Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
4K Video Camera
Model No.HC-WXF991HC-VX981
Please read these instructions carefully before using this prod uct,
and save this manual for future use.
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until 
2016/2/29
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About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD*1, 4K MP4*2, 
MP4*2, iFrame*2 or 24p*2  recording formats to 
record motion pictures using this unit. ( l 91)
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD  Progressive (1080/60p).
*2 It is not compatible with motion pictures  recorded in AVCHD format.
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV 
or for saving to disc
*3.
*3 The following methods are available for  saving an image recorded in 1080/60p:
j Copy...

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≥The smartphone and tablet are indicated as 
“smartphone”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture 
Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode: 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (motion pictures only): 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (still pictures only): 
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format 
[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format...

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Read this first .................................................2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 7
Power supply................................................ 11
Inserting/removing the battery ...............  11
Charging the battery ..............................  12
Charging and recording time .................  13
Recording to a card ..................................... 16 Cards that you can use with this unit .....  16
Inserting/removing an SD card .................

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Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations ................................. 103Motion picture playback using 
operation icon ......................................  103
Creating still picture from motion 
picture ..................................................  104
Highlight & Time Frame Index .............  104
Repeat Playback .................................  105
Resuming the previous playback.........  105
Setting the playback speed of 
FULL HD Slow Motion Video ...............  106
Zooming in...

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Connecting from the history .................  191
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be 
established ..........................................  192
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 194
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function ...... 200 Notes on the Wireless Twin/
Multi-Camera function .........................  202
Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub 
Camera ........................................................ 2 03
When connecting a smartphone to this 
unit as a...

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1Video light ( l86,102 )
2 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥For information on how to attach the 
supplied lens hood, refer to page  27.
3Infrared light ( l86)
4 Internal microphones 5
Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording 
Mode. ( l20)
6 Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION] 
(l 73, 100 )
7 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. 8
Wi-Fi Transmitter ( l156)
9...

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11 only
Recording mode selector button
[ /4K PHOTO/ ] ( l21)
12 Recording/playback button [ / ] 
(l 20)
13HDR button [ ] (l50)
14 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] 
(l 157 , 163 , 166,  171, 173 , 177 , 191 , 194, 
203 , 207 )
15 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l11)
16 Power button [ ] (l 19)
17 USB terminal 
[] (l 142,  149, 229)
18 Micro HDMI connector [HDMI] 
(l 137 )
19 A/V connector [A/V] ( l137 , 151 )
20 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external...

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23LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l22)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 
90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
24 Battery holder ( l11)
25 Shoulder strap fixture
26 Recording start/stop button ( l28)
27 Status indicator ( l19, 184 ) 28
 only
Viewfinder ( l22)
29  only
Eyecup
≥ Keep the Eyecup out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
30  only
Eyecup mount ( l27)
31  only
Diopter adjustment dial ( l23)
32  only
Shoe adaptor mounting part 
[SHOE...

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35Tripod receptacle
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 
5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the 
unit.
36 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l18)
37 SD card cover ( l17)
38 Card slot ( l17)
39 Photoshot button [ ] ( l30)
40 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) ( l49)/
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) (l 35) 41
 only
Accessory shoe cover
≥ Close this cover when not using the 
accessory shoe.
42  only
Accessory...