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customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support PP DVQP1173ZA Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera HC-X1 Model No.
customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support PP DVQP1173ZA Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera HC-X1 Model No.
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... AC cord set. CAUTION! Refer servicing to an AC supply outside of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this manual as vases, on the right. To reduce the risk of the U.S.A. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of... unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. (Except for choosing Panasonic!
... AC cord set. CAUTION! Refer servicing to an AC supply outside of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this manual as vases, on the right. To reduce the risk of the U.S.A. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of... unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. (Except for choosing Panasonic!
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... Using the menu screen 42 Recording Before recording 43 Selecting a media to record 43 Formatting media 44 Recording motion picture 44 Switching between Auto and Manual Mode 46 Adjusting the Picture Quality 48 Using the zoom 50 Image Stabilizer Function 52 Focus 54 One Push AF 57 Push AF 58 Focus... Assist 61 Focus Transition 62 White Balance 65 Iris/Gain adjustment 69 Iris adjustment 69 Gain adjustment 71 Manual shutter speed 73 Audio Input 76 Switching Audio Input 76 Adjusting the audio input level 78 Counter display 80 Setting the Time Code 80 Setting ...
... Using the menu screen 42 Recording Before recording 43 Selecting a media to record 43 Formatting media 44 Recording motion picture 44 Switching between Auto and Manual Mode 46 Adjusting the Picture Quality 48 Using the zoom 50 Image Stabilizer Function 52 Focus 54 One Push AF 57 Push AF 58 Focus... Assist 61 Focus Transition 62 White Balance 65 Iris/Gain adjustment 69 Iris adjustment 69 Gain adjustment 71 Manual shutter speed 73 Audio Input 76 Switching Audio Input 76 Adjusting the audio input level 78 Counter display 80 Setting the Time Code 80 Setting ...
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... length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. 27 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 38) 28 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 109) 29 Focus Auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 54) 30 Iris button [IRIS] (l 69) 31 FOCUS ASSIST button (l 58) 32 User 1 button [USER1] (l 85) 33 User 2 button [USER2] (l 85...] (l 65) 44 Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 65, 71, 73, 112, 117) 45 Menu button [MENU] (l 42) 46 Shutter speed button [SHUTTER] (l 73) 47 Auto/Manual switch [AUTO/MANU] (l 46) 48 User 4 button [WFM] (l 85, 97) 49 User 5 button [ZEBRA] (l 85, 99) - 19 - 26 27 31 32 28 29 33 34...
... length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. 27 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 38) 28 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 109) 29 Focus Auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 54) 30 Iris button [IRIS] (l 69) 31 FOCUS ASSIST button (l 58) 32 User 1 button [USER1] (l 85) 33 User 2 button [USER2] (l 85...] (l 65) 44 Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 65, 71, 73, 112, 117) 45 Menu button [MENU] (l 42) 46 Shutter speed button [SHUTTER] (l 73) 47 Auto/Manual switch [AUTO/MANU] (l 46) 48 User 4 button [WFM] (l 85, 97) 49 User 5 button [ZEBRA] (l 85, 99) - 19 - 26 27 31 32 28 29 33 34...
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... and the USER button to the GAIN button. Activates Auto Tracking White Balance as a manual mode. White Balance is displayed in Auto Mode. Recording Switching between Auto Shutter Mode and Manual Shutter Mode. Activates Auto Shutter in Auto Mode. Use the IRIS button to the [AUTO... SW] menu settings. ≥ When the following settings are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode, the corresponding Manual Mode settings are canceled: j Focus (l 54) j Iris (l 69) j GAIN (l 71) j Shutter speed (l 73) ∫ To enable/disable auto ...
... and the USER button to the GAIN button. Activates Auto Tracking White Balance as a manual mode. White Balance is displayed in Auto Mode. Recording Switching between Auto Shutter Mode and Manual Shutter Mode. Activates Auto Shutter in Auto Mode. Use the IRIS button to the [AUTO... SW] menu settings. ≥ When the following settings are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode, the corresponding Manual Mode settings are canceled: j Focus (l 54) j Iris (l 69) j GAIN (l 71) j Shutter speed (l 73) ∫ To enable/disable auto ...
