Panasonic HC-WXF990, Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ore using this product 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 pav...

Page 2: ...nit The mains plug is the disconnecting device Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately This unit is intended for use in moderate climates This unit...

Page 3: ...ay peel off Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time Cleaning Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and then wipe the uni...

Page 4: ...itable for playing back or editing on a Mac iMovie etc 24p This allows you to record images similar to those shot on a roll of cinema film Images can be recorded as 4K motion pictures 3840k2160 24p or...

Page 5: ...4 iFrame scene s Scene s recorded in the recording mode iFrame iFrame scene s Scene s recorded in the recording format 24p 24p scene s Scene s containing only the Main Camera s image that was recorded...

Page 6: ...ll a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website As of November 2015 http www adobe com products acrobat readstep2 html Check the website below to download install...

Page 7: ...te and time 19 Setting your home region for the first time 20 Basic Selecting a media to record WXF990M VX980M 20 Changing the Recording Mode 21 Recording motion pictures 22 Recording still pictures 2...

Page 8: ...38 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...

Page 9: ...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 intern...

Page 10: ...egun It will turn off when the charging is completed l 15 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...

Page 11: ...with the LCD monitor These include times when is displayed on the screen For the WXF990 series VXF990 Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time Recording format Recording mode Maximu...

Page 12: ...he battery 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...

Page 13: ...patible card 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 Recordi...

Page 14: ...one off series 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 car...

Page 15: ...s on the LCD 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 late...

Page 16: ...l Picture Recording 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 22 Recordi...

Page 17: ...unit will 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...

Page 18: ...ar by rotating 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...

Page 19: ...region for the first time j Steps 2 3 of Setting date and time 1 Select the menu l 26 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the desired value using A Displaying the World Time setting HOME DESTI...

Page 20: ...in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Set this unit to Recording Mode l 16 2 Select the menu l 26 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pict...

Page 21: ...tions in bright 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...

Page 22: ...ecording can 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 16 2 Press the button halfway For...

Page 23: ...amera 2 Start 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 rec...

Page 24: ...d with one of the 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...

Page 25: ...unit will restart 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...

Page 26: ...display and the 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 d...

Page 27: ...u can perform record playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS Social Networking Service l 28 Baby Monitor You can use your s...

Page 28: ...tion of your 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...

Page 29: ...e wireless 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...

Page 30: ...ing instruction 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...

Page 31: ...ng format 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...

Page 32: ...ls refer to 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 r...

Page 33: ...a limited 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 T...

Page 34: ...p Set to 1 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...

Page 35: ...version 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...

Page 36: ...Time Lapse Rec HDR movie Low High WXF990M VX980M 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 s...

Page 37: ...with battery supplied Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC WXF990 VXF990 VX980 WXF990 WXF990M VXF990 VX980 VX980M WXF990 WXF990M VXF990 VX980 VX980M Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery operation...

Page 38: ...Patent Portfolio 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 AV...

Page 39: ...e Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of pur...

Page 40: ...Panasonic Corporation Web site http www panasonic com Panasonic Corporation 2015 SQT1160 F0116WT0 Simplified HC WXF990 VXF990 VX980_GC GW GN GH SQT1160_mst book 40...