Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT 380.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can  be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) 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. Panasonic cannot  in any way guarantee 
the quality, performance or...

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Charging the battery
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:
≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as  it is designed only for 
this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC 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...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the LCD monitor
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB te rminal.
≥ Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times  in round parentheses are the 
values when...

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Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
continuous  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
VW-VBT380 (optional)
[3.6 V/3880 mAh] 3h45min
(9h45min) [4K MP4] [2160]
3h5min
(3h15min) [2h25min] 1h35min
(1h40min) [1h15min]
[MP4/
iFrame] [1080/50M]
3h30min
(3h45min) [2h40min] 1h50min
(1h55min) [1h25min]
[1080/28M] 3h35min
(3h50min) [2h45min] 1h50min
(2 h)
[1h25min]
[720] 4h10min
(4h30min) [3h5min] 2h10min
(2h20min) [1h35min]
[iFrame]...

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≥“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when r epeatedly 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 malf unction.
For the 
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
continuous  recordable  timeActual 
recordable...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
If there is less than 3 minutes  remaining, then   will become re d. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥ Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is perfor med for a specific period of 
time. However, it will be constantly displayed...

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About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures
Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card dif fers. (l91)
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss. Use of a non-compatible 
card may cause recording to stop suddenly.
≥ SD Speed Class is the speed standards regarding continuous writ ing. To check the class, see the 
labelled side, etc. of the card.
≥ In the following situations, you need an SD card conforming to  Class 10 of the SD Speed...

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Access lamp [ACCESS] A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights  up.
1Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (fr om) the card 
slot  B.
≥ Face the label side  C in the direction shown in the i llustration and press it straight in as far as it 
will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
2Securely 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...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
≥ (For the  )
You can also turn the unit on and off using the viewfinder.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the  unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on th e 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...

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≥In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn o n 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
∫ Overheat detection
When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use, a m essage will be displayed. When this 
happens, the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes lat er.
≥ Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.
If you try to use the Wi-Fi...