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... automatically adjusts the White Balance according to [ON]. Controls that disable controls [A.IRIS] is set to the lighting condition. Activates Auto Focus as a manual mode. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1], [FOCUS ASSIST 2], [PUSH AUTO] or [FOCUS ... is registered SHUTTER button WHITE BAL button Focus ring, FOCUS ASSIST button, FOCUS A/M/¶ switch, PUSH AUTO button, the USER button to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance. (l 65) Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work ...
... automatically adjusts the White Balance according to [ON]. Controls that disable controls [A.IRIS] is set to the lighting condition. Activates Auto Focus as a manual mode. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1], [FOCUS ASSIST 2], [PUSH AUTO] or [FOCUS ... is registered SHUTTER button WHITE BAL button Focus ring, FOCUS ASSIST button, FOCUS A/M/¶ switch, PUSH AUTO button, the USER button to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance. (l 65) Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work ...
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... distance*: infinity). FOCUS A M ʿ A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch B PUSH AUTO button C Focus ring PUSH AUTO ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus. ≥ It will switch to MF from AF. 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. ≥ The focus... also change the setting so that the on the [FOCUS DISPLAY] setting in the macro range, this unit may go to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
... distance*: infinity). FOCUS A M ʿ A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch B PUSH AUTO button C Focus ring PUSH AUTO ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus. ≥ It will switch to MF from AF. 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. ≥ The focus... also change the setting so that the on the [FOCUS DISPLAY] setting in the macro range, this unit may go to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
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... an intervening object or the background into focus. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j In manual focus mode (l 54) j During Super Slow Recording (l 105) j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 102) ≥ When a faster [AF SPEED] value is in front of the...
... an intervening object or the background into focus. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j In manual focus mode (l 54) j During Super Slow Recording (l 105) j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 102) ≥ When a faster [AF SPEED] value is in front of the...
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... 91) One Push AF If you to select [RETURN]/[EXIT] by registering [AF AREA] to a USER button. (l 101) ≥ This function is not available in Manual Focus Mode, the camera performs high-speed focusing until the image is used - 57 - MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AF AREA WIDTH] # [SET] 2 Push ... 2, the AF area frame turns yellow, allowing you press the PUSH AUTO button in the following cases: j When Auto Focus is focused. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) Press PUSH AUTO button. ≥ Auto Focus will be displayed on the screen. ≥ To cancel ...
... 91) One Push AF If you to select [RETURN]/[EXIT] by registering [AF AREA] to a USER button. (l 101) ≥ This function is not available in Manual Focus Mode, the camera performs high-speed focusing until the image is used - 57 - MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AF AREA WIDTH] # [SET] 2 Push ... 2, the AF area frame turns yellow, allowing you press the PUSH AUTO button in the following cases: j When Auto Focus is focused. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) Press PUSH AUTO button. ≥ Auto Focus will be displayed on the screen. ≥ To cancel ...
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... set to [BOTH], [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is not available. Push AF If you press and hold the PUSH AUTO button, Manual Focus will be temporarily switched to Auto Focus. ≥ Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 54) Press and hold the PUSH AUTO button. ≥ The focus position will be automatically adjusted for...
... set to [BOTH], [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is not available. Push AF If you press and hold the PUSH AUTO button, Manual Focus will be temporarily switched to Auto Focus. ≥ Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 54) Press and hold the PUSH AUTO button. ≥ The focus position will be automatically adjusted for...
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... the magnified area) Touch / / / or slide the screen while touching it to move the magnified area. - 59 - j Touch [EXIT]. Using Focus Assist ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) Press the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ You can also...
... the magnified area) Touch / / / or slide the screen while touching it to move the magnified area. - 59 - j Touch [EXIT]. Using Focus Assist ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) Press the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ You can also...
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...] to complete the setting. ≥ The on-screen icon changes from [MF] to [MA]. 2 Adjust the focus by using i.Zoom (l 50). Manual Focus Assist Focus is automatically adjusted after you use peaking at the same time, we recommend increasing the magnification level of the magnified display by... When Auto Focus is used j During Super Slow Recording (l 105) j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 102) ≥ The on-screen icon changes to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. ≥ Peaking may not be displayed when you adjust it with the remote control (commercially-available) (l 127...
