Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.≥You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pr essing the button up, down, left or 
right, and then the button in the center.
≥
The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power,  this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with an HDMI micro cable and then turn on this u nit, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power  is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power o n link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may  not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the inpu t channel.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you ar e using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic T V is different depending on the 
types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Li nk. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the T V.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the  HDMI standard.
(When selecting scenes) (When playing back)
ADisplay/Cancel operation icons
Green ≥Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail disp lay
(9 thumbnails  > 20 thumbnails  > 9 thumbnails...)
≥ Zoom in on still picture
Ye l l o w ≥Deleting scenes/still pictures
Red ≥Zoom out from still picture
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≥In this Owner’s Manual, “USB hard  disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”.If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit  by using a USB Connection Cable 
(commercially-available), you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a USB HDD.
It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to t he USB HDD.
≥ You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit  while maintaining the image quality.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how t o use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
≥In the following cases, a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting  it to this unit:
j A USB HDD with a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB
j When a USB HDD has two or more partitions
j If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32/exFAT*
j When connected by using a USB hub
* FAT32 is a format used for SDHC Memory Cards.   exFAT is a format used for SDXC Memory Cards.
≥ Following scenes are not copied from an SD card to a USB HDD in  FAT32 format.
j 4K MP4 scenes
j 24p scenes
j Scenes recorded with [1080/50M] of [MP4/iFrame]
A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of  the USB Connection Cable to 
the USB terminal of this unit.
≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
Copy/Dubbing
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD
Refer to the following support site for information about USB H DD.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected, a messa ge is displayed. Follow the 
instructions on the screen to format it.
Once the USB HDD has been formatted, all data stored on it will  be deleted. The data cannot be recovered.≥This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.*
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1(When using a desktop HDD)Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD.≥If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit c an supply power to the USB HDD 
by USB Connection Cable (commercially-available).
2Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to th is unit.≥If the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the USB HDD ca nnot be used.
3Turn on this unit, and press the recording/playback button to s witch this unit 
to the Playback Mode.
4Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable 
(commercially-available).
≥ Use a USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) compatible  with the USB terminals of this 
unit and the USB HDD. Connect the micro A end of the USB Connec tion Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit. 
For information on the USB term inal of the USB HDD, refer to the operating instructions of the 
USB HDD.
≥ It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.
5Touch the desired item.
≥Following can be performed by connecting the USB HDD with the s cenes and still pictures copied 
from this unit to other devices.
j Save on a PC or rewrite on USB HDD using HD Writer AE 5.3
≥When using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), set [Eye-Fi  TRANSFER] to [OFF]. (l152 ) 
When the item is set to [ON], even if you connect the USB HDD t o this unit, it will not recognize 
the USB HDD.
[Simple copy]:Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit th at 
have not been copied yet. ( l145 )
[Copy selected files]:Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then 
copy. ( l145 )
[Playback HDD]:Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on 
this unit. ( l146 )
[Safe Removal]:Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD.
When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray  disc recorder, a 
message prompting to format the USB HDD may display. All the sc enes and still pictures 
recorded on the USB HDD will be erased if formatted. Do not for mat as important data will 
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∫Points to check before copying
≥When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD tha t has been used with 
other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA].
≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of fre e space on the USB HDD.
≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer:
jThere are lots of scenes
j The temperature of this unit is high
≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection  setting of the copied scenes or still 
pictures are canceled.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
∫ Formatting
This is for initializing the USB HDD.
≥Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data  recorded on the media is 
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC  etc.
≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message s creen.
≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
You may no longer be able to use the USB HDD if you format them  on another device such as a 
PC etc.
≥ This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.
∫ Displaying media information
The used space of the USB HDD can be checked.
≥Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback HDD].
≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between  the SD card and USB HDD.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is comple
te, be sure to play back 
the USB HDD to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l146)
: [SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [HDD]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
MENU
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Simple copy
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l142)
2Touch [Simple copy].≥When [Copy selected files] or [Playback HDD] is selected, termi nate the connection with the USB 
HDD ( l146), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
3Touch [YES].
4Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
Copy selected files
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l142)
2Touch [Copy selected files].≥You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching  , select ing [COPY].
3Touch [NEXT].
4Touch the desired items following the instructions on the scree n.≥It will return to the previous step by touching  .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indi cation appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the op eration.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch  the date again to cancel the 
operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/ 99 dates can be selected continuously.
5Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
≥[SELECT SCENES] and [SELECT DATE] cannot be selected for 24p sc enes.
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Playing back the USB HDD
≥Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by conn ecting this unit to the USB 
HDD or copied with HD Writer AE 5.3 can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
C Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro A end of  the USB Connection Cable to 
the USB terminal of this unit.
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. (l142)≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l137 )
2Touch [Playback HDD].
3Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then pla y it back.≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing ba ck motion pictures or still 
pictures. ( l33, 103 )
To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDD
Touch   on the Touch Menu.
≥Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the USB HDD is connected, the   (USB HDD) can be selected f rom the displayed media 
types. ( l33)
≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as norm al AVCHD scenes when 
copied to the USB HDD.
≥ The scenes you have saved in Highlight Playback or 4K Cropping  during playback of the USB 
HDD are saved in the SD card.
≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time .
≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of   (USB HDD ).
j Tagging Favorite Scene
j [SCENE PROTECT]
j [SECTION DELETE]
j [DIVIDE]
j [MANUAL EDIT]
j [SPLIT&DELETE]
j [CONVERT TO MP4]
j [Slow Speed Conversion] 
						

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≥Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
∫ Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with 4K MP4, MP4 (iFrame), 24p or high-definition 
(AVCHD). In such a case, connect with a Composite video cable ( commercially-available) and 
dub with standard picture quality. ( l151 )
≥ For the positions of the SD car d slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the Composite 
video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipme nt used.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo   d u b
Equipment with SD card slot 4K picture quality/
High-definition picture 
quality*
Insert the SD card directly 
(
l 149 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal 4K picture quality/
High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l149 )
Equipment without 
SD card slot or USB  terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment incompatible with 
high-definition (AVCHD), so it 
is convenient if you are 
dubbing for distribution. Connect with Composite 
video cable 
(commercially-available) 
(
l 151 )
You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-r ay disc recorder or DVD 
recorder that supports the recording format or recording mode y ou want to use.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certa in countries and 
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∫
To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
∫To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Tu r n   o n   t h e   u n i t .
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of  the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definitio n (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of  the unit.
2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option othe r than [RECORDER], reconnect the  USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
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3Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera will be saved as norm al AVCHD scenes when 
dubbed on a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder.
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorde r or a DVD recorder using a USB 
cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from  the connected equipment to this 
unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating  instructions of the Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing  operations screen may appear 
on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, perform the 
operations of Steps 1 to 3.
≥ You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing  the recording/playback 
button on this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD reco rder is connected. Disconnect the 
USB cable before performing either of these operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear.  Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder 
to cancel the dubbing.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) app ears on the unit screen 
or the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or batte ry while the unit is accessing 
the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.