and hold .

≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding .
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from t he icon.

∫ T o make the display of disappear

Display of will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time wi th
the default setting. To make the display of disappear, change the setting of the
[O.I.S. LOCK D IS PLAY].

: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting

[ON]: Constantly display.
[OFF]: The icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch oper ation.

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.

Touch Shutter

It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.

1Touch .
2 Touch the subject.

≥ Focus area will display on the touched position, and a

still picture is recorded.

≥ Depending on the recording co ndit ions or recog nition of the t ouche d p ositi on, it ma y no t be

possible to record the intended picture.

≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.

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PRE-REC

B





PRE-REC

HC-X900M

Recording functions of operation icons

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be rec orded.

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

display the operation icons. (l 29)

2 Touch an operation icon.

(e.g. PRE-REC)

≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the f unction.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelin g the following

functions.

jSmile Shot (l 62)
jBuilt-in flash (l 63)
jSelf-timer (l 64)
jGuidelines (l 65)

≥ The icon is displayed in A when the operation icon is set.

(PRE-REC or Self-timer icon is displayed in B.)

Operation icons

*1

Fade
Intelligent Contrast Control
PRE-REC
Smile Shot
Built-in flash
Red-eye Reduction
Self-timer
Intelligent Exposure

*1 It is not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 It is no t di splayed in Mot ion Picture Reco r di n g Mode.
*3 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal.

[MIC LEVEL] (l 76) is set to anyth i ng other than [AUTO], is displayed as the
operation icon, and adjust m ent of input level of the microphone is possible.

≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed. ([SELECT

OPERATION ICONS]: l 47)

≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mod e to , PRE-REC, Backlight compensation,

Color Night Rec, Self-timer and Tele Macro functions are canceled.

≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade f unction is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.

(Except for the Headp hone volume adjustment)

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*1

*1

*2

*2

*1

*2

*2

Backlight Compensation
Tele Macro
Guidelines
Color Night Rec

Headphone volume adjustment /
Microphone level adjustment

*1

*3

Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

MENU

PRE-REC

HC-X900M

HC-X800

MENU

Q.

MENU

When you start recording, the image/audio gradu ally
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)

≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.

∫ To select the color for fade in/out

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #

[WHITE] or [BLACK]

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in beco me black (or white).

Intelligent Contrast Control

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark or brigh t pa rts or the bri ghtness is insuff icient, the ef fect ma y not

be clear.

PRE-REC

This prevents you from missing a shot.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pres sed.

≥ appears on the screen.

≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.

jIf you change the mode
j

If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]

j

If you remove the SD card

jIf you touch or
jIf you press 1080/60p button
jIf you turn the unit off
jIf you start recording
jAfter 3 hours have passed

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≥

HC-X900M

14.7

M

8.3M2.1

M

After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail during playback will di ffer from the motion pictures

displayed at the start of playback.

Smile Shot

When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit
automatically records a still picture.

The icon changes each time it is to uched.

([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF]

: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
: Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registe red using

Face Recognition (l 70) is detected.

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

≥ During Smile Shot recording, t he face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green

frame and / are red.

≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( / will flash)

j

When [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD], and there is no SD card inserted

j

HC-X800

When there is no SD card inserted

jWhen it is set to Manual Focus
jWhen the In te r va l Recording is used
jWhen [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is regist ered (In ([FACE RECOG.])

only)

≥ Depending on the recording conditions (t ype of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the

subject may not be detected correctly.

≥ The number of recording pixels are (5120k2880), (3840k2160) or

(1920k1080). (l 80)

≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as

thumbnails, the appears.

≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are

only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot
function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]) , it will rec ord only if the fa ce of a subject register ed
with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.

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Built-in flash

When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to recor d still pictures in dark places.

The icon changes each time it is to uched.

ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF])

≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to

by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the
indication lights up in red.)

∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash

MENU

: [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting

[ßi]: Much brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßj]: Less bright

≥ The light from the flash may be blocked by th e lens hood when the lens hood is attached.
≥ Do not use the flash with the filter kit (opt ional) or the conversion lens (optional) attached .
≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the button is pressed halfway, the flash is not

activated.

≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower .

Red-eye Reduction

Reduces the phenomena where hu man eyes become red from flashes.

≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with

some people than with others.

≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-eye Reduction is set to on.

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Self-timer

HC-X900M

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

The icon changes each time it is to uched.
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled
≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display

and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the Self ­timer is canceled.

≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the button is pr essed halfway once and then fu lly, the lens

focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the button is pressed
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Touch [CANCEL].

≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way t o prev ent ima ge s hak e when t he button is

pressed while using a tripod etc.

