Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save 
battery life.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BAT T)] is set to [ON] in following 
cases:
j Using the AC adaptor*
j Using the USB cable for PC etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Using the Wi-Fi function
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turn s off.
When about 15 minutes have passed without any operation while co nnecting AC adaptor with this 
unit, this unit automatically turns off.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in following cases:
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.
j PRE-REC is used
j During slide show playback
j Using the Wi-Fi function
The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the u nit is turned on.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer  than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick Power On Mode, the zoom magnification becomes appr ox. 1k.
[ECONOMY (BATT)]
: [SETUP]  # [ECONOMY (BATT)]  # [ON]
[ECONOMY (AC)]
: [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (AC)] # [ON]
[QUICK POWER ON]
: [SETUP]  # [QUICK POWER ON]  # [ON]
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Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this 
sound.
When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/en d of recording, etc.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the  screen. (l238 )
≥Refer to page  102 when changing the shutter sound setting.
You can change the operation icons ( l83) to display in the Touch Menu.
Register 3 favorite operation icons.
≥ The default settings are as follows:
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the  setting.
3 Touch the operation icon to be set.
≥Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on th e operation icon.
≥ To cancel, touch the operation icon again.
4 Touch [ENTER].
[ALERT SOUND]
: [SETUP]  # [ALERT SOUND]  # desired setting
(Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF]
[SELECT OPERATION ICONS]
Motion Picture Recording ModeStill Picture Recording Mode
 (PRE-REC)  (Self-timer)
 (Night Mode)  (Video light)
 (Level Shot Function)  (Backlight Compensation)
: [SETUP]  # [SELECT OPERATION ICONS]
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This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to   autom atically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD moni tor is made brighter.
≥ When the [VIDEO LIGHT] is set to  [ON] or [AUTO] and it is lit, it cannot be set.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
Select the menu.
≥These can be set with the LCD monitor. Close the LCD monitor an d extend the viewfinder after 
setting, and confirm the brightness by turning on the viewfinde r.
Please refer to page  139.
Please refer to page  140.
[POWER LCD]
: [SETUP] # [POWER LCD]  # desired setting
(Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)
[LCD SET]
: [SETUP] # [LCD SET]  # desired setting
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
: [SETUP] # [EVF SET]  # desired setting
[BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
[VIERA Link]
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Please refer to page 138.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default  condition.
≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
≥If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to t he Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Set to [YES] for changing the Wi-Fi settings back to the default condition.
≥ The “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Wi-Fi Password are also deleted.
≥ Information on wireless access points, smartphones, and Wireles s Sub Cameras registered to 
this unit is also deleted.
You can delete the music ( l11 3 , 120 , 126 ) stored on this unit as [USER BGM].
The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after ch aracter input, and the cursor is 
moved to the right.
It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characte rs on the same key are to be 
entered again.
≥ Character input screen is displayed in following conditions:
jWhen setting [TITLE SETUP] for the Highlight Playback ( l11 6 )
j When entering a name in the Baby Calendar ( l122 )
j When you configure the Wi-Fi function ( l175 , 187 , 196 , 197 , 198 )
[TV ASPECT]
[INITIAL SET]
: [SETUP]  # [INITIAL SET]
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
: [SETUP]  # [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
[DELETE USER BGM]
: [SETUP]  # [DELETE USER BGM]
[Auto Cursor Position]
: [SETUP]  # [Auto Cursor Position]  # [ON]
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Set the file number of the next 4K MP4 scene, MP4/iFrame scene, 24p scene and still picture to be 
recorded to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and f ile number will start from 0001. (l 231 )
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perfor m [NUMBER RESET].
≥The file numbers of still pictures you record in Stop Motion An imation Assist Mode are not reset.
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the dat a recorded on the medium will be 
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC,  DVD disc etc. (l221 )
* Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. ( l144 )
≥ Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not  connected. Touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message s creen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card i s to be disposed/ transferred. 
( l 248 )
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatti ng. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[NUMBER RESET]
: [SETUP]  # [NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT MEDIA]
: [SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # desired media
[SD CARD]/[HDD]*
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC . The card may not be 
used on this unit.
