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Panasonic HC-X900 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HC-X900
Model No.
HC-X900M
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are
contained in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
VQT4C85

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-X900 Model No. HC-X900M Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    ≥ Do not install or place this unit in a Use only the recommended accessories. bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI confined space. Ensure this unit is well mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: ventilated.

  • Page 3: Cautions For Use

    AC mains plug (figures A immediately stop operating the unit and and B). consult the Panasonic Customer Care Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and Centre on 132600. follow the instructions below.

  • Page 4: About Condensation

    ≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content 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.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 These operating instructions are designed for use with models HC-X900 . Pictures may be slightly HC-X900M different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Accessories..........7 Preparation Power supply..........9 Inserting/removing the battery....9 Charging the battery ......10 Charging and recording time....11 Recording to a card ........ 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ........13 Inserting/removing an SD card...14 Turning the unit on/off......15 Selecting a mode ........15 Preparation of the LCD monitor/...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. CD-ROM Battery pack Software VW-VBN130 CD-ROM AC adaptor Operating Instructions VSK0733 VFF0984...

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. (GC) Battery charger (VW-BC20E/EB) (GN) Battery charger (VW-BC20GN) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBN260) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H) 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT2) Filter kit (VW-LF49NE) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    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”...

  • Page 11: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 8). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Page 12 30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

  • Page 13: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ Operation of the SD Memory Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    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 24) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 15: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button ...

  • Page 16: Preparation Of The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Preparation of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 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. ≥...

  • Page 17: About The Touch Menu

    About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.

  • Page 18: Setting Date And Time

    6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.) For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT4C85...

  • Page 19: Basic

    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. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.

  • Page 20: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to . (l 15) 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 ¥. Press the recording start/stop button ...

  • Page 21: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to . (l 15) Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17) HC-X900  Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish ...

  • Page 22: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 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.

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 17) MENU Touch Touch the desired item to enter MENU the setting. MENU MENU Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

  • Page 24: Using The Zoom

    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. Select the menu. HC-X900 : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] MENU...

  • Page 25: Others

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 8.9 W 10.3 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD 3D/Progressive) [iFrame];...
  • Page 26 Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 3MOS image sensor Total; 3050 Kk3 Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2190 K to 2070 K k3 (16:9) Still picture; 2290 Kk3 (4:3), 2370 Kk3 (3:2), 2190 K to 2070 K k3 (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 12k Optical Zoom, F1.5 to F2.8 Focal length;...
  • Page 27 USB host function (for DVD burner) Flash: Available range; Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m Dimensions: 67 mm (W)k72 mm (H)k150 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Mass: HC-X900 Approx. 425 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-X900M Approx. 425 [without battery (supplied)]...
  • Page 28 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 16 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A Dimensions: 52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 115 ∫ 3D Conversion Lens (optional) Lens: F2.0 (f = 1.64 mm) 35 mm equivalent;...

  • Page 29: About Copyright

    AVC Video. No and the “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” logo are license is granted or shall be implied for any trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and other use. Additional information may be Sony Corporation. obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

  • Page 30: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Instructions] to install. Instructions (PDF format) (Example: When an English language Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HC\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
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  • Page 32 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net VQT4C85 © Panasonic Corporation 2012 F0112SL0 ( 1300 )

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