Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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∫Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB termin al, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting a Composite video cable (commercially -available).
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the  Playback Mode.
1Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this  unit.
2Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after s topping recording on the recorder.
≥Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in redu ced sizes on the TV.
≥ If the date and time display and  function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
( l 40, 139)
Dubbing in standard picture quality
Change the video input on the 
video device and TV that this 
unit is connected to.
≥The channel set will differ depending on 
the terminal to w hich the unit is 
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the 
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A Composite video cable (commercially-
available)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the i mages may be stretched 
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device  you are connecting to or read the 
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect  ratio to 16:9.
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By using an Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), you can record motion pictures and still pictures 
on the card, and save them on a PC or upload them on a file-sha ring website via a wireless 
network.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
Select the menu.
≥When [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferable files w ill be transferred automatically.
≥ To cancel the transferring of a file, turn off the unit or set  [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] to [OFF].
≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Ey e-Fi card is removed from the unit, 
this setting is set to [OFF].
≥ Eye-Fi transfers are not available during motion picture record ing.
≥ You can check the file transfer status on the thumbnail screen.
Copy/Dubbing
Using the Eye-Fi™ card
≥The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmissi on) are not guaranteed to work 
on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card 
manufacturer.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN en vironment is required.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi card, permission from the national or regional government is required. Do 
not use if you have not obtained permission. If you are unsure  as to whether use is permitted, 
please check with the card manufacturer.
≥ To prevent the interception of communications, misuses, identit y thefts, etc., we strongly 
recommend you configure the appropriate security settings (encr yption settings). For details, 
refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance o n your PC, and configure 
the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read th e card operating 
instructions or consult the card manufacturer)
: [SETUP]  # [Eye-Fi TRANSFER]  # [ON]
File has been transferred
File waiting for transfer
File cannot be transferred
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∫
Using Eye-Fi direct mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the 
wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a  PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC,  and configure the 
Eye-Fi direct mode settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.Select the menu.
≥This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [O N].
≥ The mode will be canceled using the following steps.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j If you start recording motion picture
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled b y the Eye-Fi card.
≥ When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOM Y (AC)] are disabled.
∫Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you  can transfer selected files alone. 
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instr uctions or consult the card 
manufacturer.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC,  and configure the selection 
transfer settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
1 Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback M ode.
2 Touch the play mode select icon. (l33)
3 Select [4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p] or [PICTURE]. (
l33)≥AVCHD scenes or scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera canno t be used as the selected 
transfer setting.
4 Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect se ttings. (l133 )
≥ If the selected transfer setting is not configured on the compu ter, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configure d.
≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK  side, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unl ock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRA NSFER/PROTECT] is set. To delete 
a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the op eration.
: [SETUP] 
# [Eye-Fi DIRECT]
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
MENU
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≥The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to  operate in the future due to 
changes to the card specification etc.
≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using  the software supplied with the 
Eye-Fi card before use.
≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to o n, the files transferred from the 
card may be deleted automatically.
≥ The Eye-Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being tran sferred. Note that the use of an 
Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you  use the card in Playback Mode.
≥ The Eye-Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording.
≥ If the Eye-Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit , set functions related to Eye-Fi 
again from the menu.
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, please be sure to unlock the write- protect switch. (l16)
≥ Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transf erred to your PC and uploaded to 
the sharing site.
≥ Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden, such as 
inside aircraft etc.
≥ Depending on network conditions , the transfer may take some time. Also, if network conditions 
deteriorate, the transfer may be suspended.
≥ Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred. Such files shoul d first be split to reduce the file size. 
( l 131 )
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
(Transferring in Eye-Fi direct mode)
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [OFF] 
						

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∫
Use this unit as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reli able security than wireless LAN 
devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for saf ety designs and defects for the 
systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for an y damage that arises when using this 
unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in cou ntries 
where this unit is sold
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those 
where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility  for any violations.
∫There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves m ay be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received  via radio waves may be intercepted by 
a third party.
∫ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or 
interference
≥ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or interference, such as near 
microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach this unit.
≥ Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any  other wireless LAN device that 
use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performa nce in both devices.
∫Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized t o 
use
When this unit utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks w ill be searched automatically. When 
this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to  use (SSID*) may be displayed, 
however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorized access.
* SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a n etwork over a wireless LAN 
connection. If the SSID matches for both devices, transmission  is possible.
∫Before use
To use a Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a wireless access point or destination device 
equipped with a wireless LAN function.
≥For the operations and settings of your device such as the smar tphone, please read the 
operating instructions of the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi® function 
						

