Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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Switch the recording format of motion picture.
≥Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rat ing when you want to 
record motion pictures to the SD card using the setting [4K MP4 ] or [24p].
≥ This function’s default setting is [4K MP4] mode.
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording 
formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] settin g.
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
Set the recording format to 2160/30p...

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≥When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]
*1 [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] and [720] are recording modes suitable  for playing back or editing on a PC.*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is recommended for when using a Mac.
*3 You can record motion pictures in 1080/60p (1920 k1080/60 progressive), the best AVCHD 
picture quality for this unit.
≥ Please refer to page  13 for details about recordable time...

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This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level.
∫To correct the 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 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical 
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not af fect the actual recorded images .
≥The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself...

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You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more (1/24 or more when [RE C FORMAT] is set to [24p]) 
depending on the ambient brightness.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30 or 1/24, the screen may be  seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Col or™...

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This will change the setting of the Image Stabilizer function and Maximum zoom ratio to the one 
appropriate for the recording when a Wide Conversion Lens (opti onal) is attached to this unit.
≥ The following functions will not work:
jVideo light
j [AF ASSIST LAMP]
j Night Mode ([Infrared])
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, [ZOOM MODE] ( l90) is fixed to [Opt.Zoom 10 k] (up to 
10 k). In Still Picture Recording Mode, a zoom magnification of up  to 10k is possible.
This will reduce the wind noise...

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You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record.
≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. ( l98)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [Customize] is selected)
Select the desired item.
3
(When [Microphone Gain] is selected in Step 2) 
Select an item.
(When [Frequency Response] is selected in Step 2)
Touch  /  to adjust.≥ Before recording, check the effect you have selected with a hea dphone set, etc.
≥ The high frequency range (dB) and low...

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(When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) 
Select an item.
4 Touch [EXIT].
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Depending on the recording condition or sound quality, the desi red effect may not be achieved.
≥ The option is set to [Auto] when an external microphone is conn ected.
≥ (When [Music] or [Festival] is set)
The volume of the recorded sounds may be lower than that of the sounds recorded with [Auto].
≥ (When [Speech] or [Nature] is set)
Sounds recorded with these effects are less realistic than...

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Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l91)
*1 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1c h].
*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].
≥ [STEREO MIC] will be selected in the following cases:
jWhen [REC FORMAT] is set to...

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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal 
can be adjusted.
1Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)Touch  /  to adjust.≥ The adjustment screen to be displayed depends on the 
setting of [5.1ch/2ch]. ( l97)
≥ 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...

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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. ( l73)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
∫Adjusting the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial
1...