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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
HC-X910
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
VQT4R41
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Read this first
∫ 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 71)
* It is compatible with AVCHD 3D or AVCHD
Progressive (1080/50p).
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 163)
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).
≥ 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-X920M]
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 168)
≥
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.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 192)
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∫ About Condensation
HC-X920M
HC-X910
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 13 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 (
motion picture only
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 , ,
and . Pictures may be
slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model ,
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥ , and
correspond to Wi-Fi
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
):
HC-X920 HC-X929
HC-X920
®
functions.
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Contents
Read this first ................................................. 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 ..................................... 13
Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 13
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 14
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 15
Selecting a mode ......................................... 16
How to use the touch screen ...................... 17
About the Touch Menu........................... 18
Setting date and time................................... 19
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 20
Selecting a media to record [HC-X920M]... 22
Recording motion pictures ......................... 23
Recording still pictures ............................... 25
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture
Recording Mode .................................... 26
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 27
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 29
Using the menu screen ............................... 32
Using the quick menu ............................ 33
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 34
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................ 44
Ring zoom ............................................. 45
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture
Recording Mode .................................... 45
Image Stabilizer Function ........................... 46
Changing the Recording Mode................... 48
Intelligent Auto Plus .............................. 49
Creative Control.................................... 49
Scene Mode ......................................... 53
Manual recording .........................................55
White Balance........................................ 56
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 57
Recording with Manual Focus................ 58
Recording with the Touch function ............59
Touch function icons .............................. 59
Recording functions of operation icons....63
Operation icons ...................................... 63
Recording functions of menus ...................70
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations....................................88
Motion picture playback using operation
icon ........................................................ 88
Creating still picture from motion
picture .................................................... 89
Highlight & Time Frame Index ............... 89
Repeat Playback .................................... 90
Resuming the previous playback ........... 90
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom) ..................... 91
Various playback functions......................... 92
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ............................... 92
Highlight Playback ................................. 93
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show ................... 99
Deleting scenes/still pictures....................101
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
Convert to MP4 ...........................................107
Relay scene combining [HC-X920M] ........108
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 110
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ..... 112
Listening in 5.1 channel sound
(AVCHD) .............................................. 112
Playback using VIERA Link....................... 113
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Copy/Dubbing
With a PC
Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory [HC-X920M] .................................. 115
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ... 118
Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 118
Simple copy ......................................... 120
Copy selected files .............................. 121
Playing back the USB HDD ................. 122
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video devices, etc. ..................................... 123
Wi-Fi [HC-X920]/[HC-X929]/[HC-X920M]
Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 127
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
and the preparations ................................. 129
Connecting to Wi-Fi ................................... 134
Connecting to a wireless access
point ..................................................... 134
Connecting to the smartphone ............ 139
Recording/playing back with remote
operations................................................... 143
Playing back on a TV ................................. 147
Live Cast ..................................................... 148
Home Monitor ............................................. 152
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 155
3D image
Recording 3D image .................................. 160
3D image playback..................................... 163
Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image .... 164
Converting and playing back 2D images
as 3D ........................................................... 165
3D image storage ....................................... 166
What you can do with a PC .......................168
End User License Agreement .............. 170
Operating environment..............................171
Installation ..................................................174
Connecting to a PC ....................................175
About the PC display ........................... 177
Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................178
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications ..................... 178
If using Mac ................................................179
Others
Indications ..................................................180
Messages ....................................................183
About recovery ..................................... 184
Troubleshooting ......................................... 185
Cautions for use ......................................... 191
About copyright ......................................... 197
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..........................................199
Approximate number of recordable
pictures .......................................................200
Optional accessories ................................. 202
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Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
453
21
8
A/V
9
67
10
1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 17)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
2 Power button [ ] (l 15)
3 Speaker
4 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 20)
5 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 27)
11
12
13
14
15
16
6 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10)
7 Battery holder (l 10)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 11 0)
9 USB terminal [ ] (l 11 8, 124, 175)
10 A/V connector [A/V] (l 11 0, 126)
11 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode. (l 16)
12 Built-in flash (l 67)
13 3D Conversion Lens attachment part
(concave) (l 160)
14 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 21 for details about
attaching the lens hood.
15 AF assist lamp (l 87)
16 Recording lamp (l 38)
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17 SD card cover (l 14)
19
20
18
17
2221
23 24 25
18 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw
or larger, it may damage this unit.
19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)
20 Card slot (l 14)
21 Photoshot button [ ] (l 25)
22 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 44)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 30)
23 Recording start/stop button (l 23)
24 Shoulder strap fixture
25 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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35
37
38
36
26
34
27
28
MIC
29
30
31
32
33
26 Status indicator (l 15, 134)
27 Internal microphones
28 Multi manual ring (l 55, 58)
29 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 202)
30 Shoe adaptor cover (l 202)
31 Shoe adaptor release lever
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 202)
32 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 81)
≥ 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.
33 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 69)
≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may
damage the user’s ears.
34 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
35 Mode switch (l 16)
36 Viewfinder (l 20)
37 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 20)
38 Camera function button
[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 55)
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//
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
HC-X910
42
39
40
41
39 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 128)
40 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 134, 139, 143,
147, 148, 152, 155)
41 Optical Image Stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.] (l 46)
42 Optical Image Stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.] (l 46)
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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.
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 15)
Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction
shown in the figure.
BATT
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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 193.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12).
≥ 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
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
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.
≥ 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.
