Panasonic HC-X909 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HC-X909 Operating Instructions Manual

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High Definition Video Camera
HC-X900
Model No.
HC-X909
HC-X900M
HC-X800
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT4D01
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-X900 Model No. HC-X909 HC-X900M HC-X800 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT4D01...
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    ≥ 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 3: About Condensation

    ∫ For the purposes of these ∫ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M About Condensation operating instructions (When the lens, the viewfinder ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to or LCD Monitor is fogged up) as the “SD card”.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Using the zoom ........45 Ring zoom [HC-X900/HC-X909/ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..6 HC-X900M] ........45 Power supply........... 10 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Inserting/removing the battery... 10 Recording Mode .......
  • Page 5 Indications..........146 Playback using VIERA Link ....107 Messages ..........149 3D image playback About recovery........ 150 [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] .... 109 Troubleshooting ........151 Viewing with 3D compatible TV..109 Cautions for use ........157 Viewing on the LCD monitor ... 112 About copyright ........
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 4 5 6 AV MULTI LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 46) 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 47) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 10) Battery holder (l 10) 10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 103, 107) ≥...
  • Page 7 25 26 19 SD card cover (l 16) 26 Shoulder strap fixture 27 Grip belt 20 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits screw or larger, it may damage this unit. your hand.
  • Page 8 HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M 28 Status indicator (l 17) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 29 Internal microphones the supplied one. 30 Multi manual ring (l 74, 78) 37 Mode switch (l 18) 31 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 167)
  • Page 9 HC-X800 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. - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Power Supply

    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 11: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 159. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 12: Charging And Recording Time

    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 Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous recordable...
  • Page 13 HC-X800 Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time [1080/50p], [HA], [HG], 1 h 30 min 55 min Supplied battery/ [HX], [HE] VW-VBN130 (optional) 2 h 30 min [iFrame] 1 h 35 min 55 min [7.2 V/1250 mAh] [AVCHD 3D]*...
  • Page 14 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 15: 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 16: 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 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 17: 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 ...
  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    ∫ 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.
  • Page 19: [Hc-X900/Hc-X909/Hc-X900M]

    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.
  • Page 20: About The Touch Menu

    Playback Mode FOCUS MENU SHTR MENU MENU IRIS   * Above image is example of display for HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M. B Operation icons to display can be changed. (l 38) C Displayed only during the Manual Mode. (l 74) - 20 -...
  • Page 21: Setting Date And Time

    ∫ 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...
  • Page 22: Basic

    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. ≥...
  • Page 23: Selecting A Media To Record [Hc-X900M]

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 24: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures 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 ¥. Press the recording start/stop button ...
  • Page 25 ≥ 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.
  • Page 26: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures 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  ¥...
  • Page 27: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 146) R3000 R3000 R3000 Remaining number of still pictures MEGA R3000 ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures (l 70) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 26) ≥...
  • Page 28: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 29: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 30: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to . (l 18) 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 ...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ≥ 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 ≥...
  • Page 33: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen Using the quick menu ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20) MENU This allows quick setting of some of the Touch menus. MENU ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display .
  • Page 34: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [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.
  • Page 35 [DATE/TIME] [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. ≥ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control. [DATE FORMAT] [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] It is possible to change the date format.
  • Page 36 When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 80% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X800 Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. HC-X900M Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted.
  • Page 37 ≥ Change the mode to 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.
  • Page 38: Remote Control

    [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.
  • Page 39: Power Lcd

    [POWER LCD] HC-X900 HC-X909 [ON]/[OFF] HC-X900M HC-X800 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. (l 33)
  • Page 40 , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed. HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X800 [Auto Cursor Position] [ON]/[OFF] The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second at the time of character input, and the cursor is moved to right.
  • Page 41: Format Card

    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) ≥...
  • Page 42 ≥ 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.
  • Page 43: [Hc-X900/Hc-X909/Hc-X900M]

    Basic Using with the remote control [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] Select the menu. Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP] : [SETUP] # Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 35) MENU [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the...
  • Page 44: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button

    Operation of direction ∫ Remote control usable range buttons/OK button Press a direction button. PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, ≥...
  • Page 45: Advanced (Recording)

    * HC-X800 is not equipped with the zoom ring and the zoom button on the remote control. Ring zoom [HC-X900/HC-X909/HC-X900M] Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. Zoom by rotating the ring.
  • Page 46: Zoom Ratio During The Still Picture Recording Mode

    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].
  • Page 47: 1080/50P Recording

    ∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode) : [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF] MENU 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. ≥...
  • Page 48: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 20) Touch the Touch function icon. (e.g.
  • Page 49: Start Recording

    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) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 61) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
  • Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    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. Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
  • Page 51: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Backlight Compensation Fade Tele Macro Intelligent Contrast Control Guidelines PRE-REC Colour Night View Smile Shot HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M Built-in flash Headphone volume adjustment/ Red-eye Reduction Microphone level adjustment Self-timer Intelligent Exposure *1 It is not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode.
  • Page 52: Intelligent Contrast Control

    ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. j If you change the mode HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X800 If you remove the SD card HC-X900M If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]...
  • Page 53: Smile Shot

    ≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( will flash) HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X800 When there is no SD card inserted HC-X900M When [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD], and there is no SD card inserted...
  • Page 54 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]) ≥...
  • Page 55: Backlight Compensation

    ≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is pressed while using a tripod etc. ≥ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M Self-timer can be stopped midway by pressing MENU on the remote control. Intelligent Exposure This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
  • Page 56: Colour Night View

    ≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode. ≥ When tiredness or discomfort is felt by displaying Guidelines during recording or playback of 3D images: j Cancel the setting of the Guidelines HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M Set [2D/3D DISPLAY] (l 82, 112) to [2D] Colour Night View This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations.
  • Page 57: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports: and pause of playback Portrait:...
  • Page 58: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (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.
  • Page 59: Rec Mode

    [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] Set the recording mode to 1080/50i. [1080/50p] Set the recording mode to 1080/50p.
  • Page 60: Relay Rec

    Setup time Setup example (recording Recording time Recorded time interval) Sunset 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. ≥...
  • Page 61: Face Recog

    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 relay- ≥...
  • Page 62: Entering Text

    Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 40) Icon Description of operation [A] etc. Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. [A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
  • Page 63: Face Framing

    ∫ Cancelling a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] MENU ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥...
  • Page 64 ∫ 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. ≥...
  • Page 65: Shooting Guide

    ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. ≥ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceller function alone, set [BASS SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 68)
  • Page 66: Zoom Mic

    HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting MENU [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.
  • Page 67: Mic Level

    [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. Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting...
  • Page 68: Bass Setting

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 69 [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) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode.
  • Page 70: Picture Size

    : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 33) [ON ADJUST]: ∫ Example of the display Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 77) [ANYTIME]: Constantly display.
  • Page 71: Aspect Ratio

    ∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) Picture size Aspect ratio 5120k2880 14.7 3840k2160 [16:9] 1920k1080...
  • Page 72 [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. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] MENU [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is (1920k1080).
  • Page 73: Af Assist Lamp

    [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) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
  • Page 74: Manual Recording

    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. HC-X800 Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
  • Page 75 ∫ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M When using the viewfinder Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item. ≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed. Rotate the multi manual ring to FOCUS select the setting and press the...
  • Page 76: 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.
  • Page 77: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ 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.
  • Page 78: Recording With Manual Focus

    ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. Recording with Manual Focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.
  • Page 79 ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 33) ≥ Touch to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M FOCUS FOCUS Adjust the focus by rotating the multi SHTR SHTR manual ring.
  • Page 80: Recording 3D Image

    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 (2- screen structure).
  • Page 81 ≥ If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority. Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. ≥ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfinder. Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
  • Page 82 ∫ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M To switch the image during the recording to 2D (3D) display ≥ 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.
  • Page 83: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording

    Manual focus j Zoom Mode j Touch Zoom j Interval Recording j Digital Cinema j Face Recognition j Face framing display HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M Microphone Setup ([ZOOM MIC]) HC-X800 Zoom Microphone j Histogram (Setup menu) (Still picture recording functions)
  • Page 84: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 30. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...
  • Page 85: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Direct playback ≥ 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. Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
  • Page 86: Repeat Playback

    ≥ 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].
  • Page 87: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)

    Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. 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 ≥...
  • Page 88: Various Playback Functions

    When the number of scenes exceeds 99 j When the 1080/50i recording, 1080/50p recording, AVCHD 3D recording, or side-by-side recording is changed HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M When the audio of microphone input (5.1 ch/2 ch) is changed j When the Interval Recording is used ≥...
  • Page 89: Highlight Playback

    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.
  • Page 90: Setting Up The Custom Effect

    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. Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect.
  • Page 91: Checking The Favourite Scenes

    ∫ Scene setting (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] Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES]. (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) Touch the date to be played back. ≥...
  • Page 92 To clear the favourite scenes from the thumbnail display Touch [Reset]. Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED]. ≥ The check on all the favourite scenes will be cleared when [RESET ALL] is selected. (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in step 2) Touch the scene to be cleared.
  • Page 93: Setting Up The Title

    ∫ Setting up the title 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. Touch [TITLE]. Enter the title. ≥ Input method is same operation as for the face recognition. (l 61) ≥...
  • Page 94: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch . (l 20) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [PLAYBACK SETUP]: Select to play back in 3D (2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back) or play back in 2D (3D still...
  • Page 95 (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. ≥...
  • Page 96: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 97 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]. , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # ≥...
  • Page 98: Deleting Part Of A Scene (Avchd)

    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) Select the menu.
  • Page 99: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)

    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) Select the menu.
  • Page 100: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe/Mp4)

    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. ≥...
  • Page 101: Deleting Personal Information

    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.
  • Page 102: Relay Scene Combining [Hc-X900M]

    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 and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene.
  • Page 103: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    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 ≥...
  • Page 104 ≥ 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.
  • Page 105: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    * This setting is only available in recording mode. Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
  • Page 106: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound (Avchd) [Hc-X900/Hc-X909/Hc-X900M]

    Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 107) ≥...
  • Page 107: 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.)
  • Page 108: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
  • Page 109: [Hc-X900/Hc-X909/Hc-X900M]

    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.
  • Page 110 (When playing back scenes or still pictures on the 3D compatible television compatible to the frame sequential format) Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [3D OUTPUT] # [HDMI] MENU [HDMI]: The scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D are displayed on TV as 3D full high definition image.
  • Page 111 ≥ The recording screen for 3D Recording Mode can be displayed in 3D on a 3D- compatible 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.) ≥...
  • Page 112: Viewing On The Lcd Monitor

    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, (Blue) is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D, is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in side-by-side.
  • Page 113: Adjusting 3D Effect Of The 3D Image

    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. ≥...
  • Page 114: Image Playback [Hc-X800]

    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. ≥...
  • Page 115 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.) ≥...
  • Page 116: Converting And Playing Back 2D Images As 3D

    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 .
  • Page 117: Copy/Dubbing

    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).
  • Page 118 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. ≥...
  • Page 119 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.
  • Page 120: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/ Play Back A Disc

    ≥ iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 134) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 121 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 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).
  • Page 122: Copying To Discs

    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. ≥...
  • Page 123: Important Notice

    ∫ 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.
  • Page 124 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [High Definition] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 1 h 20 min DVD-RW Approx. Approx. Approx.
  • Page 125: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ 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. ≥...
  • Page 126: Managing The Copied Disc

    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.
  • Page 127: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Devices, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture quality To dub for dubbing Equipment with SD High-definition picture Insert the SD card card slot quality* directly (l 128) Equipment with USB...
  • Page 128 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.
  • Page 129 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.
  • Page 130: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    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...
  • Page 131: 3D Image Storage

    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] ≥...
  • Page 132 ∫ 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.
  • Page 133 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.)
  • Page 134: With A Pc

    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.
  • Page 135 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
  • Page 136: End User License Agreement

    Software defined in this End User License of the Software will be uninterrupted or error Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not agree to the terms and conditions of this be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee Agreement.
  • Page 137: Operating Environment

    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.) ≥...
  • Page 138 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 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 139 ∫ 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.
  • Page 140: Installation

    ≥ If Windows 7 is in use or the [AutoPlay] screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. ≥ Proceed with the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 141: Connecting To A Pc

    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. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
  • Page 142: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥...
  • Page 143: About The Pc Display

    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]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 4.1 to 1 MPO system/JPEG system still copy motion picture data.
  • Page 144: Starting Hd Writer Ae 4.1

    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]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
  • Page 145 ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.7.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
  • Page 146: Indications

    Others Indications only HC-X900 HC-X909 only HC-X900M only HC-X800 ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode  0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN  12:34 12:34 15. 11. 2012 15.
  • Page 147 ± (White)/¥ (Green)/ 15.1 14.7 Focus indication (l 26) Number of recording pixels for still pictures High-Speed Burst Shooting (l 27, 70, 72, 85) (l 72) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not AF assist lamp (l 73) displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture Display Touch Menu (l 21) sizes from the sizes shown above.
  • Page 148 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 129, 142) Display during playback (l 30, 84) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 30) (l 129, 142) No.10 Scene Number ∫...
  • Page 149: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 10) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
  • Page 150: About Recovery

    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. ≥...
  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    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 change the mode to Object seems to be ≥...
  • Page 152 Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute operated though it is and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then turned on. about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed This unit does not may damage the data on the media.)
  • Page 153 Recording Problem Check points Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a images is strange when gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to recording in a place (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the such as a gymnasium.
  • Page 154 With other products Problem Check points Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. seen. ≥...
  • Page 155 Use this unit to format SD cards. recognised. (l 41) ≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 43) HC-X900 HC-X909 ≥ The button-type battery of the remote control may be run HC-X900M The remote control does out.
  • Page 156 ∫ 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.
  • Page 157: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile The unit and the SD card become chemicals onto the unit. warm during use.
  • Page 158: About The Battery

    Do not use the unit for surveillance ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in purposes or other business uses. memory carefully. Panasonic will not be ≥ This unit was designed for consumer held responsible in the unlikely case that intermittent use.
  • Page 159: About The Ac Adaptor

    Prepare spare batteries when going out About status indicator during for recording. charging ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to When the status indicator is flashing at a record for. Cold places such as a ski resort particularly fast or slow rate, the can shorten recording time.
  • Page 160 When viewing 3D image, we recommend About 3D taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. ≥ Viewing for extended periods may cause About 3D recording eye-fatigue. Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, It must not be used with an insecure those with differences in the sight of their attachment.
  • Page 161 SD card. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X800 To physically format the SD card, connect LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, the unit via the AC adaptor, select such as eye glass cleaner.
  • Page 162 It should be noted before use that a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic Panasonic does not accept any bag, remove as much of the air from inside responsibility for direct or indirect the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
  • Page 163: About Copyright

    Progressive”, “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” usually the registered trademarks or and the “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” logo are trademarks of the manufacturers who trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and developed the system or product Sony Corporation. concerned. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby This product is licensed under the AVC Laboratories.
  • Page 164: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    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.   Recording mode [1080/50p] [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/ 1920k1080/...
  • Page 165: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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. 15.1 Picture size 4480k3360 3392k2544 2784k2088 640k480 Aspect ratio [4:3] 4 GB 1200 28000 SD card 16 GB...
  • Page 166 When recording 3D still picture Picture size 1920k1080 Aspect ratio [16:9] 4 GB 1000 SD card 16 GB 4300 64 GB 17500 HC-X900M Built-in 32 GB 8500 memory ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded. ≥...
  • Page 167: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ ∫ HC-X900 HC-X909 HC-X900M filter kit Attaching the optional Attach the wide conversion lens accessories on the shoe (VW-W4907H; optional) ND filter or MC adaptor protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF49NE; 1 Open the shoe adaptor cover.
  • Page 168 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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