Panasonic Hc X1000 Owners Manual

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Opening/closing the lens coverYou can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever.
≥ When this unit is not in use, c lose the lens cover to protect t he lens.
≥Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or t he lens cover.
≥ Depending on the various filters or the MC protector attached t o the front side of this unit's lens, 
you may not be able to open/close the lens cover or attach the  lens hood.
∫Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits...

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Attaching the Shoulder strap
We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) befo re going out of doors to record so 
as to avoid dropping this unit.
∫ Attaching the front microphone
≥The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: 
optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microph one you wish to use can be 
attached.
1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachme nt part.≥Attach by using a commercially...

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2 Attach an external microphone (optional) to the microphone holder, and 
tighten the microphone holder screws.
3 Connect the external microphone to the  AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin).
≥When wiring the microphone cable, use the cable 
clamper of this unit.
∫ Attaching the INPUT terminal cap
Attach the INPUT terminal cap w hile the audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) is not used.
∫Attaching the tripod
≥There are tripod receptacle that are compatible with 
1/4-20UNC screws.
≥ Attaching a...

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
(For the U.S.A. and Canada)
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD58/CGA-D54 .
(For Areas other than the U.S.A. and Canada)
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD58/CGA-D54 s.
Charging the battery
Important:
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is desig ned only for this unit. Also, 
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a...

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1Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet.≥Use the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the bat tery charger.
2Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l16).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlig ht for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed....

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Charging and recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using  the LCD monitor)
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz(NTSC)] ( l159 )
Charging/Recording time
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording modeSize of 
recording  formatContinuously recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBD58 (optional) [7.2 V/5800 mAh] 6h20minMOV 
(LPCM) FHD
4h45min
(4h30min) 2h30min...

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≥When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz(PAL)] ( l159)
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature. Recordable time also varies depending on the [ REC FORMAT] setting.
≥ Please refer to page  139 about recording format.
≥The actual recordable time...

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You can check the remaining power of the battery by looking at the battery capacity indication 
displayed on this unit's screen or by looking at the supplied b attery VW-VBD58.
∫Checking the remaining power using this unit
≥Depending on the menu setting, the battery capacity indication  is not displayed (l155 )
[DISP SETUP]  # [CARD & BATTERY]
∫ Checking the remaining power using the battery
If you press the CHECK button, the remaining power indicator (L ED lamp) lights up green, allowing 
you...

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Connecting to the AC outlet
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical  outlet.
Important:
≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of anoth er device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is desig ned only for this unit. Also, 
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
A AC cable (K2CB2YY00106; supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs...

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The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
∫About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures
≥Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] ( l139 ), the required card differs.
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss or UHS Speed Class.
Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop sudden ly.
≥ SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards rega rding continuous writing. To...