Charging
time
2h30min
4h30min
Recording
mode
[1080/50p],
[AVCHD 3D]*
[PH], [HA],
[HG], [HE]
[iFrame],
[SbS 3D]*
[1080/50p],
[AVCHD 3D]*
[PH], [HA],
[HG], [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)
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
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 for a specific period of
time. 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.
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 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
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 check the latest information on the support website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/
(This website is in English only.)
≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the
equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards
with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for video 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.
≥ 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.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or
built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the SD card cover and insert
(remove) the SD card into (from)
the card slot.
≥ 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.
≥ 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:
j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
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:
j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
j Where 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 195)
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Preparation
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.
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.
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.
≥ 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 and the
viewfinder is retracted.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not turn on the
unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.
j When the unit is originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
≥ When the [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 36)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 36) is in operation, close the LCD
monitor and viewfinder, and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again.
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Preparation
Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 23)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 25)
Playback Mode (l 29, 88)
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Preparation
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.
∫ About the operation icons
///:
Touch when changing a page or performing settings.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen.
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About the Touch Menu
MENU
T
W
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
Q.
MENU
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the
operation icons.
≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while
touching it.
A Touch Menu
T
W
Recording Mode Playback Mode
ALL
MENU
B Operation icons to display can be changed. (l 38)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (l 49) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode (l 49).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 49), Scene Mode
(l 53) and the Manual Mode (l 55).
E Displayed only when connected to a TV. (l 163)
∫ To display the Touch Menu
Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no
touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time during recording of motion picture/still picture. To
display it again, touch .
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
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Preparation
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
Setting date and time
The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
1 Select the menu. (l 32)
MENU
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / .
A Displaying the World Time setting (l 34):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
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.
≥ //
At the time of purchase, the confirmation screen for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed after setting the
world time. (l 134)
Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary.
≥ 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 to set the date and time.
≥ 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. The battery is still
being recharged even if the unit is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery
will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months.
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Basic
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.
∫ 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.
∫ 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 183)
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∫ 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
≥ If you use the Filter Kit (optional), the Conversion Lens (optional) or the 3D Conversion Lens
(optional), remove the lens hood.
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MENU
Selecting a media to record [HC-X920M]
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 32)
: [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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T
W
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
Recording motion pictures
1 Change the mode to .
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.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
Recording mode
R1h20m
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.
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≥ To change the recording format, change the [REC MODE]. (l 71)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 26)
≥ 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], [PH], [HA], [HG], [HE] [iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 92) 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.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and
the viewfinder is retracted.
≥ Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the
MIC terminal.
≥ Please refer to page 199 for detail about the approximate recordable time.
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Basic
MEGA
Recording still pictures
1 Change the mode to .
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 62)
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ The focus indication and the focus area may not be displayed depending on the recording
conditions or the menu settings.
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∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode
R3000
20.4
M
R3000
Still picture operation indicator (l 180)
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures (l 84)
R3000
R3000
20.4
M
MEGA
MEGA
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 25) ≥ Screen display will disappear
Optical Image Stabilizer (l 46)
AF assist lamp (l 87)
ß Flash (l 67)
ßj Flash level (l 67)
Red-eye Reduction (l 67)
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 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.
Recording still pictures 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)
≥ While still pictures are being recorded, turns red and the remaining number
of recordable pictures is displayed.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer (l 68) 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.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining
will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining
may lengthen.
≥ The still picture recording time may be long depending on the picture size.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.
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Basic
≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button when other
Recording Modes are set will change to Intelligent
Auto Mode.
Intelligent auto button
Pressing the Intelligent auto button can change
the Recording Mode. (l 48)
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 brightness
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out
*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 speed.
*2
Macro This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of
*1
Normal
*2
Normal
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
the background sky, which may be very bright.
brightness.
recording.
In modes other than those described above, the contrast is
adjusted to give a clear picture.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ 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 76)
≥ 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.
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∫ Intelligent Auto 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)
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic 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 56, 58)
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 56)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 58)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective
objects
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ALL
MENU
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X910
1080/50i
50p
3D
3D
Motion picture/Still picture playback
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon A (l 18).
≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO
SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/
PICTURE] (l 32)
3 //
Select the still picture B or the recording
format of the motion picture C you wish to
play back.
HC-X920M
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 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.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll
lever.
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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
0h01m30s0h01m30s0h01m30s
E Operation icon
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when
no touch operation is performed for a specific period of
time. To display them again, touch the screen.
≥ It will be played back in 2D only or 3D only when slide
show is played back connected to the 3D compatible TV.
It will be played 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 be played back
in 3D if it is 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still
pictures and played back).
Motion picture playback Still picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Fast rewind playback*
5: Fast forward playback*
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
* When pressed two times, the fast rewind/fast forward speed increases. (The screen display
changes / .)
∫ 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 Playback 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 scenes or
()
9 scenes
()
1 scene
()
9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing 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 Motion Picture Playback
Mode.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order) start/
paus e.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l89)
Tow a rds “ r”: Increases the volume
Tow a rds “ s”: Decreases the volume
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≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ 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 the scene switches.
≥ The speaker of this unit does not output sounds when connected to a TV.
Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on AVCHD 3D/AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures
recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded
using this unit is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may
not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.)
≥ MP4
scene
≥ Do not use devices other than those supporting AVCHD 3D to delete or edit 3D motion
pictures that have been recorded to an SD card with this unit (e.g., do not use devices
supporting only the conventional AVCHD format). Once 3D motion pictures are
converted to 2D motion pictures, they cannot be reconverted to the 3D ones.
≥ You can play back AVCHD 3D motion pictures on an AVCHD compatible device to which
these videos have been dubbed. However, 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit will be
converted to 2D motion pictures. The converted 2D motion pictures cannot be reconverted to
3D motion pictures.
s that can be played back on this unit are limited to those created on this unit.
Still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
established by JEITA (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
Using the menu screen
≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 18)
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 cancelled.
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Using the quick menu
Q.
MENU
Q.
MENU
This allows quick setting of some of the menus.
≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 18)
1 Touch .
The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or settings.
Icon Function Page
20.4
M
[REC MODE]
[PICTURE SIZE]
[POWER LCD]
[GUIDE LINES]
[LEVEL GAUGE]
[MIC LEVEL]
[MF ASSIST]
[ZEBRA]
[LUMINANCE]
[HISTOGRAM]
l 71
l 84
l 39
l 69
l 77
l 81
l 58
l 82
l 83
l 83
2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the quick menu.
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MENU
A The current time
B The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
Using the Setup Menu
[DISPLAY]
Set the display method for the screen information display.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting
[5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the
[ON]: Constantly display
Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, starting
to playback, or touching the screen.
[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 19.
[SET WORLD TIME]
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region
and the travel destination.
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 19)
≥ 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)
Tou ch [H O ME].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
3 (Only when setting your home region)
Touch / to select your home
region and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the summer
time setting is turned on; the time difference
from GMT is set forward by one hour. Touch
[SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the
normal time setting.
4 (Only when setting the region of your
travel destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
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≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination
C The local time at the selected
travel destination
D The time difference between the
travel destination and the home
region
MENU
appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set
once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
5 (Only when setting the region of your
travel destination)
Touch / to select your travel
destination and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] 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
[SUMMER TIME SET] 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 Steps 1 to 3, and close 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.
: [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]
[DATE FORMAT]
It is possible to change the date format.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [DATE FOR MAT] # desired setting
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
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[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY]
T
W
MENU
MENU
You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( / ) and recording button icon
().
: [SETUP] # [ZOOM/REC DISPLAY] # desired setting
[ON]: Constantly display
[OFF]: Icons will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]
Please refer to page 62.
[EXT. DISPLAY]
Please refer to page 11 2.
[ECONOMY (BATT)]
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save
battery life.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON]
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following
cases:
j Using the AC adaptor*
j Using the USB cable for PC, etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Wi-Fi function
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, 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.
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)] # [ON]
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following
cases:
j Using the USB cable for PC, etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Wi-Fi function
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[QUICK POWER ON]
MENU
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X910
The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set
to or .
: [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]
≥ 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 pause 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.
≥ //
Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
HC-X920M
Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no
SD card inserted.
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [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.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit
is put into recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is cancelled if
j about 5 minutes elapsed
j mode is set to
≥ Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings, time for Quick Start may be longer
than 0.6 seconds.
≥ It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.
≥ If [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 36)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 36) is set to [ON] and the unit automatically
goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and viewfinder and then open the
LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
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[REC LAMP]
MENU
MENU
MENU
The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the Self-timer is counting down.
When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.
: [SETUP] # [REC LAMP] # [ON]
[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this
sound.
When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc.
: [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting
(Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF]
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (l 183)
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS]
You can change the operation icons to display in the Touch Menu. (l 63)
Register 3 favourite operation icons.
≥ 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 Picture Recording Mode.
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [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 again.
4 Touch [ENTER].
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[POWER LCD]
MENU
MENU
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
: [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [ON]
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33)
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to [ON] automatically.
≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # desired setting
[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor
2 Touch / to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
[EVF SET]
It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [EVF SET] # desired setting
[BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
≥ 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.
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Please refer to page 11 2.
[VIERA Link]
Please refer to page 11 3.
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[TV ASPECT]
MENU
HC-X920
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
MENU
Please refer to page 111 .
[3D PLAYBACK]
Please refer to page 163, 166.
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
: [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET]
*
≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]
* For users who have / / , this menu is not displayed.
//
, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
HC-X929 HC-X910
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
Set to [YES] for changing the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
≥ The “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Wi-Fi Password are also deleted.
[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.
: [SETUP] # [Auto Cursor Position] # [ON]
≥ Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:
j When registering [FACE RECOG.] (l 73)
j When setting [TITLE SETUP] for Highlight Playback (l 97)
j When setting the Wi-Fi function (l 137, 138, 156, 158)
[ZOOM RING SET]
Please refer to page 45.
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[NUMBER RESET]
MENU
MENU
HC-X929
Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
: [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET]
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 177)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform
[NUMBER RESET].
[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 168)
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # desired media
[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]
*1 only
HC-X920M
*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. (l 11 8)
≥ //
HC-X920
Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
(l 195)
≥
HC-X920M
Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred.
(l 192)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be
used on this unit.
HC-X910
*2
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[MEDIA STATUS]
MENU
HC-X920M
MENU
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked.
: [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]
≥
Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the
display for the built-in memory.
≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode
is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥ The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system
files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/builtin memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this
unit, PCs 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.
[Version Disp.]
The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [Version Disp.]
[Version Up]
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
: [SETUP] # [Version Up]
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December
2012)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.)
