Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera Model No. HC-X1000 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Read this first ∫ About the recording method for recording motion pictures ∫ Indemnity about recorded content This unit can record motion pictures using four different recording methods, including MOV (LPCM), MP4 (LPCM), MP4 and AVCHD*1. (l 31, 139) 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.
∫ About security Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit unattended. Please note that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for the compromise, manipulation, and loss of information caused by these events. ∫ Caution regarding laser beams The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser beam. Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.
Contents Read this first ................................................. 2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 6 Power supply................................................ 14 Charging the battery .............................. 14 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 15 Charging and recording time ................. 16 Connecting to the AC outlet................... 19 Preparation of SD cards .............................. 20 Cards that you can use with this unit .....
With a PC Menu Using this unit with a PC............................. 93 What you can do with a PC ................... 93 Connecting to a PC ............................... 93 Using this unit as a card reader............. 94 Using HD Writer XE 2.0 ......................... 97 Using the Menu ..........................................132 Camera Setup...................................... 132 Recording Setup .................................. 139 TC/UB SETUP .....................................
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 18 1 USB terminal [USB 3.0 DEVICE] (l 93, 108) 2 USB terminal [USB 3.
24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 39 40 41 33 34 35 36 37 38 24 Tripod receptacle (l 13) 25 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 25) 26 User 5 buttons [USER5]/[FOCUS ASSIST] (l 61) 27 Focus auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 39) 28 Push AF buttons [PUSH AF] (l 40) 29 User 1 buttons [USER1] (l 61) 30 User 2 buttons [USER2] (l 61) 31 User 3 buttons [USER3] (l 61) 32 User 4 buttons [USER4] (l 61) 33 Focus ring (l 39) 34 Zoom ring (l 37) 35 Iris ring (l 48) 36 Iris button [IRIS] (l 48) 37 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 73
48 49 51 50 52 53 54 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 55 56 57 58 59 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Infrared light (l 69, 152) Recording lamp (Front) (l 158) Lens cover (l 11) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) SD Card slot cover (l 21) Access lamp (card 1) (l 21) Card slot 1 (l 21) Access lamp (card 2) (l 21) Card slot 2 (l 21) INPUT 1, 2 switches [INPUT1, INPUT2] (l 54) CH1, CH2 switches [CH1, CH2] (l 54) Audio control knobs [CH1, CH2] (l 55) LCD monitor extract part (l 23) LCD monitor (T
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 71 Internal microphones 72 Accessory shoe 73 Sub zoom lever (l 37, 151) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever.
∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood (How to detach the lens hood) While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. A Lens hood release button (How to attach the lens hood) B 1 Mounting mark Fit the lens hood into this unit. ≥ Align the mounting mark on the lens hood with the mounting mark on this unit. 2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. ≥ Rotate until it clicks into place.
Opening/closing the lens cover You can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever. ≥ When this unit is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. OPEN CLOSE ≥ Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or the lens cover. ≥ Depending on the various filters or the MC protector attached to the front side of this unit's lens, you may not be able to open/close the lens cover or attach the lens hood.
∫ Attaching the Shoulder strap We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit. 20 mm or longer A ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. 1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part.
2 3 Attach an external microphone (optional) to the microphone holder, and tighten the microphone holder screws. Connect the external microphone to the AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin). ≥ When wiring the microphone cable, use the cable clamper of this unit.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD58/CGA-D54s. 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.
≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 16). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz(PAL)] (l 159) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Size of recording format Continuously recordable time Actual recordable time MOV (LPCM) FHD 5 h 20 min (5 h) 2 h 50 min (2 h 40 min) C4K 6 h 5 min (5 h 35 min) 3 h 10 min (2 h 55 min) 4K 5h (4 h 40
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.
Checking the remaining power of the battery You can check the remaining power of the battery by looking at the battery capacity indication displayed on this unit's screen or by looking at the supplied battery VW-VBD58. ∫ Checking the remaining power using this unit Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. If the battery discharges, then will flash red.
Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. 1 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards. ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 30) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights up.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. OFF A ON To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again.
Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. Using the LCD monitor 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into position. 2 Rotate to the position that is easy to view.
How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen. ∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ About the operation icons / / / : Touch when changing a page or performing settings.
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. 1 Select the menu. (l 28) MENU 2 3 4 : [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET] Touch the desired setting item. [COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
[EVF COLOUR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between colour/black and white. Select the menu. (l 28) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOUR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: Displayed in colour [OFF]: Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥ Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 22) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be switched by setting [SELF SHOOT].
Preparation Setting date and time When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. 1 Select the menu. (l 28) MENU 2 : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. 3 4 Touch [ENTER]. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can select menu items by operating the multi-function dial. (l 76) MENU 1 2 3 Press the MENU button MENU . Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching . 4 5 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Recording Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Normal recording Low-angle recording ≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever can be used. ≥ Put your hand through the grip belt and hold the unit with both hands.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
Recording Recording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 11) 1 Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 22) ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/ stop button B to start recording. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. OFF ON A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
≥ When the file size of a recorded scene exceeds one of the following sizes or the recording time exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be divided automatically.
