HCX800 User Guide
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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT4C76 HC-X900M HC-X800 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT4C76 HC-X900M HC-X800 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
HCX800 User Guide
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...however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are referred to page 161. ∫ HC-X800 About Condensation (When the lens or LCD Monitor is fogged up ) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of purchase. ...Functions that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode: ≥ Function that can be used for use with models HC-X900M and HC-X800 . ∫ HC-X900M About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up ) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature...
...however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are referred to page 161. ∫ HC-X800 About Condensation (When the lens or LCD Monitor is fogged up ) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of purchase. ...Functions that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode: ≥ Function that can be used for use with models HC-X900M and HC-X800 . ∫ HC-X900M About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up ) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature...
HCX800 User Guide
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... monitor 116 Converting and playing back 2D (3D) images as 3D (2D 117 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image 118 3D image playback [HC-X800 118 Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D 120 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image 120 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and...
... monitor 116 Converting and playing back 2D (3D) images as 3D (2D 117 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image 118 3D image playback [HC-X800 118 Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D 120 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image 120 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and...
HCX800 User Guide
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Product numbers correct as of children to change. not supplied for HC-X800) N2QAEC000024 AV multi cable HC-X900M K1HY12YY0012 or K1HY12YY0008 HC-X800 K1HY12YY0012 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 Lens hood VDW2412 Shoe adaptor (supplied for HC-X800) VYC0996 12 VQT4C76 not supplied for HC-X900M; Keep the accessories out of reach of Jan. 2012...
Product numbers correct as of children to change. not supplied for HC-X800) N2QAEC000024 AV multi cable HC-X900M K1HY12YY0012 or K1HY12YY0008 HC-X800 K1HY12YY0012 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 Lens hood VDW2412 Shoe adaptor (supplied for HC-X800) VYC0996 12 VQT4C76 not supplied for HC-X900M; Keep the accessories out of reach of Jan. 2012...
HCX800 User Guide
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... on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on . 14 VQT4C76 HC-X900M HC-X800 HC-X800 B The status indicator goes off the unit. HC-X900M A The status indicator lights on the unit. To turn off the unit,...Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to turn on . ≥ To turn on the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 HC-X800 Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 33) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 35) Playback Mode (l 39, 91) A The status indicator lights on the unit.
... on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on . 14 VQT4C76 HC-X900M HC-X800 HC-X800 B The status indicator goes off the unit. HC-X900M A The status indicator lights on the unit. To turn off the unit,...Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to turn on . ≥ To turn on the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 HC-X800 Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 33) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 35) Playback Mode (l 39, 91) A The status indicator lights on the unit.
HCX800 User Guide
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... media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to the screen displaying and thumbnail scroll lever E when no touch...
... media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back. HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to the screen displaying and thumbnail scroll lever E when no touch...
HCX800 User Guide
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... affect the recorded picture. 39 40 41 39 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 28) 40 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 83) 41 Remote control sensor (l 53) HC-X800 42 43 45 44 42 Internal microphones 43 Status indicator (l 26) 44 Mode switch (l 27) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21) ≥ Do not...
... affect the recorded picture. 39 40 41 39 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 28) 40 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 83) 41 Remote control sensor (l 53) HC-X800 42 43 45 44 42 Internal microphones 43 Status indicator (l 26) 44 Mode switch (l 27) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21) ≥ Do not...
HCX800 User Guide
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...model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] Charging time 2 h 30 min 4 h 30 min HC-X800 Recording mode [1080/60p], [AVCHD 3D]* [HA], [HG] [HX], [HE] [iFrame], [SbS 3D]* [1080/60p], [AVCHD 3D]* [HA], [HG] [HX], [HE], [...recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on your actual use. ≥ When using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on /off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use for when...
...model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] Charging time 2 h 30 min 4 h 30 min HC-X800 Recording mode [1080/60p], [AVCHD 3D]* [HA], [HG] [HX], [HE] [iFrame], [SbS 3D]* [1080/60p], [AVCHD 3D]* [HA], [HG] [HX], [HE], [...recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on your actual use. ≥ When using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on /off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use for when...
HCX800 User Guide
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... down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn on the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 A The status indicator lights on. 26 VQT4C76 Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder Opening the LCD monitor or...
... down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn on the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 A The status indicator lights on. 26 VQT4C76 Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder Opening the LCD monitor or...
HCX800 User Guide
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HC-X800 ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and ... the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The unit will not turn off . ∫ To turn off the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 B The status indicator goes off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ In the following cases,...or extending the viewfinder does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to , or . HC-X900M HC-X800 Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 33) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 35) Playback Mode (l 39, 91) 27 VQT4C76
HC-X800 ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and ... the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The unit will not turn off . ∫ To turn off the unit HC-X900M HC-X800 B The status indicator goes off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ In the following cases,...or extending the viewfinder does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to , or . HC-X900M HC-X800 Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 33) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 35) Playback Mode (l 39, 91) 27 VQT4C76
HCX800 User Guide
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... the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left while touching it. ∫ About the operation icons HC-X900M HC-X800 ///: These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for HC-X900M.
... the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left while touching it. ∫ About the operation icons HC-X900M HC-X800 ///: These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for HC-X900M.
HCX800 User Guide
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... possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD 3D on AVCHD 3D compatible equipment or AVCHD compatible equipment. HC-X800 While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ HC-X900M...
... possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD 3D on AVCHD 3D compatible equipment or AVCHD compatible equipment. HC-X800 While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ HC-X900M...
HCX800 User Guide
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... to the screen displaying and thumbnail scroll lever E when no operation is performed for approximately 5 seconds on the thumbnail scroll lever. 39 VQT4C76 HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to page 102. ≥ To display the next (previous...
... to the screen displaying and thumbnail scroll lever E when no operation is performed for approximately 5 seconds on the thumbnail scroll lever. 39 VQT4C76 HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to page 102. ≥ To display the next (previous...
HCX800 User Guide
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Plays back the next picture. Towards "r": Towards "s": Increases the volume Decreases the volume * HC-X800 is not equipped with the Headphone volume adjustment function. ≥ Sound will be heard only during Motion Picture Playback Mode. To display them again, touch ...
Plays back the next picture. Towards "r": Towards "s": Increases the volume Decreases the volume * HC-X800 is not equipped with the Headphone volume adjustment function. ≥ Sound will be heard only during Motion Picture Playback Mode. To display them again, touch ...
HCX800 User Guide
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HC-X800 When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70% of the power used j During slide show playback * ...SD card inserted. j PRE-REC is used in following cases: j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. HC-X800 Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is being consumed, ...is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. HC-X800 [EXT. DISPLAY] [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] Please refer to page 110. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 30 minutes have passed without...
HC-X800 When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70% of the power used j During slide show playback * ...SD card inserted. j PRE-REC is used in following cases: j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. HC-X800 Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is being consumed, ...is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. HC-X800 [EXT. DISPLAY] [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] Please refer to page 110. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 30 minutes have passed without...
HCX800 User Guide
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... START] to [ON] and the unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close . 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. HC-X900M HC-X800 The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause. ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if j about 5 ... unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again. HC-X800 If [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 45)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 45) is set to [ON]. 2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. HC-X900M HC...
... START] to [ON] and the unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close . 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. HC-X900M HC-X800 The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause. ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if j about 5 ... unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again. HC-X800 If [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 45)/[ECONOMY (AC)] (l 45) is set to [ON]. 2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. HC-X900M HC...
HCX800 User Guide
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... 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 . HC-X800 The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the Self-timer is displayed by touching and holding on /off can change to cancel...
... 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 . HC-X800 The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the Self-timer is displayed by touching and holding on /off can change to cancel...
HCX800 User Guide
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...of the LCD monitor 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [POWER LCD] HC-X900M : HC-X800 : [ON]/[OFF] A / +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 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 42) HC-X800 +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode...
...of the LCD monitor 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [POWER LCD] HC-X900M : HC-X800 : [ON]/[OFF] A / +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 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 42) HC-X800 +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode...
HCX800 User Guide
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... and cannot be restored. It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 123, 136) 49 VQT4C76 HC-X800 [3D PLAYBACK] [AUTO]/[2D] Please refer to page 118. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥... and still picture recorded next to page 115. Back up important data on the same key are to be changed. * For users who have HC-X800 , this menu is not displayed. [Auto Cursor Position] [ON]/[OFF] The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor is...
... and cannot be restored. It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 123, 136) 49 VQT4C76 HC-X800 [3D PLAYBACK] [AUTO]/[2D] Please refer to page 118. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥... and still picture recorded next to page 115. Back up important data on the same key are to be changed. * For users who have HC-X800 , this menu is not displayed. [Auto Cursor Position] [ON]/[OFF] The entered character is confirmed in approx. 1 second after character input, and the cursor is...
HCX800 User Guide
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... MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. HC-X800 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining... the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to vibrations or shock. Do not expose the unit to close the indication. 50 VQT4C76 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...
... MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. HC-X800 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining... the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to vibrations or shock. Do not expose the unit to close the indication. 50 VQT4C76 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...