≥

Self-timer can be stopped midw ay by pressing MENU on the remote control.

Intelligent Exposure

This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.

≥

If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Backlight Compensation

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Tele Macro

A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.

≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 95cm (38q).
≥ When the Tele Macro is set wit h the z oom magnif ic ation less th an 1 2k, it will automatically

be set to 12k.

≥

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canceled

when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.

Guidelines

HC-X900M

You can ch eck if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and
still pictures. The f unction can also be used to estima t e the balance of th e c omposition.

The icon changes each time it is to uched.

# # # Setting canceled

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l 42)
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

∫ Displaying Guidelines at playback

≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the

AVCHD scene or set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 39)

MENU

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

≥ To ca ncel the Guidelines function during playback, set to [OFF ].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Pict ure Playback Mode.

≥ When tiredness or discomfort is felt when displayi ng Guidelines during recording or

playback of 3D images:

jCancel the setting of the Guidelines
j

HC-X900M

Set [2D/3D DISPLAY] (l 89, 117) to [2D]

Color Night Rec

This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washe d out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisi ble may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker are as , Au to Foc us ma y focu s a bi t slow e r. This is normal.

Headphone volume adju stme nt

Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.

: Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume

≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not chang e.

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Recording functions of menus

[SCENE MODE]

When you record images in dif fere nt si tuations , this mode automat ically set s opt imum shut ter
speeds and apertures.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting
5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback

Portrait: To make people stan d out against the background
Soft skin: To makes skin colors appear so fter for a more attractive

Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow: Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach: To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset: To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery: For s patial scenery
Fireworks: To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
Low light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Night portrait: To capture a person and the background brightly.

and pause of playback

appearance

(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)

(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)

≥ (Sports/Portrait/Soft skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)

jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in S till Picture Recording Mode.

≥ (Sunset /L ow light)

jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more (When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/ 24 or more.)

in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

≥ (Sunset/Scen ery/Firew or k s/N ight scener y )

jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded .

≥ (Sports)

jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display

flashes.

≥ (Portrait)

jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.

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≥ (Soft skin)

jIf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the ski n color, they

will also be smoothed.

jIf the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be cl ear.
jIf you record a person in the distan ce, t he fa ce may not be rec orde d clearly. In this case,

cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to rec ord.

≥ (Fireworks)

jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.

≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)

jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in S till Picture Recording Mode.
jUsing a tripod is recommended.

≥ (Night portrait)

jThe flash is set to [ON].

[ZOOM MODE]

Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Mot i on Picture Recording Mode.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

[Opt.Zo om 12 k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[i.Zoom 23k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

[D.Zoom 30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k)
[D.Zoom 700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnificati on, the more the image quality is degraded.

picture quality. (Up to 23k)

≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.

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[REC MODE]

MENU

MENU

Switch the picture quality an d recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 42)

[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1: Set the recording mode to 1080/60i.
[1080/60p]*2: Set the recording mode to 1080/60p.
[iFrame]*3: Set the recording mode to iFrame.
[AVCHD 3D]*4: Set the recording format to AVCHD 3D format, which can

record in 3D full high-definit ion i mage.

[SbS 3D]*4: Set the recording f o r mat to side-by-side format (2 scr een

structure), which can record in 3D image.

*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX] and [HE].
*2 It can record with highest quality image in this unit.
*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a Mac.
*4 This is displayed only when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached.

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 22)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 163 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded

(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

[TIME LAPSE REC]

A scene that moves slowly for long pe riod of time is recorded fra me by frame with an interval,
and is recorded as a short time motion picture.
A frame is recorded with a set recording interval.
30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.

≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 67)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE].

: [RECORD SETUP] # [TIME LAPSE REC] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting .

[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]:

Change the recording interval.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode when the Interval Recording is se t.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥ After recording, the setting of Interval Recording is canceled.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.

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Setup time

MENU

Setup example

(recording

Recording time Recorded time

interval)

Sunset 1 s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min

Blooming 30 s Approx. 3 h Approx. 12s

≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.

≥ Still picture recording cannot be used.
≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the Interval Recording is set.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to , this function is canceled.
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or

scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 84, 86)

[DIGITAL CINEMA]

Use this function to record an image with vi vid color, like an image on a movi e film.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)
≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 67)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA] or [HG]. (l 68)

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]

≥

The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.)

≥ The images may not appear smooth.

HC-X900M

[RELAY REC]

It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in
memory.)

≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/60p]. (l 68)
≥ Insert an SD ca rd.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]

≥ is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is

gone and the recording to the SD card starts.

≥ Relay Recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]

into the SD card. ( l 107, 121)

≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording

function again. If the [R ELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by

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touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] af ter

A Guide



B Text entry icon

that.

≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording.
≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay-

recorded on the built-in memory.

[FACE RECOG.]

Face Recognition is a functio n for find ing faces th at resemble f aces which hav e already bee n
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and expo sure for those faces. This function
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting

[ON]: The Face Recognition function is available
[OFF]: Cancel the setting
[SET]: Face Recognition regi st ration/editing/cancelation

∫ Registering a face for Face Recognition

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET]

≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.

1 Align the person’s face with the guide.

≥ Tak e a picture of the persons face from the front,

ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully.

≥ Touc h [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to reg ister a face depending on

the recording condition s. In thi s case, tr y recordin g the
face again.

3 Enter the person’s name.

≥ Touc h the text entry icon in the center of the screen

and enter the name.

≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].



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Entering text

111222333

444555

666

123

45

6

ANNAKEN MARY

JOE

≥ The characters can be conveniently inp ut without moving the c ursor when t he [Auto Cur sor

Position] is set to [ON]. (l 49)

Icon Description of operation

[A] etc. Enters a character.

/

Moves the cursor to left or right.

[A/a] Swit ches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).

Enters a space.

[Delete]

Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous charact er if the cursor is in an empty space.

[Enter] Ends text entry.

≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.

4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.

≥ Touch [EXIT].

∫ Changing the information of a registered person

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]

2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.

≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or

to change/delete the registered face shot s, touch or the
face shot.

≥

If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial
expression or different background, it is more likely that Face Recognition will be successful.

Change name:

Touch the part displaying the registered name, and change the name.

[PRIORITY]:

Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be
locked according to the registration order setting from the first
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To c hange the registration order, selec t the person you wish to

change.

[FOCUS ICON]:

This changes the focus indic ation (l 35) icon that appe ars during
still picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is
in use.)
≥ Touc h the icon you wish to have displayed.

3 Touch [ENTER].

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∫ Canceling a registered person

MENU

MENU

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]

≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.

2 (When [DELETE] is selected)

Touch the person to cancel.

≥ When touched, the person is sele cted and is displayed. To cancel the selected person,

touch again.

≥ Touc h [ENTER].

≥ Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no

guarantee of positive recognition.

≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to

differences in facial expression and environment.

≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when

facial features change with age.

[NAME DISPLAY]

When a registered person is detect ed by Face Recognition during recording, the name
registered for that person is displayed.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number

[3]/[2]/[1]/[OFF]

≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during re cording of yourself or Playback Mode.

[FACE FRAMING]

Detected faces appear with frames.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection fram ings are displayed.

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer t o the center of the screen

take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] regis tered people are given
priority.

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∫ Prioritized face framing

Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.

≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized f ace framing when the button is pressed halfway when

recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when th e focus is set.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.

≥ This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conv ersion Lens (optional).
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may s eem as if fr ames ar e missed and

afterimages may appear.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]

This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] # [ON]

≥ For details, refer to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)].

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When a 3D Conversion Lens is used, the recording scene will become darker. We

recommend setting this function to [ON].

[AGS]

If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position wh ile
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the rec ording if you are

recording a subject right ab o ve or right below yo u .

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[Digital Cinema Color]

MENU

Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/60p]. (l 68)

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (optional) with a TV that supports the

x.v.Color

™

.

≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back

with a TV not comp atible with x.v.Col or

≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with

≥ x.v.Color

x.v.Color

™

, it is recommended to record the images after this function is turned [OFF].

™

is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an

™

, colors may not be reproduced properly.

international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.

[SHOOTING GUIDE]

Message is displayed when this unit is move d rapidly.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUID E] # [ON]

When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.

≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.

≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is

pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)

[WIND NOISE CANCELER]

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and

the setting cannot be changed.

≥ You may not s ee the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥

HC-X900M

If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceler funct ion alone, set [BASS
SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 77)

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HC-X900M

HC-X800

MENU

[MIC SETUP]

Recording setting of the built-in mic rophone can be adjusted.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting

[SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone changing

the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation.
Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if
you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded
more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).

[FOCUS MIC]: The forward sound is recorded more clearly by enhancing the

directionality toward the center for the 5.1 ch surround
microphone.

[STEREO MIC]: Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing

stereo microphones.

≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for

instance, when recordin g a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to
[SURROUND].

≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame].

[ZOOM MIC]

Directivity of the micr ophone i s in te rlocked wit h t he zo om ope ration . S ound s near th e fr ont of
the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are
recorded more realisticall y if yo u zoom out (wide angle).

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

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[MIC LEVEL]

HC-X900M

MENU

HC-X900M

HC-X800



When recording, the input level from the built-in micropho nes and the external microphone
terminal can be adjusted.

