Panasonic HC-VXF990, Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...t and save this manual for future use More detailed operating instructions are available in Operating Instructions PDF format To read it download it from the website https eww pavc panasonic co jp hdw oi WXF990 Click the desired language SQT1158 until 2016 2 28 Model number suffix EB denotes UK model Simplified HC WXF990 VXF990 VX980_EP EB SQT1158_mst book 1 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 月曜日 午前１１時２３分 ...

Page 2: ... qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this ...

Page 3: ...of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microproc...

Page 4: ...s off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 oC to 25 oC Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH To store the battery for a long period of time we recomme...

Page 5: ... 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 t...

Page 6: ...990 series WXF990 series HC WXF990M WXF990M HC VXF990 VXF990 series VXF990 series HC VXF999 VXF999 HC VX980 VX980 series VX980 series HC VX989 VX989 HC VX980M VX980M These operating instructions are designed for use with models series series and series Pictures may be slightly different from the original The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model however parts of the explana...

Page 7: ...Setting date and time 20 Setting your home region for the first time 21 Basic Selecting a media to record WXF990M VX980M 21 Changing the Recording Mode 22 Recording motion pictures 23 Recording still pictures 23 Recording with the Sub Camera Twin Camera WXF990 series 24 Motion picture Still picture playback 25 Watching Video Pictures on your TV 26 Using the menu screen 27 Language selection 27 For...

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Page 9: ...HY19YY0038 Shoe adaptor series VYC1055 A series Not supplied Lens hood SYK0602 For details on how to attach the lens hood refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format WXF990 VXF990 VX980 VX980 WXF990 VXF990 Optional accessories EB Battery charger VW BC10EB EP Battery charger VW BC10E Battery pack lithium VW VBT190 Battery pack lithium VW VBT380 Wide conversion lens VW W4907H 1 Filter kit VW LF49...

Page 10: ...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 fa...

Page 11: ...ll turn off when the charging is completed l 16 Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images keep the battery connected This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC out...

Page 12: ...CD monitor These include times when is displayed on the screen For the WXF990 VXF990 series Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBT190 optional 3 6 V 1940 mAh 2 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 4K MP4 2160 1 h 35 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 15 min 45 min 50 min 35 min MP4 iFrame 1080 50M...

Page 13: ... discharges then will flash Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery For the VX980 series Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBT190 optional 3 6 V 1940 mAh 2 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 4K MP4 2160 1 h 30 min 45 min MP4 iFrame 1080 50M 1 h 40 min 50 ...

Page 14: ...rd may cause recording to stop suddenly j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j 4K Photo Mode j When Backup for Twin Camera is set to ON j For the series Slow Quick Video Mode Preparation Recording to a card Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB Please check the latest information on the support website below http panasonic jp s...

Page 15: ...ries series Access lamp ACCESS A When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the access lamp lights up 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot B Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out 2 Securely close the SD card...

Page 16: ...CD monitor Overheat detection When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use a message will be displayed When this happens the unit will turn off automatically a few minutes later Wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use If you try to use the Wi Fi function while the internal temperature of this unit is high a message will be displayed When this happens the Wi Fi func...

Page 17: ...ing Mode is selected in the following situations j When the Wireless Twin Camera function is in use j Night Mode Preparation Selecting a mode Motion Picture Recording Mode l 23 Recording motion pictures Still Picture Recording Mode l 23 Recording still pictures Playback Mode l 25 Motion picture Still picture playback Pressing a button to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Pictu...

Page 18: ...be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode During motion picture still picture playback or in other conditions even if the recording start stop button is pressed the recording mode may not be switched When you switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode 4K Photo Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode settings used in the original recording mode may not be maintained l 22 You cannot switch to Sti...

Page 19: ...ting the diopter adjustment dial Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder The viewfinder can be raised up to approximately 60 o A When moving the viewfinder be careful not to catch your fingers About the eye cup If you remove the eye cup B rotate it anti clockwise by 180 o and re attach it you can also use it with your left eye For information on how to attach and ...

Page 20: ... the first time j Steps 2 3 of Setting date and time 1 Select the menu l 27 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting HOME DESTINATION The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to complete the setting A Touch Menu T W Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific pe...

Page 21: ...can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Set this unit to Recording Mode l 17 2 Select the menu l 27 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures The media selected separately for motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow 4 Touch ENTER Preparation Setting your home region for the first time SETUP SET WORLD TIME Basic Selecting a med...

Page 22: ...right areas and dark areas when for example the contrast between the background and the subject is large Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture etc according to the scene you want to record Manual You can set the shutter speed focus White Balance and brightness iris gain 1 3 Cinema Like Effect You can record images with cinematic effects 1 4 ...

Page 23: ...an also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon 1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Still Picture Recording Mode l 17 2 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only 3 Press the button fully Basic Recording motion pictures Basic Recording still pictures A Recording button icon B When you begin recording changes to T W Simplified HC WXF990 VXF990 VX980_EP EB...

Page 24: ...art recording Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus which adjusts focus automatically Normally hold this unit as shown in the illustration when recording When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward the Sub Camera does not work The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the LCD monitor again Basic Recording with the Sub...

Page 25: ...e following icons j AVCHD PH scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HA scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HG scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j AVCHD HE scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera 4 When MP4 iFrame AVCHD or 24p is touched Touch the desired recording format for playback When MP4 iFrame is selected When AVCHD is selected When 24p is selected The reco...

Page 26: ...start j Changing the option from 24p 2160 24p or 1080 24p 1 to a recording format other than 24p j Changing the option from a recording format other than 24p 2 to 24p 2160 24p or 1080 24p 1 Including when the option is changed from 2160 24p or 1080 24p to still picture 2 Including when the option is changed from a recording format other than 2160 24p or 1080 24p to still picture Watching Video Pic...

Page 27: ...menu screen Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc 1 only 2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD Refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected Touch YES Do not format an SD card using a...

Page 28: ...orm record playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS Social Networking Service l 29 Baby Monitor You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in another room The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers allowing the users to have a conversation by taking tur...

Page 29: ...ur smartphone Do not remove the SD card during remote operations Caution Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy the likeness rights etc of the subject when you use this function Use at your own risk About the Image App The Image App is an application provided by Panasonic For Android apps For iOS apps OS Android 4 0 or later iOS 7 0 or later Installation procedure 1 Connect your Android d...

Page 30: ... access point is compatible with IEEE802 11b g n 2 Set up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point For information on how to connect this unit and a wireless access point refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format Setting up a direct Wi Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Setting up a Wi Fi connection via a wireless access point Image App Image App Simpli...

Page 31: ...ction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when Direct Connection Password is set to OFF 1 Press Wi Fi button on this unit and touch Wi Fi Setup 2 Touch Direct Connection This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone The SSID of this unit is displayed on the ...

Page 32: ...from an option other than 24p 2 to 24p 2160 24p or 1080 24p 1 Including when the option is changed from 2160 24p or 1080 24p to JPEG Still picture 2 Including when the option is changed from a recording format other than 2160 24p or 1080 24p to JPEG Still picture Screen display during remote operations Recording screen 1 Recording media remaining recordable time 2 Remaining battery power of this u...

Page 33: ...o the Operating Instructions PDF format Wi Fi Wireless Twin Multi Camera function In these operating instructions a function that displays an image from one smartphone in one Sub Window is referred to as Wireless Twin Camera and a function that displays images from up to three smartphones and the Sub Camera of this unit in two Sub Windows is referred to as Wireless Multi Camera For information on ...

Page 34: ... life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operati...

Page 35: ... 50 seconds in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz or 1 60 seconds in areas where the frequency is 60 Hz j When REC FORMAT is set to a setting other than 24p Set to 1 100 seconds in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz or 1 125 seconds in areas where the frequency is 60 Hz In Still Picture Recording Mode this will not affect the recorded image In the following cases setting ...

Page 36: ...n 2 0 compliant AVCHD Progressive Motion picture compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 WXF990 VXF990 VX980 Audio compression 4K MP4 MP4 iFrame 24p AAC 2 ch AVCHD Dolby Digital 5 1 ch built in microphone 2 ch built in microphone external microphone Recording mode and transfer rate 4K MP4 2160 Maximum 72 Mbps VBR MP4 iFrame 1080 50M Maximum 50 Mbps VBR 1080 28M Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 720 Average 9 Mbps VBR iFra...

Page 37: ...9 Creative Control Miniature Effect Silent movie 8mm movie Time Lapse Rec HDR movie Low High Monitor 7 5 cm 3 0z wide LCD monitor Approx 460 K dots series Viewfinder 0 61 cm 0 24z wide EVF Approx 1550 K dots equivalent Microphone 5 1 channel surround microphone Zoom microphone Focus microphone Stereo microphone Minimum required illumination Approx 2 lx 1 25 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode Ap...

Page 38: ... and an SD card optional Approx 395 g with battery supplied Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC WXF990 VXF990 VX980 WXF990 WXF990M VXF990 VXF999 VX980 VX989 VX980M WXF990 WXF990M VXF990 VXF999 VX980 VX989 VX980M Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery operation time See page 12 Wireless transmitter Compliance standard IEEE802 11b g n Frequency range used Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 11...

Page 39: ...rtfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Addition...

Page 40: ...5 Manufactured by Panasonic Corporation Kadoma Osaka Japan Importer for Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11 22525 Hamburg Germany EU SQT1158 F1215WT0 Simplified HC WXF990 VXF990 VX980_EP EB SQT1158_mst book 40 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 月曜日 午前１１時２３ ...