∫ About picture size Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and the [REC FORMAT] setting (l 139). Recording mode Recording format [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of C4K (4096k2160) MOV (LPCM)/ MP4 (LPCM)/ MP4 Picture size 17:9 8.8M 4096k2160 [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of 4K (3840k2160) [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of FHD (1920k1080) AVCHD Aspect 8.3M 3840k2160 16:9 2.
Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ MNL is displayed in the Manual Mode. ≥ The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Mode Effect Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
≥ If you set the Image Stabilizer to (setting cancelled) in Manual Mode and set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Image Stabilizer setting when this unit is reset to Manual Mode will be determined by whether or not you press the Optical Image Stabilizer button. When the Optical Image Stabilizer button is pressed The Image Stabilizer setting in Intelligent Auto Mode will be applied. When the Optical Image Stabilizer button is not pressed The Image Stabilizer will be set to cancelled).
Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode Focus auto/Manual/¶ switch s ± Push AF button s ± INPUT 1, 2 switches CH1, CH2 switches ± ± ± ± Audio control knobs Optical Image Stabilizer button ± ± ± ± Zebra button Display/Mode check button ± ± ± ± Gain button White Balance button s s ± ± Shutter Speed button s ± ≥ Some of the USER buttons 1s6 may not be available in Intelligent Auto Mode depending on the registered USER button functions.
Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] (l 139) is 1920k1080 or below) It can zoom up to 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 147) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out. 99 is displayed during the i.Zoom.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. ≥ The sound of the zoom mechanism becomes louder than usual during fast zoom operation. This may cause the sound to be recorded during recording. ≥ It can be focused approximately 1.5 m or further when the zoom magnification is at its maximum. ≥ It can be focused approximately 3.
Recording Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. A B C FOCUS A M PUSH AF FOCUS A/M/¶ switch Push AF button Focus ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus. ≥ It will switch to MF from AF. 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. ≥ The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 3.
∫ To emphasise the outline of images Setting [EVF/LCD DETAIL] to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency. ≥ You can also enable or disable this function with the applicable USER button. (l 61) ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD DETAIL] # [ON] Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] 1 Select the menu.
Selecting a Focus Assist method MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [FOCUS ASSIST] # desired setting [EXPAND]: Magnifies the central area of the screen when Focus Assist is used. [PEAKING]: Highlights in-focus portions with colour when Focus Assist is used. [BOTH]: Sets both [EXPAND] and [PEAKING]. Using Focus Assist ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 34) ≥ Register [FOCUS ASSIST] to a USER button. (l 61) Press the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon.
: Increases the magnification level by 0.5k. : Decreases the magnification level by 0.5k. ≥ You can adjust the magnification from 3k to 10k. ≥ The magnified area is displayed in full screen when the magnification is set to a level between 5.5k and 10k. (Moving the magnified area) Touch / / / or slide the screen while touching it to move the magnified area. x5.5 ≥ The zoom position C window will be displayed.
≥ Focus Assist is cancelled in following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j When the setting of [FOCUS ASSIST] (l 40) is changed j When EVF/LCD detail is enabled. (l 40) j When you set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch.
4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ The focus positions of the items you have set will be registered. ≥ The focus position settings are cancelled in the following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j If you operate the zoom Using Focus Transition ≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 43) ≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 61) 1 2 3 Switch to Manual Focus Mode.
≥ When using Focus Transition, functions registered to the USER buttons 1s5 do not work with the USER buttons. To set the Focus Transition time ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [CAMERA SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION TIME] Touch the desired setting item. [DIRECT]/[2-15 SEC.]/[20 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[45 SEC.]/[60 SEC.]/[90 SEC.] ≥ When [DIRECT] is set, a focus position changes as soon as Focus Transition starts. 3 (If you have selected [2-15 SEC.
Recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the multi-function dial to change the settings. MNL P3200K W.B. SEL/ PUSH SET A White Balance ≥ In Auto White Balance Mode, [ATW] is displayed. B [WB] 1 2 W.B. button Multi-function dial ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Press the W.B. button to switch to the Manual White Balance Mode.
*1 This mode is used for Auto White Balance Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode. *2 You can set this mode with a USER button. *3 Only displayed when Manual White Balance Mode is in use. ≥ To return to Auto White Balance Mode, press the W.B. button or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ∫ To set ATW Lock You can set ATW Lock by registering [ATW LOCK] to a USER button. ≥ Please refer to page 61 for details about setting the USER button. 1 Set the White Balance mode to [ATW].
Recording Iris/Gain adjustment When recording a scene that is too dark (or bright) or a scene in a similar situation, manually adjust the iris and gain. Iris adjustment MNL F4.0 IRIS A Iris value B Auto iris icon* * It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode. 1 2 IRIS button Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 ≥ 2 Press the IRIS button to switch to Manual Iris Mode. disappears. Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. Iris value: CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.
∫ Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Utilizing the USER button It is convenient to use following functions of the USER button when it is set to Iris adjustment. ≥ Please refer to page 61 for details about setting the USER button.
≥ To return to Auto Gain Mode, press the GAIN button or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ≥ If you register [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button, you can set the gain value to 27 dB or 30 dB. (l 50) ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ In Auto Iris Mode or Auto Shutter Mode, the screen brightness may not change even if you adjust the gain. (l 48, 51) ∫ Changing the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the multi-function dial to change the settings. MNL 1/60 SHUTTER SEL/ PUSH SET A Shutter speed ≥ This is displayed in Manual Shutter Mode. B [SHUTTER] 1 2 SHUTTER button Multi-function dial ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the multi-function dial.
≥ 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, colour and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In such cases, change settings as follows: j Set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode. j Adjust the shutter speed to 1/50, 1/60 or 1/100.
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting.
∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment 1 2 Connect an external microphone or audio equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). (l 12) Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE*1: Audio equipment is connected MIC*2: An external microphone is connected +48V*2: When using a phantom microphone (which requires a power supply of +48 V) *1 The input level varies depending on the [INPUT1 LINE LEVEL] or [INPUT2 LINE LEVEL] setting.
To remove the external microphone, etc., from the audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) ヱヶヴラ Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin). ≥ Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching the CH1, CH2 switches to INT (L) or INT (R) after removing the external microphone. Audio will not be recorded when motion picture is recorded without switching.
CH1 CH2 A B C D Audio control knobs (CH1, CH2) Audio level meter -12 dB 0 dB ≥ Adjust confirming the audio level meter. Using the ALC function ALC can reduce audio noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO ALC CH2]. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUDIO ALC CH1] or [AUDIO ALC CH2] # desired setting [ON]: Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise. [OFF]: Allows you to record natural-sounding audio.
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. COUNTER RESET A B COUNTER button RESET button Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display. ≥ The display will be switched in the following order: Time Code # User Information* # Recording Counter # Off. Counter display Indications Time Code TC 00:00:00:00 or TC 00:00:00.00 ≥ Display will change depending on the setting of the [TC MODE].
Setting the Time Code Time code will display the recording time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. TC 00:00:00:00 (hour : minute : second : frame [NDF]) TC 00:00:00.00 (hour : minute : second . frame [DF]) ≥ The number of frames (frame count per second) varies depending on the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. (l 139) Frame rates in [REC FORMAT] Frame 50p/50i/25p 0 to 24 60p/60i/30p 0 to 29 24p 0 to 23 [TC MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz(NTSC)].
≥ The time code will reset when the built-in lithium battery is exhausted when it is set to [FREE RUN]. [TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [TC/UB SETUP] # [TC PRESET] Touch the item to set and change with / . ≥ It will be set to 00h00m00s00f when the RESET button is pressed. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute, “s” for second and “f” for frame. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
Setting the Recording Counter Recording Counter will display the recording time in seconds. 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [TOTAL])) SCN 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [SCENE])) [REC COUNTER] Select the counting method during the recording. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [REC COUNTER] # desired setting [TOTAL]: The count continues to increase until the Recording Counter is reset. [SCENE]: Resets the Recording Counter at start of recording.
Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 24 available functions. ≥ There are six USER buttons (USER1 to USER6) on the main body and four USER button icons (USER7 to USER10) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [SW SETUP] # [USER BUTTON SETUP] Touch the USER button you wish to set. ≥ The USER button number and currently set function name are displayed. (For example, a display of 1.
Using the USER button To use the set USER button, press USER1 to USER6 button or touch the USER7 to USER10 button icon displayed when you touch the LCD monitor. (When you use the USER1 to USER5 button) (When you use the USER6 button) USER FOCUS ASSIST 5 1 2 6 REC CHECK 3 4 (When you use the USER7 to USER10 button) USER7 USER8 USER9 USER10 ≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again.
Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button function Icon Item Function [FA] [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist [B.Light] [BACKLIGHT] Backlight Compensation [S.Light] [SPOTLIGHT] Spotlight [B.FD] [BLACK FADE] Black Fade [W.FD] [WHITE FADE] White Fade [EVF/LCD] [EVF/LCD DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail [ATW.L] [ATW LOCK] ATW Lock [D.ZM] [D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom [HIST] [HISTOGRAM] Histogram [REC.
Focus Assist ≥ Register “Focus Assist” to a USER button. (l 61) You can set the Focus Assist. (l 40) Backlight Compensation ≥ Register “Backlight Compensation” to a USER button. (l 61) Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight. This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ≥ appears when it is set. ≥ It will return to standard Auto Iris Mode ( ) when it is cancelled. (l 48) Spotlight ≥ Register “Spotlight” to a USER button.
EVF/LCD detail ≥ Register “EVF/LCD detail” to a USER button. (l 61) [EVF/LCD DETAIL] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (l 40) ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ATW Lock ≥ Register “ATW Lock” to a USER button. (l 61) The White Balance can be changed to ATW Lock. (l 47) Digital Zoom ≥ Register “Digital Zoom” to a USER button.
Histogram ≥ Register “Histogram” to a USER button. (l 61) A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. ∫ To move a histogram You can move a histogram by touching and holding the histogram display A. Slide the display while touching it to move it to the desired display location. ≥ To adjust the brightness, refer to page 48.
DRS ≥ Register “DRS” to a USER button. (l 61) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Area Mode You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch. ∫ Setting an Area Mode effect You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting [INH]: Does not apply any effects of Area Mode. [FOCUS]: Optimises the focus automatically for the subject you touch [IRIS]: Optimises the iris automatically for the subject you touch. [Y GET]: Displays the luminance level of the subject you touch.
≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases: j In Intelligent Auto Mode j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected (l 6) ≥ When using Area Mode, even if you turn on Marker by pressing the ZEBRA button, the luminance display frame will not be displayed. (l 74) In addition, the luminance level will not be displayed if [AREA MODE] is set to [FOCUS], [IRIS] or [FOCUS/IRIS]. Focus Transition ≥ Register “Focus Transition” to a USER button. (l 61) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
Level Gauge ≥ Register “Level Gauge” to a USER button. (l 61) This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and appear green when there is almost no tilt.
Background ≥ Register “Background” to a USER button. (l 61) When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND], you can start/stop background recording. ≥ When the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT] (l 30), [SD CARD 2] will be used for background recording. The following instructions assume that the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1]. ≥ Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [BACKGROUND]. (l 143) is displayed beside the SD card display for card 2.
Recording Useful functions BARS DISP MODE CHK ZEBRA ND FILTER A B C D BARS button DISP/MODE CHK button ZEBRA button ND filter switch Colour Bar Screen BARS button Press the BARS button to output a colour bar screen to a television or monitor so you can adjust them. ≥ To cancel, press the BARS button again. ≥ It will be cancelled when the unit is turned off.
≥ The test tone volume differs depending on the [TEST TONE] setting. (l 157) ≥ You can record colour bars as motion pictures, but not as still pictures. ≥ If you press the BARS button while recording colour bars as a motion picture, you can stop displaying the colour bars. To display them again, stop the recording and press the BARS button. ND filter Using the ND filter switch, you can switch the built-in optical ND filter setting. (The filter adjusts the amount of light.
Zebra ZEBRA button It will switch between the zebra display and the marker display every time the button is pressed. Zebra 1 # Zebra 2* # Marker* # setting cancelled * It is not displayed when the [ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER] is set to [OFF]. (l 153) (When Zebra 1 is set) (When Marker is set) 99% Zebra display: Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern A).
Recording Using Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screen. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch an operation icon. ≥ The following function is available. Refer to the respective pages for the operation. SCN1 , SCN2 etc. Customise Scene (l 132)* Wi-Fi , MENU etc. USER Button Icon (l 61) * It is not displayed in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Recording Using of multi-function dial A Multi-function dial SEL/ PUSH SET Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items (l 28), etc. using the multi-function dial. 1 Rotate the multi-function dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. 2 Push the multi-function dial to set. Menu operations for setting a value When a menu that lets you set a value is displayed, select the value display before adjusting the setting.
≥ The multi-function dial also allows you to select/set operation icons, thumbnails, etc. ≥ Parts that are finger-touch sensitive can be operated with the multi-function dial. (Excluding some functions) Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the multi-function dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings.
To change the function you adjust 1 Change settings in advance so that you can select more than two functions. ≥ Change settings as follows: Functions Settings to be changed in advance Gain adjustment Press the GAIN button to enable Manual Gain Mode. (l 49) White Balance Press the W.B. button to enable Manual White Balance Mode. (l 46) Shutter speed Press the SHUTTER button to enable Manual Shutter Mode.
Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 4 Set this unit to playback mode. (l 22) Touch the play mode select icon A. Select the media C you wish to play back. (To set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode) Touch the desired recording mode D and recording format E for playback. 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K ≥ The available recording format options differ depending on [SYSTEM FREQ] (l 159) or the recording mode option you have touched. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
(To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode) Touch the still picture F. 5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching 6 / . Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. G TC 00:02:30:00 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K Operation icon ≥ If you touch the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a certain period, it will disappear. To display again, touch the screen.
∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever is operated to side or side. T T W ( side) ( 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Scene information W side) display* * Detailed information of the scene is displayed when playing back motion pictures. Following information is displayed. START TC, START UB, and DURATION are displayed only for AVCHD scenes.
2 Rotate the multi-function dial to adjust the volume. A 3 [VOLUME] Push the multi-function dial to finish the adjustment. ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal motion picture playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ In the following cases, when you select the desired recording format for playback, this unit will be restarted to switch the system frequency: j When you have switched recording format from [C4K/24p 100M] to a different option.
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 79. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene) During Pause Slow-motion Playback During Pause Frame-by-frame Playback With the playback paused, continue touching . ( is for slow rewind playback.) Playback is slow while touching.
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar A or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded. Recording format [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of C4K (4096k2160) Aspect ratio Picture size 17:9 8.8M 4096k2160 [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of 4K (3840k2160) 8.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cancelled if you turn off the unit or press the THUMBNAIL button. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
≥ Scenes recorded with the following [REC FORMAT] settings are grouped separately on the date list. A recording format icon will be displayed next to the date.
2 (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 1) Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted. ≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted. (When [SINGLE] is selected in Step 1) 3 Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted. (When [MULTI] is selected in Step 1) Touch [Delete]. ≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat Steps 2-3.
Playback Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A 1 2 High quality HDMI terminal Video terminal ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your region, images may not be played back correctly. (l 159) ≥ Use the HDMI cable (supplied). ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
1 Connect this unit to a TV. A HDMI cable (supplied) ≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. ≥ Connecting with a HDMI cable (l 92) B AV cable (commerciallyavailable) VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R Picture quality 1 To play back images recorded in 4K or high definition picture quality, connect this unit to the HDMI terminal of the TV. 2 To play back standard images, connect this unit to the video terminal of the TV. ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ This unit is not compatible with the VIERA Link. ≥ If you connect this unit to the TV when this unit is set to Recording Mode, a squealing sound*1 may be output. Before connecting this unit, set it to Playback Mode. *1 The microphone may pick up the sound from the speakers, producing an abnormal sound. ≥ When connected to the TV, sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit. Also, since the volume cannot be adjusted with this unit, adjust the volume of the TV.
∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and Counter display etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [VIDEO OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ You can play back AVCHD scenes and scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [MP4].
With a PC Using this unit with a PC What you can do with a PC When you connect this unit to a PC, it recognises this unit as a card reader. The connection enables you to access the SD card in this unit from the PC. ≥ To perform non-linear editing, copy the data of motion pictures and still pictures to the PC you will be using to edit it. (l 95) ≥ You can use HD Writer XE 2.0 for Windows. (l 97) ≥ Final Cut Pro supported. For details about Final Cut Pro, please contact Apple Inc.
6 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit. ≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC. (l 96) ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
∫ If using Mac PC Mac OS OS X v10.9.4 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better RAM 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Copy to PC ∫ If using Windows When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer XE 2.0 to copy motion picture data.
About the PC display Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded. 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format ([11000001.JPG] etc.) 2 MOV format motion picture data ([11000001.MOV], etc.) 3 MP4 format motion picture data ([11000001.MP4], etc.) 4 JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture 5 The motion picture thumbnails 6 AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.
Using HD Writer XE 2.0 Features of HD Writer XE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or SD cards. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer XE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. What can be done with the HD Writer XE 2.
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Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 10 recommended) and DirectDraw overlay PCI Express™k16 is recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended ≥ When using playback function for 4K motion pictures, a video card that supports hardware decoding of 4K motion pictures is required.
Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorisation. (If you do not have authorisation to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7. ∫ Installing HD Writer XE 2.0 Check the website below to download/install the software.
Copy/Dubbing Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In these Operating Instructions, “USB hard disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”. If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit by using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB hard disk), you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to a USB HDD. It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the USB HDD. ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB HDD). 2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 3 4 Turn on this unit, and press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to Playback Mode. Set [USB MODE] to [HOST].
∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer: j There are lots of scenes ≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection setting of the copied scenes or still pictures are cancelled.
Simple copy 1 2 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l 102) Touch [Simple copy]. ≥ When [Copy selected files] or [Playback from External Drive] is selected, terminate the connection with the USB HDD (l 106), and then perform the operation of Step 1. ≥ You can also copy selected files by touching [COPY] in the menu. 3 4 5 Touch the media you want to copy. Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.
Playing back the External Drive ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer XE 2.0 can be played back. USB3.0 HOST A B USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB hard disk) USB HDD (commercially-available) 1 Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. (l 102) ≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 89) 2 3 Touch [Playback from External Drive].
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
≥ You cannot dub scenes in the recording mode option [MOV(LPCM)] or [MP4(LPCM)]. ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your region, dubbing may not be possible. ≥ When dubbing scenes in the recording mode option [MP4] that have a recording format size of 4K (3840k2160), use HD Writer XE 2.0 to convert their format to FHD (1920k1080). For details, refer to the operating instructions for HD Writer XE 2.0.
3 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. 4 Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. About the screen indication of the unit When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® function ∫ Use this unit as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫ This unit is WPS-compatible WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN device and make security-related settings. ≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ≥ This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish a wireless LAN connection using the 5 GHz frequency band.
Wi-Fi Remote operation Using a smartphone, you can perform record operations from a remote location. Image App Image App A B When connecting directly to a smartphone When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about function of Image App. 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.
Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone. ≥ Proceed to “Using remote operation with a direct connection”. (l 115) ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connection.
Using remote operation with a direct connection If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON. 1 2 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”. Touch the smartphone on of this unit. ≥ Touch the NFC mark while a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥ If you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone to this unit, you can register up to five smartphones. When the number exceeds five, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one. ≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. Using remote operation with a wireless access point connection If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS Proceed to Step 6 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Set Wireless Access Point] in [Wi-Fi Setup] (l 125). 1 2 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point. Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. will be displayed. ≥ 3 Select the following menu items to set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a wireless access point.
About remote operation Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
Wi-Fi Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps OS Android 2.3.3 or later* iOS 6.0 or later* (iPhone 3GS is not supported.) Installation procedure 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your Android device to a network. Select “Google Play™ Store”. Enter “Panasonic Image App” into the search box. Select “Panasonic Image App” and install it. ≥ The icon will be added to the menu.
Wi-Fi Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ∫ About the connection status icon when connected to Wi-Fi A The connection status icon When connected to wireless access point: connected to Wi-Fi/ not connected to Wi-Fi ≥ The display will change as follows according to the radio wave intensity: (Weak) # # # (Strong).
5 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection. ≥ When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you to use remote operations. (l 115) Connecting with Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS device 1 2 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the menu. MENU : [Wi-Fi Setup] # [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] ≥ Touch [YES]. 3 Touch [QR code] or [Wi-Fi].
Connecting to a wireless access point ≥ Register [Wi-Fi] to a USER button. (l 61) Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following Connecting with WPS j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: [Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection] (l 123) Connecting with WPS 1 2 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j is displayed on the screen Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. 1 2 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the menu. MENU : [Wi-Fi Setup] # [Set Wireless Access Point] ≥ Touch [OK]. 3 Touch the part with no display of a wireless access point.
Entering text ≥ Touch the text entry icon in the centre of the screen and enter the text. Icon [A] etc. / [A/a/1] Description of operation Enters a character. A Moves the cursor to left or right. A/a/1 Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/ 1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space. [Delete] Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space. [Enter] Ends text entry. a &/1 .
Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set [Open] [NONE]/[WEP] [WEP] There is no setup of an encryption types. [WPA-PSK]/[WPA2-PSK] [TKIP]/[AES] ≥ When [WEP] is selected, proceed according to step 8. 7 Touch the desired Encryption method. ≥ If you select [NONE], a message is displayed after completing the connection. 8 (When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES]) Touch [INPUT], then enter the Password. ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 124.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j is displayed on the screen Connecting with QR code 1 2 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the menu. MENU 3 4 : [Wi-Fi Setup] # [Direct Connection] Touch [Change connection type]. Touch [QR code]. ≥ QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit. 5 6 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j is displayed on the screen ≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in. If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem It cannot connect to the wireless access point. The wireless access point is not detected.
Problem Check points The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. (Wireless Access Point Connection) ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the wireless access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the same wireless access point. ≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit.
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 2 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the menu. MENU : [Wi-Fi Setup] # desired menu item [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] Please refer to page 120. [Set Wireless Access Point] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access points.
To switch the display order 1 Touch the access point you want to switch the order. 2 Switch the order by touching or . ≥ To change the wireless access point, delete one of the registered wireless access points, and then add one. [Direct Connection] Please refer to page 125. [Wi-Fi disconnect] This will disconnect the Wi-Fi connection. [Start up using NFC] [ON]/[OFF] You can enable/disable the NFC function.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] You can change the Wi-Fi setting back to the default condition. ≥ Wi-Fi Password are also deleted. [Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s Device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. 1 Touch [INPUT], and enter the desired Device name (SSID). ≥ Input up to 20 characters are recommended. All the characters cannot be confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used.
Menu Using the Menu Refer to page 28 for how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup Settings that are assigned to [SCENE1] in [CUSTOMISE SCENE] by default are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [CUSTOMISE SCENE] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]/[SCENE6] Preferred camera setting information can be saved to each scene file. Switch the scene file in accordance with the recording conditions. 1 2 Touch [CUSTOMISE SCENE].
≥ This function’s default setting is [SCENE1]. ≥ It is possible to switch the scene file by touching SCN1 to SCN6 while displaying the operation icons. (l 75) ≥ It will return to the default settings when [SCENE] is selected in [INITIAL SET]. (l 160) [DETAIL LEVEL] Adjusts the level of the image outline correction. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 3 Touch [DETAIL LEVEL]. Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
[COLOUR TEMP A ch] Finely adjusts colour temperature after Ach White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 3 Touch [COLOUR TEMP A ch]. Touch / to adjust settings of colour. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. [COLOUR TEMP B ch] Finely adjusts colour temperature after Bch White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 3 Touch [COLOUR TEMP B ch]. Touch / to adjust settings of colour. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
[GAMMA] Tone or contrast of the image is set in accordance with the recorded scenes. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 Touch [GAMMA]. Touch the desired setting item. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for high definition picture quality recording. [LOW]: This is a gamma setting with gradual slope at the low illuminated area. It will produce tranquil image with sharper contrast. [SD NORM]: This is the standard picture quality images setting.
[MATRIX] Represents the colour during the recording. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 2 Touch [MATRIX]. Touch the desired setting item. [NORM1]: Suitable for recording in the open air or under a halogen lamp. [NORM2]: Suitable for brighter colours than the [NORM1] mode. [FLUO]: Suitable for recording indoors under fluorescent lamp. [CINE-LIKE]: Suitable for cinema-like image. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [SKIN TONE DTL] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
[FOCUS TRANSITION TIME] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [DIRECT]/[2-15 SEC.]/[20 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[45 SEC.]/[60 SEC.]/[90 SEC.] You can set the length of time in which the focus will shift during Focus Transition. (l 45) ≥ This function’s default setting is 2 seconds. [FOCUS TRANSITION REC] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [1]/[2]/[3]/[OFF] You can start recording and Focus Transition simultaneously. (l 45) ≥ This function’s default setting is [OFF]. [FOCUS TRANSITION WAIT] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
[AREA MODE] [INH]/[FOCUS]/[IRIS]/[Y GET]/[FOCUS/IRIS]/[FOCUS/Y GET] You can set an Area Mode effect. (l 68) ≥ This function’s default setting is [FOCUS/IRIS]. [AGC LIMIT] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [3dB]/[6dB]/[9dB]/[12dB]/[15dB]/[18dB]/[21dB]/[24dB] Sets the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode. (l 50) ≥ This function’s default setting is [6dB]. [SUPER GAIN] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [27dB]/[30dB] Sets the gain value for the USER button function [SUPER GAIN].