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∫
This unit is WPS-compatible
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to e asily set up a connection with a 
wireless LAN device and make security-related settings.
≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN co nnection.
≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device  when using a wireless 
access point.
≥ This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish  a wireless LAN connection 
using the 5 GHz frequency band.
≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to 
maintain information security.
≥ When sending 
scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. If you  are using 
the battery, we recommend you use the fully charged one.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile netw ork or tethering, high packet 
communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of  your contract.
≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending  on the radio wave condition.
≥ When motion picture or still picture transmission is not succes sful, point the Wi-Fi transmitter 
( l 7) at the wireless device (smartphone, etc.).
≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with  other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi func tion; however this is not a sign 
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Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload 
motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS  (Social Networking Service).
A When connecting directly to a smartphone
B When connecting to a wireless access point
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
Wi-Fi
[Link to Cell]
≥You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attenti on to the privacy, the Portrait r ights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
Image App
Image App 
						

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Preparations before using [Link to Cell]
Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l183)
Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connect ion.
Check the [Direct Connection Password] setting in [Wi-Fi Setup] . (
l195)≥The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].
Select [ON] as needed, for example when the setting seems neces sary for your Wi-Fi 
environment.
≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]
jProceed to “When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]”  in “Using [Link to Cell] with a 
direct connection”. ( l159 )
≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON]
[HC-WXF991PP]/[HC-VX981PP]:
Enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect.
j[WPS Connection] ( l189 )
j Connecting with QR code ( l190 )
j Connecting by entering an SSID and Password ( l191 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “When [Direct  Connection Password] is set to 
[ON]” in “Using [Link to Cell ] with a direct connection”. ( l160)
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.1 1b/g/n.
2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless ac cess point.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l186 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l187)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l188 )
3 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in  “Using [Link 
to Cell] with a wireless access point connection”. (l160 )
≥Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connect ion in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l185 )
Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a 
smartphone
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point 
						

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Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection
5When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, press the home button on the 
smartphone and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.  
When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi 
Setup].
2Touch [Direct Connection].≥This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone.
≥ The SSID of this unit is displa yed on the screen of this unit.
3Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s 
setup menu.
4On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting screen, select 
the SSID displayed on this unit.
≥It may take time to complete the Wi-Fi connection.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
jThe status indicator of this unit is lit green
j  is displayed on the screen
6(If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting 
to this unit)
Confirm the message “Connect this 
smartphone?”, and touch [YES] on the screen of 
this unit.
≥When the connection to this unit is complete, the image from 
this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen. 
Control this unit remotely with the smartphone.
2/2
A [Wi-Fi Setup]
B [EXIT]
Wi-FiWi-Fi
C[Device Name]
D [YES]
E Message 
						

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≥Proceed to Step 5 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Direct Connection] in [Wi-Fi Setup] (l189).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Link to Cell]. ≥(If you have touched [Link to Cell] for the first time)
A message will be displayed asking whether to connect to a wire less access point. Touch [NO].
≥ If a wireless access point is already registered in [Wireless S ettings] in [Wi-Fi Setup], priority will 
be given to a connection using the wireless access point. A con nection using the wireless access 
point will be established for remote operations.
2Touch [Wi-Fi].≥ It will go into connection standby for remote operation.
3Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setup menu.
4On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on this unit.≥If this is the first time the sm artphone is connecting to this  unit via Wi-Fi, enter the Password 
displayed on this unit’s screen into the smartphone.
≥ It may take time to complete the Wi-Fi connection.
5When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, press the home button on  the 
smartphone and start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
≥ When the connection to this unit is complete, the image from th is unit is displayed on the 
smartphone screen. Control this unit remotely with the smartpho ne.
Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
≥The following operations allow you to register up to ten smartp hones. If the number exceeds ten, 
smartphone information with the oldest registration date and ti me will be deleted.
j
Setting [Direct Connection Password] to [OFF] and connecting th is unit and a smartphone directly.
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point 
connection
≥Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via  [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi 
Setup] ( l186  to 189 ).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Link to Cell] on the Wi-Fi menu screen.≥It will go into connection standby for remote operation.
3Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When the connection to this unit is complete, the image from th is unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.Control this unit remotely with the smartphone.
To exit [Link to Cell]:
Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON]
To exit [Link to Cell]