Panasonic Hc X1000 Owners Manual

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card slot cover and 
insert (remove) the SD card into 
(from) the card slot B.
≥ One SD card can be inserted into each of the 
card slot 1 and the card slot 2.
≥ Face the terminal side  C in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it straight 
in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull 
it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card slot 
cover.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the 
SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure 
of this unit or the SD card may damage or 
erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or this 
unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to 
water, dirt or dust. ≥
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic 
waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l174 )
When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one w
hich was previously used on 
another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. ( l30) When the SD card is formatted, 
all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted,  it cannot be restored.
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Access lamp  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, 
the access lamp lights up. 
						

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Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on 
the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the 
power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again. ( l160 )
Press the THUMBNAIL button to change the mode to Recording Mode  or 
Playback Mode.
≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in Recording Mode.
≥ If you press the recording start/stop button or sub recording s tart/stop button in Playback Mode, 
the mode will be switched to Recording Mode and recording will  start.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode (l31, 32 ) The recording screen is displayed. You can record motion 
pictures and still pictures.
Playback Mode (l 79) The thumbnail screen for playback is displayed. You can play 
back motion pictures and still pictures.
ON
OFF
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To turn off the unitSet the power switch to OFF while 
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
C  THUMBNAIL button 
						

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The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. 
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted.
Using the LCD monitor
1Extract the LCD monitor in the 
direction as indicated in the figure.
≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part  A, and 
extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into 
position.
2Rotate to the position that is easy 
to view.
To retract the LCD monitor
Retract as shown in the figure with the LCD facing 
downward.
Range of rotation of the LCD monitor≥ It can rotate up to 270 o B towards the lens.
Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
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How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or 
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you 
are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
///:
Touch when changing a page or performing settings.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ba ll point pens.
LCD monitor adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places i ncluding outdoors.
Select the menu. ( l28)
≥When the AC adaptor is in use, [POWER LCD] is set to   automatic ally.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is m ade brighter.
[POWER LCD]
: [DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting
(Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright)
MENU
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It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.1Select the menu. ( l28)
2 Touch the desired setting item.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Viewfinder adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinde r clearly.
1Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so 
that you can see the display images clearly.
≥Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving the 
viewfinder.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to 
approximately 90 o.
≥ Retract the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the eyepiece 
corrector lever.
Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched.
Select the menu. ( l28)
[LCD SET]
: [DISP SETUP]  # [LCD SET]
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[CONTRAST]:Contrast of the LCD monitor
Adjusting the field of view
[EVF SET]
: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF SET] # [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
MENU
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AEyepiece corrector lever
MENU 
						

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The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black 
and white.
Select the menu. (l28)
Recording yourself
≥Change the mode to Recording Mode. ( l22)
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be 
switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. ( l156 )
≥Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF S HOOT] is set to [MIRROR]. 
When   appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to norma l position and check the 
warning/alarm indication. ( l167)
[EVF COLOR]
: [DISP SETUP]  # [EVF COLOR] # [ON] or [OFF]
[ON]:Displayed in color
[OFF]:Displayed in black and white
MENU 
						

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When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear.
To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructio ns from Step 2-3 of the time zone 
setting procedure.
1Select the menu. ( l28)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the 
desired value using  / .
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Touch [ENTER].
4Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium batt ery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery  needs to be charged. To recharge the 
built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach a ch arged battery to this unit. Leave the 
unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain  the date and time for approx. 
6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit  is off.)
≥ The way that time is displayed can be changed in the menu setti ngs. (l154 , 155 )
[DISP SETUP]  # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]
Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.
1 Select the menu. ( l28)
2 Touch  /  and set the region to record.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥If the [CLOCK SET] screen appears, perform [CLOCK SET].4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥When the time zone setting is changed, the date/time setting of  the unit also changes 
automatically.
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [CLOCK SET]
Time zone
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [TIME ZONE]
MENU
MENU 
						

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≥You can select menu items by operating the multi-function dial. ( l76)
1Press the MENU button  .
2Touch the top menu  A.
3Touch the submenu B .≥Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching  /
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4Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Preparation
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU 
						

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Basic camera positioning
Normal recording
≥ Put your hand through the grip belt and hold 
the unit with both hands.
Recording from a high position Low-angle recording
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For easier low-angle recording, the sub 
recording start/stop button and the sub zoom 
lever can be used.
Recording
Before recording 
						

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≥When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is n o danger of colliding with another 
person or object.
≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your  eye.
≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position i n which the unit is held.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind  you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better  balance.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod whenever p ossible.
≥ Do not block the cooling fan in let or the exhaust opening with  your hand or other objects.
Formatting media
If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.
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 e tc. (l93)
≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards.
1Select the menu.
2Touch [SD CARD 1]  or [SD CARD 2].≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message s creen.
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatti ng. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to recor d motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Select the menu.
2Touch the media to record motion pictures 
or still pictures.
≥ The media is selected separately for motion pictures or 
still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow.
3Touch [ENTER].
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC . Otherwise it may not 
be possible to use the card on this unit.
Recording
Selecting a media to record
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MEDIA SELECT]
MENU
MENU