Recording Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [MEDIA SELECT] [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. (l 30) [REC MODE] Switch the recording mode of the motion pictures to record. [MOV(LPCM)]*: This recording method is suitable for editing images. [MP4(LPCM)]*: This MP4 recording method is suitable for editing images.
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz(NTSC)], displayed frame rates differ from the actual ones. Displayed frame rate Actual frame rate 60p 59.94p 60i 59.94i 30p 29.97p 24p* 23.98p * The actual frame rate will be 24.00p when [REC FORMAT] is set to [C4K/24p 100M]. ≥ The higher the bit rate value is, the higher the picture quality becomes, except for when the recording format is (This exception is due to a difference in compression method).
≥ When [MP4(LPCM)] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format System frequency setting Size (Picture size) Frame rate Bit rate (VBR) [C4K/24p 100M]* [59.
≥ When [AVCHD] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format System frequency setting Picture size [PS 1080/50p] 50p 1920k1080 [PH 1080/50i] [50Hz(PAL)] [HA 1080/50i] 1440k1080 [PM 720/50p] 1280k720 [PS 1080/60p] [59.
[2 SLOTS FUNC.] You can set the auto switch recording, simultaneous recording and background recording. ≥ Insert SD cards to card slot 1 and card slot 2. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [AUTO SW]*1: Set the auto switch recording [SIMULTANEOUS]: Set the auto simultaneous recording [BACKGROUND]*1, 2: Set the background recording *1 *2 This effect cannot be set for Interval Recording.
How to use background recording ≥ Register [BACKGROUND] to a USER button. (l 61) 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. ≥ A motion picture will start being recorded to the two SD cards. ( will be displayed in red.) ≥ If you press the USER button to which [BACKGROUND] is registered, you can start recording only to the SD card in card slot 2. ≥ For information on how to register a function to USER buttons, refer to page 61.
[OFF]: Cancel the setting. [1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]: Change the recording interval. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ After recording, the setting of Interval Recording is cancelled. ≥ Audio cannot be recorded. Setup example Setup time (recording interval) Recording time Recorded time Sunset 1s 1h 2 min Blooming 30 s 3h 12 s ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
[PRE-REC] [ON]/[OFF] This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before you press the recording start/stop button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while MOV/MP4 will be recorded from approximately 4 seconds before the operation. ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During the Interval Recording j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.
≥ When [INFRARED REC] is set to [ON], this unit cannot be set to Intelligent Auto Mode even if you slide the iA/MANU switch. ≥ When [INFRARED REC] is set to [ON], focus values may not be displayed correctly. (l 39) ≥ The shadow of the external microphone may appear on the edge of the screen, depending on its type or the way it is attached. (l 12) [TIME STAMP] [ON]/[OFF] You can stamp the date and time of recording on the images you record. ≥ appears on the screen.
[SLOW SHUTTER] [ON]/[OFF] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. (l 51) ≥ The shutter speed will be adjusted to one of the following values according to the ambient brightness. The value will differ depending on the frame rate of the [REC FORMAT].
[AUDIO LEVEL CH1] [AUTO]/[MANUAL] Switches the adjustment method of the audio recording level for audio channel 1. (l 55) [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] [AUTO]/[MANUAL] Switches the adjustment method of the audio recording level for audio channel 2. (l 55) [AUDIO ALC LINKED] ≥ Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 55) ≥ Set [AUDIO ALC CH1]/[AUDIO ALC CH2] to [ON].
[INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] [-40dB]/[-50dB]/[-60dB] Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin). [INPUT2 MIC LEVEL] [-40dB]/[-50dB]/[-60dB] Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin). TC/UB SETUP All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [TC/UB SETUP] # desired setting [TC MODE] ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz(NTSC)].
Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. A B [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A. 1 Iris ring [USER BUTTON SETUP] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. (l 61) [SUB REC BUTTON] Enable/disable of the sub recording start/stop button on the handle can be switched.
[INFRARED LIGHT] You can turn on/off the infrared light when [INFRARED REC] (l 146) is set to [ON]. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [ON]: Turn on the infrared light. [OFF]: Turn off the infrared light. [BARS TYPE] You can switch the type of colour bars to be displayed when you press the BARS button.
Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] Switches the display of the set USER button icons. (l 62) [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 1 Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 1]. ≥ Touch [YES]. 2 3 Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [ENTER].
[GUIDE LINES] / / /[OFF] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ The setting changes as follows when using Focus Assist. (l 40) j The guidelines are not displayed. (these are displayed on the TV when this unit is connected to TV.) j The setting cannot be changed.
[DATE FORMAT] [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] It is possible to change the date format. [LEVEL GAUGE] [ON]/[OFF] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. (l 70) [HISTOGRAM] [ON]/[OFF] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph.
[POWER LCD] +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright) This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. (l 24) [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. (l 25) [EVF SET] [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK] Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched. (l 25) [SELF SHOOT] [MIRROR]/[NORMAL] Switches the mirror function of the LCD monitor when recording yourself.