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [ON]
≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and
while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place
for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration,
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
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[O.I.S. DEMO]
MENU
MENU
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO]
≥ Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.When you touch [EXIT], the
demonstration will be cancelled.
[LANGUAGE]
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language
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Advanced (Recording)
6
W
T
6
W
T
T
W
T
W
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
T
W
Using the zoom
A Zoom bar
≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 71)
∫ About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
A Optical zoom
B Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)
∫ About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever/ring zoom, zoom button icons.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved or the speed
to rotate the ring.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed.
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Ring zoom
Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
You can set your preferred rotational directions for the zoom operation in [ZOOM RING SET] of the
setup menu.
[ZOOM RING SET]
Rotational direction of the ring [] []
A side
A
B side
B
≥ This function’s default setting is [ ].
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the speed you rotate the ring.
Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)
Close-up recording
(zoom in)
Close-up recording
(zoom in)
Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 30k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT
RATIO]. (l 84, 85)
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm away from
the lens.
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Advanced (Recording)
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X920M
HC-X910
O.I.S.
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.
//
O.I.S.
Optical Image Stabilizer button
Press the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/ # (setting cancelled)
≥ 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 that you set the
Image Stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
/ # (setting cancelled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.
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∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
MENU
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 recommend
≥ Please refer to page 62 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a
tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
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Advanced (Recording)
MENU
Q.
MENU
SCN
MNL
Changing the Recording Mode
1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon.
2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.
Mode Effect
Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Auto Plus
Creative Control
Scene Mode
Manual
* In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Pressing the Intelligent auto button while in Intelligent Auto Mode can also change the Recording
Mode. (l 27)
*
You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode,
which optimises settings to the recording environment
you are in. (l 27)
You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record.
(l 49)
You can record motion pictures with added effects.
(l 49)
This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the
shutter speed and aperture according to the scene you
want to record. (l 53)
You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance, and
brightness (iris/gain). (l 55)
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Intelligent Auto Plus
Please refer to page 27 for details about the effect of each mode.
(Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)
(Night Scenery)
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 48)
*2
/ (Macro)*2/(Normal)*1/(Normal)
*1
/(Low Light)*1/(Night Portrait)*2/
*2
1 (When adjusting the brightness)
Tou ch
(When adjusting the colour balance)
Tou ch
R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
≥ When no operations are performed for approximately 5 seconds, the touch menu disappears. If
you touch , the touch menu reappears.
2 (When adjusting the brightness or the colour balance)
Touch / to adjust setting.
≥ Touch while adjusting the brightness, or touch while adjusting the colour balance to
make the display of the adjustment bar disappear.
3 Start recording.
Creative Control
≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 48)
Select the desired Creative Control Mode, then touch [Enter].
Mode Effect
You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recording a
[Miniature Effect]
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. (l 51)
[Silent movie]
[Time Lapse Rec]
≥ Still pictures cannot be taken.
miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of focused
area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion picture with
an interval. (l 50)
You can record motion pictures that are similar to black-and-white
silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. (l 51)
You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of time
as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each set
time lapse. (l 52)
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[Miniature Effect]
MINI
1 Touch to adjust the horizontal position of
the in-focus portion
≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately
1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If
you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original position when you touch [Reset].
2 To u ch [S I ZE] .
≥ The size of the in-focus portion is switched every time you touch [SIZE].
Medium size # Large size # Small size
≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you touch [Reset], [SIZE] is reset to the medium size.
3 Touch [ENTER].
4 (When adjusting the brightness)
Tou ch
≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)
5 (When adjusting the vividness)
Tou ch
≥ The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard) # (Vivid) # (Most vivid)
6 Start recording.
≥ It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for approximately every 6 seconds of
recording.
≥ To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects incorporating a distant view or those
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tripod and avoid zooming.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night
scenes.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low.
≥
HC-X920M
Setting Miniature Effect will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. (l 72)
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[8mm movie]
SILN
8mm
1 (When adjusting the brightness)
Tou ch .
≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)
2 (When adjusting the colour balance)
Tou ch .
≥ The level of colour balance is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Blue) # (Red) # (Yellow)
3 Start recording.
≥ The sound is monaural.
[Silent movie]
1 (When adjusting the brightness)
Tou ch .
≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard) # (Bright) # (Dark)
2 Start recording.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
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[Time Lapse Rec]
INTV
Touch the desired setup time.
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of
1 second.
Setup example
Setup time
(recording interval)
Recording time Recorded time
Sunset 1 s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 s Approx. 3 h Approx. 12 s
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 56, 58)
≥
HC-X920M
Setting Time Lapse Recording will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. (l 72)
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Scene Mode
SCN
SCN
≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 48)
Touch the desired Scene Mode.
Mode Effect
5Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and
Portrait To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin To makes skin colours appear softer 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 spatial 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.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ (Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
j The shutter speed is 1/6 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low Light)
j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night Scenery)
j Image may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Soft Skin)
j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel
Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
≥ (Fireworks)
j The shutter speed is 1/25.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
pause of playback
appearance
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
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≥ (Night Scenery/Night Portrait)
j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night Portrait)
j The flash is set to [ON].
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Advanced (Recording)
A Manual icon
Focus (l 58)
White Balance (l 56)
Manual Shutter Speed (l 57)
Iris Adjustment (l 57)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
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
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture
Recording Mode.
Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
≥ It is also possible to switch to Manual Mode by touching the Recording Mode button icon. (l 48)
MNL
FOCUS
FOCUS
WB
WB
SHTR
SHTR
IRIS
IRIS
≥ Press the iA button to cancel manual setting.
∫ When using the LCD monitor
1 Touch the desired item to be set.
2 Touch / to enter the selection.
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
∫ When using the viewfinder
1 Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item.
≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed.
2 Rotate the multi manual ring to
select the setting and press the
CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter
the setting.
≥ Zoom operation cannot be done using the multi
manual ring during setting.
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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White Balance
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
AWB
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥ Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 55.
1 Touch [ W B].
2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
AWB
≥ To return to auto setting, set to or press the intelligent auto button again.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking .
≥ When using the viewfinder, press and hold the
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot
be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Colour 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
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AWB
≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
AWB
≥ is not displayed on the screen when is being set.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
SHTR
IRIS
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 55.
1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2 Touch / to adjust settings.
≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and
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.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the intelligent auto button again.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. (l 83)
≥ 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.
(F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
the iris/gain value.
is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when
the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply
frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode. Confirm the image on the
playback screen after recording.
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Recording with Manual Focus
MENU
MNL
A Part displayed in blue
Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 55.
A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus.
1 (When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33)
≥ Touch to display the Manual icon.
2 Touch [FOCUS].
3 Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.
≥ MF appears on the screen.
4 Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual
ring.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen
returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the
subject into focus.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not
displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the
intelligent auto button again.
≥ 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)
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 18)
2 Touch the Touch function icon.
(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical Image
Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching
.)
Touch function icons
Level Shot
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
Touch Shutter
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ An icon is displayed when the Touch function icon is set.
*1
*1
*2
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Level Shot
This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level
position before recording.
: When this function is set to on.
: When this function is set to off.
1 To u ch .
≥ Icon is displayed in A position.
j When the tilt is corrected:
j When the tilt is above the correction range: /
≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to
the position where is displayed.
2 Start recording.
≥ The Range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the vertical
direction.
≥ The image may move while zooming depending on the tilt of this unit.
≥ To record a level image with a tripod, attach this unit by using [LEVEL GAUGE] (l 77), and then
use Level Shot.
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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 will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
1 To u ch .
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 73) is [ON] and a registered face 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 starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want to
change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus
Mode is selected, the setting 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 (colour etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.
≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus 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. 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:
j When the object is too large or too small
j When colour of the object is similar to the background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or the AF
assist lamp may turn on. (l 87)
≥ AF/AE tracking will be cancelled in the following cases.
j When the mode is changed
j When the unit is turned off
j Touch the Recording Mode button icon
j Switch 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 zoom.
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 the icon.
∫ To make the display of disappear
Display of will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the
default setting. To make the display of disappear, change the setting of the [O.I.S. LOCK
DISPLAY].
: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting
[ON]: Constantly display.
[OFF]: The icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touch operation.
≥ 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.
1 To u ch .
2 Touch the subject.
≥ Focus area will display at the touched position, and a still
picture is recorded.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be
possible to record the intended picture.
≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.
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Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the
operation icons. (l 18)
2 Touch an operation icon.
(e.g. PRE-REC)
≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu
can be changed. ([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 38)
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following
functions.
j Smile Shot (l 66)
j Built-in flash (l 67)
j Self-timer (l 68)
j Guidelines (l 69)
≥ The icon is displayed when the operation icon is set.
Operation icons
*1
Fade
Intelligent Contrast Control
PRE-REC
Smile Shot
Built-in flash
Red-eye Reduction
Self-timer
*1
*1
*2
*2
*2
*1
Intelligent Exposure
Backlight Compensation
Tele Macro
Guidelines
Colour Night View
Headphone volume adjustment/
Microphone level adjustment
PRE-REC
*2
*1
*3
*1 It is not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 It is not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*3 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal. [MIC
LEVEL] (l 81) is set to anything other than [AUTO], is displayed as the operation icon,
and adjustment of input level of the microphone is possible.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to , PRE-REC, Backlight Compensation, Colour
Night View, Self-timer and Tele Macro functions are cancelled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is cancelled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the Headphone volume adjustment)
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Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the colour for fade in/out
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become 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 bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
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PRE-REC
PRE-REC
HC-X929
HC-X910
MENU
HC-X929
HC-X920M
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 pressed.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
j If you change the mode
j //
HC-X920
If you remove the SD card
j
HC-X920M
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]
j If you touch or
j //
HC-X920
If you press Wi-Fi button
j If you turn the unit off
j If you start recording
j After 3 hours have passed
≥
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 differ from the motion pictures displayed
at the start of playback.
Q.
MENU
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Smile Shot
HC-X929
HC-X910
20.4
M
9.4
M
When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically
records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
([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 registered using Face
Recognition (l 73) is detected.
[OFF]: Cancel the setting.
≥ During Smile Shot recording, the 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 //
HC-X920
When there is no SD card inserted
j
HC-X920M
When [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD], and there is no SD card inserted
j When it is set to Manual Focus
j When the time lapse recording is used
j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In ([FACE RECOG.])
≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the subject
may not be detected correctly.
M
≥ The number of recording pixels are (6016k3384), (4096k2304) or (1920k1080).
2.1
(l 84)
≥ 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 , it will record only if the face of a subject registered with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a
target.
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Built-in flash
MENU
When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use
the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
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
: [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßi]: Much brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßj]: Less bright
≥ The light from the flash may be blocked by the lens hood when the lens hood is attached.
