Basic Operating Instructions Skrócona instrukcja obsługi High Definition Video Camera Kamera wideo wysokiej rozdzielczości (HD) HC-X900 Model No. HC-X909 HC-X900M Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”...
Use only the recommended accessories. curtains, and similar items. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: such as lighted candles, on this unit.
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ENGLISH authorities or dealer and ask for the ∫ Information for Users on correct method of disposal. Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Note for the battery symbol (bottom two These symbols on the symbol examples): products, packaging, and/ This symbol might be used or accompanying in combination with a...
∫ Indemnity about recorded Do not use this unit near radio content transmitters or high-voltage lines. Panasonic does not accept any ≥ If you record near radio transmitters or responsibility for damages directly or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures indirectly due to any type of problems that and/or sound may be adversely affected.
∫ About Condensation These operating instructions are designed (When the lens, the viewfinder for use with models HC-X900 HC-X909 or LCD Monitor is fogged up) . Pictures may be slightly HC-X900M different from the original. Condensation occurs when the ambient ≥...
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Accessories..........7 Preparation Power supply..........8 Inserting/removing the battery....8 Charging the battery ......9 Charging and recording time....10 Recording to a card ........ 12 Cards that you can use with this unit ........12 Inserting/removing an SD card...13 Turning the unit on/off......14 Selecting a mode ........14 Preparation of the LCD monitor/...
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. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBN130 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
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”...
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
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30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ Operation of the SD Memory Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.
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 23) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button ...
Preparation Preparation of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 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. ≥...
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.
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. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. Select the menu.
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. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 22) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to . (l 14) Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button ...
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to . (l 14) Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 16) HC-X900 HC-X909 Select the still picture B or the recording format of the motion picture C you wish ...
Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 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.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 16) MENU Touch Touch the desired item to enter MENU the setting. MENU MENU Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Basic Using the zoom Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. A Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
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; Charging; 8.9 W 10.3 W Motion picture recording format: [AVCHD]; AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD 3D/Progressive) [iFrame];...
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Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 3MOS image sensor Total; 3050 Kk3 Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2190 K to 2070 K k3 (16:9) Still picture; 2290 Kk3 (4:3), 2370 Kk3 (3:2), 2190 K to 2070 K k3 (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 12k Optical Zoom, F1.5 to F2.8 Focal length;...
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HDMI mini connector video output level: ™ ™ HDMI (x.v.Colour ) 1080p/1080i/576p AV multi connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch Headphone output: 77 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack) HDMI mini connector audio output level: [AVCHD];...
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AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 16 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A Dimensions: 52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 115 ∫ 3D Conversion Lens (optional) Lens: F2.0 (f = 1.64 mm) 35 mm equivalent;...
AVC Video. No and the “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” logo are license is granted or shall be implied for any trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and other use. Additional information may be Sony Corporation. obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
Instructions] to install. Instructions (PDF format) (Example: When an English language Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HC\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.