AV output setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [AV OUT SETUP] # desired setting [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[2160p]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]/[DOWN CONV.] Select the desired method of HDMI output. (l 92) [DOWN CONV.] This function allows you to select how to display images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
[HDMI TC OUTPUT] [ON]/[OFF] Switches the output setting of time code information when this unit is connected to another device (HDMI-SDI converter, etc.) with an HDMI cable. Other Functions Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT MEDIA] The SD card or USB HDD can be formatted.
[RING LED (BLUE)] [ON]/[5 SEC.]/[OFF] The ring LED lights up blue in Recording Mode. ≥ When [5 SEC.] is set, the ring LED lights up for 5 seconds after the unit is turned on or the Recording Mode is switched. ≥ When [RING LED (RED)] is set to [ON], the ring LED does not light up blue during recording. [RING LED (RED)] [ON]/[OFF] The ring LED lights up red during recording. ≥ When the [REC LAMP] is set to [OFF], this item cannot be set. [CLOCK SET] Set date and time.
[ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ (Volume low)/ (Volume high) Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 167) [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MOV/MP4 and still picture recorded next to 0001. ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 96) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. [USB MODE] The unit’s USB terminal to which a USB cable will be connected can be switched. Switch the terminal according to the shape of the USB cable’s plug you intend to connect to the unit.
[Wi-Fi Easy Setup] Using the smartphone app “Image App”, you can transfer clock information and wireless access point information (SSID and password) between a smartphone and this unit. (l 120) [Set Wireless Access Point] You can add or delete wireless access points, or rearrange the display order of wireless access points. (l 123, 129) [Direct Connection] You can set up a direct connection between this unit and a smartphone. (l 125) [Wi-Fi disconnect] This will disconnect the Wi-Fi connection.
Video Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. (l 79) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] [ON]/[OFF] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [ON].
Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English PRE-REC TC 00:00:00:00 R 1h20m R 1h20m D 5X ATW ND1/64 0dB OPEN 1/100 150M 50p FBC 99% WB 12 Auto switch recording (l 143) A Simultaneous recording (l 143) TC 00:00:00:00 Counter display (l 57) Background recording (l 143) Interval Recording (l 144) PRE-REC PRE-REC (l 146) ¥, ; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause , , , Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34) , , Area Mode (l 68) Freeze Freeze Frame (l 67)
ND 1/4, ND 1/16, ND 1/64 ND filter (l 73) 99% Luminance level (l 68, 74) S E Focus Transition bar (l 44) AF50, MF50, Focus (l 39) 00, 00 Luminance display frame (l 74) , , Audio recording method (l 53) Centre Marker (l 154) AGC, 0dB Gain value (l 49) Audio level meter (l 55) Auto iris mode (l 48) 15 11 2014 15:30 Backlight Compensation (l 64) 15 NOV 2014 15:30:00 Spotlight (l 64) OPEN, F2.
∫ Playback indications 1, ;, 5, , 6, D, E, ;1, 2; , 7, 8, 9, :, ∫ Indication of connection to USB HDD USB HDD Playback (l 106) Display during playback (l 79, 83) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices TC 00:00:00:00 Counter Display (l 57) No.10 Accessing the card (l 94, 109) Scene Number (In Playback Mode) Scene Number (In 1-scene display in thumbnail mode) No.
Display Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again. INVALID/CANNOT SET. Since there is a condition to use the function, it is required to cancel/change other settings. THIS EXTERNAL DRIVE CANNOT BE USED.
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. ≥ This is due to condensation. It is not a breakdown. Please refer to page 2. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and switch to Recording Mode. Object seems to be warped.
Indication Problem Function display (Remaining Display, Counter Display, etc.) is not displayed. Check points ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the [DISP SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 155) ≥ Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display. (l 57) Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV. (l 91) The images are squeezed horizontally. Even when this unit is connected to the TV by the HDMI cable, images or sounds are not output. ≥ Check if the HDMI cable is connected correctly.
About the Wi-Fi function Problem Check points Cannot operate from smartphone using remote operation. ≥ Install the smartphone app “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 119) I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. ≥ Perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] from the Setup menu (l 131). This will set the Wi-Fi setting to the condition at the time of purchase, and you will be able to use the Wi-Fi setting menu.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top 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.
Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the tripod still attached ≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. ≥ To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod. Do not swing the unit around, shake it by, or allow it hang from the handle ≥ Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle. Any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.
About the AC adaptor/battery charger About the SD card ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged. ≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure that the terminals of the battery or the battery charger are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.
LCD monitor/viewfinder About personal information ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.
Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 16) ≥ The default setting for [REC MODE] is [MP4(LPCM)], and the default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [4K/50p 150M].
≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [MP4(LPCM)] Recording format System frequency setting (l 159) [C4K/24p 100M] [59.
≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD] Recording format SD card System frequency setting (l 159) [PS 1080/50p] [PH 1080/50i] [HA 1080/50i] [50Hz(PAL)] 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 19 min 1 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 21 min 1 h 30 min 6h 30 min 2h 8 h 30 min [HE 1080/50i] 1 h 30 min 6 h 40 min 27 h 30 min [PM 720/50p] 1 h 10 min 4 h 40 min 19 h 5 h 20 min [PS 1080/60p] 19 min 1 h 20 min [PH 1080/60i] 21 min 1 h 30 min 6h 30 min 2h 8 h 30 min [HA 1080/60i] [59.
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