Panasonic HC-X800, HC-X900, HC-X900M User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-X900

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

HC-X900M

HC-X800

VQT4D05

Information for Your Safety

∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can select from AVCHD* or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 59) * It is compatible with AVCHD 3D or AVCHD

Progressive (1080/50p).

AVCHD 3D:

It is possible to record powerful, life-like 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 109,

114)

AVCHD Progressive:

It is possible to record 2D image in the highest quality (1080/50p) for 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 content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component).

∫ 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 storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 120, 134)

≥

Access lamp [ACCESS] (l7) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 158)

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∫ /

HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X900

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

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful 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 162.

∫

HC-X800

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

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful 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 162.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

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

≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

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

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

≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/50p, 1080/50i,

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

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

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

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

motion picture only

and . Pictures may

HC-X800

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

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts .......6

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

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

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

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

Recording to a card ................................ 15

Cards that you can use

with this unit ...................................... 15

Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 16

Turning the unit on/off ............................ 17

Selecting a mode ....................................18

Preparation of the LCD monitor/

Viewfinder [HC-X900/HC-X900M]...........19

How to use the touch screen ................. 19

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

Setting date and time.............................. 21

Basic

Before recording ..................................... 22

Selecting a media to record

[HC-X900M]..............................................23

Recording motion pictures .................... 24

Recording still pictures .......................... 26

Recording still pictures

in Motion Picture Recording Mode.... 27

Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 28

Motion picture/Still picture playback ....30

Using the menu screen .......................... 33

Using the quick menu ....................... 33

Using the Setup Menu ............................ 34

Using with the remote control

[HC-X900/HC-X900M]..............................43

Operation of direction buttons/

OK button .......................................... 44

Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ....................................... 45

Ring zoom [HC-X900/HC-X900M].... 45

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture

Recording Mode ............................... 46

Image Stabilizer Function ...................... 46

1080/50p recording ................................. 47

Recording with the Touch function....... 48

Touch function icons ......................... 48

Recording functions

of operation icons .................................. 51

Operation icons................................. 51

Recording functions of menus.............. 57

Manual recording.................................... 74

White Balance ................................... 76

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment ................................... 77

Recording with Manual Focus .......... 78

Recording 3D image ............................... 80

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations ..............................84

Motion picture playback

using operation icon.......................... 84

Creating still picture

from motion picture ........................... 85

Highlight & Time Frame Index .......... 85

Repeat Playback............................... 86

Resuming the previous playback...... 86

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom) ................ 87

Various playback functions ................... 88

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date .......................... 88

Highlight Playback ............................ 89

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show.............. 94

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Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 96

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) .... 98

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................ 99

Dividing a scene to partially delete

(iFrame/MP4) .................................. 100

Deleting personal information ......... 101

Protecting scenes/still pictures........ 101

Relay scene combining [HC-X900M]...102 Watching Video/

Pictures on your TV .............................. 103

Connecting with

a HDMI mini cable........................... 105

Listening in 5.1 channel sound

(AVCHD) [HC-X900/HC-X900M]..... 106

Connecting with

the AV multi cable ........................... 106

Playback using VIERA Link ................. 107

3D image playback

[HC-X900/HC-X900M]............................109

Viewing with 3D compatible TV....... 109

Viewing on the LCD monitor ........... 112

Converting and playing back

2D (3D) images as 3D (2D)............. 112

Adjusting 3D effect of

the 3D image ................................... 113

3D image playback [HC-X800] ............. 114

Converting and playing back

2D images as 3D ............................ 116

Adjusting 3D effect of

the 3D image ................................... 116

With a PC

What you can do with a PC .................. 134

End User License Agreement......... 136

Operating environment ........................ 137

Installation ............................................. 140

Connecting to a PC .............................. 141

About the PC display ...................... 143

Starting HD Writer AE 4.1..................... 144

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ............ 144

If using Mac ........................................... 144

Others

Indications ............................................. 146

Messages .............................................. 149

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

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

Cautions for use ................................... 157

About copyright.................................... 163

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ..................................... 164

Approximate number of recordable

pictures.................................................. 165

Optional accessories ...........................167

Copy/Dubbing

Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory [HC-X900M]................ 117

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/

play back a disc ....................................120

Preparing for copying/

playing back .................................... 120

Copying to discs.............................. 122

Playing back the copied disc........... 125

Managing the copied disc ............... 126

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video devices, etc.................................127

3D image storage .................................. 131

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Preparation

AV MULTI

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17 18

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

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

2 Power button [ ] (l 17) 3 Speaker 4 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 22) 5 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 28, 74)

6 Optical image stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 46) 7 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 47) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) 9 Battery holder (l 10) 10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 103, 107) 11 USB terminal [ ] (l 121, 127, 141) 12 AV multi connector [AV MULTI]

(l 103, 130)

≥ 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 18)

14 Built-in flash (l 54) 15 3D Conversion Lens attachment part

(concave) (l 80) 16 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥ Please refer to page 22 for details about

attaching the lens hood.

17 AF assist lamp (l 73) 18 Recording lamp (l 38)

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19 SD card cover (l 16)

2423

25 26 27

20 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm

screw or larger, it may damage this unit.

21 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 16) 22 Card slot (l 16) 23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 45) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 31)

25 Recording start/stop button (l 24)

26 Shoulder strap fixture 27 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

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

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HC-X900

HC-X900M

MIC

34 35

29 30

31 32

28 Status indicator (l 17) 29 Internal microphones 30 Multi manual ring (l 74, 78) 31 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 167) 32 Shoe adaptor cover (l 167) 33 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 167)

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 67)

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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

35 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 56)

≥ 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 11)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except

the supplied one.

