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VQT4D01

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2012/1/31

HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１２日　木曜日　午前１０時４４分

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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M HC-X800 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 2 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Information for Your Safety ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-X900M] You can select from AVCHD* or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 59) * It is compatible with AVCHD 3D or AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 3 ページ ∫ 木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ≥ For more details about the cause and action required for condensation, refer to page 162.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 4 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ....... 6 Power supply........................................... 10 Inserting/removing the battery........... 10 Charging the battery ......................... 11 Charging and recording time............. 12 Recording to a card ................................ 15 Cards that you can use with this unit ...............................
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 5 ページ Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 96 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) .... 98 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) ................ 99 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) .................................. 100 Deleting personal information ......... 101 Protecting scenes/still pictures........ 101 Relay scene combining [HC-X900M]... 102 Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV .............................. 103 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable........
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 6 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 AV MULTI 1 13 2 3 4 56 1 14 15 16 17 18 78 9 11 12 6 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 7 ページ 19 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 23 24 20 21 22 19 SD card cover (l 16) 20 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 8 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M 28 29 30 37 38 31 32 33 MIC 36 28 29 30 31 32 33 Status indicator (l 17) Internal microphones Multi manual ring (l 74, 78) Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 167) Shoe adaptor cover (l 167) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 167) 34 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 9 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X800 42 45 43 44 42 Internal microphones 43 Status indicator (l 17) 44 Mode switch (l 18) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 11) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 10 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) supports this function.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 11 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 12 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 13 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X800 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 14 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 15 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 16 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 41) 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. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 17 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M HC-X800   To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 18 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ To turn off the unit HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M HC-X800   B The status indicator goes off. HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M ≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 19 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Preparation Preparation of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is extended. ≥ Live image recording or 3D recordings can be viewed in 3D on the LCD monitor. (l 80, 109) There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 20 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ About the operation icons HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M HC-X800 / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ Touch (right side) of (left side)/ on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. (right side) of on the Touch Menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 21 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 22 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 23 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ If you use the Filter Kit (optional), the Conversion Lens (optional) or the 3D Conversion Lens (optional), remove the lens hood. Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 33) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 24 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 18) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. T W   ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 25 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. HC-X800 While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 26 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 18) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets)   4 Press the button fully.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 27 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 146) R3000 16 M MEGA MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26) AF assist lamp (l 73) ß MEGA Size of still pictures (l 70) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 46) ßj R3000 16 M Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 28 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining may lengthen. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 29 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 63) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 30 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 18) ALL Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 20) HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.   HC-X900M Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.    ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 31 ページ 5 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F Operation icon 0h01m30s  ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M The scene or still picture being played back is converted to 3D image/2D image and played back when the / is touched.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 32 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches. Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD 3D/AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD. AVCHD 3D format ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD 3D that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 33 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 20) Using the quick menu 1 This allows quick setting of some of the menus. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Q. on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 20) Touch MENU . Q. MENU 1 MENU 2 Touch Q. MENU . The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 34 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [5 SECONDS]/[ON] Set the display method for the screen information display. [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the recording mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 35 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5  (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].  ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 36 ページ HC-X800 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 105. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 37 ページ ≥ Change the mode to 1 2 or ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 . Set [QUICK START] to [ON]. Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M HC-X800  The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start Standby Mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 38 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [ON]/[OFF] HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M [REMOTE CONTROL] Please refer to page 43. [REC LAMP] [ON]/[OFF] HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the Self-timer is counting down. HC-X800 The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the Self-timer is counting down.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 39 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [POWER LCD] HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M : HC-X800 : [ON]/[OFF] A / +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 40 ページ [COMPONENT OUT] ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [1080i]/[576i] Please refer to page 106. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 105. [VIERA Link] [ON]/[OFF] Please refer to page 107. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 104. HC-X900 / HC-X909 / [HDMI]/[LCD] HC-X900M [3D OUTPUT] Please refer to page 110. HC-X800 [AUTO]/[2D] [3D PLAYBACK] Please refer to page 114.