HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 1 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Basic Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera Model No. HC-X1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/HC-X1/ ≥ Click the desired language. * You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 2 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Information for Your Safety For the AC mains plug of three pins ∫ Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 3 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ∫ Concerning the battery Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate. CAUTION ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 4 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Note regarding the Power Management function specified under COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. This device is designed and manufactured for use at a broadcasting station and/or in a similar environment.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 5 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth. When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it. ≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction. ≥ When carrying this unit, please hold the handle, hand strap or shoulder strap firmly and treat it with care.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 6 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ When this unit or battery charger is attached with the terminal part in a deformed state, this unit or battery charger may be damaged. Do not throw old battery into fire.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 7 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 LCD monitor/viewfinder About personal information ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation has occurred, please wipe it using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognize the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 8 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 ≥ Those methods can record motion pictures in formats that support 4K. 4K motion pictures offer a resolution four times higher than that of full high-definition motion pictures. AVCHD: This recording method is suitable for playback on a high-definition compatible external monitor. Audio is recorded in Dolby® Digital. ∫ Regarding system frequencies You can change the system frequency (59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz) for this unit by using the menu.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 9 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Contents Information for Your Safety .................... 2 Accessories ............................................ 10 Optional accessories .........................10 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback ... 37 Preparation What you can do with this unit ............. 11 Recording to the SD card................... 11 Linking to external devices.................11 Remote operations with an iPad ........
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 10 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of November 2016. These may be subject to change.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 11 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation What you can do with this unit Recording to the SD card It is possible to record motion pictures and still pictures to the SD card using a variety of recording functions. ≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous/background/dual codec recording using double card slots. Linking to external devices USB Device Mode Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.). ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 12 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 A B USB 3.0 (Host mode) External media device (commercially-available) Connecting to an external monitor Connect an external monitor to output images. A B *1 *2 AV cable*1 HDMI cable*2 C External monitor Use a commercially-available AV cable. Use a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable. If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 3 m or less.
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HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 14 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 26 27 31 32 33 34 28 29 30 40 41 35 36 37 38 39 42 43 26 Tripod receptacle ≥ There are tripod mounting holes that are compatible with 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod’s fixing screw. ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.
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HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 16 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 75 76 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 75 Accessory shoe 76 Sub zoom lever (l 31) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. ≥ The zoom speed is controlled with this lever in a way different from the way it is controlled with the zoom lever.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 17 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ∫ Opening/closing the lens cover You can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever. ≥ When this unit is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. OPEN CLOSE ≥ Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or the lens cover.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 18 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. 1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥ Attach by using a commercially available screw driver.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 19 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of November 2016) The batteries that can be used with this unit are VW-VBD58/AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AGVBR118. ≥ The AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 supports quick charging. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 20 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ∫ Charging the battery 1 2 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor. ≥ Perform step 2 first, and then step 3. Insert the AC mains lead all the way in until it stops. 3 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12 V connector of battery charger. Insert the battery into the battery charger. ≥ Slide the battery horizontally into the battery charger along the “ ” mark.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 21 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. ≥ Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. (l 25) While pressing the battery release button, remove the battery.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 22 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ≥ The optional battery charger AG-B23 (DE-A88) can be used to charge the battery but charging will take longer. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. If the battery discharges, then will flash red. # # # # Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 23 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit ∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures ≥ Depending on [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT], the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 24 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights up. 1 ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 25 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. OFF To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. ON A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 26 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. When you move your eye closer to the eye cup of the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off, and the viewfinder is turned on. Using the LCD monitor 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into position.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 27 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen. ∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 28 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Preparation Setting date and time When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Time zone Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set. 1 Select the menu. (l 39) MENU 2 3 : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [TIME ZONE] Touch / and set the region to record. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 29 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Recording Selecting a media to record You can specify the card slot to which motion pictures are to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 39) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD 1]/[SD CARD 2] Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. 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-X1_EGC_Simple.book 30 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Recording Recording motion picture ≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 17) 1 Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 25) ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. 2 REC Press the recording start/ stop button B to start recording. OFF ON When you begin recording, REC (red) is displayed. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 31 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Conditions that disable controls 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Controls that are disabled in Auto Mode [A.IRIS] is set to [ON]. Iris Ring, IRIS button [AGC] is set to [ON]. GAIN button, the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered [AUTO SHUTTER] is set to [ON]. SHUTTER button [ATW] is set to [ON]. WHITE BAL button [AF] is set to [ON].
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 32 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 A B C D E F G H IRIS button FOCUS A/M/¶ switch Jog dial SHUTTER button WHITE BAL button GAIN button Iris ring Focus ring Recording Manual Recording FOCUS A M ∞ SEL/ PUSH SET IRIS SHUTTER WHITE BAL GAIN Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 33 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Iris/Gain adjustment When recording a scene that is too dark (or bright) or a scene in a similar situation, manually adjust the iris and gain. ∫ Iris adjustment ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 30) A Iris value B Auto iris icon* * It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode. 1 ≥ 2 Press the IRIS button to switch to Manual Iris Mode. F4.0 disappears. Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. ∫ Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 34 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 44 available functions. ≥ There are 9 USER buttons (USER1 to 9) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER10 to USER13) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu. (l 39) MENU : [USER SW] # [USER1] to [USER13] ≥ It is not possible to register functions to [USER10] to [USER13] in Playback Mode. 2 Touch the item to register.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 35 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions ≥ Please refer to “Operating Instructions” (PDF format) for more information about the functions of the USER button. Item [INHIBIT] Icon [INH] Function Invalid [FOCUS ASSIST 1] [FA1] Focus Assist 1 [BACKLIGHT] [B.Light] Backlight Compensation [SPOTLIGHT] [S.Light] Spotlight [BLACK FADE] [B.FD] Black Fade [WHITE FADE] [W.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 36 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Item 火曜日 Icon 午前１０時２１分 Function [SCENE FILE] [SCN FILE] Scene File [AUTO REC] [AutoRec] Auto Rec [AF AREA] [AF Area] AF area width adjustment [VFR] [VFR] Variable Frame Rate Mode [FOCUS MACRO] [F.Macro] Focus Macro [i.ZOOM] [i.Zoom] i.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 37 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Set this unit to playback mode. (l 25) Touch the play mode select icon A. 10 11 12 UHD UHD 13 14 15 UHD UHD UHD 16 17 18 UHD UHD UHD UHD Media display The selected media is displayed in yellow. 3 Select the media C you wish to play back. 4 (To set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode) Touch the desired recording mode D and recording format E for playback.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 38 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 ≥ (If you have touched the recording mode option [AVCHD]) After you have touched a recording format option, one of the following icons will be displayed on each thumbnail. j PS : Scenes recorded in [PS 1080/59.94p]/[PS 1080/50.00p] j PH : Scenes recorded in [PH 1080/59.94i]/[PH 1080/23.98p]/[PH 1080/50.00i] j HA : Scenes recorded in [HA 1080/59.94i]/[HA 1080/50.00i] j HE : Scenes recorded in [HE 1080/59.94i]/[HE 1080/50.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 39 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Menu Using the menu screen MENU 1 2 3 Press the MENU button MENU . Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching . 4 5 / Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 40 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Menu Menu structure Please refer to “Operating Instructions” (PDF format) for details.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 41 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Display setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1]/[ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER]/[GUIDE LINES]/[SAFETY ZONE]/[CENTER MARKER]/[REC COUNTER]/ [FOCUS DISPLAY]/[ZOOM DISPLAY]/[VIDEO OUT OSD]/[DATE/ TIME]/[DATE FORMAT]/[LEVEL GAUGE]/[AUDIO LEVEL METER]/ [LENS STATUS]/[CARD & BATTERY]/[OTHER DISPLAY]/[POWER LCD]/[LCD SET]/[EVF SETTING]/[EYE SENSOR]/[SELF SHOOT]/ [EVF COLOR]/[EVF/LCD DETAIL]/[EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL]/[EVF/ LCD PEAK FREQ.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 42 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. ≥ This is due to condensation. This is not a malfunction. Please refer to page 8. Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Power Problem This unit cannot be turned on.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 43 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 29) Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 44 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 45 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Others Specification 4K Video Camera General Power: DC 7.28 V (When using battery) DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 19.7 W (When using LCD monitor) indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH (no condensation) Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories) Approx. 2.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 46 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Shutter speed: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] ≥ 60i/60p mode; 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec. ≥ 30p mode; 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec. ≥ 24p mode; 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec. When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [50.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 47 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Memory card recorder Recording media: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB); UHS-I supported Refer to page 23 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Recording slots: 2 slots System frequency: 59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz Motion picture recording: Recording method; MOV, MP4, AVCHD Recording format; ≥ When [REC MODE] = [MOV], [MP4] [4K 2160/24.00p 100M]; Average 100 Mbps (VBR) (When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz]) [UHD 2160/59.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 48 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 Digital video Video signal for external output: 8 bit 4:2:2*2 *2 It is set to 8 bit 4:2:0 when UHD 59.94p or UHD 50.00p is selected. Recording video signal: 8 bit 4:2:0 Video compression format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) Digital audio Recording audio signal: 48 kHz/16 bit 2CH Audio compression format: Linear PCM (MOV/MP4), Dolby Digital (AVCHD) Headroom: 12 dB Dual codec Recording method: MOV, MP4 Video compression format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 49 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Audio input Other input/output Built-in microphone: Supports stereo microphone AUDIO INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 terminal: XLRk2, 3-pin Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC_48 V (switch selection) ≥ LINE; _4 dBu/0 dBu (selectable menu) ≥ MIC; `40 dBu /`50 dBu /`60 dBu (selectable menu) CAM REMOTE terminal: 2.5 mm diameter super mini jackk1 (ZOOM, S/S) 3.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 50 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 AC adaptor Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 A Power output: DC 12 V, 3.0 A 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Battery charger Input voltage: DC 12 V, 3.0 A Output voltage: DC 8.4 V, 4.0 A indicates safety information indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 90%RH (no condensation) Mass: Approx. 225 g Dimensions (WkHkD): 115 mmk37 mmk57 mm (Excluding the DC cord portion) Charging current: Max.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 51 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
HC-X1_EGC_Simple.book 52 ページ ２０１６年１１月１日 火曜日 午前１０時２１分 EU Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.
