Panasonic Hc X1000 Owners Manual

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≥Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 11)
1Change the mode to 
Recording Mode. ( l22)
≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/
stop button  B to start 
recording.
≥ Recording will stop when you press 
the recording start/stop button again.
∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode
≥To change the recording method, change [REC MODE] or [REC FORMAT ]. (l 139 )
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop b utton to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
Recording
Recording motion pictures
ON
OFF
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A When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
R 1h20m R 1h20m
R 1h20mTC 00:00:00.00
TC 00:00:00.00
TC 00:00:00.00
60p60p150M
150M
TC 00:00:00.00 Counter display (l57)
 (White) Media where the motion picture is 
recorded (l30)
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable 
time
≥When the remaining time is less 
than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes 
red.
Recording format ( l139 )
150M Bit rate (l139 )
Recording mode ( l139)
60p Frame rate (l139 ) 
						

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≥When the file size of a recorded scene exceeds one of the follo wing sizes or the recording time 
exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be  divided automatically.
j AVCHD scene: approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes
j MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC memory card): approximately 4  GB or 30 minutes
j MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC memory card): approximately 4 8 GB or 120 minutes
≥ Number of scenes that can be recorded will be less than above i n following cases:
j If you change [REC FORMAT] ( l139)
j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [SIMULTANEOUS]
j During the Interval Recording
≥ Please refer to page  177 about approximate recordable time.
≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 11)
≥ Register [CAPTURE] to a USER button. ( l61)
1Change the mode to Recording Mode. ( l22)≥Extract the LCD monitor.
2Press the USER button to which [CAPTURE] is registered or touch  the 
applicable USER button icon to record a still picture.
≥ For information on the locations of the USER buttons and inform ation on USER button icons, 
refer to page  61.
≥ When still pictures are being recorded, the remaining recordabl e number of still pictures and the 
still picture indication   are displayed.
∫ About the screen indications while recording still pictures
≥(Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card)
Recording modeMOV (LPCM)/MP4 (LPCM)/MP4AVCHD
Recordable scenes Approx. 89100 Approx. 3900
 Different dates ( l86) Approx. 900 Approx. 900
≥ When the SD card contains scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set t o [MOV(LPCM)]/
[MP4(LPCM)]/[MP4] and still pictures, the maximum recordable sc enes and the maximum 
recordable scenes on each date will be smaller than those in the table above.
Recording
Recording still pictures
Size of still pictures
R3000 Remaining number of still pictures
Still picture indication ( l165 )
R3000 R3000
R3000M8.3
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∫
About picture size
Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and 
the [REC FORMAT] setting ( l139).
≥It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion  pictures. (rec-and-capture)
≥ It is recommended to use a tripod when recording under low ligh t conditions because the shutter 
speed becomes slow.
≥ If rec-and-capture is used while  recording a motion picture, the remaining recordable time will 
shorten. If you turn off this unit or press the THUMBNAIL butto n, the remaining recordable time 
may become longer.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is  9999. If the number of 
recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The num ber will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 999 9 or less.
≥ When playing back a still picture recorded with this unit in th e 17:9 aspect, black bands appear on 
the top and bottom of the screen.
≥ The 17:9 or 16:9 still pictures recorded using this unit may be  cropped at the edges when printed. 
So, be sure to check before printing in the store or on your pr inter.
≥ Please refer to page  179 about approximate number of recordable pictures.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condi tion.
Recording modeRecording formatAspectPicture size
MOV (LPCM)/ MP4 (LPCM)/ MP4 [REC FORMAT] setting with a 
size of C4K (4096
k2160) 17:9
 4096k2160
[REC FORMAT] setting with a 
size of 4K (3840 k2160)
16:9 3840k
2160
[REC FORMAT] setting with a 
size of FHD (1920 k1080)
 1920k1080
AVCHD All [REC FORMAT] settings
M8.8
M8.3
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≥ is displayed in the Manual Mode.