37 Mode switch (l 18) 38 Viewfinder (l 19)

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

39 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 19) 40 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 74) 41 Remote control sensor (l 44)

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HC-X800

42 Internal microphones 43 Status indicator (l 17) 44 Mode switch (l 18) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)

≥ 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 packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 17)

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 connected. The primary 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 will not be charged if the unit is turned on. ≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C.

(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 use it together with the battery.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 159. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time

with doors and windows closed.

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Charging and recording time

HC-X900M

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ /

HC-X900

When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)

HC-X900/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

[1080/50p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG],

[HX], [HE]

[iFrame],

[SbS 3D]*

[1080/50p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG],

[HX], [HE]

[iFrame]

[SbS 3D]*

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

1h25min

(1h15min)

1h30min

(1h20min)

1h35min

(1h20min)

3h5min

(2h45min)

3h15min

(2h50min)2h(1h45min)

3h20min

(2h55min)2h(1h45min)

3h15min

(2h55min)2h(1h45min)

Actual

recordable

time

55 min

(45 min)

55 min

(50 min)

55 min

(50 min)

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 Conversion Lens (optional) is attached.

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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

Charging

time

2h30min

4h30min

Recording

mode

[1080/50p],

[HA], [HG],

[HX], [HE]

[iFrame] 1h35min 55min

[AVCHD 3D]* 1 h 25 min 55 min

[SbS 3D]* 1 h 35 min 55 min

[1080/50p],

[AVCHD 3D]*

[HA], [HG],

[HX], [HE]

[iFrame],

[SbS 3D]*

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

1h30min 55min

3h5min 1h55min

3h15min 2h

3h20min 2h

recordable

Actual

time

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≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

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

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

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

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

≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation 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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Preparation

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 recording.

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 64 GB cannot be guaranteed. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on the 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 Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

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 centre 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, the access lamp lights up.



≥ 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 data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lamp 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 heater jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation

can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur ≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 161)

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Preparation

HC-X900M



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-X900

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 turns 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-X900

HC-X800

A The status indicator lights on.

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∫ To turn off the unit

HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X800



HC-X900M

HC-X800

HC-X900M



B The status indicator goes off.

HC-X900

≥ The unit will not turn off unless 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

≥ 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 extending the viewfinder does not turn

and the viewfinder is retracted.

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

jWhen the unit is originally purchased jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button

Preparation

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

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

HC-X900

HC-X800

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 24)

Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26)

Playback Mode (l 30, 84)

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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 monitor is opened. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is extended. ≥ Live image recording or 3D recordings can be viewed in 3D on the LCD monitor. (l 80,

109)

There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images. Check from a position directly in front of and at around 25 cm from the LCD monitor, where you can easily see picture.

∫ 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 monitor

to turn on the viewfinder.

Preparation

[HC-X900/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 touch screen to select icon or picture.

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

touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ About the operation icons

HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X800

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS



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 switch the operation icons.

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

≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while

touching it.

A Touch Menu

Recording Mode Playback Mode

* Above image is example of display for HC-X900/HC-X900M.

B Operation icons to display can be changed. (l 38) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 74)

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∫ To display the Touch 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 on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, 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 33)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

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

A Displaying the World time setting (l 34):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be

displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen. (l 34)

≥ 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 this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours 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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Basic

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Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

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 stable and there is no danger of colliding with

another person or object.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject 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, maintaining a constant speed. ≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of

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

∫ Recording yourself 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 normal 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 149)

∫ 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 the 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 33)

: [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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Basic





0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to . (l 18) 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/stopped 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 touch operation is performed for a specific period of

time. To display it again, touch the screen. (l 34) 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 display will be reset to 0h00m00s.

≥ To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode (l 59) or press and

hold the 1080/50p button. (l 47)

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 27) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording 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 memory)

Recording formats [1080/50p], [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] [iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100

Different dates (l 88) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be

less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory.

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≥ /

HC-X900M

HC-X800

HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X900

While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ /

Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal.

≥ Please refer to page 164 for detail about the approximate recordable time.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD 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 dubbed to an AVCHD

compatible equipment, but the 3D motion picture recorded 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 Progressive 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 Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format

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

by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring 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 compatible 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 18) 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 unsuccessful.

B Focus area (area inside brackets)

4 Press the button fully.

≥ If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 46) to ([MODE1]), then the Image

Stabilizer function 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 50) ≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 117) and print using a PC or a printer.

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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording

R3000R3000R3000

MEGA

R3000

Still picture operation indicator (l 146)

Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.

Size of still pictures (l 70)

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26) ≥ Screen display will disappear

Optical Image Stabilizer (l 46)

AF assist lamp (l 73)

ß Flash (l 54)

ßj Flash level (l 54)

Red-eye Reduction (l 54)

when no touch 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 Extra Optical Zoom is used jWhen the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

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 displayed while still pictures

are being recorded.

≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer (l 55) 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 recordable time

/MANUAL

Intelligent auto/Manual button

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

≥ Please refer to page 74 about Manual Mode.

remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned 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

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

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

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

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

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

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

*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.

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

≥ 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 centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 63)

≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, 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 colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or

scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 76, 78)

Automatic White Balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.

1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance

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 76)

Auto Focus

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

Manual Focus Mode. (l 78)

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-X900

HC-X800







1080/50i



Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to . (l 18) 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 20)

3 /

Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish





to play back.

HC-X900M

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.

≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ The icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched.

( , , , , , , )

≥ is displayed on the 1080/50p scene, (Blue) is displayed on the AVCHD 3D scene

50p

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 deleting, refer to page 96.

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

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

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+ 138 hidden pages

Panasonic HC-X800, HC-X900, HC-X900M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Basic

Before recording

Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M]

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback