Panasonic HC-X910, HC-X920, HC-X920M, HC-X929 Operating Instruction

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

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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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

A/V

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)

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)

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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27 28

MIC

29 30

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

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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Preparation

Recording to a card

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

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

FOCUS

SHTR

IRIS

 

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

Recording Mode Playback Mode



ALL

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)

: [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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Basic

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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Basic

 

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

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

20.4

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

Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

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

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

Night Scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.

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

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

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

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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Basic

ALL





HC-X920

HC-X929

HC-X910

1080/50i

50p

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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+ 173 hidden pages

Panasonic HC-X910, HC-X920, HC-X920M, HC-X929 Operating Instruction

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Contents

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Basic

Before recording

Selecting a media to record [HC-X920M]

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback