Panasonic Hc X920 Owners Manual

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5(When recording motion pictures)
Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 23)
≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ [REC MODE] during recording the 3D will be [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D]. ( l71)
(When recording still pictures)
Press the   button to record still pictures. ( l25)
≥  appears on the screen.
≥It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording)≥ The number of recording pixels are   (1920 k1080). ( l84)
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ You cannot record 3D images while using the Wi-Fi function even if you attach the 3D Conversion 
Lens.
≥ [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion Lens 
attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW SHTR 
(3D)]. ( l78)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D.
≥ If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached in the shade etc., the screen may appear to be 
blue. In such a case, remove the lens cap to return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following points 
when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (Record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9 feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥
Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking.
3D
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∫Functions not available during 3D recording
*1 The Optical Image Stabilizer   and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock   can be used.
*2 Only the Digital Zoom (up to 1.5 k) can be used.
(Button/lever operations)
(Motion picture recording functions)
j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer
*1
jIntelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto 
Plus Mode (Night Portrait, Macro)
j Manual Focus
j Wi-Fi function j
Recording Mode ([1080/60p], [PH], 
[HA], [HG], [HE], [iFrame])
j Level Shot Function
j Smile Shot
j Tele Macro
j Zoom Mode
*2
jCreative Control Mode
j Digital Cinema
j Face Recognition
j Microphone Setup ([ZOOM MIC])
j Histogram
(Setup menu) (Still picture recording functions)
j Quick power on
j Quick Start
j Initial set j
Picture size
j Aspect Ratio
j Flash
j Flash Level
j Red-eye Reduction
j Night Portrait in Scene Mode
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Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using an HDMI mini cable (supplied) and play back 
scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D to enjoy lifelike and powerful 3D full high-definition images.
≥3D full high-definition image can be enjoyed by playing back the image recorded in AVCHD 3D on 
a 3D compatible TV that is compatible with the frame sequential format.
≥ The picture quality of side-by-side format 3D image is different from the 3D full high-definition 
images.
¬ Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to 
[ALL AVCHD], [AVCHD 3D], [SbS 3D] or  . ( l29)
≥When [ALL AVCHD] is selected,   (Blue) is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for 
the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D,   is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the 
scenes recorded in side-by-side. When   is selected,   is displayed in the thumbnail 
display at playback for the still pictures recorded in 3D.
1Select the menu.
2Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television using an HDMI mini cable 
(supplied). ( l11 0 )
3Touch the scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D to be played back.≥If a 3D compatible TV is compatible with the frame sequential format, scenes recorded in AVCHD 
3D are played back as 3D full high-definition image. 
≥ Playback switches between 3D image and 2D image automatically.
3D image
3D image playback
: [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [AUTO]
[AUTO]:The scene/still picture recorded in 3D is played back in accordance with the 
settings on the TV.
[2D]:The scene/still picture recorded in 3D is played back in 2D irrespective of the 
settings on the TV.
≥ Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.
≥ If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing scenes recorded in 
3D, set to [2D].
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≥The recording screen for 3D Recording Mode can be displayed in 3D on a 3D-compatible 
TV when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit.
≥ You cannot play back 3D image on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes 
recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D.
≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ It will be played back in 2D display for following cases:
jConnect the AV cable to the video terminal of the TV
≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same 
day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings. 
(l 92)
≥ When you play back scenes successively, a black screen will appear for a few seconds between 
scenes recorded in 3D and scenes recorded in 2D.
≥ When you select a 3D image thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
≥ If you connect with the AV cable (supplied) to a television that does not support 3D, the image will 
be played back in 2 screens.
≥ Depending on the 3D-compatible television used, switching to 3D mode may be slow and you 
may not be able to watch the first scene. In this case, use the pause button.
≥ When viewing 3D image, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image
You can adjust the scene or picture you are playing back to a more eye-friendly one. 1 Play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D.
2 To u c h  .
≥While maintaining the 3D display, the screen displays the 3D 
depth adjustment bar.
3 Touch  /  to adjust setting.≥The 3D depth adjustment bar will disappear after approx. 
5 seconds without any touch operation.
≥The setting is canceled in following cases:
jIf you stop playback
j If you turn the unit off
j If you change the mode
≥ Stop the operation when you feel fatigue, discomfort, or otherwise strange while 
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You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scene/still picture recorded in 2D 
(conventional image) to 3D and play back.
¬Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select 
the AVCHD scene or set to  . ( l29)
1To u c h  .≥This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame or scenes 
saved as MP4.
2Play back the scene or the still picture by touching 
it.
≥Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images. (The images recorded in 3D are 
played back as 3D.)
≥You can also set by touching  , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  > [CONV. 2D 
TO 3D]  > [ON].
≥ Setting for the [3D PLAYBACK] is not possible when [CONV. 2D TO 3D] is set to [ON].
≥ [CONV. 2D TO 3D] setting takes priority regardless of the [3D PLAYBACK] setting.
≥ Highlight Playback cannot be converted to 3D image.
≥ Scenes/still pictures converted to 3D images cannot be saved as 3D images.
3D image
Converting and playing back 2D 
images as 3D
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You can store 3D image with a USB HDD, a video device or a PC.
≥Please refer to page 11 8  for details about copying with a USB HDD.
You can copy and save the scenes recorded with this unit in 3D while maintaining the recorded 
image quality and 3D effect.
∫ Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
≥Please refer to page 123 for details about dubbing in high-definition picture quality.
3D full high-definition image can be saved by dubbing the scenes recorded in the recording mode 
[AVCHD 3D] to AVCHD 3D compatible device in high-definition picture quality (AVCHD).
≥If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary settings 
on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ It may not be possible to copy 3D still pictures (MPO format) depending on the recorder being 
used.
3D image
3D image storage
Copying with a USB HDD
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.
About dubbing of scenes recorded in 3D
≥The scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] can be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc as 3D image only using 
the AVCHD 3D compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 3D can also be dubbed to the 
AVCHD compatible products, but it will be stored as a high-definition 2D image. 
						