HC-X800

When recording, the input lev el from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting

[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted

automatically.

[SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set.

≥ It is possible to select the setting fr om the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 42) The

microphone level returns to the setting adjusted previously, and it cannot be set from the
quick menu.

2 (When [SETr ]/[SET] is selected)

Touch / to adjust.

A Center
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level

G Left





H Right
I Microphone input level

≥ Touc h to activate/deactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by

yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When AGC is deactivated,
natural recording can be performed.

≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the gain value are not red.

(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input level.

3 Touch [ENTER] to set the microphone input level and then touch [EXIT].

≥ (Microphone inpu t level meter) appears on the screen.

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≥

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

MENU

MENU

When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom
rate.

HC-X800

When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.

≥

HC-X900M

When [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or external microphone input is used, the
sound is stereo (2 ch) and only the front-left and front-right input level meters function.

≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larges t volume for the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

[BASS SETTING]

Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to you r choice.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired sett ing

[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]

≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.

[PICTURE ADJUST]

Adjust the quality of the image whi l e recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.

≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode

and Still Picture Recor ding Mode.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]

2 Touch the desired setting items.

[SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]: Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance

3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥ appears on the screen.

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[ZEBRA]

A Zebra pattern

MENU

Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed
with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual

Mode. (l 42)

≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you

manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (Iris/Gain) (l 85).

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.

[LUMINANCE]

Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminanc e display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance
level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 85)

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 42)

[ON ADJUST]:

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 85)

[ALWAYS]:

Constantly display.

[OFF]:

50%

Cancel the setting.

A Luminance display frame
B Luminance level

≥ Luminance level is displayed between 0% and 99% . I t will be displa yed a s 99% when it is

over 99%.

[HISTOGRAM]

A graph with brightnes s a s horizontal axis and number of pixels at th at brightness as vertical
axis is displayed. It is possi ble to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at
the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 85)

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

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MENU

MENU

15.1

M

8.6

M

0.3

M

16

M

8.6

M

14.7

M

8.3

M

5.8

M

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 42)

[ON ADJUST]:

∫ Example of the display

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 85)

[ALWAYS]:

Constantly display.

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

A Normal
B Dark
C Bright

[PICTURE SIZE]

The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.

: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 42)

≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set c hanges depending on selected screen

aspect ratio. (l 80)

∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio

Picture size Aspect ratio Extra optical zoom (l 55)

4480k3360

5.8

3392k2544 12.4k

M

2784k2088 15.1k

[4:3]

640k480 25k

4896k3264

6.1

3600k2400 12.2k

M

3024k2016 14.5k

[3:2]

5120k2880
3840k2160 –

[16:9]

3200k1800 14.4k

* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 12k.

*

–

*

–

*

–

*

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∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode

14.7

M

8.3

M

2.1

M

14.7

M

MENU

≥ Change the mode to .

MENU

: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 42)

Picture size Aspect ratio

5120k2880

[16:9]3840k2160

1920k1080

≥ This function’s default settings are in Still Picture Recording Mode and in Motion

M

16

Picture Recording Mode.

≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 164 about the number of recordable pictures.

[ASPECT RATIO]

This allows you to select the aspe ct ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.

: [PICTURE] # [ASPECT RATIO] # desired setting

[4:3]: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
[16:9]: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.

≥ This function’s default setting is [3:2].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right

of the screen.

≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a [16:9] aspect ratio may be cut at

printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

A Start p oint

*

B Finish point

Recording is done continuousl y at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an obje ct with fast movement.

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]

[ON]:

180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is (1920k1080).

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

2 Press the button.

≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press th e button halfway, then press it fully to set the focu s and record. It will

automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects
moving back and forth.

3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].

[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.

(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)

4

Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].

[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.

(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)

5

Touch the range of pictures that will be
stored.

≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching /

.

* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture

is to be stored.

≥ A confirmation message is displayed whe n [Ent er] is

touched after selecting the start point and finish
point. Touch [YES ] to store the pictures.

2.1

M

≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15

(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may chang e with some light sources such as

fluorescent lamps.

≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.

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[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Illuminating the subject makes i t eas ier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make f ocusing difficult .

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 83)

MENU

: [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO]

≥ The available distance of the AF as sist lamp is approx. 1.5m (5 feet).

≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the AF assist lamp, and it will become harder to

adjust the focus.

≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be

changed.

[SHTR SOUND]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

MENU

: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting

: Volume low
: Volume hi gh

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

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Advanced (Recording)

HC-X800

MNL

HC-X900M

/MANUAL

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

/MANUAL

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

Manual recording

The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain)

settings are ret ained when you cha nge betwe en Motion P icture Re cording Mo de and
Still Picture Recording Mode.

