Panasonic Hc X900 Owners Manual

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∫Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A  when holding the unit at waist level.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person or object.
≥ 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.
≥ Do not cover the microphones or the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of 
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Recording yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. 
(However, the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When  appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal 
position and check the warning/alarm indication. ( l150)
∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood
This will reduce the extra light entering the lens  in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it 
possible to take clearer pictures.
A Attaching the lens hood
B Removing the lens hood
Basic
Before recording
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≥If you use the Filter Kit (optional), the Conversion Lens (optional) or the 3D Conversion 
Lens (optional), remove the lens hood.
The card and built-in memory can be selected se parately to record motion pictures or still 
pictures.
1Change the mode to  or .
2Select the menu. (l 42)
3Touch the media to record motion 
pictures or still pictures.
≥The media is selected separately to motion pictures 
or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
4Touch [ENTER].
Basic
Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M]
: [MEDIA SELECT]MENU
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1Change the mode to  . (l27)
2Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
3Press the recording start/stop button 
to start recording.
A Recording button icon
B When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
4Press the recording start/stop button 
again to pause recording.
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by 
touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the 
recording start/stop button.
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of 
time. To display it again, touch the screen. ( l43)
≥
It will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes.
≥ To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode ( l68) or press and 
hold the 1080/60p button. ( l56)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l36)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than 
approximately 20 minutes will be automati cally divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be 
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an 
SD card or the built-in memory.
Basic
Recording motion pictures
Recording mode
R 1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
≥
When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
0h00m00s Recording time elapsed
≥
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to 0h00m00s.
Recording formats[1080/60p], [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE][iFrame]
Recordable scenes Approx. 3900Approx. 89100
 Different dates (l95) Approx. 900 Approx. 900
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≥While recording is in progress, the recording  will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed 
and the viewfinder is retracted.
While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with 
the MIC terminal.
≥ Please refer to page 163 for detail about the approximate recordable time.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD 3D format
≥Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD 3D are 
supported by AVCHD 3D compatible equipment.
≥ It is still possible to play back when the motion picture is dubbed to an AVCHD 
compatible equipment, but the 3D motion pi cture recorded on this unit will be converted 
to a 2D motion picture. It is not possible to restore the converted 2D motion picture 
back to a 3D motion picture.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD 3D on AVCHD 3D compatible equipment or AVCHD compatible 
equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the reco rding format set to AVCHD Progressive are 
supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment. In 
such a case, play back on this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported 
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does 
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports 
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on 
this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format
≥ You can play back on Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording 
format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on 
this unit instead.
HC-X900M
HC-X800
HC-X900M
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1Change the mode to  . (l27)
2Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
3Press the   button halfway. (For Auto Focus only)
4Press the   button fully.
≥If you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function ( l55) to   ([MODE1]), then the Image 
Stabilizer function will be more effective. (  (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be 
displayed when the   button is pressed halfway.)
≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places.
≥ Using a flash or tri pod is recommended when recording  still pictures in dark places 
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch Shutter:  l59)
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card ( l121) and print using a PC or a printer.
Basic
Recording still pictures
Focus indication:
AFocus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥  (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
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∫About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording
∫ About the focus indication
≥The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto Focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene
j When the scene is dark
j When there is a bright part in the scene
j When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode (Portrait) is used
j When AF/AE tracking is used
j When the Extra Optical Zoom is used
j When the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode
You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode.¬ Change the mode to  .
Press the   button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.≥It is possible to record still pictur es while recording motion pictures. 
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures 
are being recorded.
≥Built-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer ( l64) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is 
different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over 
still picture recording. Still picture operation indicator (
l147)
R3000 Remaining number of still pictures
≥
Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Size of still pictures ( l79)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer ( l35) ≥Screen display will disappear 
when no touch operation is 
performed for a specific period 
of time. To display it again, 
touch the screen.
≥ It will be constantly displayed 
when the remaining number of 
still pictures that can be 
recorded becomes 200 or less.
Optical Image Stabilizer (
l55)
AF assist lamp ( l82)
ß Flash (l63)
ß j Flash level ( l63)
Red-eye Reduction ( l63)
R3000 R3000
R3000MEGA16M
16M
MEGA
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≥If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time 
remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable 
time remaining may lengthen.
The following modes (appropriate for the condition ) are set just by pointing the unit to what 
you want to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the 
brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting 
out the background sky, which may be very bright.
*1SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.
*1Low lightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
*2Night portraitA subject and the background are recorded with near real-life 
brightness.
*2Night sceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter 
speed.
*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of 
recording.
*1
*2NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is 
adjusted to give a clear picture.
Intelligent auto/Manual buttonPress this button to switch Intelligent Auto 
Mode/Manual Mode.
≥Please refer to page 83 about Manual Mode.
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≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame 
when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the 
screen will be surrounded  by an orange frame. (l72)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are 
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
∫ Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate 
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l84, 86)
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, 
adjust the White Balance manually. ( l84)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the 
Manual Focus Mode. ( l86)
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  surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
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1Change the mode to  . (l27)
2Touch the play mode select icon  A. ( l29)
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 icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the 
item for motion picture is touched. ( ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  )
≥  is displayed on the 1080/60p scene,   (B lue) is displayed on the AVCHD 3D scene 
and   is displayed on the side-by-side scene by touching [ALL AVCHD].
4Touch the scene or the still picture to be 
played back.
≥ It will switch to the screen displaying   and thumbnail 
scroll lever  E when no operation is performed for 
approximately 5 seconds on the thumbnail display 
screen.
For details about deleting, refer to page 102.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.
j Touch  (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
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5Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
≥Slide show will be played back only in 2D or only in 3D. It will play back in 2D if the still 
picture at the start of the slide show is 2D (3D still pictures are converted to 2D still pictures 
and played back), and it will play back in 3D if it is 3D (2D still pictur es are converted to 3D 
still pictures and played back).
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the 
following order if the zoom lever is operated to   side or   side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight & Time Frame Index* (l92)* Highlight & Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode.
≥9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 
scenes or 9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back 
motion pictures, and recording date and f ile number when playing back still pictures.
∫Speaker/Headphone volume 
adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker/
headphone volume during Motion Picture 
Playback Mode.
* HC-X800 is not equipped with the Headphone volume adjustment function.
≥Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. F
Operation 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.
≥ The scene or still picture being played back is 
converted to 3D image/2D image and played back 
when the  /  is touched. ( l117)
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails. 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.
To w a r d s  “ r”:Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:Decreases the volume
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