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∫
Dubbing in standard picture quality
≥Please refer to page 126 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality.Copying unaltered as 3D motion pictureWhen [3D PLAYBACK] is [AUTO], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side format.
≥If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary settings 
on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
Copying after conversion to 2D motion pictureSet [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].
≥Set [CONV. 2D TO 3D] to [OFF]. ( l165 )
≥ Please refer to page 11 5  for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory.
∫Copying scenes recorded in 3D
You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory.
≥Select [VIDEO] >  [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]  > [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D].
≥ When selecting scenes, select ones marked with   (Blue) or   on the thumbnail display.
≥ When selecting by date, select a date marked with   (Blue) or   from the list of dates.
≥ Please refer to page 168 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 5.0.
When you use HD Writer AE 5.0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations are 
possible. jCopying data to a PC
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)
j Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)
j Copying in DVD-Video format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D image when copied.)
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie’11. : [SETUP]
 # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [AUTO]
: [SETUP] # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [2D]
Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HC-X920M]
: [COPY]  # [] or []
Using HD Writer AE 5.0
Using a Mac
MENU
MENU
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HD Writer AE 5.0
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, 
DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 5.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫
Smart Wizard
The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with 
HD Writer AE 5.0 installed. ( l175 )
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high-definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality 
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 5.0Data type
Copying data to a PC:
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion pictures.
≥ 3D still pictures and 2D still pictures are copied for the 3D still pictures.
Motion picture 
and still picture
Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format:
≥
The scenes recorded in 3D, 1080/60p can be copied as 3D image, 1080/
60p. ( l169: Important Notice)
≥
iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4 cannot be copied to Blu-ray disc or 
AVCHD format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D image when copied.
Motion picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete 
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing:
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≥It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or 
commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows 
Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 179 for details about using a Mac.
≥It is impossible to write data to this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the 
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic 
High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, correct operation of the unit 
cannot be guaranteed if software other than supplied with the unit is used.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time.
∫ About Conversion Assist Function
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist 
Function”, which is a linking function between this  unit and the HD Writer AE 5.0, is activated by 
connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist Function” is used, it 
is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥ Please refer to page 175 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. ( l178 )
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture quality on a PC.Motion picture 
and still picture
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Motion picture
Important Notice≥
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 5.0 in a device that 
does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the 
device.
≥ To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D or 
1080/60p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD 3D and AVCHD Progressive.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a 
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, 
since deleted data cannot be restored later.
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 5.0Data type 
						

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