Panasonic Hc X920 Owners Manual

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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, 
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
* This will be the recording mode when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥The actual...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an 
SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion 
picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please check the latest information on the support website below....

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open 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.
2Press the C pa rt  
of the SD card 
cover and close 
the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it 
clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on the unit. Closing the LCD monitor/
viewfinder turns off the unit.
During general use, you may find it convenient to turn the unit on/off using the LCD monitor 
or viewfinder.
≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the...

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Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l23)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 25)
Playback Mode ( l29, 88 ) 

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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.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen.
Preparation...

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About the Touch Menu
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to switch the 
operation icons.
≥It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while 
touching it.
B Operation icons to display can be changed. ( l38)
C Displayed only in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ( l49) and [Miniature Effect]/[8mm movie]/
[Silent movie] of the Creative Control Mode ( l49).
D Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode ( l49), Scene Mode...

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The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
1Select the menu. (l32)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using  / .A Displaying the World Time setting ( l34):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Touch [ENTER].≥A message prompting for World Time setting may be 
displayed. Perform the World Time setting by touching the 
screen. ( l34)
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥ /
At the time of purchase, the...

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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...