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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HC-X900

HC-X900M

HC-X800

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT4C83

until

2012/1/31

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１６日　月曜日　午後１時２９分

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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HC-X900 HC-X900M HC-X800 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 2 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 3 ページ Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 4 ページ２０１２年１月１６日 ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility ∫ Product identification marking Product Location Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 5 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HC-X900M] You can select from AVCHD* or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 64) * It is compatible with AVCHD 3D or AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p). This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 6 ページ ∫ HC-X900 / HC-X900M About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ≥ For more details about the cause and action required for condensation, refer to page 163.
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午後１時２９分 Basic Advanced (Playback) Before recording ..................................... 27 Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M].............................................. 28 Recording motion pictures ....................29 Recording still pictures .......................... 31 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode .... 32 Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 33 Motion picture/Still picture playback .... 35 Using the menu screen ..........................
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 8 ページ Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 99 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) ......................................... 101 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) .............. 102 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) .................................. 103 Deleting personal information ......... 104 Protecting scenes/still pictures........ 104 Relay scene combining [HC-X900M]... 105 Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV ..............................
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 9 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 ≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 10 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 11 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 AV MULTI 1 14 15 16 17 18 78 9 11 12 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 12 ページ 19 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 23 24 20 21 22 19 SD card cover (l 21) 20 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 13 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 HC-X900 / HC-X900M 28 29 30 37 38 31 32 33 MIC 36 28 29 30 31 32 33 Status indicator (l 22) Internal microphones Multi manual ring (l 79, 82) Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 169) Shoe adaptor cover (l 169) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 169) 34 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 14 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 HC-X800 42 43 44 42 Internal microphones 43 Status indicator (l 22) 44 Mode switch (l 23) 45 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 16) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 15 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBN130/VW-VBN260) supports this function.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 16 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 17 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) HC-X900/HC-X900M Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 18 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 HC-X800 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBN130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBN260 (optional) [7.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 19 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 20 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 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. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 21 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 46) 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. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 22 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. HC-X900 / HC-X900M HC-X800   To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 23 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ To turn off the unit HC-X900 / HC-X900M HC-X800   B The status indicator goes off. HC-X900 / HC-X900M ≥ The unit will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. HC-X800 ≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 24 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Preparation Preparation of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder [HC-X900/HC-X900M] The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is extended. ≥ Live image recording or 3D recordings can be viewed in 3D on the LCD monitor. (l 84, 112) There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 25 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ About the operation icons HC-X900 / HC-X900M HC-X800 / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ Touch (right side) of (left side)/ on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. (right side) of on the Touch Menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 26 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch Menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch . ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 27 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 28 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ If you use the Filter Kit (optional), the Conversion Lens (optional) or the 3D Conversion Lens (optional), remove the lens hood. Basic Selecting a media to record [HC-X900M] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to or . Select the menu. (l 38) MENU 3 : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 29 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 23) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.   ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 30 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. HC-X800 While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 31 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Recording still pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 23) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets)   4 Press the button fully.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 32 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 147) R3000 16 M MEGA MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 31) AF assist lamp (l 78) ß MEGA Size of still pictures (l 75) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 51) ßj R3000 16 M Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 33 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining may lengthen. Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 34 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 68) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 35 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . (l 23) ALL Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 25) HC-X900 / HC-X800 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.   HC-X900M Select the media type D and then select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish to play back.    ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 36 ページ 5 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F Operation icon 0h01m30s  ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M The scene or still picture being played back is converted to 3D image/2D image and played back when the / is touched.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 37 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back with [ALL AVCHD] selected, the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches. Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD 3D/AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD. AVCHD 3D format ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD 3D that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 38 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 25) Using the quick menu 1 This allows quick setting of some of the menus. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Q. on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 25) Touch MENU . Q. MENU 1 MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. Touch Q. MENU . The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 39 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [5 SECONDS]/[ON] Set the display method for the screen information display. [5 SECONDS]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the recording mode, starting to playback, or touching the screen.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 40 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5  (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].  ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 41 ページ HC-X800 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF] [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 108. [ECONOMY (BATT)] [ON]/[OFF] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using the AC adaptor* j Using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 42 ページ ≥ Change the mode to 1 2 or ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 . Set [QUICK START] to [ON]. Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. HC-X900 / HC-X900M HC-X800  The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start Standby Mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. HC-X900 / HC-X900M HC-X800   The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 43 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [ON]/[OFF] HC-X900 / HC-X900M [REMOTE CONTROL] Please refer to page 48. [REC LAMP] [ON]/[OFF] HC-X900 / HC-X900M The recording 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 counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 44 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [POWER LCD] HC-X900 / 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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 45 ページ [HDMI RESOLUTION] ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 108. [VIERA Link] [ON]/[OFF] Please refer to page 110. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 107. HC-X900 / HC-X900M [HDMI]/[LCD] [3D OUTPUT] Please refer to page 113. HC-X800 [AUTO]/[2D] [3D PLAYBACK] Please refer to page 117. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 46 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 HC-X900 / 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. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 123, 136) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 47 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 48 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Basic Using with the remote control [HC-X900/HC-X900M] Select the menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 49 ページ CAUTION ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 50 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W T 6 W T W A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 63) ≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 53) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 51 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom) ≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO]. (l 75, 76) ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 52 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF] When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. (Still Picture Recording Mode) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 53 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 25) T W Touch the Touch function icon. (e.g. AF/AE tracking) ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 54 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 66) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 55 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding . With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. 1 2 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ Icon is displayed in A while you are touching and holding .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 56 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of display the operation icons. (l 25) 2 Touch an operation icon. on the Touch Menu to PRE-REC (e.g. PRE-REC) ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. ≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 57 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] MENU ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 58 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail during playback will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile Shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 59 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. The icon changes each time it is touched. ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 60 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. The icon changes each time it is touched. Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the Selftimer is cancelled.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 61 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Guidelines You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. The icon changes each time it is touched. # # # Setting cancelled ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 62 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 63 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ (Soft skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record. ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 64 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1: Set the recording mode to 1080/50i. [1080/50p]*2: Set the recording mode to 1080/50p. [iFrame]*3: Set the recording mode to iFrame.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 65 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Setup example Setup time (recording interval) Recording time Recorded time Sunset 1s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min Blooming 30 s Approx. 3 h Approx. 12 s ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours. ≥ Still picture recording cannot be used. ≥ Recording mode cannot be changed when the Interval Recording is set. ≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to , this function is cancelled.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 66 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording. ≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relayrecorded on the built-in memory. [FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 67 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Entering text ≥ The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor Position] is set to [ON]. (l 45) Icon [A] etc. / [A/a] Description of operation Enters a character. Moves the cursor to left or right. Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enters a space. [Delete] Deletes a character. Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 68 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Cancelling a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. 2 (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥ When touched, the person is selected and touch again. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. is displayed.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 69 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Prioritised face framing Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing. ≥ Prioritised face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ The white frame is for face detection only. ≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the button is pressed halfway when recording still pictures.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 70 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [Digital Cinema Colour] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 79) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] or [1080/50p]. (l 64) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable (optional) with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 71 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceller function alone, set [BASS SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 73) HC-X900 / HC-X900M [MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with 5.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 72 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [MIC LEVEL] HC-X900 / HC-X900M When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. HC-X800 When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 73 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. HC-X800 When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M When [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or external microphone input is used, the sound is stereo (2 ch) and only the front-left and front-right input level meters function.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 74 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 79) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 75 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (l 38) [ON ADJUST]: Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 81) [ANYTIME]: Constantly display. [OFF]: Cancel the setting. ∫ Example of the display A Normal B Dark C Bright [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 76 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode ≥ Change the mode to . MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) Picture size 14.7M 5120k2880 8.3 M 3840k2160 2.1 M 1920k1080 Aspect ratio [16:9] ≥ This function’s default settings are 16 M in Still Picture Recording Mode and 14.7M in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 77 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] [ON]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). [OFF]: Cancel the setting. 2 Press the button. ≥ flashes in red during recording.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 78 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 79) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m. ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the AF assist lamp, and it will become harder to adjust the focus.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 79 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ∫ To switch to Manual Mode HC-X900 / HC-X900M Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 80 ページ ∫ ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 HC-X900 / HC-X900M When using the viewfinder 1 Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item. ≥ Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed. 2 Rotate the multi manual ring to select the setting and press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to enter the setting. MNL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS ≥ Zoom operation cannot be done using the multi manual ring during setting.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 81 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ To set the White Balance manually 1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject. MNL 2 Touch and set the blinking . ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M When using the viewfinder, press and hold the CAMERA FUNCTION button. ≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 82 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 83 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the Manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 HC-X900 / HC-X900M FOCUS Adjust the focus by rotating the multi manual ring.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 84 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D image With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D image. HC-X800 To view 3D image, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D image The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D images are AVCHD 3D format or side-by-side format (2screen structure).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 85 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M Display of the LCD monitor is switched to 3D. ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact etc., it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again. 5 (When recording motion pictures) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 29) ≥ Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 86 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 87 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 35. Playback operation Fast forward/ rewind playback Playback display During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 88 ページ Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X900M Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote control.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 89 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail. ≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch / to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 90 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback. 1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback. ≥ The still picture is zoomed in the following order: k1 # k2 # k4. Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display to k2, Touch the screen to zoom in from k2 to k4.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 91 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 2 Touch the date select icon. (l 25) Touch the playback date.  ALL The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 92 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Highlight Playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back or stored in a short time with effects and music added. It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favourite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes. ≥ Highlight Playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4. 1 Touch .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 93 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favourite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music. 1 2 3 Touch [CUSTOM]. Touch [EFFECT SETUP] or [MUSIC SELECT]. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is changed, [MUSIC SELECT] will be set the same as [EFFECT SETUP].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 94 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Scene setting 1 (Only when Highlight Playback is started from [ALL AVCHD]) Touch the recording format of the scene to play back. [1080/50p]/[1080/50i]/[AVCHD 3D]/[SbS 3D] 2 3 Touch [SELECT DATE] or [SELECT SCENES]. (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) Touch the date to be played back. ≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected. ≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 95 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 To clear the favourite scenes from the thumbnail display 1 Touch [Reset]. 2 Touch [RESET ALL] or [RESET SELECTED]. ≥ The check on all the favourite scenes will be cleared when [RESET ALL] is selected. 3 4 (When [RESET SELECTED] is selected in step 2) Touch the scene to be cleared. Touch [YES]. ∫ Playing back the favourite scenes Touch [ON] or [OFF].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 96 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Setting up the title 1 Touch / and select your favourite title sheet. [NONE]/[PICTURE 1]/[PICTURE 2]/[PICTURE 3]/[PICTURE 4] ≥ Title and date will not be displayed when [NONE] is selected. 2 3 Touch [TITLE]. Enter the title. ≥ Input method is same operation as for the face recognition. (l 66) ≥ Touch [Enter] after entering the title. ≥ A maximum of 18 characters can be entered. 4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 97 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 2 Touch . (l 25) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: [PLAYBACK SETUP]: [SLIDES INTERVAL]: [EFFECT SETUP]: [MUSIC SELECT]: 3 ALL Select the date to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 98 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 36) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops. 4 5 Touch [START]. Select the playback operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 99 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 100 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 101 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 35) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SECTION DELETE] Touch the scene with a part to delete.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 102 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 35) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 103 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame/MP4) Divide the iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. (l 35) 1 Select the menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 104 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Deleting personal information Deletes Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene. (l 35) ≥ Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4. 1 Select the menu.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 105 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HC-X900M] You can combine the relayed scene (l 65) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. ≥ Change the mode to AVCHD scene. (l 35) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording. Select the menu. MENU 3 and touch the play mode select icon.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 106 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 108, 109) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 107 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 108 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV HC-X900 / HC-X900M When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. ≥ It will not display when the unit is turned off.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 109 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD) [HC-X900/HC-X900M] You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 110 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 111 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2)     1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 112 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) 3D image playback [HC-X900/HC-X900M] The scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D can be played back as 3D image on the LCD monitor of this unit, or by connecting this unit to the 3D compatible TV. It is also possible to convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D to 3D and play back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 113 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 (When playing back scenes or still pictures on the 3D compatible television compatible to the frame sequential format) Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # [3D OUTPUT] # [HDMI] [HDMI]: The scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D are displayed on TV as 3D full high definition image. [LCD]: 3D image is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit and the 3D compatible TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 114 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ The recording screen for 3D Recording Mode can be displayed in 3D on a 3Dcompatible TV when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit. ≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 115 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Viewing on the LCD monitor ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set to [ALL AVCHD], [AVCHD 3D], [SbS 3D] or . (l 35) ≥ When [ALL AVCHD] is selected, 3D (Blue) is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D, 3D is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in side-by-side.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 116 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Touch [3D]. [2D/3D]: Recorded image (2D/3D) is played back as is. [3D]: Images recorded in 2D are converted to 3D image and played back. (Play back scenes recorded in 3D in unaltered form as 3D image.) [2D]: Images recorded in 3D are converted to 2D image and played back. ≥ [2D/3D] is displayed only during the Playback Mode. 3 Touch the scenes or still pictures to be played back.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 117 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Advanced (Playback) 3D image playback [HC-X800] Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using a HDMI mini cable (optional) and play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D full high definition images. ≥ 3D full high definition image can be enjoyed by playing back the image recorded in AVCHD 3D on a 3D compatible TV that is compatible with the frame sequential format.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 118 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Play back scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D. ≥ Playback switches between 3D image and 2D image automatically. ≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥ Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 119 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV, convert the scenes and still pictures recorded in 2D (conventional image) to 3D and play back. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD scene or set to . (l 35) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [CONV. 2D TO 3D] # [ON] [ON]: Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as 3D images.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 120 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HC-X900M] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 47).