∫ To switch to Manual Mode

HC-X900M

Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to
switch to Manual Mode.

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.

≥ appears on the screen.

HC-X800

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to cancel manual setting.

∫ When using the LCD monitor

1 Touch the desired item to be set.
2 Touch / to enter the selection.

A Manual icon

Focus (l 86)
White Balance (l 84)
Manual Shutter Speed (l 85)
Iris Adjustment (l 85)

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

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∫

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

AWB

AWB

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.

MNL

2 Rotate the multi manual ring to

select the setting and press the
CAMERA FUNCTION button to

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

enter the setting.

≥ Zoom operation cannot be done using the

multi manual ring during setting.

White Balance

Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.

≥

Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual
Mode. (l 83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.

≥

HC-X800

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manu al Mode. (l 83)

1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode.

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the

screen.

≥ Touc h [WB] to determine the mode.

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sk y
Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the st udio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunris e , s u nset, etc.

≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the iA/MANUAL button again.

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∫ To set the White Balance manually

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

HC-X900M

AWB

HC-X900M

HC-X800

SHTR

IRIS

1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking .

≥

When using the viewfinder, press and ho ld the
CAMERA FUNCTION button.

≥ When the screen turns black instant ly and the display

stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is
complete.

≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Ba lance cannot be set. In this ca se, use

other White Balance Modes.

≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Bala nce.

≥ When setting both the W hi t e Balance and t he iri s/gain, set the Wh ite Balance fir st.

AWB

≥ is not displayed on the screen when is being set.

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Iris:

Adjust it when the screen is to o bright or too dark.

≥

Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual
Mode. (l 83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.

≥

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manu al Mode. (l 83)

1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete th e ad ju stm e n ts.

Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000

≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and

1/8000.

≥ If [DIGITAL CI NEMA] is se t to [ON], the shut ter speed will be set between 1/4 8 and 1/80 00.

(When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.

Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE

!#

≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.

(F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)

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≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.

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≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA /MANUAL button again.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and th e iris/g ain value, s et the shutt er speed and th en

set the iris/gain valu e .

Manual shutter speed adjustme nt

≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Re cording Mode, using a

tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set
to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is perfo rmed.

≥ You may se e a band of ligh t aroun d an o bject th at i s shining v er y bright , or hi ghly reflec ti ve.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen

brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case , record
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shu tter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.

≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be differe nt from brightness of

the image actually recorded duri ng t he Still Picture Record ing Mode. Con firm th e imag e on
the playback screen after recording.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 78)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

Recording with Manual Focus

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, the n use Manual Focus.

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Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual

Mode. (l 83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.

A Rotate the multi ma nu a l ring to ad j u st th e fo cu s.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l 83)

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1 (W hen MF assist function is used)

AF MF

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

FOCUS

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MNL

A Part displayed in blue

A Part displayed in blue

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MF

MF

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Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 42)

≥ Touch to display the Manual icon.

2 Touch [FOCUS].
3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.

≥ MF appears on the screen.

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Adjust the focus by rotating the multi
manual ring.

MNL

FOCUS

Adjust the focus by t ouching / .

MF

: To focus on a close subject

MF

: To focus on a farawa y subje ct

≥ Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns appro ximately 2 seconds
after you finish bringing the subject into focus.

≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To res tore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.

WB

SHTR

IRIS

MFMF

MF

≥

When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring.

≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded.

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Advanced (Recording)

3D image

The image is an illustration.

Recording 3D image

With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record lifelike and powerful 3D image.

HC-X800

To view 3D image, a televi sion that supports 3D is required.

≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D images are AVCHD 3D format or side-by -side for mat (2 -

screen structure).

≥ Lifelike and powerful 3D full hi gh-definition image can be recorded by recording in AVCHD

3D format.

≥ Since the 3D image is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D image is not of

high-definition picture quality.
Please refer to page 114 and 118 when playing back the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D format

≥

in 3D full high-definition image, and page 133 when dubbing as 3D full high-definition image.

∫ Recording 3D image

For details on how to att ach and how to adjust t he atta chment posit ion of the 3 D Conversion
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.

When using for the first time , be sure to adjust the 3D Conversio n Lens attachment position.

≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to or .

1 Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.

≥ Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move.
≥ You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the lens hood or a filter etc.
≥ Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.

2 Turn on the unit.

≥ Turn on with th e un i t i n a ho r i z o nta l stat e.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after

performing the initial setting.

≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically,

set from the menu.
([SETUP] # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])

If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority.

≥

3 Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the

instructions on the screen.

≥

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The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfin der.

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4 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.

