Panasonic Hc X920 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-X920
HC-X920M HC-X910
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future 
use.
VQT4R28
until 
2013/1/15
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About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD* or iFrame 
recording formats to record motion pictures 
using this unit. ( l71)
* It is compatible with AVCHD 3D or AVCHD  Progressive (1080/60p).
AVCHD 3D:
It is possible to record powerful, lifelike 3D full 
high-definition images.
A 3D compatible television compatible to the 
frame sequential format is required to view the 
3D full high-definition images. ( l163 )
AVCHD Progressive:
It is possible to record 2D image in the highest 
quality (1080/60p) for this unit.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for viewing or 
editing on Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures 
recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ Indemnity about recorded 
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility 
for damages directly or indirectly due to any 
type of problems that result in loss of recording 
or edited content, and does not guarantee any 
content if recording or editing does not work 
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a 
case where any type of repair is made to the 
unit (including any other non-built-in memory 
related component).
∫Handling of built-in memory 
[HC-X920M]
This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. 
When using this component, pay attention to 
the following points.
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In 
order to avoid erasing data due to static 
electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, 
and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD 
disc. ( l168 )
≥
Access lamp [ACCESS] (l7 ) illuminates 
while the SD card or built-in memory is being 
accessed (initialization, recording, playback, 
deleting, etc.). Do not perform the following 
operations when the lamp illuminates. It may 
damage the built-in memory or cause a 
malfunction in the unit.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. 
(l 192 )
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About Condensation 
(When the lens, the viewfinder 
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in 
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit 
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm 
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the 
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become 
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a 
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed 
to the room temperature of the destination for 
about one hour, condensation can be 
prevented. (When the difference in temperature 
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the 
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the 
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the 
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit 
becomes accustomed to the surrounding 
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫Cards that you can use with 
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory 
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are 
not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 13  for more details on SD 
cards.
∫ For the purposes of this 
owner’s manual
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the 
“SD card”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture 
Recording Mode: 
Function that can be used for Still Picture 
Recording Mode: 
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode: 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (
motion picture only): 
Function that can be used for the Playback 
Mode (still pictures only): 
≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 
AVCHD 3D or side-by-side ([SbS 3D]): 
AVCHD scene(s)
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an 
arrow, for example:  l00
This owner’s manual is designed for use with 
models ,   and  . Pictures may be slightly different 
from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual 
shows model  , however, parts of 
the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions 
are not available.
≥  and   are equipped 
with the Wi-Fi
® function.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending 
on the region of purchase.
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Read this first ................................................. 2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6
Power supply................................................ 10Inserting/removing the battery ...............  10
Charging the battery ..............................  11
Charging and recording time .................  12
Recording to a card ..................................... 13 Cards that you can use with this unit .....  13
Inserting/removing an SD card ..............  14
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 15
Selecting a mode ......................................... 16
How to use the touch screen ...................... 17 About the Touch Menu...........................  18
Setting date and time................................... 19
Basic
Before recording .......................................... 20
Selecting a media to record [HC-X920M] ... 22
Recording motion pictures ......................... 23
Recording still pictures ............................... 25 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture 
Recording Mode ....................................  26
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 27
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 29
Using the menu screen ............................... 32 Using the quick menu ............................  33
Using the Setup Menu ................................. 34
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ............................................ 44 Ring zoom .............................................  45
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture 
Recording Mode ....................................  45
Image Stabilizer Function ........................... 46
Changing the Recording Mode ................... 48  Intelligent Auto Plus ..............................  49
 Creative Control....................................  49
 Scene Mode .........................................  53 Manual recording ......................................... 55
White Balance ........................................  56
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment ....  57
Recording with Manual Focus................  58
Recording with the Touch function ............ 59 Touch function icons ..............................  59
Recording functions of operation icons ....63 Operation icons ......................................  63
Recording functions of menus ...................70
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations.................................... 88 Motion picture playback using operation 