...] to complete the setting. ≥ The on-screen icon changes from [MF] to [MA]. 2 Adjust the focus by using i.Zoom (l 50). Manual Focus Assist Focus is automatically adjusted after you use peaking at the same time, we recommend increasing the magnification level of the magnified display by... When Auto Focus is used j During Super Slow Recording (l 105) j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 102) ≥ The on-screen icon changes to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. ≥ Peaking may not be displayed when you adjust it with the remote control (commercially-available) (l 127...
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Focus Transition You can register up to 3 focus positions. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION] # [SET] 2 Touch the item to which the focus position has been registered will be ...
Focus Transition You can register up to 3 focus positions. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION] # [SET] 2 Touch the item to which the focus position has been registered will be ...
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... ([1]s[3]). ≥ Focus Transition will start. Using Focus Transition ≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 62) ≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 84) 1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 2 Press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANS] is in use, focus cannot be adjusted with the USER buttons. - 63 -
... ([1]s[3]). ≥ Focus Transition will start. Using Focus Transition ≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 62) ≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 84) 1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 2 Press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANS] is in use, focus cannot be adjusted with the USER buttons. - 63 -
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... mode without registering [AWB] to a USER button. ≥ If you set the White Balance mode to [ATW] in by default. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach], [Bch], or [PRST]. ≥ The setting changes each time you press ... the USER9 button by following either of the procedures below, the White Balance mode cannot be changed even if you can adjust the White Balance manually. 5600K Ach ヴユヵ WHITE BAL A White Balance B Color temperature display ≥ Displayed when the White...
... mode without registering [AWB] to a USER button. ≥ If you set the White Balance mode to [ATW] in by default. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach], [Bch], or [PRST]. ≥ The setting changes each time you press ... the USER9 button by following either of the procedures below, the White Balance mode cannot be changed even if you can adjust the White Balance manually. 5600K Ach ヴユヵ WHITE BAL A White Balance B Color temperature display ≥ Displayed when the White...
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... to [VAR] allows you to set a White Balance value between 2000K and 15000K. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 65) 2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the color balance. 3 Push the jog dial to finish...
... to [VAR] allows you to set a White Balance value between 2000K and 15000K. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 65) 2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the color balance. 3 Push the jog dial to finish...
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IRIS 1 IRIS button 2 Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the IRIS button to switch to Auto Mode. (l 46) ≥ This item cannot be ... brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set [A.IRIS] to [ON] and switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. 2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. Iris adjustment F4.0 A Iris value B...Recording Iris/Gain adjustment When recording a scene that are iris values that is displayed in a similar situation, manually adjust the iris and gain.
IRIS 1 IRIS button 2 Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the IRIS button to switch to Auto Mode. (l 46) ≥ This item cannot be ... brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set [A.IRIS] to [ON] and switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. 2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. Iris adjustment F4.0 A Iris value B...Recording Iris/Gain adjustment When recording a scene that are iris values that is displayed in a similar situation, manually adjust the iris and gain.
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... Mode, the gain value is displayed; B [GAIN] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the GAIN button to switch to [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], or [HIGH GAIN]. ≥ The setting changes each time you can set a ...
... Mode, the gain value is displayed; B [GAIN] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the GAIN button to switch to [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], or [HIGH GAIN]. ≥ The setting changes each time you can set a ...
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... the gain value to 30 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page 84 for details about setting the USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) Press the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon. ≥ To cancel Super gain, press...
... the gain value to 30 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page 84 for details about setting the USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) Press the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon. ≥ To cancel Super gain, press...
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...This is faster. - 73 - C [SHUTTER] 1 SHUTTER button 2 Jog dial SHUTTER ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. 2 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. ≥ To return to Auto Shutter Mode, press the ...00p 1/48.0*!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/24!#1/48!#...1/8000 * Synchro Scan values (l 75) ≥ The shutter speed closer to change the settings. Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to 1/8000 is displayed in Auto Shutter...
...This is faster. - 73 - C [SHUTTER] 1 SHUTTER button 2 Jog dial SHUTTER ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. 2 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. ≥ To return to Auto Shutter Mode, press the ...00p 1/48.0*!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/24!#1/48!#...1/8000 * Synchro Scan values (l 75) ≥ The shutter speed closer to change the settings. Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to 1/8000 is displayed in Auto Shutter...