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≥

Display of the LCD monitor is switched to 3D.

≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact, etc., it is

recommended that you perform the adjustment again.

5 (When recording motion pictures)

Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 33)

≥ Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ [REC MODE] during recording the 3D will be [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D]. (l 68)

(When recording still pictures)

Press the button to record still pictures. (l 35)

3D

≥ appears on the screen.
≥

It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording)

≥ The number of recording pixels are (1920k1080). (l 80)

∫

To switch the image during the recording to 2D (3D) display

≥

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display ( ). (l29)

≥ ( ) is displayed only when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached.

Touch ( ).

≥ 2D (3D) image will switch to 3D (2D) image.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.

([SETUP] # [2D/3D DISPLAY])

To ensure that the 3D imag e can be safely viewed, pay atte nt ion to the following
points when recording.

≥ Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subjec t. (Record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9 feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥

Try to hold the unit as stead y a s pos sibl e wh en rec ord ing whi le r iding in a ve hi cle or wa lki ng.

Q.

MENU

MENU

≥ Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥

HC-X900M

The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the
unit, so operate from the lower side. (l 53)

≥ [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion

Lens attachment position.

≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW

SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. (l 73)

≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥

HC-X800

The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D.

≥ If the unit is turned on with the lens cap att ac hed in the shade etc., the screen may appear

to be blue. In such a case, rem o ve th e lens ca p to retu r n th e scre en to norm a l.

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∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording

HC-X900M

HC-X800

HC-X900M

HC-X900M

When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.

Functions not available during 3D recording

(Button/lever operations) (Motion picture recording functions)

jHybrid Optical Image Stabilizer

*1

jIntelligent Auto Mode (Night portrait,

Macro)

j1080/60p recording
jManual focus
jTouch Zoom

(Setup menu) (Still picture recording functions)

jQuick power on
jQuick Start
j

Power LCD

*2

jInitial set

jRecording Mode ([1080/60p], [HA],

[HG], [HX], [ HE], [iFrame])

jSmile Shot
jTele Macro
jZoom Mode

*3

jInterval Recording
jDigital Cinema
jFace Recognition
jFace framing display

*4

j

Microphone Setup ([ZOOM MIC])
Zoom Microphone

jHistogram

jPicture size
jAspect Ratio
jFlash
jFlash Level
jRed-eye Reduction
jNight portrait in Scene Mode
jAF Assist Lamp

*1 The Optical Image Stabilizer and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock can be used.
*2 This can be used when the LCD monitor is displaying in 2D .
*3 Only the Digital Zoom (up to 1.5k) can be used.
*4

Face framing display will be displayed when the LCD monitor or TV output setting is set
to 2D.

HC-X800

Face framing display will be displaye d when the TV output setting is set to 2D.

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Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

For details on the basi c playback operations, refer to page 39.

Playback operation

Fast forward/

rewind playback

Skip playback

(to the start of a

scene)

Slow-motion

Playback

Frame-by-frame

playback

The motion picture
is advanced one
frame at a time.

Playback display Operating steps

Touch 5 during pl ayb ack to fast
forward.

During Playback

During Pause

(Touch 6 to rewind.)

≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increase s

if you touch 5/6 again. (The display
on the screen change s from 5 to .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

touch .

Touch the LCD monitor and slide from
right to left (from left to right) during
playback.

With the playback pau sed, continue
touching .
( is for slow rewind playback)

Playback is slow while touching.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you

touch .

≥ When Sl o w - m o ti on pi ctures are played

back in reverse, they will be shown
continuously at approximately 2/3
speed of normal playback (intervals of

0.5 seconds).

≥ Slow-motion Playback for iFra me scenes

or scenes saved in MP4 will be in
1 second intervals.

With the playback paused, touch .
(Touch to advance the frames one at
a time in the reverse direction .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

touch .

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a

time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.

≥ Frame-by-frame playback for iFrame

scenes or scenes saved in MP4 will be in
1 second intervals.

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Playback

2.1

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0.2

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operation

Direct playback

Playback display Operating steps

Touch the Direct playback bar or slide
it while touching.

≥ The playback pauses temporarily and

During Playback

skips to the position touched or slid to
while touching.

≥ Playback will start by releasing your

touching or sliding finger.

≥

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Direct playback bar cannot be operated
with the remote control.

Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
3D still pictures are creat ed from t he scenes recor ded i n 3D, and 2D s till pic tures ar e crea ted
from the scenes recorded in 2D.
( (1920k1080) still pictures will be recorded for th e AVCHD scenes and iFrame s c enes,
and (640k360) still pictures will be recorded for the scenes saved in MP4.)

Press the button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture
during playback.

≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Pl ayback and Frame-by-frame Play back.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as da te of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

Highlight & Time Frame Index

An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.

≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over

the thumbnail display to Highlight & Time Frame
Index. (l 40)

1 Touch .

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

jSlide the thumbnail display upward (dow nward) while touching it.
jTouch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.

2 Touch the desired search condition.

[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]

* It is not displayed on iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4.

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*

≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed

MENU

from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.

≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be det ec ted and displayed in thumbnail if you

select [HIGHLIGHT].

3 (W hen [MIN UTES] is selected)

Touch / to set the time.

≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touc h [ENTER].

4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back.

≥ Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching / .

Repeat Playback

Playback of the first scene starts af ter playback of the last scene finishes.

MENU

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The indica tion appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back r epeate dly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all

the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedl y.)

Resuming the previous playback

If playback of a scene was stoppe d half way, the playback can be resumed fr om where it was
stopped.

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motio n pict ure is s toppe d, appears on the thumbn ail vi ew of t he stop ped
scene.

≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you t urn of f the unit or change the mod e. (The

setting of [RESUME PLAY] does no t change.)

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Zooming in on a still picture during playback

A Displayed location of the

zoom

(Playback zoom)

You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.

1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture

playback.

≥ The still picture is zoomed in the following order: k1 # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the

screen to zoom in from the normal display to k2, Touch the scre en to zoom in from k2 to

k4.

≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centering on the part you touched.

2 Move to the zoomed in position by

touching / / / or slide while
touching the screen.

≥ The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second

when zooming in (zooming out) or moving the
displayed location.

≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

Zooming out from the zoomed still picture

Touch to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)
≥ Touc h to return to normal playback (k1).

≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever.
≥ Playback zoom cannot be performed for the still pictures recorded in 3D. It will perform the

playback zoom after switching to 2D playback when the zoom operation is performed.

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Advanced (Playback)

A Date select icon

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Various playback functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Touch the date select icon. (l 29)
2 Touch the playback date.

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date
selected are displayed as thumbnails.

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3 Touch the scene or the s till picture to be

played back.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pi ctures ret urns if the unit is turned of f or the mod e

is changed.

≥ Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the

following cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording dat e displayed on the screen.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the 1080/60i recording, 1080/ 60p recording, AVCHD 3D recording, or side -by-side

recording is changed

j

When the audio of microphone input (5.1 ch/2 ch) is changed

jWhen the In te r va l Recording is used

≥ Even if iFrame scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the

following cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording dat e displayed on the screen.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen [NUMBER RESET] is performed

≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the

following cases.

jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds 999
jWhen pictures are recorded in Hi-S peed Burst Sh ooting Mode ( is indicated after the

date in the list by date)

jWhen [NUMBER RESET] is performed

≥ is displayed af ter th e date in th e list by date for the st ill pictures create d from the motio n

picture. (l 92)

≥ is displayed after the date in the list by date for the scenes saved with Highlight

playback. (l 100)

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Highlight Playback

Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extr acted from a lon g recording, and it can be
played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added.
It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favorite scenes
and setting up to extract those scenes.

≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4.

1 Touch . (l 29)

ALL

2 Touch the desired effects

[POP]: Recommended for party scenes.
[NATURAL]: Recommended for scenery.
[CLASSICAL]: Recommended for slow moving scene.
[DYNAMIC]: Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scene.
[CUSTOM]: Set the combination of the effect and the music. (l 97)

≥ The scenes matching the effect will be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view.
≥ Effects such as fade, slow-motion, still (pause), or digest playback are inserted.
≥ It will be played back with the date of last recording. To change the settings, refer to page

97.

3 Touch on the thumbnail view.

≥ To change the settings, refer to page 97.

4 Select the playback operation. (l 39, 91)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [SAVE] (l 100), [SELECT

AGAIN] or [EX I T] is di sp l ayed. Touch the desired item.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback are not possible.
≥ Highlight Playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 68)

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Setting up the custom effect

It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite eff ect by setting up the
combination of an image effect and music.

1 Touch [CUSTOM].
2 Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT].
3 (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected)

Touch the desired effect.

≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT]

will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP]. (To set
[EFFECT SETUP] and [MUSIC SELECT] to different settings, change [MUSIC SELECT]
after setting [EFFECT SETUP].)

(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)

Touch the desired sound.

≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When

[NO MUSIC] is selected, the aud io recorded at the time of shooting is played back.

≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.

(l 40)

4Touch [ENTER]

To test the music audio

Touch [START].

≥ Touc h the other music option to change the music to be

tested.

≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.

Playing back with the settings changed

Touch [SET] to select the i tem to change.

[SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be

[FAVORITE SCEN E
SETUP]:

[FAVORITE SCEN E
PLAY]:

[PRIORITY SE T U P ] : Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 99)
[PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back. (l 99)
[TITLE SETUP]: Select the cover image and enter the title.

played back. (l 98)

Set up the favorite sc enes. (l 98)

Set up if the favorite scenes are to
be included in the Highlight
Playback or not. (l 99)

They are displayed at the beginning. (l 100)

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∫ Scene setting

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1 (Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD])

Touch the recording format of the scene to play back.

[1080/60p]/[1080/60i]/[AVCHD 3D]/[SbS 3D]

2 Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES].
3 (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)

Touch the date to be played back.

≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by

red. Touch the date ag ain to cancel the operation.

(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)

Touch the scenes to be played back.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in successio n.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and is

displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.

4 Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].

∫ Checking the favorite scenes

1 Touch the scene to be played back.
2 Touch [Add] and add the favorite part.

≥ Tot al of 4 second s befor e and af te r touching th e [Add] will

be added as favorite.

≥ Number of favorite scenes that can be added are

1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added dif fers
depending on the scenes selected.)

≥ Favorite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and

favorite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.

≥ To ca ncel the favorite, play back to the position checked

as favorite, and touch [Cancel].

≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-

by-frame Playback. (l 91)

3 Touch and stop the playback

≥ It will return to the thumbnail display screen and is

displayed on the scenes added as favorite scenes.

≥ All the scenes checked as favorite may not be played back depending on the Playback

time setting. (l 99)

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To clear the favorite scenes from the thumbnail display

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1 Touch [Reset].
2 Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED].

≥ The check on all the favorite scenes will be cleared when

[RESET ALL] is selected.

3 (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in step 2)

Touch the scene to be cleared.

4 Touch [YES].

∫ Playing back the favorite scenes

Touch [ON] or [OFF].

[ON]: Include the scenes added in the [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] into the

Highlight Playback.

[OFF]: Do not include the scenes added in t he [ FAVORITE SCENE SETUP] into t he

Highlight Playback.

∫ Priority settings

1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.].

≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, includ ing the face of person registered for Face

Recognition, is given priority on playback.

2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected)

Touch a face to specify.

≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played

back in priority.

≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and

surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to
cancel the operation.

≥ Touc h [ENTER]. When a single face is specified, the name registered for that face is

displayed. When multiple faces are specified, the number of faces is displayed.

∫ Playback time setting

Touch the playback time.

≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx.

5 minutes.

≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it

may not even play back if the par t recognized as clearly
recorded is short.

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∫ Setting up the title

1 Touch / and select your favorite title sheet.

[NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4]

≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected .

2 Touch [TITLE].
3 Enter the title.

≥

Input method is same operation as for the face reco gnition. (l70)

≥ Touch [Enter] after entering the title.
≥ A maximum of 18 characters can be entered.

4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.

≥ The date of the first scene of the Highlight Playback will be displayed as the date.

≥

The title that was input will be cleared when the power is turned off or Highlight Playback is finished.

Saving the Highlight Playback

The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene.
The scenes recorded in the SD card can be saved in the SD card.

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The scenes recorded in the built-in memory can be saved in the built-in memory.

1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the playback of the

Highlight Playback is finished.
2Touch [SAVE].
3 Select the format to save.

.

[QUALITY (AVCHD)]: It is saved in high-definition image quality.
[COMPATIBILITY (MP4)]:

≥ When [QUALITY (AVCHD)] is selec ted, scenes recorded in 1080/60p are converted to

1080/60i (Picture quality [HA] of [REC MODE]) and saved.
It will be saved in [HA] picture quality when [1080/60i] is selected in [S CENESETUP] (l98)

≥

and scene with different [REC MODE] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]) is selected.

≥ The scene recorded in AVCHD 3D will be saved as 2D. It will be save d in picture quality

[HA] of [REC MODE] when [QUALITY (AVCHD)] is selected.

≥ The scenes recorded in side-by-side will be saved as 3D if [QUALITY (A VCHD)] is selected

and in 2D when [COMPATIBILITY (MP4)] is selected.

4 Touch [YES].

≥ Playback operation is not possible while pl aying back the scenes to be saved.

5 (When saved on the SD card)

Touch [EXIT]

HC-X900M

(When saved in the built-in memory)

Touch [COPY] or [EXIT].

≥ The Highlight Playback saved in the built-in memory can be copied to the SD card. To copy

to the SD card, select [C OP Y ].

≥ Operate according to the message and touch [EXIT] at the end.

It will be saved in image quality (640k360/30p) appropriate
for playing back on a PC or uploading to Inter net.

≥ is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback.

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