Panasonic Hc Vx981 Hc Wx991Owners Manual

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It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automati cally even if it moves.
1To u c h   .≥An icon is displayed  B.2Touch the object and lock the target.≥When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on 
the head gets locked and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want to 
change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus 
Mode is selected, the setting becomes  /  (Normal) 
and touched object is tracked. Selection becomes  /
 (Portrait) when target frame is locked on a face. (It 
may turn to  /  (Normal) even if the target is locked 
on the face when a spotlight is shining or with a dark 
scene.)
3 Start recording.
∫About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then  disappears. Touch a characteristic 
part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording  Mode, the focus is set to the 
object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it foc uses, and the target cannot be 
changed.
≥ This function can be used in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intellige nt Auto Plus Mode. In Still Picture 
Recording Mode, this function can only be used with some settin gs in Scene Mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depen ding on the recording conditions 
such as the following:
j When the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the  screen may become dark or the AF 
assist lamp may be performed. ( l102 )
≥ If you use the Fade function while the target is locked, the ta rget lock will be canceled. (l84)
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j Press the recording/playback button
j Touch the recording mode switching icon
j Touch the Recording Mode button icon
j Switch to recording of yourself
AF/AE tracking
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In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by 
touching and holding  . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the 
shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
1 Touch   to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l80)
2 Touch and hold  .
≥Icon is displayed in  A while you are touching and holding  .
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your  finger from the icon.
∫To make the display of   disappear
Display of   will not disappear eve n when no operation is performed for specific time with the default 
setting. To make the  display of   disappear, change the setting  of the [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY].
≥The Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function is not available in  the following situations:
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j (For the  )
Slow & Quick Video Mode
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditio ns.
≥ To record while moving the uni t quickly, release Optical Image  Stabilizer Lock.
It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject  that is touched.
1To u c h   .≥An icon is displayed  A.2Touch the subject.≥Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still 
picture is recorded.
≥Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the tou ched position, it may not be 
possible to record the intended picture.
≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
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: [SETUP]  # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]  # desired setting
[ON]:Constantly display.
[OFF]:The icon will disappear after approx. 5 seconds without any touc h operation.
Touch Shutter
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Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to displ ay the 
operation icons. (l24)
2Touch an operation icon.(e.g. PRE-REC)
≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu 
can be changed. ([SELECT OPERATION ICONS]: l 42)
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Refer to the respective pages for canceling the following 
functions.
jSelf-timer ( l85)
j Guidelines ( l85)
j Video light ( l86) j
Night Mode ( l86)
j Level Shot Function ( l87)
≥ The icon is displayed when the operation icon is set.
Operation icons
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*3 Available in the following recording modes:
jManual Mode
j (For the  )
Slow Zoom Mode
*4 It is displayed only when you set the Recording Mode to HDR M ovie Mode. (l50, 65 )
*5 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the hea dphone output terminal. [MIC 
LEVEL] ( l99) is set to anything other than [AUTO],   is displayed as the op eration icon, 
and adjustment of input level of the microphone is possible.
≥ If you turn off the unit or press the Recording/Playback button , PRE-REC, Self-timer, Backlight 
Compensation and Night Mode functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the  Fade function is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. 
(Except for the Headphone volume adjustment)
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation 
icons
PRE-REC
Fade*1
Intelligent Contrast Control*1
PRE-REC*1
Self-timer*2
Intelligent Exposure*2
Backlight Compensation
Guidelines
Video light
Night Mode*1, 3
HDR Effect*1, 4
Level Shot Function*1
Headphone volume adjustment/
Microphone level adjustment*5
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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for fade in/out
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (o r white).
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see an d suppresses white saturation 
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts ca n be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness i s insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approx imately 3 seconds before the 
recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jPress the recording/playback button
j Touch the recording mode switching icon
j If you remove the SD card
j If you touch 
j (For the  )
If you press the recording mode selector button
j If you press the HDR button
j If you press the Wi-Fi button
j If you turn the unit off
j If you start recording
j After 3 hours have passed
Fade
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR]  # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
MENU
Intelligent Contrast Control
PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.
PRE-REC
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≥After setting PRE-REC, if recordi ng starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ  from the motion pictures 
displayed at the start of playback.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one s etting in the following order:
Ø 10 (Records after 10 seconds)  # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)  # setting canceled
≥ When you press the   button,  Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is 
recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the   button is pressed halfway once and  then fully, the lens focuses 
on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the   butt on is pressed fully all at once, 
the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway throughTouch [CANCEL].
≥ Setting the Self-timer to  Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the   button is 
pressed while using a tripod etc.
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insuffic ient, the effect may not be clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit  subject.