≥ The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just  by pointing the unit to what you 
want to record in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
* When [SLOW SHUTTER] ( l148 ) is [OFF], Low Light Mode will not be entered.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter t he desired mode.
∫Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Ba lance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the Iris, gain  and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depen ding on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l39, 46 )
≥ The following functions are adjusted automatically when you set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode. 
The settings in Manual Mode will not be maintained.
jFocus ( l39)
j Focus Assist ( l40)
j White Balance ( l46)
j Iris adjustment ( l48) j
Gain adjustment ( l49)
j Shutter speed (l 51)
j ND filter ( l73)
≥ When you switch this unit from Manual Mode to Intelligent Auto  Mode, Image Stabilizer will be set 
to  /  ([ON]). ( l38)
Recording
Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
ModeEffect
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting ou t the background 
sky, which may be very bright.
Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Low light*It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adju sted to give a 
clear picture.
iA/MANU switchSlide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto 
Mode/Manual Mode.
MANU
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≥If you set the Image Stabilizer to   (setting canceled) in Manua l Mode and set this unit to 
Intelligent Auto Mode, the Image Stabilizer setting when this u nit is reset to Manual Mode will be 
determined by whether or not you press the Optical Image Stabil izer button.
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment  on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adj ust 
the White Balance manually. ( l46)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.  
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l39)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surr ounded by objects with glossy s urfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
∫ List of available/unavailable camera operations in Intelligent  Auto 
Mode/Manual Mode
( ± : Available;  s: Unavailable)
When the Optical Image Stabilizer 
button is pressed The Image Stabilizer setting in Intelligent Auto Mode will 
be applied.
When the Optical Image Stabilizer 
button is not pressedThe Image Stabilizer will be set to   (setting 
canceled).
Intelligent Auto ModeManual Mode
Zoom lever
±±
Sub zoom lever±±
Counter button±±
Counter reset button±±
Color Bar Screen button±±
Focus rings±
Zoom ring±±
Iris rings±
ND filter switchs±
Iris buttons±
4)
5)
6)
7)
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10 000K 9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
5 000K
4 000K
3 000K
2 000K2)
1) 3)
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≥Some of the USER buttons 1 s6 may not be available in Intelligent Auto Mode depending on th e 
registered USER button functions. When the following functions  are registered to the USER 
buttons, use them in Manual Mode. ( l61, 63 )
j DRS
j Super Gain
j Area Mode
j Focus Transition
j Infrared light
j Flash band compensation
Intelligent Auto Plus
You can adjust the brightness and color balance in Intelligent  Auto Mode. Icons will be displayed as 
follows: (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)/ (Low Light)/ (Normal)
≥ Set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode. ( l34)
1Select the menu.
2Touch the desired setting item.
3Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥(When adjusting the color balance)
R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
4Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Focus auto/Manual/ ¶ 
switch s±
Push AF button
s±
INPUT 1, 2 switches±±
CH1, CH2 switches±±
Audio control knobs±±
Optical Image Stabilizer 
button±±
Zebra button
±±
Display/Mode check button±±
Gain buttons±
White Balance buttons±
Shutter Speed buttons±
: [CAMERA SETUP]  # [Intelligent Auto Plus]  # [SET]
[EXPOSURE]:Adjusts the brightness.
[COLOR]:Adjusts the color balance.
Intelligent Auto ModeManual Mode
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It can be zoomed up to 20k.
≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] ( l139 ) is 1920 k1080 or below) 
It can zoom up to 40 k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. ( l147)
≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger 
when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out.  99  is displayed during the 
i.Zoom.
Ring zoom
Zoom operation can be done using the zoom ring.
∫ About the zoom speed
≥The zoom speed will vary depending on how far the zoom lever is  pressed or how fast the zoom 
ring is rotated.
≥ The zoom operation using the sub zoom lever will be performed a t a constant speed. Zoom 
speed of the sub zoom lever will vary depending on the setting  of [SUB ZOOM]. (l151)
Recording
Using the zoom
Zoom ring  AZoom by rotating the ring.
