Basic Operating Manual
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... carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. Basic Owner's Manual 4K Video Camera Model No. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT1152 HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Please read it, download it from...
... carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. Basic Owner's Manual 4K Video Camera Model No. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support SQT1152 HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Please read it, download it from...
Basic Operating Manual
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...shoe. ≥ For details about accessory shoe cover, refer to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. 4K MP4: This is a recording format suitable for editing images. j Copy the image to the Owner's Manual (PDF format). ∫ About the recording format for recording motion ... when there is a change in high-definition picture quality (1920k1080/24p). 8 SQT1152 (ENG) ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to those shot on a PC. You can select from the bag, and ...
...shoe. ≥ For details about accessory shoe cover, refer to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. 4K MP4: This is a recording format suitable for editing images. j Copy the image to the Owner's Manual (PDF format). ∫ About the recording format for recording motion ... when there is a change in high-definition picture quality (1920k1080/24p). 8 SQT1152 (ENG) ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to those shot on a PC. You can select from the bag, and ...
Basic Operating Manual
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...≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Abbreviation used in this owner's manual show model WXF991 , however, parts of the explanation refer to...format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K PHOTO mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] and ... this unit with the USB cable. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_ae53.html ∫ Downloading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL...
...≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Abbreviation used in this owner's manual show model WXF991 , however, parts of the explanation refer to...format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K PHOTO mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame] and ... this unit with the USB cable. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ download/f_ae53.html ∫ Downloading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL...
Basic Operating Manual
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... Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to record. You can record images with added effects. *1 HDR Movie Scene Mode MNL *1, 3 Manual Cinema Like Effect You can record motion pictures optimized for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. You can...*2 *1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with cinematic effects. *1, 4 FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. *1 4K Photo *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for capturing still pictures from...
... Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to record. You can record images with added effects. *1 HDR Movie Scene Mode MNL *1, 3 Manual Cinema Like Effect You can record motion pictures optimized for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. You can...*2 *1 Creative Control You can record motion pictures with cinematic effects. *1, 4 FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. *1 4K Photo *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for capturing still pictures from...
Basic Operating Manual
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.../28M]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [24p] [2160/24p]; Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) Refer to the owner's manual (PDF format) for details on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to the owner's manual (PDF format) for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When ...using battery) Power consumption: WXF991 Recording; 6.6 W (When using the viewfinder) 7.8 W (When using the LCD monitor) Charging; 7.7 W VX981 Recording; 7.1 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [4K MP4], [...
.../28M]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR) [24p] [2160/24p]; Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) Refer to the owner's manual (PDF format) for details on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to the owner's manual (PDF format) for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When ...using battery) Power consumption: WXF991 Recording; 6.6 W (When using the viewfinder) 7.8 W (When using the LCD monitor) Charging; 7.7 W VX981 Recording; 7.1 W Charging; 7.7 W Motion picture recording format: [4K MP4], [...
Basic Operating Manual
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... accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to products purchased and serviced in the United States. Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic ProductsLimited Warranty Limited Warranty...
... accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to products purchased and serviced in the United States. Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic ProductsLimited Warranty Limited Warranty...
Advanced Operating Manual
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customers only) SQW0527 Owner's Manual Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
customers only) SQW0527 Owner's Manual Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
Advanced Operating Manual
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...has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of full high-definition motion pictures. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in high-definition picture quality...saving an image recorded in 1080/60p: j Copy the image to a disc using this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as 4K motion pictures (3840k2160/24p) or in temperature is a recording format suitable for editing images. AVCHD...
...has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of full high-definition motion pictures. j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in high-definition picture quality...saving an image recorded in 1080/60p: j Copy the image to a disc using this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as 4K motion pictures (3840k2160/24p) or in temperature is a recording format suitable for editing images. AVCHD...
Advanced Operating Manual
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... Depending on the model, some functions are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Abbreviation used in this owner's manual WXF991 [WXF991] VX981 [VX981] This owner's manual is designed for Twin Camera] was recorded separately from the original. ≥ ...≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4...
... Depending on the model, some functions are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Abbreviation used in this owner's manual WXF991 [WXF991] VX981 [VX981] This owner's manual is designed for Twin Camera] was recorded separately from the original. ≥ ...≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [4K MP4] and scene(s) recorded in 4K Photo mode: "4K MP4 scene(s)" ≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format [MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in MP4 (1920k1080/30p), MP4...
