Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l59)
≥ For information on how to use this mode, refer to “FULL HD Slow  Motion Video Mode” on page 
68 .
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l59)
1 Record a motion picture.
2 Switch this unit to Playback Mode, and create still pictures fr om the motion 
picture. (
l104 )≥Scenes recorded with the 4K Photo Mode function are displayed wi th the   indication on the 
thumbnail screen.
≥ Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class whe n you want to record 4K 
Photo Mode scenes to the SD card.
≥ This function is not available wh en [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p ].
≥ [REC FORMAT] is fixed to [4K MP4].
≥ [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF].
≥ If the Level Shot Function is set to   (Strong), it will be rese t to   (Normal). (l87)
FULL HD Slow Motion Video
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≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l59)1 Press the   button to record the still pictures. (l30)
2 Touch [Enter].
≥A still picture will be recorded, and it will be displayed in a  semi-transparent state on the recording 
screen. Look at the picture to estimate how far you should move  the subject for the next 
recording.
≥ If you have already recorded still pictures in the recording gr oup, the last still picture will be 
displayed in a semi-transparent state on the recording screen.
≥ To record again, touch   and record again.
3 Move the subject and determine the composition of the picture.≥Repeat Steps 1-3 to continue recording.
≥ You can save still pictures in the same recording group until y ou use [Create Stop Motion].
Creating a new recording group
≥If you touch [YES], a new recording group will be created and t he recording screen will be 
displayed.
≥ Once you create a recording group, you cannot save still pictur es in any of the older recording 
groups.
≥ [PICTURE SIZE] is set to   (1920 k1080).
≥ When you want to record still pictures in a separate recording  group, use a different SD card.
≥ For details on playback of the Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page  127.
Stop Motion Animation Assist
Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist ModeYou can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recordi ng the subject while moved a 
little at a time.
≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorde d in Stop Motion Animation 
Assist Mode.
: [PICTURE]  # [Create Stop Motion]
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≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are 
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture 
Recording Mode.
Push the Multi Manual Dial to switch to Manual Mode, or display  the Manual icon. (l24)
≥Some functions are disabled depending on settings such as the r ecording mode.
≥When an item on the manual icon or the picture quality adjustme nt icon (l100) is not selected, 
each time you push the Multi Manual Dial, the manual icon and t he picture quality adjustment 
icon are displayed alternately. Display the manual icon.
≥ It is also possible to switch to Manual Mode by touching the Re cording Mode button icon. (l59)
≥ (For the  )
When using the viewfinder, use the Multi Manual Dial.
≥ To cancel the manual settings, change the Recording Mode to the  Intelligent Auto Mode. (l59)
∫ When using the LCD monitor
1Touch the desired item to be set.
2To u c h   /  to enter the 
selection.
∫ Using the Multi Manual Dial
1Rotate the Multi 
Manual Dial to select 
an item.
2Push the Multi 
Manual Dial to set.
3Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to 
select a setting.
4Push the Multi Manual Dial to set.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
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A Manual icon
Focus ( l76)
White Balance ( l74)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l75)
Iris Adjustment ( l75)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance ma nually.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial,  refer to page 73.
1To u c h   [ W B ] .
2Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.≥Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or change the Recording Mode  to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. ( l59)
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When using the Multi Manual Dial, push and hold it.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   display stops 
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be  
set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥ When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously  adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the  White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
FOCUS
SHTRIRIS
WB
MNL
IconMode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights  in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AW B
AW B
FOCUS
SHTRIRIS
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial,  refer to page 73.
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be s et between 1/30 and 1/8000.
≥ If [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p], the shutter speed will be set  between 1/48 and 1/8000 (between 
1/24 and 1/8000 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON]).
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still P icture Recording Mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it chang es to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, change the Recording Mode to the Int elligent Auto Mode. (l59)
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, se t the shutter speed and then set 
the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Pict ure Recording Mode, using a tripod 
is recommended. The shutter speed will be set to 1/30 when the  unit is turned on again.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining ve ry bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor  lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the sc reen. In this case, record in the 
Intelligent Auto Mode or Manually adjust the shutter speed as f ollows:
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]: 1/50 or 1/60.
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to a setting other than [24p]: 1/60 or  1/100.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be dif ferent from brightness of the 
image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode . Confirm the image on the 
playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that  are not displayed.
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Manual Focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l73)
≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial,  refer to page 73.
1(When MF assist function is used)Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by rotating the Multi Manual 
Dial.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen 
returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not 
displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or change the 
Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l59)
≥The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorde d.
: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to 
set focus.
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When recording with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [4K MP4] or [24p] (and with a [REC MODE] 
setting of [2160/24p]), you can magnify the screen to adjust th e focus.
You can magnify the screen to adjust the focus. It is also poss ible to change the magnification 
window’s magnification level and position.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is set to [ON], in-focus portions are highligh ted in blue.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] and [REC MODE] as follows, or set the Recordin g Mode to 4K Photo 
Mode.
j Set [REC FORMAT] to [4K MP4]. 
j Set [REC FORMAT] to [24p], and [REC MODE] to [2160/24p].
≥ Change to Manual Focus. ( l76)
1 Touch and hold the LCD monitor when the recording screen 
is displayed or press and hold the Multi Manual Dial.
≥A portion of the screen will be magnified.2(To change the magnification level)
To u c h   / .
≥You can adjust the magnification from 3 k to 10 k.
≥ When the magnification is set between 5.5k and 10k, the magnification window is maximized 
and the zoom position window is displayed.
(Moving the magnified area)
Touch  / / /  or slide the screen while touching it to move the magnified 
area.
3 Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to adjust the focus.
4 Touch [EXIT] or push and hold the Multi Manual Dial to exit 
the magnified display.
Using the Expanded Focus Assist function
:Increases the magnification level by 0.5 k.
:Decreases the magnification level by 0.5 k.
5.5 X5.5 X 5.5 X
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3.0 X
3.0 X
3.0 X

(Between 3k and 5k) (Between 5.5k and 10k)
A Magnification window
B [EXIT] C
Zoom position window
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∫
To adjust the magnification window's 
magnification level or position with the 
Multi Manual Dial
1 Push and hold the Multi Manual Dial.≥A portion of the screen will be magnified.
2 Push the Multi Manual Dial.≥ /  will be selected and highlighted in yellow.
≥ Each push of the Multi Manual Dial switches the selected 
icon(s). 
/  #  / #   / #  [EXIT]  #  No selection
≥ If you touch the screen, the icon selection will be canceled.
3 Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to make 
adjustments.
≥Focus is not adjusted.
≥ The magnification window disappears when [EXIT] is selected.
≥Some information on the screen disappears when the screen is ma gnified.
≥ The magnification window is not displayed on the actual recorde d images.
≥ The magnification window is not displayed on TVs.
≥ (For the  )
The Sub Window is not displayed when the magnification window i s displayed.
≥ The magnification window disappears in the following cases:
jWhen you start recording a motion picture
j When you continue to zoom in until you enter the digital zoom r ange
≥ The magnification window is not displayed in the following case s:
j When recording a motion picture or during PRE-REC
j During digital zoom
j When recording yourself
≥ If you rotate the LCD monitor to face forward to record yoursel f while the magnification window is 
displayed, the operations below cannot be performed. Return the  direction of the LCD monitor to 
normal position and before performing these operations:
j  Changing the magnification window’s magnification level or pos ition
j  Exiting the magnification window
3.0 X3.0 X 3.0 X
A [EXIT]
ASSISTASSIST
ASSIST
x 5.5x5.5
x5.5
3.0 X3.0 X
3.0 X
B[EXIT]
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You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to displ ay 
Touch Function icons. (
l24)
2Touch the Touch Function icon.
(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
≥ To cancel, touch the Touch Fu nction icon again. (Optical 
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger 
touching  .)
Touch function icons
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch Function
Image Stabilizer Function
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
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Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Elec trical Image Stabilizer.
Touch   to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.≥The icon at position  A is switched.
∫Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization f or recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
Image Stabilizer Function

(Motion Picture Recording Mode) / #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is  displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode,  we recommend that you set the 
Image Stabilizer   (off).
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE 2],   is displayed.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
[MODE1]:The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend us ing 
this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a t ripod in Still 
Picture Recording Mode.
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