≥ Do not use the flash with the Filter Kit (optional) 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 in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower.
Red-eye Reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human 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 or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the Red-eye
Reduction is set to on.
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Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled
≥ 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
cancelled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the button is pressed halfway once and then fully, 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 to prevent image shake when the button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.
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. 95 cm.
≥ When the Tele Macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12k, it will automatically be set
to 12k.
≥
Tele Macro function is
cancelled
when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.
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Guidelines
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still
pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
# # # Setting cancelled
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33)
≥ 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 29)
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guidelines function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
Colour Night View
This function allows you to record colour 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 washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Headphone volume adjustment
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.
: Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
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Advanced (Recording)
MENU
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥ Set Creative Control Mode to [Time Lapse Rec]. (l 49)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]: Cancel the setting
5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and
Portrait: To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin: To makes skin colours appear softer 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 spatial 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
≥ Please refer to page 53 for details about the effect of each mode.
pause of playback
appearance
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[ZOOM MODE]
MENU
MENU
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[Opt.Zoom 12k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[i.Zoom 25k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
[D.Zoom 40k]: Digital zoom (Up to 40k)
[D.Zoom 700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
picture quality. (Up to 25k)
[REC MODE]
Switch the picture quality and 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 33)
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*1: Set the recording format to 1080/50i.
[1080/50p]*2: Set the recording format to 1080/50p.
[iFrame]*3: Set the recording format to iFrame.
[AVCHD 3D]*4: Set the recording format to AVCHD 3D format, which can
[SbS 3D]*4: Set the recording format to side-by-side format (2 screen
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [PH], [HA], [HG] and [HE].
*2 This option allows you to record in 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive), which is the highest
picture quality for 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.
record in 3D full high-definition image.
structure), which can record in 3D image.
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 12)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 199 for details 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.
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[DIGITAL CINEMA]
MENU
HC-X920M
MENU
Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 71)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [PH], [HA] or [HG]. (l 71)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥ The images may not appear smooth.
[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]. (l 22)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [PH], [HA], [HG], [HE] or [1080/50p]. (l 71)
≥ Insert an SD card.
: [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 108, 11 5)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by touching
[YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after 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.
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[FACE RECOG.]
MENU
MENU
A Guide
B Text entry icon
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been
registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure 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.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[ON]: The Face Recognition function is available
[OFF]: Cancel the setting
[SET]: Face Recognition registration/editing/cancelling
∫ Registering a face for Face Recognition
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE]
≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person’s face with the guide.
≥ Take 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.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the
recording conditions. In this case, try recording the face
again.
3 Enter the person’s name.
≥ Touch the text entry icon in the centre of the screen and
enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
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Entering text
MENU
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444555
666
123
45
6
ANNA
KEN
MARY
JOE
≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor
Position] is set to [ON]. (l 40)
Icon Description of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character.
/
Moves the cursor to left or right.
[A/a/1] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
Enters a space.
[Delete]
Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character 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.
: [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 shots, 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 change the registration order, select the person you wish to
change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication (l 25) icon that appears during still picture recording. (Only
displayed when Face Recognition is in use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
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∫ Cancelling a registered person
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 selected and is displayed. To cancel the selected person, touch
again.
≥ Touch [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 recognise 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 detected 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 recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
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[FACE FRAMING]
MENU
Detected faces appear with frames.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritised face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take
preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given priority.
∫ Prioritised face framing
Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be
performed against the prioritised face framing.
≥ Prioritised face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode or
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the button is pressed halfway when
recording still pictures. Prioritised face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
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[LEVEL GAUGE]
MENU
MENU
This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON]
∫ To correct the tilt
(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)
When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt
≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and
appear green when there is almost no tilt.
≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45° in horizontal direction and 10° in vertical
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images.
≥ The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself or the LCD monitor is closed with
the screen facing outward.
≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of approximately 1° may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be displayed correctly:
j When moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)]
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥ This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and
afterimages may appear.
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)]
MENU
MENU
This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens (optional).
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
: [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 while 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 recording if you are recording a
subject right above or right below you.
[Digital Cinema Colour]
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [PH], [HA], [HG], [HE] or [1080/50p]. (l 71)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the
x.v.Colour™.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back with a
TV not compatible with x.v.Colour™, colours may not be reproduced properly.
≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Colour™, it
is recommended to record the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international
standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.
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[SHOOTING GUIDE]
MENU
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ 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 Canceller]
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceller] # desired setting
[Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the
[Normal]: This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without
[OFF] Cancel the setting.
≥ When [Strong] is set, you can check how effectively the wind noise is reduced with the icon
displayed on the screen. In descending order of the strength of the reduction effect, / /
/ is displayed.
≥ When [Normal] is set, will be displayed on the screen.
≥ This function’s default setting is [Normal].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [Wind Noise Canceller] is
set to [Strong], and the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥ If wind sound cannot be reduced with the Wind Noise Canceller function alone, set [BASS
SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 82)
≥ This function cannot be set when using an external microphone.
wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound.
deteriorating the sound quality.
[LOWCUT]
This function reduces the low-pitched sound when using an external microphone.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LOWCUT] # [ON]
≥ This function can be set only when using an external microphone.
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[5.1ch/2ch]
MENU
You can switch the channel number setting of the built-in microphone.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [5.1ch/2ch] # desired setting
[5.1ch]: Records with the 5.1 ch surround microphone.