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 41 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X800 [FORMAT CARD] 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. (l 120, 134) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 42 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 43 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Basic Using with the remote control [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] Select the menu. 8 Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP]* 9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 35) 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 44 ページ木曜日午前１０時４４分 Operation of direction buttons/OK button ∫ Remote control usable range 1 15 ２０１２年１月１２日 10 Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE SKIP STOP 15 STILL ADV SKIP MENU 15 OK A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 45 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W T 6 W T W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 58) ≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 48) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 46 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom) ≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO]. (l 70, 71) ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 47 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF] When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. (Still Picture Recording Mode) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 48 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 20) T W Touch the Touch function icon. (e.g. AF/AE tracking) ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 49 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 61) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 50 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 2 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 51 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of display the operation icons. (l 20) 2 Touch an operation icon. on the Touch Menu to PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. ≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 52 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 53 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail during playback will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile Shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 54 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. The icon changes each time it is touched. ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 55 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. The icon changes each time it is touched. Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the Selftimer is cancelled.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 56 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Guidelines You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. The icon changes each time it is touched. # # # Setting cancelled ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 57 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 58 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ (Soft skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record. ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 59 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1: Set the recording mode to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*2: Set the recording mode to 1080/50p. [iFrame]*3: Set the recording mode to iFrame.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 60 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Setup example Setup time (recording interval) Recording time Recorded time Sunset 1s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min Blooming 30 s Approx. 3 h Approx. 12 s ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours. ≥ Still picture recording cannot be used. ≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the Interval Recording is set. ≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to , this function is cancelled.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 61 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that. ≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relayrecorded on the built-in memory. [FACE RECOG.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 62 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 40) Icon [A] etc. / [A/a] Description of operation Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 63 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Cancelling a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. 2 (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥ When touched, the person is selected and touch again. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. is displayed.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 64 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Prioritised face framing Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing. ≥ Prioritised face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ The white frame is for face detection only. ≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the button is pressed halfway when recording still pictures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 65 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [Digital Cinema Colour] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/50p]. (l 59) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable (optional) with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 66 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone changing the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 67 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [MIC LEVEL] HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. HC-X800 When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 68 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. HC-X800 When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or external microphone input is used, the sound is stereo (2 ch) and only the front-left and front-right input level meters function.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 69 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 70 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 33) [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 77) [ANYTIME]: Constantly display. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ∫ Example of the display A Normal B Dark C Bright [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 71 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode ≥ Change the mode to . MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) Picture size 14.7M 5120k2880 8.3 M 3840k2160 2.1 M 1920k1080 Aspect ratio [16:9] ≥ This function’s default settings are 16 M in Still Picture Recording Mode and 14.7M in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 72 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [OFF]: Cancel the setting. 2 Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 73 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m. ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the AF assist lamp, and it will become harder to adjust the focus.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 74 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ∫ To switch to Manual Mode HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 75 ページ ∫ ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When using the viewfinder 1 Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item. ≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed. 2 Rotate the multi manual ring to select the setting and press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter the setting. ≥ Zoom operation cannot be done using the multi manual ring during setting.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 76 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 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. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. ≥ HC-X800 Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 77 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance. ≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first. ≥ AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 78 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz. ≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode. Confirm the image on the playback screen after recording.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 79 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M FOCUS Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual ring.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 80 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D image With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D image. HC-X800 To view 3D image, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D image The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D images are AVCHD 3D format or side-by-side format (2screen structure).