Panasonic Hc X900 Owners Manual

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≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the 
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally 
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are 
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated 
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be 
checked.
≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for the selected recording 
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage 
system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The 
usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 
1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the 
capacity appears to be smaller.
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   or   position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted 
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take 
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the   position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the de monstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[MEDIA STATUS]
[DEMO MODE][ON]/[OFF]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE]
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Select the menu.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD 
monitor is opened or the viewfinder is 
extended.
≥Unit cannot be turned on by the power on/
off button when 36 hours have passed 
after the unit is turned off. Press the power 
button on the unit and turn the unit back 
on.
≥ Unit cannot be turned off when it is 
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3 On-screen display button  [EXT DISPLAY] ( l110)
4 Playback operation buttons ( l39, 
91)
These buttons function in the same manner 
as the corresponding playback operation 
icon being displayed on screen.
[Excluding skip playback ( l91)]
5 Delete button [ ]
6 Direction buttons [ 3,4 ,2, 1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display  switch buttons [T, W,  /VOL]
*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/STOP]*
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] ( l44)
10 Menu button [MENU]
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
Basic
Using with the remote control [HC-X900M]
: [SETUP]  # 
[REMOTE CONTROL]  # [ON]MENU
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTART/
STOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
2
3
4
6 58 7
9
10
11
1Remove the insulation sheet  A before 
using.
Replace a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper B , pull 
out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its  (i ) mark facing upward and then 
put the battery holder back in 
place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs 
down, replace it with a new battery 
(part number: CR2025). The battery 
should normally last about 1 year, 
however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of 
reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
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∫Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, left, 
and right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, 
the unit may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
Operation of direction 
buttons/OK button
1Press a direction button.
≥Selected item will become yellow.
2Select the item with the 
direction button.
3Confirm the selection by 
pressing the OK button.
≥Selection/confirmation of operation icons, 
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ All touch operations on the unit can also 
be operated by the remote control (some 
exceptions).
CAUTION
≥Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer 
and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the 
reach of children. Never put Button-Type 
battery in mouth. If swallowed call your 
doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if 
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
1515 15
10
10
15
15
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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AZoom bar
≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 67)
≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 57)
∫About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
∫About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of z oom lever/ring zoom, zoom button icon/zoom 
button on the remote control, touch zoom.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved or the 
speed to rotate the ring.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icon, zoom button on the remote control or 
touch zoom will be performed at a constant speed.
* HC-X800 is not equipped with the zoom ring and the zoom button on the remote control.
Ring zoom [HC-X900M]
Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
Zoom by rotating the ring.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom
A Optical zoom
B Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)
Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
6WT6WTTW
T
W
TW

A side: Close-up recording (zoom in)
B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)A
B
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Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25k without degrading the picture quality for the Still 
Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT 
RATIO]. ( l79, 80)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m 
(4.0 feet) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 q) 
away from the lens.
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.
Advanced (Recording)
Image Stabilizer Function
Optical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image stabilizer 
on/off. 
(Motion Picture Recording Mode) / #   (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is 
displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed. 
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the 
image stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. 
When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
O.I.S.
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∫Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
≥ Please refer to page 59 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
This is a recording mode that can record in 1080/60p (1920k 1080/60 progressive), which is 
the highest picture quality for this unit.
It is possible to set from the menu.
≥ Please refer to page 163 about approximate recordable time. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [HYBRID O.I.S.]  # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.]  # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
[MODE1]:The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:The function works when the   button is pressed. We 
recommend using this mode when you are recording yourself or 
recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Advanced (Recording)
1080/60p recording
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE]  # [1080/60p]
MENU
MENU
1080/60p buttonTo set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold the 
button until   is displayed.
≥To return to normal recording mode, press and hold 
the button until   disappears.
MENU
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You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on 
the Touch Menu to display Touch function 
icons. (l29)
2Touch the Touch function icon.
(e.g. AF/AE tracking)
≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical 
Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger 
touching .)
Touch function icons
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
You can zoom by touching on the touch zoom bar.
≥Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
1Touch .≥Touch zoom bar appears.
2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.≥It will zoom to the touched position.
≥ It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out when W 
side is touched.
≥ It is also possible to perform zoom operation by touching and 
sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T side or W side.
≥Please refer to page 54 for details about the zoom speed.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch function
T
W
Touch Zoom
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
*1
Touch Shutter*2≥An icon is displayed in the 
A position when the Touch 
function icon is set.
Touch Zoom
B Touch zoom bar
C Zoom magnification 
position
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It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
1Touch .≥When [FACE RECOG.] ( l70) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is 
automatically locked.
2 Touch the object and lock the target.≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target 
frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want 
to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the setting 
becomes   (Normal) and touched object is tracked. 
Selection becomes   (Portrait) when target frame is 
locked on a face. (It may turn to   (Normal) even if 
the target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or with a dark scene.)
3 Start recording.
∫ About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a 
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.
≥ When the   button is pressed halfway in Still  Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set to 
the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target 
cannot be changed.
≥ This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. When Manual Mode is set in Still Picture 
Recording Mode, it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or 
the AF assist lamp may turn on. ( l82)
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
j When the unit is turned off
j When the Scene Mode is set
j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
j Switch to recording yourself
AF/AE tracking
A Ta r g e t  f r a m e
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In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization 
by touching and holding  . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of 
the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
1 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
2 Touch and hold  .
≥Icon is displayed in  A while you are touching and holding  .
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
∫ To make the display of   disappear
Display of   will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with 
the default setting. To make the display of   disappear, change the setting of the 
[O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY].
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickl y, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.
1Touch .
2 Touch the subject.
≥ Focus area will display on the touched position, and a 
still picture is recorded.
≥Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be 
possible to record the intended picture.
≥ This will not operate for recording yourself.
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
: [SETUP] #  [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY]  # desired setting
[ON]:Constantly display.
[OFF]:The icon will disappear after approx. 5  seconds without any touch operation.
Touch Shutter
MENU
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Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
1Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to 
display the operation icons. (l29)
2Touch an operation icon.
(e.g. PRE-REC)
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for canceling the following 
functions.
jSmile Shot ( l62)
j Built-in flash ( l63)
j Self-timer ( l64)
j Guidelines ( l65)
≥ The icon is displayed in  A when the operation icon is set. 
(PRE-REC or Self-timer icon is displayed in  B.)
Operation icons
*1 It is not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
*2 It is not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*3 It is displayed only when a headphone is connected to the headphone output terminal. 
[MIC LEVEL] ( l76) is set to anything other than [AUTO],   is displayed as the 
operation icon, and adjustment of input level of the microphone is possible.
≥ The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed. ([SELECT 
OPERATION ICONS]:  l47)
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to  , PRE-REC, Backlight compensation, 
Color Night Rec, Self-timer and Tele Macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the Headphone volume adjustment)
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation icons
PRE-REC
B
PRE-REC
Fade*1
Intelligent Contrast Control*1
PRE-REC*1
Smile Shot*1
Built-in flash*2
Red-eye Reduction*2
Self-timer*2
Intelligent Exposure*2
Backlight Compensation
Te l e  M a c r o
Guidelines
Color Night Rec
*1
Headphone volume adjustment/
Microphone level adjustment*3
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