Panasonic Hc X900 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Basic
Advanced 
(Recording)
Copy/Dubbing
With a PC
Others
Advanced 
(Playback)
Deleting scenes/still pictures .............. 102
Deleting part of a scene 
(AVCHD) .........................................  103
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) ..............  104
Dividing a scene to partially delete 
(iFrame/MP4) ..................................  105
Deleting personal information .........  106
Protecting scenes/still pictures ........  106
Relay scene combining 
[HC-X900M]............................................ 107
Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV ............................................. 108 Connecting with 
a HDMI mini cable ...........................  110
Listening in 5.1 channel sound 
(AVCHD) [HC-X900M].....................  111
Connecting with 
the AV multi cable ...........................  111
Playback using VIERA Link
™.............. 112
3D image playback [HC-X900M] .......... 114 Viewing with 3D compatible TV.......  114
Viewing on the LCD monitor ...........  116
Converting and playing back 
2D (3D) images as 3D (2D).............  117
Adjusting 3D effect of 
the 3D image ...................................  118
3D image playback [HC-X800] ............. 118 Converting and playing back 
2D images as 3D ............................  120
Adjusting 3D effect of 
the 3D image ...................................  120
Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory [HC-X900M] ............................. 121
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc .................................... 123Preparing for copying/
playing back ....................................  123
Copying to discs ..............................  125
Playing back the copied disc ...........  127
Managing the copied disc ...............  128
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video devices, etc. ................................ 129
3D image storage .................................. 133
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .................. 136
End User License Agreement .........  138
Operating environment ........................ 139
Installation ............................................. 142
Connecting to a PC .............................. 142 About the PC display ......................  144
Starting HD Writer AE 4.1 ..................... 145
Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications ............  145
If using Mac ........................................... 145
Others
Indications ............................................. 147
Messages .............................................. 150
About recovery ................................  150
Troubleshooting ................................... 151
Cautions for use ................................... 156
About copyright .................................... 162
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ..................................... 163
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures .................................................. 164
Specifications ....................................... 166
Optional accessories ........................... 170 Accessory Order Form (For USA 
and Puerto Rico Customers) ..........  173
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) ............................. 174
Warr anty  
(For Canadian Customers)................... 176
Useful Information (Only For Latin 
American Countries) ............................ 177
Index .....................................................  178
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido ....... 180
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBN130
AC adaptor
(P/PC)
VSK0732
(PU)
VSK0733
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
(supplied for HC-X900M; 
not supplied for HC-X800)
N2QAEC000024
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0012 or 
K1HY12YY0008
K1HY12YY0012
USB cable
K2KYYYY00201
Lens hood
VDW2412
Shoe adaptor
(supplied for HC-X900M; 
not supplied for HC-X800)
VYC0996
HC-X900M
HC-X800
CD-ROM
Software
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∫Inserting the battery
Open the LCD monitor and install the battery 
by inserting it in the direction shown in the 
figure.
≥Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫ Charging the battery
A DC input terminal
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input 
terminal.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an 
interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 
second on, 1 second off), indicating that 
charging has begun. It will turn off when 
the charging is completed.
 
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1) Open the SD card cover and insert/  remove the SD card into/from the card 
slot.
≥ Face the label side  B 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.
2) Press the C  part of the SD card cover 
and close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
Quick Guide

Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the access 
lamp lights up.
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∫Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the 
power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power 
button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD 
monitor/viewfinder
Opening the LCD monitor or extending the 
viewfinder turns on the unit. Closing the LCD 
monitor/viewfinder turns off the unit.
To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on. To turn off the unit
B
The status indicator goes off.
∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to  ,   or  .