You can check if the image is level while recording motion pict ures and still pictures. The 
function can also be used to estimate the balance of the compos ition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.  #   #   # Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
Self-timer
Intelligent Exposure
Backlight Compensation
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It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order.
In motion picture recording mode:  ([ON])  #   ([AUTO])  #   ([OFF])
In still picture recording mode:  ([ON])  #  ([OFF])
≥ When the battery is low and the light cannot be lit, the   will  be displayed on the screen.
≥When set to  , the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Int elligent Auto Mode.
≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using  the battery is shortened.
≥ When the battery level is low, the video light may turn off or  may not turn on.
≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optio nal) attached.
≥ The (approximate) available range of the video light is approxi mately up to 
1.2m (3.9 feet).
≥ Using the Night Mode ([COLOR]) function at the same time will m ake conditions even brighter.
You can record images even in very low light situations (minimu m required illumination: 
approx. 1 lx) or in the dark.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one s etting in the following order:
 ([COLOR])  #   ([Infrared])*  # [OFF]
* This icon is not displa yed in the following cases:
j When [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] is set to [ON]
j When the Sub Window is displayed in Twin Camera
∫ To set ON/OFF of the infrared light for   ([Infrared])
≥When   is displayed after you set the item to [ON], you can reco rd images in the dark.
≥ When you are in a dim place or in other situations where it is  difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set 
the item to [OFF].
≥ If you turn off and on this unit and select  ([Infrared]), [INFR ARED LIGHT] will be set to [ON].
Video light
:Always on.
:Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.
:Cancel the setting.
Night Mode
 ([COLOR]):Allows you to record color images in very low light situations.
 ([Infrared])*:Allows you to record images in the dark.
OFF:Cancel the setting.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [INFRARED LIGHT]  # [ON] or [OFF]
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≥Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is nor mal.
≥ Night Mode is not available when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] a nd [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] is 
set to [ON].
Night Mode ([COLOR])
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for  a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is  not a malfunction.
Night Mode ([Infrared])
≥ Do not use   ([Infrared]) in a bright location. Doing so may cau se a malfunction.
≥ When   ([Infrared]) is set, observe the following points:
jDo not cover the infrared light with your hand or other object.
j When a Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit, do  not use the setting.
≥ The maximum distance that the infrared light can reach is appro ximately 3 m (9.8 feet).
≥ You can record a clear image by positioning the center area of  the screen over the subject.
You can change the level of image contrast correction in HDR Mo vie Mode. (l50, 65 )
The icon changes each time you touch it. (Low) #  (High)
≥You cannot change the level of this effect when recording a mot ion picture or during PRE-REC.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and auto matically corrects it to the level 
position.
Each touch of this icon switches Level Shot Function.  (Normal)  #   (Strong)  # Off
≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range.
≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to th e position where  /  is 
displayed.
HDR Effect
(Low):Sets the correction level to low.
(High):Sets the correction level to high.
Level Shot Function
 (Normal):Corrects the tilt.
 (Strong):Strengthen tilt correction.
Off:Cancel the setting.
/ When the tilt is corrected
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≥This function's default setting is   (Normal).
≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope i s about 45o to the horizontal 
direction.
≥ Level Shot Function is canceled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [O N]. (l93)
≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the uni t on the tripod using [LEVEL 
GAUGE], and then set Level Shot Function to   (Normal) or   (Stro ng) before use.
≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the scr een may become black 
momentarily.
≥ If you set the option to   (Strong), the angle of view will chan ge.
≥ This function cannot be set when recording a motion picture or  during PRE-REC.
≥ In the following cases, you cannot set the Level Shot Function  to   (Strong) 
Even if you set it to   (Strong), it will be reset to   (Normal).
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
j Set [REC FORMAT] to [24p], and [REC MODE] to [2160/24p].
j When the Recording Mode is set to 4K Photo Mode
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.
: Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
Headphone volume adjustment
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This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. ( l66)
The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted  to match the scene you want to 
record.
≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is 
set. ( l64)
≥ Please refer to page  66 for details about the effect of each mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin:To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
Spotlight:Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night Scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
Low Light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
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Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*1 Not displayed in the following situations: jWhen [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame].
j When [REC MODE] is set to [1080/24p].
*2 Not displayed in the following situations: jWhen [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
j When [REC MODE] is set to [2160/24p]
j When the Recording Mode is set to 4K Photo Mode
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image q uality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[Opt.Zoom 20 k]:Optical zoom only (Up to 20 k)
[i.Zoom 25 k]*1:This zoom function allows you to maintain 4K picture quality. ( Up to 
25 k)
[i.Zoom 40 k]*2:This zoom function allows you to  maintain high-definition picture 
quality. (Up to 40 k)
[D.Zoom 60 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 60 k)
[D.Zoom 1500 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1500 k)
MENU