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 121 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 122 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are not displayed. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 123 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Copy/Dubbing Copy/Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 124 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 125 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame scenes or scenes saved in MP4 cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make backup.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 126 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 127 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 128 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 124) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 129 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 130 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder. ≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 131 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ HC-X900 / HC-X800 When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. 3 HC-X900M Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 132 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 133 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Copy/Dubbing 3D image storage You can store 3D image with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 123 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D images Recording format: [High Definition] ≥ Scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] are converted, copied, and saved as 2D image. Image will be recorded in 1080/50i picture quality.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 134 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality ≥ Please refer to page 132 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality. Copying unaltered as 3D motion picture HC-X900 / HC-X900M When [2D/3D DISPLAY] is [2D/3D] or [3D], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side format.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 135 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Using HD Writer AE 4.1 ≥ Please refer to page 136 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4.1. When you use HD Writer AE 4.1 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations are possible. j Copying data to a PC (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion picture.) j Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 136 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 4.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 137 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.1 Data type Playing back on a PC: Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC. Motion picture and still picture Formatting discs: Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 138 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 139 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 140 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 141 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ To use the HD Writer AE 4.1 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. ≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. ≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 142 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 143 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear. 4 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 144 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 4.1 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 4.1.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 145 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 4.1 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 4.1] # [HD Writer AE].
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 146 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ Operating environment PC OS CPU RAM Interface Other requirements Mac Mac OS X 10.7.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more USB port Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 147 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Indications *1 *2 *3 HC-X900 only HC-X900M only HC-X800 only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s Still Picture Recording Mode  1h30m R 1h20m PRE-REC 16 M  MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2012 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 148 ページ 15.1M / 8.6M / 5.8M / 0.3M / 16 M / 8.6M / 6.1M / 14.7M / 8.3 M / 5.8 M / 2.1 M / 0.2 M ２０１２年１月１６日 ± (White)/¥ (Green)/ 月曜日 / / 午後１時２９分 / / Focus indication (l 31) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 32, 75, 77, 88) High-Speed Burst Shooting (l 77) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 149 ページ ∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ ２０１２年１月１６日 Playback Time (l 35) No.10 Scene Number Accessing the card (l 131, 143) Accessing the built-in memory (l 131, 143)*2 Repeat Playback (l 89) Resume Playback (l 89) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 150 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * HC-X900M only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 123, 136) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 151 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 152 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 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 change the mode to or . Object seems to be warped.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 153 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Power Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed. Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 154 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Recording Problem Check points Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 80) Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 155 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With other products Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 107) ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 156 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 139, 146) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 157 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 158 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 159 ページ Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 160 ページ 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. ≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old battery into fire.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 161 ページ About 3D About 3D recording Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure attachment. Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens without adjusting it first. ≥ It will not be possible to record 3D image correctly, and this may lead to tiredness or discomfort. ≥ When you re-attach the 3D Conversion Lens after removing it, we recommend making the adjustments again.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 162 ページ About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 163 ページ HC-X800 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 460,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 164 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９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.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 165 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 166 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 15.1M 4480k3360 8.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 167 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 When recording 3D still picture Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB HC-X900M Built-in memory 32 GB 2.1 M 1920k1080 [16:9] 1000 4300 17500 8500 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded. ≥ When recording a 3D still picture, the equivalent 2D still picture is recorded as well; therefore, the number of recordable pictures will be reduced accordingly.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 168 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 169 ページ ∫ HC-X900 / HC-X900M Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor 1 Open the shoe adaptor cover. 2 Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit. ≥ Attach the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor. ≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 170 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; HC-X900 / HC-X900M 8.9 W HC-X800 7.9 W Charging; HC-X900 / HC-X900M 10.3 W HC-X800 10.1 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD 3D/Progressive) [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 171 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 20 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. HC-X900M Built-in memory; 32 GB Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 172 ページ２０１２年１月１６日 Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 1 lx with the Colour Night View function AV multi connector video output level: Component video out put level; Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h AV video output level; 1.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 173 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Mass: HC-X900 Approx. 425 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-X900M Approx. 425 g [without battery (supplied)] HC-X800 Approx. 345 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation: HC-X900 Approx. 485 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HC-X900M Approx. 485 g [with battery (supplied)] HC-X800 Approx.
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 174 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 Index ∫ Numerics 1080/50p recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2D/3D display . . . 85, 112, 115, 119, 134 3D Conversion Lens setup . . . . . . . . . . 84 3D image storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 3D output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 3D playback/viewing . . . . . 112, 117, 161 3D recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 161 5.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ∫ A AC adaptor . .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 175 ページ Intelligent exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Interval recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ∫ L Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 27, 162 LCD set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Lens cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HC-X900&X900M&X800EB-VQT4C83_mst.book 176 ページ２０１２年１月１６日月曜日午後１時２９分 EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.