HC-X900M

HC-X800
HC-X900M
HC-X800
Motion Picture Recording 
Mode ( l33)
Still Picture Recording Mode 
( l 35)
Playback Mode ( l39, 91)
HC-X900M
HC-X800
HC-X900M
HC-X800
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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.
Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch 
screen.
Touch Menu
Touch   to display the Touch Menu.
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
A Touch Menu
∫Language selection
1) Touch  , then touch [SETUP]  # 
[LANGUAGE].
2) Touch desired language.
∫ Selecting a media to record
1) Change the mode to  or .2) Select the menu.
3) Touch the media to record motion 
pictures or still pictures.
≥ The media is selected separately to 
motion pictures or still pictures is 
highlighted in yellow.
4) Touch [ENTER].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to  start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to  ¥.
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
3) Press the   button fully to  take the picture.
T
W
MENU
: [MEDIA SELECT]
HC-X900M
MENU
T
W
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∫Motion picture/Still picture 
playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A.
3) Select the media type  D and then select 
the still picture  B or the recording 
format of the motion picture  C you wish 
to play back.
Select the still picture  B or the 
recording format of the motion picture  C 
you wish to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ The recording format of the selected 
scene is displayed in the thumbnail 
display of the motion pictures. ( , 
, ,  , ,  , )
≥  is displayed on the 1080/60p scene, 
 (Blue) is displayed on the AVCHD 3D 
scene and   is displayed on the side-
by-side scene by touching [ALL AVCHD]. 4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be 
played back.
≥
It will switch to the scr een displaying   and 
thumbnail scroll lever E when no operation is 
performed for approximately 5 seconds on 
the thumbnail display screen.≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward 
(downward) while touching it.
j Touch (up)/ (down) on the 
thumbnail scroll lever.
5) Select the playback operation by  touching the operation icon.
FOperation icon
≥ Operation icons and screen display will 
disappear when no touch operation is 
performed for a specific period of time. To 
display them again, touch the screen.
(Motion picture playback)
1 /;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
(Still picture playback)
1 /;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
ALL
HC-X900M
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
HC-X800


60p3D3D

0h01m30s 0h01m30s
0h01m30s
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1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l28)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o  A towards the lens 
or 90o  B towards the opposite direction.
2 Power button [ ] ( l26)
3 Speaker
4 Inlet (cooling fan) ( l31)
5 Intelligent auto/Manual button  [iA/MANUAL] ( l37, 83) 6 Optical image stabilizer button 
[ O.I.S.] ( l55)
7 1080/60p button [1080/60p] ( l56)
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20)
9 Battery holder ( l20)
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  (l 108, 112)
11 USB terminal [ ] ( l124, 129, 142)
12 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] 
(l 108, 132)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
13 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in   Motion 
Picture Recording Mode or   Still 
Picture Recording Mode. ( l27)
14 Built-in flash ( l63)
15 3D Conversion Lens attachment part  (concave) ( l88)
16 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 31 for details about 
attaching the lens hood.
17 AF assist lamp ( l82)
18 Recording lamp ( l47)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
AV MULTI
10
11
12
13
16 14
17
18
15879456
3
21
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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19 SD card cover (l25)
20 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage 
this unit.
21 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l25)
22 Card slot ( l25)
23 Photoshot button [ ] ( l35)
24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture  Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) ( l54)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l40)
25 Recording start/stop button ( l33) 26 Shoulder strap fixture
27 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1
Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
28 Status indicator ( l26)
29 Internal microphones
30 Multi manual ring ( l83, 86) 31 Shoe adaptor mounting part (
l172)
32 Shoe adaptor cover ( l172)
21
22
20 19
2423
25 26 27
HC-X900M
MIC34
35
38
37 28
29
30
31
32
33
36
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33 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] ( l172)
34 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone 
can be used as an external microphone.
≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the 
external microphone input.
≥  (Microphone input level 
meter) is displayed when the external 
microphone is connected. ( l76)
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC 
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard 
depending on the microphone type. In this 
case, please switch to the battery for the 
power supply and the noise will stop.
35 Headphone terminal [ ] ( l65)
≥ Excessive sound pressure from 
earphones and headphones can cause 
hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods 
may damage the user’s ears.
36 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l21)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one. 37 Mode switch (
l27)
38 Viewfinder ( l28)
39 Eyepiece corrector dial ( l28)
40 Camera function button  [CAMERA FUNCTION] ( l83)
41 Remote control sensor ( l53)
42 Internal microphones
43 Status indicator ( l26)
44 Mode switch ( l27)
45 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l21)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
39
41 40
HC-X800
43
44
42
45
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) supports this function. The only 
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and 
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries 
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l26)
Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable 
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. 
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine 
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the batteryBe sure to hold down the power button 
until the status indicator goes off. Then 
remove the battery while supporting the 
unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the 
direction indicated by the arrow and 
remove the battery when unlocked.
BATTInsert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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