[2ch]: Records with the 2ch stereo microphone.
≥ The option is set to [2ch] when an external microphone is connected.
[MIC SETUP]
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[SURROUND]*1: Records the surrounding sound with added realism.
[ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction
[FOCUS MIC]*1: The forward sound is recorded more clearly by enhancing the
[STEREO MIC]*2: Records sound from two forward directions.
*1 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1ch].
*2 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch].
≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for
instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
≥ [MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame].
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).
directionality toward the centre.
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[MIC LEVEL]
(When set to [5.1ch])
A Centre
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal
can be adjusted.
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
[SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound
[SET ]: The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in
≥ It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 33) The microphone
level returns to the setting adjusted previously, and it cannot be set from the quick menu.
2 (When [SET ]/[SET ] is selected)
Touch / to adjust.
≥ The adjustment screen to be displayed depends on the
setting of [5.1ch/2ch].
≥ 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].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
distortions are reduced.
natural quality.
≥ When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The sound will be recorded in stereo (2ch) when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch] or an external
microphone is input.
≥ (microphone input level meter) is displayed on the screen when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to
[5.1ch], and (microphone input level meter) is displayed when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to
[2ch] and [MIC LEVEL] is set to a setting other than [AUTO].
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the largest volume for the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
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[BASS SETTING]
MENU
A Zebra pattern
Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting
[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 while 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 Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
2 Touch the desired setting items.
[SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge
[COLOUR]: Depth of the colour of the image
[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]: Picture colour balance
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥ appears on the screen.
[ZEBRA]
Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur
(extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal
lines (zebra pattern).
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode.
(l 33)
≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (Iris/Gain)
(l 57).
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.
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[LUMINANCE]
MENU
Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance 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 57)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 33)
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 57)
[ANYTIME]:
Constantly display.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
A Luminance display frame
B Luminance level
≥ Luminance level is displayed between 0% and 99%. It will be displayed as 99% when it is over
99%.
50%
[HISTOGRAM]
A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is
displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution
in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 57)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 33)
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 57)
[ANYTIME]:
Constantly display.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
A Normal
B Dark
C Bright
∫ Example of the display
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[PICTURE SIZE]
MENU
16
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8
M
2
M
20.4
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9.4
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2.1
M
MENU
20.4
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9.4
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2.1
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20.4
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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 33)
≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect
ratio. (l 85)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording
Mode
Picture size Aspect ratio Extra Optical Zoom (l 45)
15. 1
5.8
0.3
M
M
M
4480k3360
2784k2088 14.6k
[4:3]
640k480 30k
4896k3264
3456k2304 13.3k
[3:2]
1728k1152 26.5k
6016k3384
4096k2304 12.5k
[16:9]
1920k1080 26.6k
* Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 12k.
*
–
*
–
*
–
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥ Change the mode to .
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33)
Picture size Aspect ratio
6016k3384
[16:9]4096k2304
1920k1080
20.4
≥ This function’s default settings are in Still Picture Recording Mode and in Motion
M
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 200 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
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[ASPECT RATIO]
MENU
This allows you to select the aspect 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 [16:9].
≥ 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]
2.1
M
A Start point
*
B Finish point
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]
[ON]:
180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second.
The picture size is (1920k1080).
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
2 Press the button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus 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.
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5 (When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)
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 when [Enter] is
touched after selecting the start point and finish point.
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is cancelled.
≥ 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.)
≥ Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
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[AF ASSIST LAMP]
MENU
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make focusing difficult.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
: [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO]
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m.
≥ 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 or Intelligent Auto Plus 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
: Volu me low
: Volume high
[OFF]: Cancel the setting.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 29.
Playback operation
Skip playback
(to the start of a
scene)
Slow-motion
Playback
Frame-by-frame
Playback
Playback display Operating steps
During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right
During Pause
to left (from left to right) during playback.
With the playback paused, continue
touching .
( is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
≥ When Slow-motion pictures are played back
in reverse, they will be shown continuously
at approximately 2/3
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion Playback for iFrame 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.
rd
the speed of normal
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Playback operation Playback display Operating steps
2.1
M
Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it
During Playback
Direct playback
while touching.
≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips
to the position touched or slid to while
touching.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching
or sliding finger.
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 created from the scenes recorded in 3D, and 2D still pictures are created from
the scenes recorded in 2D.
( (1920k1080) still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes, and
(640k360) still pictures will be recorded for the scenes saved in MP4.)
M
0.2
Press the button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date 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 30)
1 Touch .
≥ To display the next (previous) scene:
j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while
touching it.
j Touch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.
2 Touch the desired search condition.
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]
* It cannot be set while playing back iFrame scenes or scenes saved as MP4.
≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed 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 detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select
[HIGHLIGHT].
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3 (When [MINUTES] is selected)
MENU
Touch / to set the time.
≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [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 after playback of the last scene finishes.
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
The indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the
scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not 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 screen to zoom in from k2 to k4.
≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centring 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.
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture
Touch to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)
≥ Touch to return to normal playback (k1).
≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever.
≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
≥ 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
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 18)
2 Touch the playback date.
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date
selected are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be
played back.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is
changed.