Advanced Operating Manual
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...motion pictures 28 Recording still pictures 30 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode 31 Registering your favorite scenes while recording 4K motion picture 32 Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 33 Using the menu screen 37 Using the Setup Menu 38 Advanced (...Cinema Like Effect [WXF991 67 FULL HD Slow Motion Video [VX981 71 4K Photo Mode 71 Stop Motion Animation Assist 72 Manual recording 73 White Balance 74 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 75 Manual Focus adjustment 76 Recording with the Touch Function ...........79 Touch function icons ...
...motion pictures 28 Recording still pictures 30 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode 31 Registering your favorite scenes while recording 4K motion picture 32 Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 33 Using the menu screen 37 Using the Setup Menu 38 Advanced (...Cinema Like Effect [WXF991 67 FULL HD Slow Motion Video [VX981 71 4K Photo Mode 71 Stop Motion Animation Assist 72 Manual recording 73 White Balance 74 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 75 Manual Focus adjustment 76 Recording with the Touch Function ...........79 Touch function icons ...
Advanced Operating Manual
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...still picture during playback (Playback zoom 106 Various playback functions 107 Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date 107 4K Cropping 108 Highlight Playback 112 Manual Edit 118 Baby Calendar 122 Tagging Favorite Scene 124 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 125...a scene (AVCHD/ Backup for Twin Camera 130 Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera 131 Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4, MP4/iFrame 132 Protecting scenes/still pictures 133 Convert to MP4 134 Slow speed conversion 136 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 137...
...still picture during playback (Playback zoom 106 Various playback functions 107 Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date 107 4K Cropping 108 Highlight Playback 112 Manual Edit 118 Baby Calendar 122 Tagging Favorite Scene 124 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 125...a scene (AVCHD/ Backup for Twin Camera 130 Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera 131 Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4, MP4/iFrame 132 Protecting scenes/still pictures 133 Convert to MP4 134 Slow speed conversion 136 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....... 137...
Advanced Operating Manual
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To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with the Multi Manual Dial (l 100) F Displayed in the thumbnail view of 4K MP4 scenes. (l 33) ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific... j Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 62), HDR Movie Mode (l 50), Scene Mode (l 66), Manual Mode (l 73), FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 68, 71), 4K Photo Mode (l 71), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 72) j (For the WXF991 ) When Slow & Quick Video Mode or Slow Zoom...
To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with the Multi Manual Dial (l 100) F Displayed in the thumbnail view of 4K MP4 scenes. (l 33) ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific... j Displayed only in [Time Lapse Rec] of the Creative Control Mode (l 62), HDR Movie Mode (l 50), Scene Mode (l 66), Manual Mode (l 73), FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 68, 71), 4K Photo Mode (l 71), Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode (l 72) j (For the WXF991 ) When Slow & Quick Video Mode or Slow Zoom...
Advanced Operating Manual
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j When the Recording Mode is set to 4K Photo Mode j When the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function is in use ≥ [REC MODE] is set to [1080/28M] in HDR Movie Mode. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 59) 1 Select the menu. If you set them manually in advance, the settings will be...
j When the Recording Mode is set to 4K Photo Mode j When the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function is in use ≥ [REC MODE] is set to [1080/28M] in HDR Movie Mode. ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 59) 1 Select the menu. If you set them manually in advance, the settings will be...
Advanced Operating Manual
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...you want to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene you are in. (l 60) *1 You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and *2 record. (l 62) *1 Creative Control You can .... (l 67) *1, 4 FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. (l 71) *1 4K Photo You can record motion pictures optimized for capturing still pictures from 4K motion pictures. (l 71) *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas ...
...you want to automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene you are in. (l 60) *1 You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and *2 record. (l 62) *1 Creative Control You can .... (l 67) *1, 4 FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. (l 71) *1 4K Photo You can record motion pictures optimized for capturing still pictures from 4K motion pictures. (l 71) *2 Stop Motion Animation Assist You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas ...