icon ........................................................  88
Creating still picture from motion 
picture ....................................................  89
Highlight & Time Frame Index ...............  89
Repeat Playback ....................................  90
Resuming the previous playback ...........  90
Zooming in on a still picture during 
playback (Playback zoom) .....................  91
Various playback functions......................... 92 Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ...............................  92
Highlight Playback .................................  93
Changing the playback settings and 
playing back the slide show ...................  99
Deleting scenes/still pictures.................... 101 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
Convert to MP4 ...........................................107
Relay scene combining [HC-X920M] ........ 108
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 110 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable .....  112
Listening in 5.1 channel sound 
(AVCHD) ..............................................  112
Playback using VIERA Link™ ................... 113
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Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory [HC-X920M] .................................. 115
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ... 118Preparing for copying/playing back .....  118
Simple copy .........................................  120
Copy selected files ..............................  121
Playing back the USB HDD .................  122
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video devices, etc. ..................................... 123
Wi-Fi [HC-X920]/[HC-X920M]
Wi-Fi® function ........................................... 127
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 
and the preparations ................................. 129
Connecting to Wi-Fi ................................... 134 Connecting to a wireless access 
point .....................................................  134
Connecting to the smartphone ............  139
Recording/playing back with 
Link to Cell operations .............................. 143
DLNA Play................................................... 147
Live Cast ..................................................... 148
Home Cam (Home Monitor)....................... 152
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ......... 155
3D image
Recording 3D image .................................. 160
3D image playback..................................... 163 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image ....  164
Converting and playing back 2D images 
as 3D ........................................................... 165
3D image storage ....................................... 166
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ....................... 168 End User License Agreement ..............  170
Operating environment.............................. 171
Installation .................................................. 174
Connecting to a PC .................................... 175 About the PC display ...........................  177
Starting HD Writer AE 5.0 ..........................178 Reading the operating instructions of 
the software applications ..................... 178
If using Mac ................................................179
Others
Indications .................................................. 180
Messages ....................................................183 About recovery ..................................... 184
Troubleshooting ......................................... 185
Cautions for use ......................................... 191
About copyright ......................................... 197
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ..........................................199
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures ....................................................... 200
Optional accessories ................................. 202 
						

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1LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l17)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 
90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
2 Power button [ ] (l 15)
3 Speaker
4 Inlet (cooling fan) ( l20)
5 Intelligent auto button [iA] ( l27) 6
Battery release lever [BATT] ( l10)
7 Battery holder ( l10)
8 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] ( l11 0 )
9 USB terminal [ ] ( l11 8 , 124 , 175)
10 A/V connector [A/V] ( l11 0 , 126)
11 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in   Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or   Still Picture 
Recording Mode. ( l16)
12 Built-in flash (l 67)
13 3D Conversion Lens attachment part 
(concave) ( l160 )
14 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 21  for details about 
attaching the lens hood.
15 AF assist lamp ( l87)
16 Recording lamp ( l38)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
A/V
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17SD card cover ( l14)
18 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm 
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this 
unit.
19 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l14)
20 Card slot ( l14)
21 Photoshot button [ ] ( l25)
22 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture 
Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) ( l44)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) (l 30)
23 Recording start/stop button ( l23) 24
Shoulder strap fixture
25 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.
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26Status indicator ( l15, 134 )
27 Internal microphones
28 Multi manual ring ( l55, 58 )
29 Shoe adaptor mounting part ( l202 )
30 Shoe adaptor cover ( l202 )
31 Shoe adaptor release lever 
[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] ( l202 )
32 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. ( l81)
≥ 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. 33
Headphone terminal [ ] (l 69)
≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones 
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may 
damage the user’s ears.
34 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l11)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 
supplied one.
35 Mode switch ( l16)
36 Viewfinder ( l20)
37 Eyepiece corrector dial ( l20)
38 Camera function button 
[CAMERA FUNCTION] ( l55)
MIC32
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39 Wi-Fi Transmitter ( l128 )
40 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] ( l134,  139, 143, 
147 , 148 , 152 , 155 )
41 Optical Image Stabilizer button 
[ O.I.S.] ( l46) 42
Optical Image Stabilizer button 
[ O.I.S.] ( l46)HC-X920HC-X920M
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The 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. ( l15)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.