A side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
B side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
Zoom lever/Sub zoom leverT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
T T
W
W
W
W
T
T
W
W
A
BA
B
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≥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.
≥ The sound of the zoom mechanism b ecomes louder than usual during fast zoom operation. This 
may cause the sound to be recorded during recording.
≥ It can be focused approximately 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or further when the zoom magnification is at its 
maximum.
≥ It can be focused approximately 3.0 cm (1.2 q) or further when the zoom magnification is set to 
1 k .
Utilizing the USER buttonDigital zoom can be used by setting the USER button. ( l65)
≥ Please refer to page  61 for details about setting the USER button.
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 Electrical Image Stabilizer.
∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization f or holding the unit and recording a 
distant subject with zoom.
≥ This cannot be set when Optical Image Stabilizer is set to   (se tting canceled).
≥ When the size is set to C4K (4096 k2160) or 4K (3840 k2160) in [REC FORMAT], [HYBRID 
O.I.S.] is set to [OFF]. ( l139 )
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditio ns.
≥ When using a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image Stabil izer to   (setting canceled).
Recording
Image Stabilizer Function
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
Optical Image Stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn Optical Image 
Stabilizer on/off. 
/ #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is 
displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed. 
O.I.S.
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Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use Manual Focus.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l34)
1Set the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus.≥It will switch to MF from AF.
2Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.≥The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 3.0 cm (1.2 q)) to MF99 
(focus distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, th e further the position where focus is 
achieved.
≥ If you move the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ switch towards [ ¶], focus will be adjusted to MF95 on the infinity 
side. (The FOCUS A/M/¶  switch will return to the [M] position.)
≥ To return to Auto Focus, set the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ switch to [A] or set this unit to Intelligent Auto 
Mode using the iA/MANU switch.
≥ When the distance to the subject approaches within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) approx., the unit switches to 
the macro range and   or  . (The unit may switch to the macro ran ge even when the 
distance to the subject is 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more depending on  the subject.)
≥ Depending on the zoom magnifi cation, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a 
non-displayed focus value.
≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit  may go out of focus.
≥ When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected, ev en if you move the FOCUS A/M/
¶  switch towards [¶ ], focus cannot be adjusted to MF95. ( l6)
Recording
Focus
 PUSH AF
FOCUSA
M
¿
A FOCUS A/M/ ¶ switch
B Push AF button
C Focus ring 
						

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∫
To emphasize the outline of images
Setting [EVF/LCD DETAIL] to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier  by emphasizing the outlines of 
an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency.
≥ You can also enable or disable this function with the applicabl e USER button. (l61)
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL]
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
Setting the peaking frequency of [EVF/LCD DETAIL]
≥[EVF/LCD DETAIL] is canceled in following cases:
jIf you use Focus Assist ( l40)
Push AF
When using Manual Focus, you can temporarily use Auto Focus by  pressing the PUSH AF button.
1Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l39)
2Press and hold the PUSH AF button.≥The focus position will be automatically adjusted for the subje ct at the center of the screen.
≥ If you set [AREA MODE] to [FOCUS], [FOCUS/IRIS] or [FOCUS/Y GET ] and use Area Mode, the 
focus position will be automatically adjusted to the subject yo u have touched. (l68)
≥ It will be canceled when the button is released.
≥The focus position set by the Push AF will be maintained when c anceled.
≥ Push AF does not work in following cases:
jIn Intelligent Auto Mode
j When the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ switch is set to [A]
j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected ( l6)
Focus Assist
You can use Focus Assist by registering [FOCUS ASSIST] to a USER  button.
≥ This function is registered to the USER5 button by default.
≥ Please refer to page  61 for details about setting the USER button.
: [DISP SETUP] 
# [EVF/LCD DETAIL]  # [ON]
: [DISP SETUP]  # [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL]
: [DISP SETUP]  # [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.]  # [HIGH] or [LOW]
MENU
MENU
MENU