≥ In cases such as those described below, scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the
date list, and –1, –2… may be added after the date:
j When the number of scenes exceeds 99
j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999
j When [REC MODE] is changed
j When the audio of microphone input (5.1 ch/2 ch) is changed
j When recorded in Creative Control Mode
j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed
j When recorded in Home Monitor Mode (l 152)
≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are
displayed according to the category:
j Still pictures taken in High-Speed Burst Shooting Mode:
j Still pictures created from motion pictures:
j Scenes saved in Highlight Playback (l 98):
ALL
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Highlight Playback
Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from multiple scenes, 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 favourite scenes and
setting up to extract those scenes.
≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4.
1 Touch . (l 18)
ALL
2 Touch the desired effects
[POP]: Recommended for party scene.
[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 94)
≥ 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 95.
3 Touch on the thumbnail view.
4 Select the playback operation. (l 29, 88)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SAVE] (l 98),
[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. 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.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with Creative Control Mode are not available for Highlight Playback.
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∫ Setting up the custom effect
It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect 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].)
≥ Touch [ENTER].
(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 audio 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 30)
≥ Touch [ENTER].
(To test the music audio)
Touch [START].
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be
tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
4 To u ch [E NTER ]
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Playing back with the settings changed
Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
[SCENE SETUP]:
Select the scene or date to be played back.
[FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP]:
Set up the favourite scenes. (l 96)
[FAVOURITE SCENE PLAY]:
Set up if the favourite scenes are to be included in the Highlight
Playback or not. (l 96)
[PRIORITY SETUP]:
Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 97)
[PLAYBACK TIME]:
Select the time to play back. (l 97)
[TITLE SETUP]:
Select the cover image and enter the title.
They are displayed at the beginning. (l 97)
∫ Scene setting
1 (Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD])
Touch the recording format of the scene to play back.
[1080/50p]/[1080/50i]/[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 again to cancel the
operation.
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Touch the scenes to be played back.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and is displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the
operation.
4 Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
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∫ Checking the favourite scenes
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1 Touch the scene to be played back.
2 Touch [Add] and add the favourite part.
≥ Total of 4 seconds before and after touching the [Add] will be
added as favourite.
≥ Number of favourite scenes that can be added are
1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs
depending on the scenes selected.)
≥ Favourite check display (A) is displayed in orange, and
favourite check display B is displayed on the slide bar.
≥ To cancel the favourite, play back to the position checked as
favourite, and touch [Cancel].
≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-
frame Playback. (l 88)
3 Touch and stop the playback
≥ It will return to the thumbnail display screen and is
displayed on the scenes added as favourite scenes.
4 Touch [Return].
To clear the favourite scenes from the thumbnail display
1 Touch [Reset].
2 Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED].
≥ The check on all the favourite scenes will be cleared when
[RESET ALL] is selected.
3 (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in Step 2)
Touch the scene to be cleared.
≥ All the scenes checked as favourite may not be played back depending on the Playback time
setting. (l 97)
∫ Playing back the favourite scenes
Touch [ON] or [OFF].
[ON]: Include the scenes added in the [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] into the Highlight
[OFF]: Do not include the scenes added in the [FAVOURITE SCENE SETUP] into the
Playback.
Highlight Playback.
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∫ Priority settings
1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.].
≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including 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.
≥ Touch [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.
[APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO]
≥ 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 part
recognised as clearly recorded is short.
∫ Setting up the title
1 Touch / and select your favourite 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 Recognition. (l73)
≥ 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.
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Saving the Highlight Playback
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X910
HC-X920M
HC-X920
HC-X929
HC-X910
HC-X920M
The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene.
The recorded scenes
//
will
be saved in the SD card.
The recorded scenes
will
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.
2 To u ch [S AV E].
3 Select the format to save.
.
[QUALITY (AVCHD)]: It is saved in high-definition image quality.
[COMPATIBILITY (MP4)]:
≥ When [QUALITY (AVCHD)] is selected, scenes recorded in 1080/50p are converted to 1080/50i
(Picture quality [HA] of [REC MODE]) and saved.
≥ If you select [1080/50i] in [SCENE SETUP] (l 95), motion pictures are recorded in [HA]
regardless of [REC MODE] ([PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]) of a scene. (The image quality remains the
same.)
≥ The scene recorded in AVCHD 3D will be saved as 2D. It will be saved 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 (AVCHD)] is selected and
in 2D when [COMPATIBILITY (MP4)] is selected.
It will be saved in image quality (640k360/25p) appropriate for
playing back on a PC or uploading to Internet.
4 Touch [YES].
≥ Playback operation is not possible while playing back the scenes to be saved.
5 //
Touch [EXIT]
Touch [COPY] or [EXIT].
≥ The Highlight Playback saved can be copied to the SD card. To copy to the SD card, select
[COPY].
≥ Operate according to the message and touch [EXIT] at the end.
≥ is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback.
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Changing the playback settings and playing back the
ALL
slide show
1 Touch . (l 18)
2 (Only when you would like to change the settings)
Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
[DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back.
[PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D
[SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
[EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
[MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback.
still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D (3D still
pictures are converted to 2D still pictures and played back).
3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)
Touch the playback date.
PLAYBACK SETUP] is selected)
(When [
Touch [3D (NO EFFECT)] or [2D].
SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)
(When [
Touch the interval of playback for the slide show.
[SHORT]: Approx. 1 second
[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds
[LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds
(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 [EFFECT SETUP] is set, [SLIDES INTERVAL] cannot be set.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
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(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)
Touch the desired sound.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
(To test the music audio)
Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
4 Touch [START].
5 Select the playback operation. (l 29)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or
[EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.
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