Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera Model No. HC-WXF990 HC-WXF990M HC-VXF990 HC-VXF999 HC-VX980 HC-VX989 HC-VX980M Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 ∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 4 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 About connecting to a PC ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 5 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 4K MP4: This is a recording format suitable for editing images. This format can record 4K motion pictures (3840k2160/25p), which deliver a resolution four times higher than that of full high-definition motion pictures. is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.
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Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Contents Information for Your Safety........................... 2 Accessories.................................................... 9 Preparation Power supply................................................ 10 Inserting/removing the battery ............... 10 Charging the battery .............................. 11 Charging and recording time ................. 12 Recording to a card .....................................
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book For United Kingdom and Ireland customers ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays). ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2015. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 AC adaptor (EB) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 12 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature. ≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 For the [VX980] series Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording format [4K MP4] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 14 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory*. To record to an SD card, read the following. * WXF990M / VX980M only Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 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 27) 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.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. WXF990 / VXF990 series VX980 series To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 18 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Touching an icon to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. 1 Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode. ≥ The recording mode switching icon A is displayed on the screen.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 19 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 ∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ About the operation icons / / / : Touch when changing a page or performing settings. : Touch to return to the previous screen. ≥ (For the WXF990 / VXF990 series) When the viewfinder is in use, on-screen icons will be displayed but disabled. Open the LCD monitor to touch them.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 20 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. T A W Touch Menu ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time during recording of motion picture/still picture.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 21 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. 1 Select the menu. (l 27) MENU : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch / to select your home region and touch [ENTER]. ≥ When the clock is not set, the current time is displayed as “--:--”.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 22 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Changing the Recording Mode 1 Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU 2 Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode *1 *2 Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and colour balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 23 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) T W Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 3 A B Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. Recording button icon When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 24 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF990] series Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 25 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20). ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 27) 3 ALL WXF990 / VXF990 / VXF999 / VX980 / VX989 Select the still picture C or the recording format of the motion picture D you wish to play back.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 26 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M]) j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] is touched.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 27 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ Touch MENU (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 20) Language selection . You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. MENU : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language MENU 2 Touch the top menu A.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 28 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. [TWIN CAMERA] [Multi Camera] You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 29 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Wi-Fi [Remote Ctrl] ∫ Before using [Remote Ctrl] ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations. Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 30 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App”. (l 29) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 31) ≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 31 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] 1 2 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2/2 Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone. ≥ The SSID of this unit is displayed on the screen of this unit.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 32 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 33 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Wi-Fi Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function When this unit and one or more smartphones are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image transmitted from the smartphone on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 34 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. Object seems to be warped.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 35 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 36 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 Others Specifications 4K Video Camera *1 *2 *3 *4 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] with [REC MODE] set to [2160/24p] When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame], or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] with [REC MODE] set to [1080/24p] When Level Shot Function is set to normal or off When Level Shot Function is set to off Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book Recording media: SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 14 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. WXF990M / VX980M Built-in memory; 64 GB Image sensor: 1/2.3 type (1/2.3z) 1MOS image sensor Total; 18910 K Effective pixels; Motion picture; 8290 K (16:9)*1, 6100 K (16:9)*2, 3 Still picture; 8290 K (16:9), 6220 K (4:3), 7000 K (3:2) Lens: Auto Iris, 20k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.6 Focal length; 4.08 mm to 81.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book Dimensions: WXF990 / VXF990 series 68.0 mm (W)k78 mm (H)k163 mm (D) (including projecting parts) VX980 series 65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k139 mm (D) (including projecting parts) [with battery (supplied)]: 65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k141 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Mass: WXF990 Approx. 403 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] WXF990M Approx. 405 g [without battery (supplied)] VXF990 / VXF999 Approx.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 39 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 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.
Simplified-HC-WXF990&VXF990&VX980_EP&EB-SQT1158_mst.book 40 ページ ２０１５年１２月２１日 EU Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.