Advanced Operating Manual
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j Set [REC FORMAT] to [4K MP4]. j Set [REC FORMAT] to [24p], and [REC MODE] to [2160/24p]. ≥ Change to Manual Focus. (l 76) 1 Touch and hold the LCD monitor when the recording screen is displayed or press and hold the Multi Manual Dial to exit the magnified display. - 77 - You can...by 0.5k. ≥ You can magnify the screen to adjust the focus. Using the Expanded Focus Assist function When recording with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [4K MP4] or [24p] (and with a [REC MODE] setting of the screen will be magnified. 2 (To change the magnification window's magnification level and position....
j Set [REC FORMAT] to [4K MP4]. j Set [REC FORMAT] to [24p], and [REC MODE] to [2160/24p]. ≥ Change to Manual Focus. (l 76) 1 Touch and hold the LCD monitor when the recording screen is displayed or press and hold the Multi Manual Dial to exit the magnified display. - 77 - You can...by 0.5k. ≥ You can magnify the screen to adjust the focus. Using the Expanded Focus Assist function When recording with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [4K MP4] or [24p] (and with a [REC MODE] setting of the screen will be magnified. 2 (To change the magnification window's magnification level and position....
Advanced Operating Manual
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... be displayed again. ≥ In cases such as those described below, scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date selected are displayed as 4K Cropping (l 108) j When saved in Manual Edit (l 121) j When [NUMBER RESET] is changed j When the microphone input sound (5.1ch/2ch) is performed - 107 -
... be displayed again. ≥ In cases such as those described below, scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date selected are displayed as 4K Cropping (l 108) j When saved in Manual Edit (l 121) j When [NUMBER RESET] is changed j When the microphone input sound (5.1ch/2ch) is performed - 107 -
Advanced Operating Manual
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... Mode (l 62), HDR Movie Mode (l 50, 65) and FULL HD Slow Motion Video (l 68, 71) s Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera s Scenes recorded as 4K Cropping (l 108) s Scenes saved as Highlight Playback s Scenes saved as manually-edited scenes (l 118) - 112 -
... Mode (l 62), HDR Movie Mode (l 50, 65) and FULL HD Slow Motion Video (l 68, 71) s Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera s Scenes recorded as 4K Cropping (l 108) s Scenes saved as Highlight Playback s Scenes saved as manually-edited scenes (l 118) - 112 -
Advanced Operating Manual
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... returns you to the normal thumbnail display Touch the while the Baby Calendar is displayed, the following operations are not available: j 4K Cropping j Tagging Favorite Scene j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [CONVERT TO MP4] j [Slow Speed Conversion] - 123 - If you touch a name with no registered birthday ([Baby 1]/[Baby...
... returns you to the normal thumbnail display Touch the while the Baby Calendar is displayed, the following operations are not available: j 4K Cropping j Tagging Favorite Scene j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [CONVERT TO MP4] j [Slow Speed Conversion] - 123 - If you touch a name with no registered birthday ([Baby 1]/[Baby...
Advanced Operating Manual
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... a motion picture with [Backup for Twin Camera] set to [ON] or during PRE-REC j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], when recording a motion picture in 4K Photo Mode or during PRE-REC j When recording a motion picture with [REC FORMAT] set to the TV when this unit is connected... as the menu screen, may be output. Use the LCD monitor of the following situations, no image will be adjusted with 4K Cropping j When saving the Highlight Playback scene or a manually edited scene j When performing [CONVERT TO MP4]/performing [Slow Speed Conversion] j (For the WXF991 ) Slow & Quick Video Mode ...
... a motion picture with [Backup for Twin Camera] set to [ON] or during PRE-REC j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], when recording a motion picture in 4K Photo Mode or during PRE-REC j When recording a motion picture with [REC FORMAT] set to the TV when this unit is connected... as the menu screen, may be output. Use the LCD monitor of the following situations, no image will be adjusted with 4K Cropping j When saving the Highlight Playback scene or a manually edited scene j When performing [CONVERT TO MP4]/performing [Slow Speed Conversion] j (For the WXF991 ) Slow & Quick Video Mode ...
Advanced Operating Manual
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... This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.* ≥ In the following support site for SDHC Memory Cards. j 4K MP4 scenes j 24p scenes j Scenes recorded with [1080/50M] of [MP4/iFrame] A USB Connection Cable...of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. ≥ Connect this Owner's Manual, "USB hard disk drive" is a format used for how to use it . It can...FAT32/exFAT* j When connected by using a USB hub * FAT32 is indicated as "USB HDD". http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected...
... This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.* ≥ In the following support site for SDHC Memory Cards. j 4K MP4 scenes j 24p scenes j Scenes recorded with [1080/50M] of [MP4/iFrame] A USB Connection Cable...of the USB Connection Cable to the USB terminal of this unit. ≥ Connect this Owner's Manual, "USB hard disk drive" is a format used for how to use it . It can...FAT32/exFAT* j When connected by using a USB hub * FAT32 is indicated as "USB HDD". http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected...