Panasonic Hc X920 Owners Manual

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1(When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h  .
≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2(When adjusting the color balance)
To u c h  .
≥The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Blue)  #  (Red)  #  (Yellow)
3 Start recording.
≥The sound is monaural.
1 (When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h  .
≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2Start recording.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
[8mm movie]
[Silent movie]
8mm
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Touch the desired setup time.
≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 
1 second.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l56, 58 )
≥ Setting Time Lapse Recording will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. ( l72)
[Time Lapse Rec]
[1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset 1 sApprox. 1 h Approx. 2 min
Blooming 30 sApprox. 3 h Approx. 12 s
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 Scene Mode
≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l48)Touch the desired Scene Mode.
≥Touch [ENTER].
≥(Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low Light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more (When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.) in 
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night Scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The   display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Soft Skin)
jIf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
j If you record a person in the distance, the face  may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel 
Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
ModeEffect
5 Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
PortraitTo make people stand out against the background
Soft SkinTo makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
SpotlightImproved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
SnowImproved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
BeachTo make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
SunsetTo make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
SceneryFor spatial scenery
FireworksTo capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night SceneryTo capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
Low LightFor dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
Night PortraitTo capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
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≥(Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
≥ (Night Scenery/Night Portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode.
j Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night Portrait)
jThe flash is set to [ON]. 
						

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The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are 
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture 
Recording Mode.
Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.≥It is also possible to switch to Manual Mode  by touching the Recording Mode button icon. ( l48)
≥ Press the iA button to cancel manual setting.
∫ When using the LCD monitor
1Touch the desired item to be set.
2To u c h  /  to enter the selection.
∫ When using the viewfinder
1Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item.≥Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed.
2Rotate the multi manual ring to 
select the setting and press the 
CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter 
the setting.
≥Zoom operation cannot be done using the multi 
manual ring during setting.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
A Manual icon
Focus ( l58)
White Balance (l 56)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l57)
Iris Adjustment ( l57)
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page  55.
1To u c h  [ W B ] .
2Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.≥Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the intelligent auto button again.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥When using the viewfinder, press and hold the 
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   display stops 
flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot 
be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:  Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
AW B
AW B
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page  55.
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
 Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/48 and 1/8000. 
(When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
 Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the intelligent auto button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris /gain value, set the shutter speed and then set 
the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod 
is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 1/30 when 
the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the 
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency 
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the 
image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode. Confirm the image on the 
playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. ( l83)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
SHTR
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Recording with Manual Focus
Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 55)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page  55.
A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus.
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual 
ring.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen 
returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
≥When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not 
displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the 
intelligent auto button again.
≥When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring. 
≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l33)
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MENU
MNL
A Part displayed in blue 
						

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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. (l18)
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
≥An icon is displayed when the Touch function icon is set.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Touch function
Level Shot Function*1
AF/AE tracking
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
*1
Touch Shutter*2 
						

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This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level 
position before recording.
1To u c h  .≥Icon is displayed in  A position.
j When the tilt is corrected: 
j When the tilt is above the correction range:  /
≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to 
the position where   is displayed.
2 Start recording.
≥The Range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the vertical 
direction.
≥ The image may move while zooming depending on the tilt of this unit.
≥ To record a level image with a tripod, attach this unit by using [LEVEL GAUGE] ( l77), and then 
use Level Shot Function.
Level Shot Function
: When this function is set to on.
: When this function is set to off.
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