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 81 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Turn on the unit. ≥ Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state. ≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after performing the initial setting. ≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, set from the menu. ([SETUP] # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP]) ≥ If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 82 ページ ∫ ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M To switch the image during the recording to 2D (3D) display ≥ Touch ≥ ( Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display ( ). (l 20) ) is displayed only when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached. ( ). ≥ 2D (3D) image will switch to 3D (2D) image. ≥ It is possible to set from the menu. ([SETUP] # [2D/3D DISPLAY]) Q.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 83 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 84 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 30. Playback operation Fast forward/ rewind playback Playback display During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 85 ページ Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar 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. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote control.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 86 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail. ≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch / to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 87 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. 1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in the following order: k1 # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display to k2, Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 88 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 2 Touch the date select icon. (l 20) Touch the playback date.  ALL The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 89 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4. 1 Touch .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 90 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 2 3 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 91 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Scene setting 1 (Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD]) Touch the recording format of the scene to play back. [1080/50p]/[1080/50i]/[AVCHD 3D]/[SbS 3D] 2 3 Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES]. (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) Touch the date to be played back. ≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected. ≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 92 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 To clear the favourite scenes from the thumbnail display 1 Touch [Reset]. 2 Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED]. ≥ The check on all the favourite scenes will be cleared when [RESET ALL] is selected. 3 4 (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in step 2) Touch the scene to be cleared. Touch [YES]. ∫ Playing back the favourite scenes Touch [ON] or [OFF].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 93 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Setting up the title 1 Touch / and select your favourite title sheet. [NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4] ≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected. 2 3 Touch [TITLE]. Enter the title. ≥ Input method is same operation as for the face recognition. (l 61) ≥ Touch [Enter] after entering the title. ≥ A maximum of 18 characters can be entered. 4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 94 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 2 Touch . (l 20) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: [PLAYBACK SETUP]: [SLIDES INTERVAL]: [EFFECT SETUP]: [MUSIC SELECT]: 3 ALL Select the date to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 95 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 31) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. 4 5 Touch [START]. Select the playback operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 96 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 97 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 98 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 99 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 100 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 30) 1 Select the menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 101 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 30) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 102 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-X900M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 60) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. ≥ Change the mode to AVCHD scene. (l 30) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording. Select the menu. MENU 3 and touch the play mode select icon.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 103 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (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 High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 105, 106) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 104 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 105 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. ≥ It will not display when the unit is turned off.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 106 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD) [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 107 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 108 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2)     1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 109 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) 3D image playback [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] The scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D can be played back as 3D image on the LCD monitor of this unit, or by connecting this unit to the 3D compatible TV. It is also possible to convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D to 3D and play back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 110 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 (When playing back scenes or still pictures on the 3D compatible television compatible to the frame sequential format) Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [3D OUTPUT] # [HDMI] [HDMI]: The scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D are displayed on TV as 3D full high definition image. [LCD]: 3D image is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit and the 3D compatible TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 111 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ The recording screen for 3D Recording Mode can be displayed in 3D on a 3Dcompatible TV when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit. ≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 112 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Viewing on the LCD monitor ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [ALL AVCHD], [AVCHD 3D], [SbS 3D] or . (l 30) ≥ When [ALL AVCHD] is selected, 3D (Blue) is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D, 3D is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in side-by-side.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 113 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Touch [3D]. [2D/3D]: Recorded image (2D/3D) is played back as is. [3D]: Images recorded in 2D are converted to 3D image and played back. (Play back scenes recorded in 3D in unaltered form as 3D image.) [2D]: Images recorded in 3D are converted to 2D image and played back. ≥ [2D/3D] is displayed only during the Playback Mode. 3 Touch the scenes or still pictures to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 114 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Advanced (Playback) 3D image playback [HC-X800] Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using a HDMI mini cable (optional) and play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D full high definition images. ≥ 3D full high definition image can be enjoyed by playing back the image recorded in AVCHD 3D on a 3D compatible TV that is compatible with the frame sequential format.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 115 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D. ≥ Playback switches between 3D image and 2D image automatically. ≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥ Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 116 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene or set to . (l 30) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [CONV. 2D TO 3D] # [ON] [ON]: Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 117 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-X900M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 42).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 118 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) 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. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 119 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are not displayed. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 120 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Copy/Dubbing Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 121 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 122 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4 cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make backup.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 123 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [High Definition]: The scenes recorded in 1080/50p or AVCHD 3D by this unit will be copied after converting to 1080/50i picture quality. The scenes recorded in 1080/50i format will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p or AVCHD 3D, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 124 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time [High Definition] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 1 h 20 min DVD-RW*/ +RW* Approx. 35 min to 1 h 15 min DVD-R*/+R* Approx. 15 min to 45 min [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. 1 h to 1 h 30 min Approx.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 125 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 126 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 121) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 127 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 128 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 129 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X800 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 3 HC-X900M Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 130 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 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 multi cable. ≥ 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 131 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Copy/Dubbing 3D image storage You can store 3D image with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 120 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D images Recording format: [High Definition] ≥ Scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] are converted, copied, and saved as 2D image. Image will be recorded in 1080/50i picture quality.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 132 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality ≥ Please refer to page 130 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality. Copying unaltered as 3D motion picture HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M When [2D/3D DISPLAY] is [2D/3D] or [3D], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side format.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 133 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Using HD Writer AE 4.1 ≥ Please refer to page 134 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4.1. When you use HD Writer AE 4.1 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations are possible. j Copying data to a PC (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion picture.) j Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 134 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 4.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 135 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.1 Data type Playing back on a PC: Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC. Motion picture and still picture Formatting discs: Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 136 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 137 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 138 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 139 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ To use the HD Writer AE 4.1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 140 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 141 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function. 2 Turn on the unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 142 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 143 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 About the PC display 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 AE 4.1 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 4.1.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 144 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 4.1 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 4.1] # [HD Writer AE].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 145 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ Operating environment PC OS CPU RAM Interface Other requirements Mac Mac OS X 10.7.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more USB port Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 146 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Indications *1 *2 *3 HC-X900 / HC-X909 only HC-X900M only HC-X800 only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s Still Picture Recording Mode  1h30m R 1h20m PRE-REC 16 M  MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2012 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 147 ページ 15.1M / 8.6M / 5.8M / 0.3M / 16 M / 8.6M / 6.1M / 14.7M / 8.3 M / 5.8 M / 2.1 M / 0.2 M ２０１２年１月１２日 ± (White)/¥ (Green)/ 木曜日 / / 午前１０時４４分 / / Focus indication (l 26) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 27, 70, 72, 85) High-Speed Burst Shooting (l 72) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 148 ページ ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; ２０１２年１月１２日 Accessing the card (l 129, 142) Display during playback (l 30, 84) Playback Time (l 30) No.10 Scene Number Accessing the built-in memory (l 129, 142)*2 ∫ Confirmatory indications Repeat Playback (l 86) –– (Time display) Resume Playback (l 86) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name The built-in battery is low.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 149 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * HC-X900M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 120, 134) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 150 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 151 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases 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 change the mode to or . Object seems to be warped.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 152 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Power Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed. Check points ≥ 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 153 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Recording Problem Check points Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 76) Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 154 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 104) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 155 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 With a PC Problem Check points When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 4.1. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 4.1.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 156 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 157 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. 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.).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 158 ページ Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 159 ページ Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old battery into fire.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 160 ページ About 3D About 3D recording Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure attachment. Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens without adjusting it first. ≥ It will not be possible to record 3D image correctly, and this may lead to tiredness or discomfort. ≥ When you re-attach the 3D Conversion Lens after removing it, we recommend making the adjustments again.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 161 ページ About the SD card 木曜日午前１０時４４分 LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 162 ページ HC-X800 ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 About condensation Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 460,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 163 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 164 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 165 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 15.1M 4480k3360 8.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 166 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 When recording 3D still picture Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB HC-X900M Built-in memory 32 GB 2.1 M 1920k1080 [16:9] 1000 4300 17500 8500 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded. ≥ When recording a 3D still picture, the equivalent 2D still picture is recorded as well; therefore, the number of recordable pictures will be reduced accordingly.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EP-VQT4D01_mst.book 167 ページ２０１２年１月１２日木曜日午前１０時４４分 Others Optional accessories ∫ ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit HC-X900 / HC-X909 / HC-X900M Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H; optional) ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF49NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood. (l 22) ≥ You will not be able to use the flash.
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