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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥ The remaining recordable time in the currently set Recording Mode is displayed only in the 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Any remaining recordable time exceeding 99 hours and 59 minutes w ill be displayed as 
“99h59m+”.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage  system files, so the actual 
usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usa ble SD card space is generally 
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this u nit, PCs and software are 
expressed as 1 GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of 
the capacity appears to be smaller.
The firmware version of  this unit is displayed.
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when th ere is no SD card inserted and 
while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstrati on automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. Ho wever if no operations take place 
for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, 
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
≥ When Demo Mode is in operation, the lens cover remains open.
[MEDIA STATUS]
: [SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
[Firmware Version Info]
: [SETUP]  # [Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
: [SETUP]  # [Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website be low. (As of November 
2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
[DEMO MODE]
: [SETUP]  # [DEMO MODE]  # [ON]
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This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
≥Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to page  152.
This item is displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Please refer to page  153.
You can connect this unit and a PC with the USB cable and check  software information (License) on the PC.1Select the menu.
2 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥A message will be displayed when the connection is complete. On the PC, confirm [LICENSE.TXT].≥When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn 
the LCD monitor on.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
Display the authentication information for this unit.
≥ The contents in [Approved Regulations] cannot be displayed on e xternal devices. Check them on 
the LCD monitor of this unit.
[O.I.S. DEMO]
: [SETUP]  # [O.I.S. DEMO]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER]
[Eye-Fi DIRECT]
[SOFTWARE INFO]
: [SETUP]  # [SOFTWARE INFO]
[Approved Regulations]
: [SETUP]  # [Approved Regulations]
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You can check how to access the website where you can download the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). 
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[ONLINE MANUAL]
: [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL]  # desired access method
[URL display]:Displays the URL of the website on  the LCD monitor of this unit.
[USB connect]:Displays the website on a PC connected to this unit with the USB cable.
[QR code]:Displays the QR code of the website on the LCD monitor of this  unit.
[LANGUAGE]
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]  # desired language
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AZoom bar
≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set wit h [ZOOM MODE]. (l90)
∫ About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
∫About the zoom speed
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoo m lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performe d at a constant speed 
respectively.
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50 k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture 
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording Mode varies depen ding on the setting of 
[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT  RATIO]. (l101 , 102)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operatio n, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original positio n, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are  focused at about 1.5 m 
(4.9 feet) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2 q) away 
from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom
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Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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TWB Optical Zoom
C Motion Picture Recording Mode:  i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
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You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
≥ This unit will be set to Intelligent Auto Mode if you turn it o ff and on.
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
jDuring motion picture recording
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4] or [24p].
j When the Recording Mode is set to 4K Photo Mode
j When the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function is in use
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [1080/28M] in the following cases:
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4 /iFrame] and [REC MODE] is set to [720] or [iFrame]
≥ The following settings are canceled:
≥ The video light is disabled.
≥ You cannot record still pictures.
≥ The shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) are adjusted autom atically. If you set them manually 
in advance, the settings will not be maintained.
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Depending on recording conditions, the screen may flicker or yo u may see horizontal bars in the image.≥If you record a moving subject or move this unit quickly while recording, the image may be distorted.
∫To change the level of image contrast correction[HDR EFFECT] allows you to change the contrast correction level in HDR Movie Mode.
≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l59)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥You can also change this setting b y touching its operation icon. (l 83)
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
Advanced (Recording)
HDR Movie Mode
j[FACE FRAMING]
j Auto Slow Shutter
j Backlight Compensation
j Intelligent Contrast Control
j Night Mode j
Digital Cinema Color
j [PICTURE ADJUST]
j [HYBRID O.I.S.]
j (For the  )
Twin Camera
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HDR EFFECT] # desired setting
:Sets the correction level to high.
:Sets the correction level to low.
HDR buttonYou can switch from Recording mode to HDR Movie Mode 
by pressing this button.
≥Press it once more to switch from HDR Movie Mode to 
Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ It is also possible to switch to HDR Movie Mode by touching 
the Recording Mode button icon. ( l59)
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