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Basic Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera HC-WXF990 Model No. HC-WXF990M HC-VXF990 HC-VX980 HC-VX980M Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or Warning product damage, Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, disassemble, heat above 60 oC or dripping or splashing.
For Singapore only About connecting to a TV ≥ Do not use any other HDMI micro cables Complies with except the supplied one. IDA Standards DB01017 Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use For India only the cords and the cables supplied with The specifications are exempted for any...
HD Writer AE 5.3. to the room temperature of the destination for j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc about one hour, condensation can be recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. prevented. (When the difference in temperature...
SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory number operating instructions Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card WXF990 WXF990 HC-WXF990 [WXF990] series/ Specifications. [WXF990] ≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD WXF990M...
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Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2019. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_ae53.html ∫ Downloading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the...
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 8 Preparation ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ............27 [Remote Ctrl] ..........28 Power supply..........9 Install the “Image App”......28 Inserting/removing the battery ....9 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......10 [Remote Ctrl]..........
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2015. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. 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.
≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature.
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For the [VX980] series Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [4K MP4] [2160] 1 h 30 min 45 min [1080/50M] 1 h 40 min 50 min [MP4/ [1080/28M] 1 h 45 min 55 min iFrame]...
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
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 26) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. series/ series WXF990...
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Touching an icon to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode.
∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ About the operation icons Touch when changing a page or performing settings. Touch to return to the previous screen. ≥ (For the series/ WXF990 VXF990 When the viewfinder is in use, on-screen icons will be displayed but disabled. Open the LCD monitor to touch them.
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫...
Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 26) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home region and touch [ENTER].
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in.
Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 16) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF990] series Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 16). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 19). ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 26) WXF990 VXF990 VX980 ...
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M]) j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] ≥...
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 19) MENU Language selection Touch MENU You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # MENU MENU desired language...
Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
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. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android™ apps For iOS apps Android 4.0 or later iOS 7.0 or later...
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App”. (l 28) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 30) ≥...
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone. ≥...
About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen Recording media/remaining recordable time Remaining battery power of this unit Zoom Photoshot button Menu display ...
(As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 27) ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
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Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may the image changes, or you see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
Others Specifications 4K Video Camera Audio compression: When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], [4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p]; or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] AAC/2 ch with [REC MODE] set to [2160/24p] [AVCHD]; ® When [REC FORMAT] is set to Dolby Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame], or when...
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Recording media: Monitor: SD Memory Card 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. SDHC Memory Card 460 K dots) SDXC Memory Card series/ WXF990 VXF990 Refer to page 13 for details on SD cards Viewfinder: usable in this unit. 0.61 cm (0.24z) wide EVF (Approx. 1550 K dots equivalent) WXF990M VX980M...
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Dimensions: Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH series/ WXF990 VXF990 Battery operation time: 68.0 mm (W)k78 mm (H)k163 mm (D) See page 11 (including projecting parts) Wireless transmitter: series VX980 Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n 65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k139 mm (D) Frequency range used; (including projecting parts) Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] [with battery (supplied)]:...
Menu” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.